Volkswagen Thing
Volkswagen Thing
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 Volkswagen Thing T3T4 Turbo Charger Kit US $1,599.00 |
 VOLKSWAGEN THING CAR COVER 1973 1974 NEW {WEATHERPROOF} US $769.89 |
 CAR COVER Volkswagen Thing 1969 1979 Type 181 BEST US $759.92 |
 CAR COVER Volkswagen Thing 1969 1979 Type 181 NEW US $759.92 |
 Carburetor Conversion Kit Volkswagen Thing 73 74 US $413.99 |
 Volkswagen THING Complete Set of Doors US $395.00 |
 HURST INDY FLOOR SHIFT KIT FOR VW VOLKSWAGON GHIA THING US $349.99 |
 VW Volkswagen Thing Left Detachable Rear Door US $200.00 |
 VW Volkswagen Thing RIGHT Detachable Rear Door US $200.00 |
 VW VOLKSWAGON THING FENDER AIR DUCT EAR MUFF 197 US $199.99 |
 Replacement Gas Tank Volkswagen Thing 73 74 US $190.75 |
 VW Volkswagon THING 73 74 Front Driver Passenger Door US $189.99 |
 Volkswagen Thing Battery Box Relocation Kit US $189.95 |
 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE THING TRANSPORTER Generator BOSCH US $189.90 |
 VW Volkswagon THING 73 74 Front HOOD Door US $149.99 |
 VW Volkswagen Thing Type 181 rear bumper 72 75 US $142.50 |
 VW VOLKSWAGON THING FENDER ENGINE AIR INTAKE DUCTS US $124.99 |
 New steering box for VW Volkswagen Bug Ghia Thing T3 US $119.00 |
 NEW GENERATOR VW BEETLE KARMANN GHIATHING MINI BUS US $105.00 |
 Steel wheel chromed mod 15x7 Volkswagen Thing 73 74 US $102.98 |
 Volkswagen Thing Starter 1972 1973 US $100.00 |
 VW Volkswagon 73 74 THING front passenger door shell US $99.99 |
 Centrifugal Advance Distributor Volkswagen Thing 73 74 US $89.99 |
 Volkswagen Thing Speedometer US $85.00 |
 DOUBLE T HANDLE SHIFTER VW Volkswagen Thing 72 73 74 75 US $84.99 |
 DOUBLE T HANDLE SHIFTER VW Volkswagen Thing 68 69 70 71 US $84.99 |
 DOUBLE T HANDLE SHIFTER VW Volkswagen Thing 76 77 78 79 US $84.99 |
 ONE VOLKSWAGEN VW CV JOINT BEETLE GHIA THING TYPE 1 3 US $81.92 |
 SEAT BELT volkswagen THING part auto NEW 74 73 1973 US $79.99 |
 Volkswagen Thing CAR COVER EMAIL US YOUR SUB MDL YEAR US $79.99 |
 Volkswagen type 181 Thing CAR COVER EMAIL SB MDL YR US $79.99 |
 Volkswagen 181 Thing 1500 CAR COVER EMAIL SB MDL YR US $79.99 |
 Volkswagen typ 181 thing CAR COVER EMAIL SB MDL YR US $79.99 |
 Volkswagen Thing Convertible CAR COVER EMAIL SB MDL YR US $79.99 |
 73 74 VW Volkswagen Thing Headlight Black 7 w HID Kit US $76.95 |
 73 74 VW Volkswagen Thing 7 Headlight HID US $76.95 |
 73 74 VW Volkswagen Thing 7 Black Headlights HID US $76.95 |
 1973 1975 VOLKSWAGEN THING 4PC CARPET FLOOR MATS US $74.95 |
 1973 1974 Volkswagen Thing CV Drive Axle Shaft Rear New US $73.99 |
 Sachs CLUTCH KIT volkswagen THING part auto NEW 74 73 US $70.00 |
 Monroe Max Air Shocks 1974 Volkswagen Thing US $69.95 |
 1973 74 VOLKSWAGEN THING ROS clutch plate disc US $65.00 |
 VOLKSWAGEN THING SUV CAR COVER 1972 1973 1974 OUTDOOR US $64.90 |
 KYB SHOCK ABSORBER AND STRUT ASSEMBLY volkswagen THING US $58.65 |
 VW Drive Axle THING 1973 1974 1975 Rear LEFT RIGHT IRS US $56.95 |
 VOLKSWAGEN LEFT TAILLIGHT BEETLE GHIA THING TYPE 1 US $56.62 |
 VOLKSWAGEN RIGHT TAILLIGHT BEETLE GHIA THING TYPE 1 US $56.62 |
 AIR FILTER HEAT SHIELD volkswagen THING Aluminum Car US $56.10 |
 1973 1975 VOLKSWAGEN THING 2Pc RUBBER FRONT MATS US $54.95 |
 Bolton Premiere SEAT BELT volkswagen THING part 74 73 US $50.91 |
 VW VOLKSWAGEN CENTER CAPS BEETLE THING SP2 FUSCA US $49.99 |
 VW VOLKSWAGEN CENTER CAPS BEETLE THING SP2 BRASILIA US $49.99 |
 Real Carbon Fiber License plate Frame Volkswagen Thing US $49.99 |
 Original VW Volkswagon THING 73 74 Horn 614 615 681 US $49.99 |
 Volkswagen 181 Thing 1500 SEAT COVERS SETS 7 EMAILCOLOR US $49.95 |
 Volkswagen type 181 Thing SEAT COVERS SETS 7 EMAILCOLOR US $49.95 |
Is Proton a Perfect Match for Volkswagen?
Malaysia’s venture in the auto industry gained prominence in 1983 when former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad directed the establishment of Proton Holdings Berhad simply known as Proton. The company produced Malaysia’s national car. But the company has fallen into tough times as competition shrinks its market share in the Asian country.
Today, the company is on the verge of near-bankruptcy but the Malaysian government will not allow that judging by their eagerness to sell their share in the car company to a foreign company.
“The government will not let Proton die because it is our national car and we need to preserve the country's reputation,” said Hilmi Yahaya, the finance ministry parliamentary secretary to the parliament according to the national Bernana news agency as reported by Forbes.
To save the national car manufacturer of Malaysia, the government of the company is currently having talks with German automaker Volkswagen. Two rounds of talks between the Malaysian government and representatives of Volkswagen are in the books and the Malaysian government is expecting that the German automaker will consider their offer.
In saving Proton, the Malaysian government is looking for a company which will buy the 42.74 percent stake that the government has on the Malaysian automaker. Volkswagen definitely has that capability as it is the biggest European automobile manufacturer. Apart from that, although General Motors is offering to buy the Malaysian’s government share in Proton, the latter seemingly favors Volkswagen as the partner of Proton.
But will the partnership with Proton be beneficial to Volkswagen? Some analysts say that Volkswagen has to think about the potential boost that they will have in the Malaysian auto market. Although the said Asian market is declining for the past year, Volkswagen can have the upper hand in the market if it partners with an automaker with the backing of the local government.
On the other hand, Volkswagen is expected to spend some serious money in purchasing the share of the Malaysian government in Proton. Another thing is that, Volkswagen will have to find a way to fit Proton into their operations. Would they make Proton their arm in Southeast Asia or will they start rebadging Proton automobiles and start selling tem outside of Malaysia? The possibility is endless for both automakers.
Both parties though are not in a hurry to seal the deal. “It is just like a marriage,” said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz in an interview with Malaysia’s national news agency, Bernana. “You just don't get married. Check first and discuss. Similarly, you cannot sell off just like that, it must be a right partner who knows the industry. Not just somebody that has money,” she added.
Surely this is what Volkswagen is also doing. Although it is expected that a decision concerning this issue will be reached by the end of the year, the German automaker is surely already checking out the possibility of the venture. Only time will tell where the Volkswagen turn signal switch will point the way Volkswagen will be taking.
Although the talks between Volkswagen and the Malaysian government is going smoothly, Aziz pointed out that there are still things that needs to be ironed out in the negotiation. “I don't know the details on what they are negotiating. What I know is that there are some requests from the Proton side and some requests from the Volkswagen side that are not resolved,” she tells Bernana.
About the Author
Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
What is wrong with my Volkswagen Golf GTI tail lights?
Hello. I just bought a set of aftermarket tail lights for my 2000 Volkswagen golf. The lights fit great, but the only thing that wont work is the brake lights. They will either not light up at all with the headlights on, or will illuminate all of the brake lights even without the brake on. I am not sure what I should do. Should I try and move the running light wire to another housing because one of the housings won't do anything. Thanks.
try putting the stock ones back in to figure out if its the new lights or just the wiring