Volkswagen has developed a certain safety feature that will be used on its cars. While not being something completely new, the Side Assist technology is designed to warn drivers of other objects that are in the mirrors' blind spots. And to show off the feature, the German company released a short and witty video portraying the advantages. Volkswagen Side Assist...
Volkswagen has been investing heavily in its engines in the last period. And the goal is not to obtain more power, but rather to achieve better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. And all that effort is paying off. Not only are they on track to reach the Euro CO2 standards imposed by 2020, but they also managed to grab a...
Right after the official presentation of the latest GTD, the Germans from Volkswagen introduce us with an SW break: Volkswagen Golf SV. With a starting price of 19.490 euro, it may outrank the Golf 7, Audi A3 or Octavia Combi. The comparison with Golf 7 being inevitable, we can easily notice the extra fees of 790 euro. Volkswagen Golf SW...
Volkswagen announced the availability of a new special edition Amarok in the UK, a model which goes on sale in July. Called Amarok Edition, the new model benefits from 18-inch Durban alloy wheels, special side stripes, rear privacy glass, black bars and side step and parking sensors. Inside, the German pickup model comes with a 5.0-inch touchscreen display, new floor...
FolienCenter-NRW unveiled a special tuning kit for the Volkswagen Passat CC, a package developed at request. The one-off model benefits from a brown matte wrap, 20-inch Bentley Mulliner wheels with Nankang NS-II tires, revised front grille, side mirrors and rear diffuser. Volkswagen Passat CC by FolienCenter-NRW Power is provided by an upgraded 2.0-liter TDI unit producing 210 horses and 400Nm...
You probably heard before about the Volkswagen XL1, the frugal model which was unveiled in world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The Volkswagen XL1 is powered by a 0.8-liter TDI unit producing 47 horsepower while an electric motor provides an extra 27 horses. Volkswagen XL1 The selling-point of the German model is its impressive fuel economy of 0,9 liters/100km...
Many engines have been abused by feeding it the wrong kind of fuel. The reasons for this are varied, from lack of experience or knowledge of the vehicle to lack of focus when fueling. To avoid these problems, Volkswagen has installed fuel fillers that only allow diesel pump nozzles to its diesel vehicles built starting this year. Volkswagen Golf And...
As a vehicle is getting older and less appealing, car makers often use a trick of the trade to keep it in production just a little longer. They provide a facelift of the model, adding some minor features and modifications without meddling with the underpinnings too much. 2014 Volkswagen Polo Spy Shot The same is the case with the 2014...
They call it the Gelb-Schwarze Renner (GSR) and it translates to a Gold-Black Racer. And they got it spot on with this Beetle. Built as a tribute to the 1970's Volkswagen 1303 S Beetle GSR, this new vehicle will only be available in 3.500 units worldwide, with 100 of those being brought to England. Volkswagen Beetle GSR Powering this exclusive...
Volkswagen has great news for Golf enthusiasts. They are currently developing new carbon fiber roofs for their Golf range. Not much is really known about this new project of the German car maker, as some problems are still awaiting solutions. Volkswagen Golf R Wolkswagen is currently trying to figure out how to design and build a set of waterproof joints...
Volkswagen prepared a special edition of the current Scirocco, a model designed for the German and Chinese markets. Scheduled to enter production this month, the new model comes with a special Deep Black Metallic finish, new 18-inch alloy wheels, silver stripes, R-Line bumpers and side skirts, tinted rear windows and new mirror caps in Galvanic Grey. VW Scirocco Million Inside,...
The German carmaker announced plans to introduce a new 2.0-liter engine to the current Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI versions in the States. the new turbocharged unit offers 210 horsepower and 280Nm of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 6,6 seconds (Beetle Turbo) and 6,7 seconds (Jetta GLI). The new unit is known as the EA888 Gen 3...
Great news for the Brits from German car maker Volkswagen. The most fuel efficient Golf yet has been put up for sale in the UK. And if you desire to get your hands on one Volkswagen Golf 7 TDi BlueMotion, you will have to make sure you have at least 20.335 GBP. Volkswagen Golf 7 TDi BlueMotion For that money...
If you are the kind of guy that likes to tinker around in his/her garage and can't wait for the next big project, then Smyth Performance might have your fix. First of all a Volkswagen Jetta is required. Next you need to buy Smyth Performance's kit, apply elbow grease and obtain a nice home made roadster. Volkswagen Jetta Roadster by...
Volkswagen released details and photos on the R-Line package for the new Golf VII. At the exterior, the new kit brings revised front and rear bumpers, a rear diffuser, gloss black front grille, R-Line logos, fog lights and few other minor improvements. Inside, buyers benefit from stainless steel door sill plates, a flat-bottom steering wheel, aluminum inserts and revised sport...
The new Volkswagen Golf starts to get more and more attention from tuners. The specialists at Low-Car-Scene decided to team up with BlackBox-Richter and develop this tuning program based on the seventh-generation Golf. Under the hood sits a 1.4-liter TSI unit producing 140 horsepower, being based on the three-door Highline version of the German hatchback. Volkswagen Golf by Low-Car-Scene/BlackBox-Richter Styling...
The Germans at Volkswagen revealed the Passat Wolfsburg Edition, a model which will be sold in the United States with a starting price of $23,495. Under the hood, buyers will benefits from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit producing 170 horsepower and 240Nm of torque. When linked to a six-speed automatic transmission, the 0-100 km/h sprint is possible in 8,7 seconds. Volkswagen...
Volkswagen decided to take advantage of the Shanghai Auto Show and reveal the more spacious Gran Lavida, the wagon variant of the Lavida sedan. To be more specific, the Volkswagen Jetta is sold under the Lavida nameplate in China, the new Gran Lavida representing the next step forward considering that the sedan version is already a good selling model for...
Is it a submarine, is it a transformer? No, it's a Volkswagen. Honestly, I thought it would be hard to top the Hyunday E4U concept. Yet here is Volkswagen proving me wrong. And the name is misleading at best. When I think of car being "4 fun", somehow I never imagine a minivan. Volkswagen 4Fun Concept But despite having a...
The German folks at Volkswagen released official pricing details for the new Golf Variant, the more spacious wagon version of the seventh-generation Golf. The base model costs €18,950 and benefits from a 1.2-liter TSI engine producing 85 horsepower, air conditioning, seven airbags, a fuel saving stop/start system, 5-inch touchscreen display and electronic stability control. 2013 Volkswagen Golf Variant More potent...
