Volkswagen is a company that was built on the Beetle. Though it is still built today, that's a new version that has nothing to do with the original car. The one designed back in the days before the second World War, was killed off back in 2003, not very long after the hitting of a 21.5 million cars were made....
Volkswagen released official pricing on the new Polo BlueGT for the British market. The German model starts from 17,400 and comes with a 1.4-liter unit capable to deliver 138 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. Fuel economy figures are rated at 61,4mpg UK (4,6 liters/100km) with CO2 emissions of 107 g/km. The Polo BlueGT comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission...
Volkswagen decided to extend the engine range of the seventh-generation Golf with three new units. We talk about a 1.2-liter TSI BlueMotion with 105hp, a 1.4-liter TSI BlueMotion delivering 122hp and a more powerful 140hp variant. Six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmissions are available along with an active cylinder management system able to improve the fuel efficiency. 2013 Volkswagen Golf...
Volkswagen is said to make cars for the people. The German car maker is itching a little bit towards the luxury segment but they certainly know what pleases the crowds. VW is king when it comes to build quality, sensible features, reliability and fuel economy. Their Jetta hybrid sedan matches all those features nicely. Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SCTA More importantly...
The Germans at Volkswagen are celebrating ten years since the first generation of the Touareg SUV entered the market with a special edition called "Edition X". Of course, we talk about aesthetic improvements which include a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, a new sunroof, a special Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect finish and...
The Germans at Volkswagen officially announced that the current generation Tiguan will benefit from a new variant in the United Kingdom. We talk about the Tiguan R-Line, a model based on the SE grade which benefits from 18-inch Mallory alloy wheels, new front and rear bumpers, aluminum door sills and a Sterling Silver finish. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Interior upgrades include...
Timing is a wonderful thing. It really impresses the ladies on a date, it makes for great business practice and it can make a lot of money. That's the great side to being good at timing but there's also a bad side. There's bumps on the head, unplanned parenthood and costly mistakes all over the place. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible...
The Germans at Volkswagen releases official pricing for the new Jetta Hybrid, a model which is few weeks away from its U.S. debut. Powered by a 1.4-liter gasoline engine along with an electric motor, the Jetta Hybrid offers a total of 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9 seconds and a fuel economy...
It was the late 90's when Volkswagen got serous about reviving the idea of the cool commercial vehicle. They wanted to recreate the Camper van appeal with the Microbus concept. Never really caught on but Volkswagen were adamant that they wouldn't give in. Much closer to our time, Volkswagen came up with the Bulli concept. Volkswagen Bulli Concept This time,...
Volkswagen's Paris Motor Show stand was filled with Golf variations this year. The majority of folks would say that the GTI "Study" is the most important one out there, but I've grown a little older. It's not that I don't think the GTI is going to be a spectacular model, it's just that I think that nowadays much more people...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to reveal a design study based on the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI. The company decided to call it a design study but it is quite clear that we talk about a prototype which is almost identical to the GTI variant of the seventh generation Golf. 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Under the bonnet we find a...
It wasn't that long ago that Volkswagen fans got a hold of news that the German company is developing something called the NMS. The New Mid-size Sedan looked remarkably like the Passat but it was to receive various changes for the American market. In other words, they were going to make it worse. 2012 US Volkswagen Passat In order to...
The Germans at Volkswagen presented the new Cross Caddy, a new member in the VW's Cross family, a model scheduled to hit the showrooms starting 2013. The new Cross Caddy stands out through a new Viper Green finish, a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/50 R17 tires, silver roof rails and tinted windows. 2013 Volkswagen Cross Caddy The...
Volkswagen decided to improve the engine range of the new Beetle in the United Kingdom. Firstly, British buyers will be able to order the model with a new 1.2-liter TSI petrol unit offering 104 horsepower which comes together with a six-speed manual gearbox. The new petrol engine will be offered with the base and Design trim levels. A larger 1.6-liter...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to put an end to the long waiting of the fans and introduce the all-new Golf, a model with a long history behind. The new Volkswagen Golf reaches its seventh generation and comes with dimensions of 4,255mm (length), 1,799mm (width) and 1,452mm (height). 2013 Volkswagen Golf Being based on a MQB platform, the model is...
The Germans from Volkswagen are preparing to reveal the all-new Golf, a successful model which is heading to the seventh generation. The well-known Paris Motor Show which opens its gates this fall was an ideal place for the debut, but it seems that we will meet the new Golf earlier. 2013 Volkswagen Golf According to the last assumptions, the new...
So what if tuning doesn't want to be something grown up? What if the boy racer wants to have a car that suits his style, regardless of the badge it originally comes with? We gasp while he contacts BBM Motorsport tuning, a company that will hook him up with the following stuff for his Volkswagen Golf GTI. BBM Motorsport VW...
Let the tuning games begin. That's how the newest generation of the Volkswagen Beetle seems to have started its life as tuners were having kits ready even before it went on sale. Even ABT Sportsline, the headline holders of this story have made a previous attempt at tuning the Beetle that was made for the 2012 generation. ABT Sportsline Volkswagen...
Volkswagen released official figures and facts on the 2013 Amarok pickup. For the 2013 model year, the German model gets a revised 2.0-liter TDI diesel which develops now 177 horsepower, with 15hp more than the standard model. 2013 Volkswagen Amarok Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures were not affected by the extra power of the TDI diesel. 2013 Volkswagen Amarok...
Good news if you are looking to get the new Beetle as the German company just introduced two engines in the range of the small model. We talk about a new 2.0-liter TDI diesel able to develop 138 horsepower and will be available exclusively with the Design and Sport trims. Volkswagen Beetle The frugal unit returns a fuel economy of...
