The crowded Chinese market receives yet another model, namely the Volkswagen Bora, a mid-size sedan which benefits from several design cues of the current Jetta model. Fitted with a 1.4-liter TSI unit producing 122 horsepower, the new model is based on the PQ34 platform and will be offered exclusively in China. 2013 Volkswagen Bora The petrol engine is equipped with...
The NHTSA announces that while the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is quite a great car, there is a problem with some safety aspects on it. While they don't mind the retro aspect and the all the hippie/hipster halo around it, the American authority drew the line at airbag issues. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle On the models which are listed as being affected...
Volkswagen introduces a new special edition of the latest generation Beetle. The new Exclusive edition will be priced from €22,650 and will be offered in both Coupe and Convertible variants. New styling features of the Beetle Exclusive edition include a new exterior finish, larger 18- to 19-inch alloy wheels and stainless steel door sills. Volkswagen Beetle Exclusive Edition Entering the...
Volkswagen officially introduces the new open-top version of the Beetle in the home market, Germany. Priced from €21,350, the Beetle Convertible is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol unit capable to deliver 104 horsepower and linked to a six-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission. A more powerful petrol variant with 158 horsepower is available as well as a 1.6-liter TDI with 104 horses....
The Germans at Volkswagen released details on the 2013 Amarok pickup, a model which will get an improved equipment line but also a replacement unit for the 163-horsepower diesel engine. To start off with the performance improvements, VW provides a new BiTDI diesel capable to deliver 180 horsepower and a fuel economy of 8 liters/100km (35,3mpg UK) with CO2 emissions...
Volkswagen revealed the new Santana sedan, a model which reached its second generation and is going to continue the successful story of the current model in China. Power is provided by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine capable to deliver 90 horsepower and a more powerful 1.6-liter with 110 horses. 2013 Volkswagen Santana There will be a total of three trim levels,...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to release photos and details on a special edition of the new Beetle. We talk about the 53 Edition, a model which is especially dedicated to the Spanish market. Under the bonnet, VW will offer a total of three units starting with a 1.2-liter TSI with 105hp and continuing with a 1.6-liter TDI producing 105hp...
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...
