Priced at around €2,000, the new R-Line and R-Line Plus packages come to improve the appearance of the Wolfsburg-based SUV, in all its engine versions. The Germans from Volkswagen announced the new Touareg R-Line which bring just aesthetic touches and offers 20-inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers, a two-pipe exhaust system and a new air deflector in the...
Shortly after introducing the new XL1 concept at the Qatar Auto Show, which is the improved version of L1, Volkswagen's fuel efficient concept might enter the series production somewhere in 2013 in a limited version which could reach maximum 100 units. Thanks to a hybrid powertrain which offers an electric 27-horsepower engine powered by a lithium-ion battery and a two-cylinder...
It seems that rumors are quite "happening" today as after we've seen the the BMW 1 Series GT idea, we now have some of the same on the VW Jetta. As the word has it, the Americans can possibly get the Volkswagen Jetta that's sold in Europe instead of the somewhat grayed out version they're currently getting. If you consider...
The Qatar Auto Show reveal us a new special edition this time for the German SUV Touareg. The new Touareg Gold Edition gets an exterior painted in Magic Morning color while there are a bunch of golden elements which make the model so special. From the list we can enumerate the 22-inch alloy wheels benefiting from the special finish, VW...
It seems that the Germans from Volkswagen changed the name of the extremely fuel efficient concept from L1 to XL1 and released few extra details and videos for this concept which is closer and closer to the series production but however still a concept. The innovative lightweight vehicle which weighs just 380 kilograms comes with a two-cylinder TDI engine together...
The seventh generation of the German model is expected to be revealed late next year or even early 2013, according to some rumors issued by Automobilwoche. More exactly, in a recent statement made by the Germans from Volkswagen we find that the new generation Golf is expected to debut in November next year. The new Volkswagen Golf VII will share...
According to a recent report made by a German magazine, WirtschaftsWoche, the VW Group is most likely to give birth to the 11th brand in the range, a special brand just for the Chinese market, coming with the next motto: "Volkswagen for People's Republic" - it sounds pretty good for the market in question, isn't it? As the Chinese automotive...
Back in 2009, the Germans from Volkswagen revealed an innovative concept called L1, a vehicle able to provide a fuel consumption of just 1 liter/100 km. The German concept has been revealed at the Frankfurt Auto Show and after two years a series version might be unveiled in the coming days at the Qatar Auto Show. The Volkswagen L1 concept...
In the world of soccer moms and school runs, few things are more important than the combination between the SUV and seven seats. A bit late to the game, Volkswagen is reportedly finally working on just such a behemoth. But wait, there's more. Not only are the Germans hard at work on this new (and yes it will be new)...
People from JMS Racelook decided to create a new tuning kit for the Volkswagen Scirocco, namely, the second one dedicated for the German model. This tuning kit brings a new rear diffuser and a revised front bumper, 19-inch chromed Barracuda rims fitted with 235/35 R19 tires while in the back we get the stainless steel Eisenmann rear muffler, a quad-pipe...
The new Volkswagen Passat sedan for the US market has been revealed in the first day of the Detroit Auto Show. The German model received few changes compared to the European version, its dimensions being increased by 10 cm in lenght. The interior gets also few modifications together with the revised front grille and new taillights. The new Volkswagen Passat...
Most of the automotive manufacturers revealed reports regarding the sales figures registered in 2010. The Germans from Volkswagen state that 2010 has been a profitable year with increased sales and a record of 4,5 million units. Comparing to 2009 when the German manufacturer sold about 3,95 million vehicles, 2010 brought an increase of 13,9%. However, in Europe the Germans managed...
The "teasers mania" is close to end at least for few days because the 2011 North American Auto Show it's just about to start. All the big manufacturers revealed at least one teaser for mysterious or more foreseeable models and we can remind Porsche or Pagani in this regard. The Germans from Volkswagen announce that a new midsize sedan will...
After about three years from the date when the Germans from Volkswagen revealed the concept with the same name, the series version of the new VW Up finally arrives. We talk about a small model perfect for the crowded cities, a three-door vehicle which will measure about three meters, ideal to sneak through the hard traffic conditions. Actually, Volkswagen Up...
Here is a limited edition of 1800 units designed for Volkswagen Scirocco, a limited edition called Scirocco Sport Coupe Edition. The Germans from Volkswagen decided to introduce this new limited edition rather as a cheaper alternative to the Sportline edition than an amazing offer. VW Scirocco Sport Coupe Edition brings the features found on the spec list of Sportline package...
The new year brought almost in the same time the 2011 Dakar competition. More exactly it started on January 2nd, 2011, that is yesterday. The Dakar rally will have as Official Organisation Vehicle the new Volkswagen Amarok pickup. Namely, a fleet of 45 vehicles will help the organizers to maintain the safety over there in the wilderness. In the official...
The recent speculations about the Martin Winterkorn's contract with Volkswagen got confirmed today when the actual VW Chief renewed his contract with the German group for the next five years. Martin Winterkorn managed to renew his agreement with the Germans from Volkswagen, an agreement which will expire in 2016. Until then, the Chairman of the Board of Management will continue...
Porsche recently announced that VW's plant in Osnabrück will be used for additional capacity in order to built Boxster and Cayman models. Thus, Porsche's models will share the assembly line with models from VW such as the new Golf Cabrio. The main reason consists of sharing resources between VW and Porsche as we talk about the parent company, VW Group,...
See, the automotive industry does love you. How else would you hear about this sort of thing even though New Year's Eve is knocking on your door? According to a report from a factory insider, there's a very good chance that Porsche may send production of the Cayman and the Boxster to the same plant where Volkswagen build the Golf....
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to sign a partnership with the Malaysian people from DRB Hicom even in the beginning VW was just about to sign the partnership with Proton, another local manufacturer and distributor. According to this partnership, Volkswagen will build the Passat in a Malaysian plant, in Pekan, but just after an investment of $320 million. However, the...
