When the VW IROC concept appeared we were amazed by the audacity of that concept. The series Scirocco took over much of the "courage" of that concept. Here we have the clue that the passionates not forget that item and took it as a model for future tuning kit. These are the Belgians from Caractere, who have used this item,...
In just few years, China has become a crowded market with enormous potential, target of all car manufacturers. This was evidenced by the Guangzhou Auto Show, an event chosen by Volkswagen to launch its Tiguan restyled version. This is the version designed for Asian market, but it is very likely that they will display the same design as the final...
The competition version of VW's Touareg develops 280 hp and 596 Nm from a 2.5-liter TDI engine. The competition model of VW will run in the 2010 edition of the Dakar Rally, which will be held in Argentina. Germans from Volkswagen presented the Touareg TDI version of the 2010 Dakar Rally. The model will run through Argentina and has been...
The most performant version of Volkswagen's Golf TDI received a tuning package from ABT Sportline. The model is now developing 190hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. Besides the aerodynamic modifications, the German model have a rescheduled ECU unit, which helps to develop 190hp and 390 Nm. DSG Gearbox that fitted this model has seven...
In an attempt to increase market share in the United States of Amerca, Volkswagen bought a building of 24,000 square feet in Manhattan, to build a Volkswagen and Audi showroom. German car manufacturer will use this space as a showroom for Volkswagen and Audi brands. German investment amounts to $125 million and aims to increase the market share of Volkswagen...
Germans from Hofele Design presented at SEMA their last "victim". This is a Volkswagen Touareg and the German model engine was modified to reach 480 hp. The car received a design and performance package that they named it Royster GT 460. For this transformation, the tuners chose 6-liter W12 engine. Normally, it delivers 450 hp at 6,000 rpm and develops...
Volkswagen recorded a drop in profit in the last quarter, much higher than expected by analysts. Germans are also expected to decline in coming years. German manufacturer Volkswagen AG reported a profit decline for the third quarter of this year much higher than analysts expected in early 2009. According to the German manufacturer officials, this year the operating profit decreased...
The prices for Volkswagen Scirocco R and Volkswagen Golf R have been released and also some informations about them that you can read in this post. There is no doubt that Volkswagen Scirocco R is sexyer than Volkswagen Golf R but other people may have a different ideea. Both cars are having under the hood a 2.0 liter four cylinder...
Amarok, the utility model that Volkswagen wants to give the hit on the pick-ups medium market, will arrive on European land in the first quarter of 2010. The production of the car will start at the new VW plant in Argentina, shortly before this year ends. It proceeds being exported, especially on the markets of Brazil, Germany, South Africa and...
There are a lot of other posts about Volkswagen Golf GTI VI on this blog so if you don't find something that you are looking for in this post, use the search form or read the other articles. In this post we will talk about the presentation of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI VI at the South Florida Auto Show. Here are...
Having a Porsche 911 prepared engine Volkswagen Transporter TH2RS is a very fast car, even faster than a BMW M3! In fact this model is not only a powerful utility car, is a utility car that can beat even some supercars, see for example the Audi R8. The secret lies under the hood, where it was mounted a Porsche 911...
Volkswagen Golf VI is the best selling car in Europe in September. Top of these models is complemented by the Ford Fiesta and Opel Corsa. Jato Dynamics published the ranking of the best selling cars in Europe in September. On the first place is situated the sixth generation of Volkswagen Golf. Europeans have bought in the last month 59,552 units...
German manufacturer sales on the market in China has reached five million. After 25 years of experience in the Asian country, Germans have big plans for the coming years. 25 years ago, China automobile market represented little interest for investors, and Germans have worked from the start with local firm SAIC. The five million cars sold may seem a very...
Volkswagen Passat CC production will begin in China starting from 2010 and will sell this model in the local market as the Magotan CC. Production will be supported by VW partner, FAW Group. Technical specifications of the version produced in China have not been disclosed yet, but it's very possible that new CC Magotan to be equipped with the 1.8...
The first Volkswagen big pick-up was caught during testing near Nürburgring. VW Amarok concept was inspired by VW Robust Pick-up and is the first large segment of producers from Wolfsburg. The new Volkswagen Amarok will start in 2010 the market of Central and South America, and in Europe should enter into the second half of next year. Later, model VW...
Volkswagen has now made that information official including pricing, options and EPA mileage numbers about 2010 VW Golf. Two engines options available, the old 2.5-liter inline-five carried over from the MK V model and the 2.0-liter TDI that debuted last year in the Jetta. Gas engined Golfs have a starting price of $17,490, and the better equipped TDI at $21,990....
German team hopes that new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have more success than actual Touareg. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be similar in size to the current model but will have some important improvements like more fuel efficiency and will be able to seat up to seven passengers, despite actual model that is lack of seven-seater capability but have a big...
Volkswagen Golf VI GTi is a fast good looking car, bringing at exterior a fresh style with the front red grille, new headlights with individual lamp pods, more subtle side skirts, smoked rear light lenses and also more speed and agilty with 2.0 Liter TSI four cylinder engines tuned to produce 207 HP and 207 lb-ft of torque. From technical...
The Volkswagen Scirocco R will be available on the European market in a couple of years, in 2010. This car will be the main rival of the Ford Focus RS, a car which we have presented just a few days ago. The turbocharged 2.0 L engine will offer its driver no less than 262 horse power, an incredible performance for...
The Vw Passat CC Individual is the exclusive version of the Passat CC which was released a few months ago, at the beginning of 2008. The car can be bought with an 18 inch wheel set or you can choose the 19" version. The interior is what really makes this dark blue Passat deserve its name. The whole interior is...
