March 29, 2024
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2017 VW Golf and Golf GTI Rendered Online

The Volkswagen Golf has long evolved, reaching new heights and conquering the hearts of thousand of fans all over the world. But the things don`t stop here, as the present VW Golf generation is now preparing for a facelift, even if it does not need any mods for the moment. We are talking here about

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Volkswagen announces jeans up! model for Germany

Volkswagen up! is a well known model in the automotive industry, mainly because it is a nice little city car, one of the smallest in VW’s portfolio. In order to keep the interest up for customers, the German company introduced the jeans up! edition. It comes with a series of styling tweaks that make it

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Volkswagen premiered the C Coupe GTE concept

The Germans at Volkswagen introduced the C Coupe GTE concept at the Shanghai Auto Show, a plug-in hybrid prototype that will very likely transform into a production model anytime soon. Speaking of the powertrain, the VW C Coupe GTE concept has a four-cylinder petrol engine as well as an electric motor. It promises an average

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2014 SEMA: VW Beetle by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff

Volkswagen Beetle has appeared at 2014 SEMA Motor Show wearing an unusual body kit, which represents a customized makeover carried out by Tanner Foust and RAUH-Welt Begriff tuning divisions. We could notice that thanks to the body kit, which is now wider, the VW Beetle stands 8-inch higher, the model also riding on the 18-inch

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Volkswagen Saveiro Surf Previewed for 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show

The Volkswagen Saveiro Surf was recently previewed on the web, before being officially launched at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show, at the end of the month. The Volkswagen German based carmaker is preparing the Saveiro Surf model for Sao Paolo, making sure first that the car is well promoted. We are talking about a

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2014 Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen XL Sport Unveiled

The Volkswagen German based automaker has finally revealed the much-expected XL Sport model at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, with the sports car packing a Ducati powertrain under the hood. The Volkswagen XL Sport is thus set to wear one of the most powerful two-cylinder Ducati units ever produced, meaning a 1,199 cc, developing a

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta is IIHS’s top safety pick

There are a lot of rules that car makers have to abide by in order to bring on the market a good product. Safety is one of the more important things manufacturers have to think about, and many crash tests have been invented in order to test how safe vehicles are. IIHS is one organization

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Upcoming VW Polo Coming with Improved Technology

The subcompact model from the Volkswagen German based automaker, Polo is now on a big role, as the company decided to transform the car from the ground, in terms of styling and technology. According to Autobild German publication, the new Polo model will be launched in 2016, announcing important updates in terms of styling and

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VW Beetle Dune Concept Planned for 2016

The Volkswagen German based automaker has big plans with the next-gen Beetle Dune Concept, as the model is planned to head the production line in 2016. The Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept will be launched in 2016 and will share some elements with the current version, while a convertible body style is also in plans. Everybody

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New Volkswagen Touran spied in the wild

Volkswagen started testing the 2015 Touran, the MPV model which should debut towards the end of this year or early next year. At the exterior, buyers should expect few improvements such as revised bumpers, LED headlights, new wheels and a restyled front grille. The MQB platform, which will very likely underpin this model, will shave

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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Coming in the US in the Fourth Quarter

The upcoming of an e-Golf model has been rumored for some time, and now it is official that the electric model will be arriving in the US, at least, at the end of the 2014. The Volkswagen German based automaker has announced that the exclusivist dealers in the US will be receiving the 2015 e-Golf

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Volkswagen brags up their upcoming crossover

A while ago we heard about German car maker Volkswagen planning a seven seat crossover, and now the Volkswagen Group of America CEO comes and brags it up a bit. In truth, no real details were released this time, it was just an attempt to raise anticipation for the model. The crossover, planned for a

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Updated News: 2014 VW Golf GTD Might Not Be Hitting the US

There are some recent reports taken from CEO Michael Horn stating that the 2014 VW Golf GTD might not be launched in the US due to the expenses that such a shipping would involve. More than that, the 2014 VW Golf GTD is running on 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder unit that cannot be built in in

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Volkswagen Golf tuned by Ingo Noak Tuning

Ingo Noak Tuning reveals a power kit for the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf, namely for the 1.4-liter TSI model. The stock engine delivers 140 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque but thanks to a special module, the total output is now 179 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque. If the power tweaks are not enough for

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2014 Geneva: Skoda VisionC Concept Unveiled

The Volkswagen Group has finally unveiled the new Skoda concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, a car that promises to bring new high-tech improvements and innovation. The cutting-edge design of the VisionC concept rides on the same MQB platform as its cousin Octavia, the Golf, the Leon or the A3. What is though particular

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VW to Offer $9.28 Billion for Scania Truck

After making some impressive purchases in the past, the German based car manufacturer is planning to buy the whole track segment from the Swedish Scania, shares to worth $ 9.28 billion. According to a Bloomberg`s report, Scania`s investors though are not too keen to let Volkswagen get the track plant. Scania is still an independent

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Volkswagen Scirocco Gets New Updates for Design and Engine

The Volkswagen Scirocco is that car that completes the lineup which the Volkswagen automaker company has released out on the roads. The old 2008 Scirocco model is now receiving the go ahead for some updates, concerning the car`s body style and engine. The new Volkswagen Scirocco is planning to show up at the next month`s

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Volkswagen unveils the Dune concept in Detroit

For the next several days, expect to see a lot of news covering various manufacturers that were present at Detroit for the 2014 NAIAS. A very interesting presence was that of Volkswagen, a car maker with high expectations. Not too long ago, they announced they intend to become the biggest player in this industry and

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Volkswagen e-up! priced in the United Kingdom

Volkswagen released official pricing details for the new e-up! in the UK. The German model starts at £19,250, a price which includes a £5,000 government grant. Under the hood we find an electric motor producing 82 horsepower and 210Nm of torque. Thanks to a 18,7 kWh battery pack, the estimated driving range is 160 kilometers

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Volkswagen Passat starts from $20,895, gets new 1.8L engine

Volkswagen announced official pricing for the Passat sedan in the United States, a new entry-level model being available starting this week. We talk about a 1.8-liter TSI engine which replaces a 2.5-liter engine and offers improved performance. The total output is rated at 170 horsepower with 0-100 km/h sprint in 7,5 seconds and combined fuel

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