Sales of the VW Group crossbreeds aren't the best in the world if we're honest. The crossovers are doing fine but the Alltrack/Allroad series isn't flying out of any showroom. Somehow, in a world focused on sales, the Germans aren't put off by this effect. Not only are they carrying on with the grass and gravel estates, they're expanding the...
Hot hatches are fun, inexpensive, practical and tick pretty much all of the basis of car ownership. The only thing some might complain about is the image. A bit of an improvement is available from Volkswagen who make a convertible version of the Golf GTI. Here's an update for the 2013 model year. The new car comes with incredibly high...
Volkswagen unveiled the new Golf GTI Black Dynamic Concept at the Wörthersee GTI event which takes places this week in Austria. The model receives a power boost as the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers now 355 horsepower, significant improvements over the stock 207 horses. A new high-performance braking system with eight pistons along with a revised exhaust system complete the performance...
Volkswagen decided to present the Urban White special edition for the new CrossPolo, a limited model which will be offered exclusively in the home market, Germany. The new Urban White edition features a special pearlescent white finish along with new 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows and gloss black side mirrors and roof rails. Under the hood you will find a...
The Germans from Volkswagen managed to set a new world record, this time with the new Volkswagen Passat sedan in the main role. The car maker announced that the Passat TDI SE model managed to travel 1,626 miles on a single tank of fuel with consumption figures of just 2,8 liters/100km (84,1mpg). The model in question is powered by a...
The Germans from Volkswagen officially confirmed that the Amarok pickup model will enter production these days at the Hanover plant in Germany following to go on sale in the home market early this summer. The Amarok off roader entered production about two years ago and is currently produced in Argentina. Volkswagen is planning to produce about 40,000 units each year....
Just about ready to place the order on a brand new Volkswagen Passat sedan or estate? You also live in Europe? You may want to read on. The German company you're looking into buying a product from has just announced the introduction of the Passat's R-Line trim for the European market. This special package builds on top of the already...
Volkswagen UK has released official pricing figures for the new Golf GTI Cabriolet, the first open-top Golf GTI ever produced. Power is provided by a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit able to deliver 207 horsepower which allows for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 7,3 seconds and a top speed of 237 km/h. The company announces a combined fuel economy of 37,2mpg UK...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to bring the Polo R-Line model to the British market. The new Volkswagen Polo R-Line sports new tinted windows, 16-inch Mallory alloy wheels, R-Line badges, new front and rear bumpers but also side sills. The new R-Line package is available for both three- and five-door variants of the German hatchback and is scheduled to go...
The Germans from Volkswagen officially unveiled today the next-generation Lavida, a model specially designed for the Chinese market. Even if the model's name tells you almost nothing, the German car is at its second generation in China with sales exceeding 700,000 units from 2008 to present. As you probably noticed, the new VW Lavida borrows several aesthetic elements from the...
Volkswagen released details and photos of the new E-Bugster concept, a model which will be seen at the 2012 China Auto Show. Under the hood sits an electric motor delivering 114 horsepower and a 28,3 kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric powertrain provides an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,8 seconds while a kinetic energy recovery system used in...
It seems that the open top version of the new Volkswagen Beetle will debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show which opens its gates later this year. Even most of us were sure that the German company will unveil the model at this month's automotive event in New York, Volkswagen decided to delay the launch for few months. In...
The Germans from Volkswagen decided to update the Scirocco range with few additions to the standard equipment but also with more attractive prices. To begin with, VW plans to equip the entry-level Scirocco with a touchscreen navigation system along with a new steering wheel and 17-inch alloy wheels at the exterior. Even so, the company says that the prices have...
When Oprah announced she'd be giving away several of the new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle most of us thought it would be yet another girly machine. Upon its unveiling, the newest version of the Beetle didn't seem to create any preference based on gender. With a bit of research, it turns out that the new Beetle really is unisex. According to...
Volkswagen's intentions for the US market have been made clear quite some time ago and along side the increased product offerings they have a few other gems in store. On the bonus image fronts, they've been working with their star player on the "hip new thing" that grasps the most attention at present. That'll be electrically and hybrid powered vehicles...
Volkswagen have had mixed success with their Passat CC as it's both a popular model in terms of sales but one that's frowned upon in terms of image. It seems like the image side of the story isn't really bothering the Germans too much since there's a few reports coming in of how VW has already approved a new model....
Here we have the first open-top GTI model within Volkswagen's range, namely the Golf GTI Cabriolet, a model which is going to hit the showrooms this summer. The new German model is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit capable to deliver 207 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. The four-cylinder engine is coupled to a standard six-speed manual transmission while...
Volkswagen officially announced that the Cross Coupe concept, a prototype already presented at the Tokyo Motor Show, will hit the stage at Geneva. The German concept benefits from two electric motors placed in the front and rear for a total output of 302 horsepower. The company replaced the TSI gasoline unit with a four-cylinder turbodiesel unit obtaining a combined fuel...
Volkswagen officially unveiled the new Golf GTI Cabriolet, a model scheduled to hit the stage of this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show. The German model packs a powerful 2.0-liter engine capable to deliver 210 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque with a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,3 seconds before hitting the top speed of 237...
Volkswagen decided to take the new Passat Alltrack for a ride and shoot fresh photos with the German model unveiled in world premiere at the Tokyo Auto Show. VW offers the new Passat Alltrack with a choice of four engines starting with a 2.0-liter TDI diesel available in two power versions: 138hp and 170hp, a 2.0-liter TSI with 208hp and...
