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Volkswagen announces R GmbH performance subsidiary
The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. Volkswagen AG has bundled the responsibilities and competencies for development, implementations and sales of individualised vehicle offers into Volkswagen R GmbH.
For example, its portfolio already includes the two new top models, the Scirocco R und the Golf R as well as the dynamic R Line design packages and luxurious Volkswagen Exclusive items.
Happy birthday! Volkswagen Bus turns 60
Production of the Volkswagen Transporter van started in March 1950 and during the 60 years since then it has become one of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ best-selling models globally, the number one imported van in the UK as well as one of the most iconic and popular vans in the world.
After five generations over 10 million units have been produced with functional and practical bodystyles, each representing the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle of its time.
Geneva 2010: New Volkswagen CrossPolo
In addition the the sporty Polo GTI, VW will show the next generation CrossPolo at the Geneva Show in early March.
The CrossPolo comes with refreshingly cheeky design, unique world of colors and a higher ride height (15 millimeter gain). The CrossPolo is produced only as a five-door hatchback.
178 horsepower Volkswagen Polo GTI unveiled
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Polo GTI ahead of its world debut in Geneva. This little hot hatch is the fastest and cleanest performance Polo yet produced.
The original performance variant of the Polo was unveiled in 1986 with 111 horsepower. Now 24 years later the new Polo GTI comes with a supercharged 1.4-litre TSI engine that produces 178 hp at 6,200 rpm and 184 lbs ft of torque from 2,000 rpm.
Three all-new special edition Volkswagens now available
Volkswagen of America has announced that three all-new 2010 special edition models are now available in dealer showrooms. The CC R-Line, Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition, and New Beetle Red Rock Edition.
New CC R-Line comes outfitted with a number of visual enhancements for a decidedly sporty look. A body kit with side skirts, new front bumper, including an integrated chin spoiler, special 18-inch “Mallory” wheels, R-Line badges on the front fenders, and smoked taillamps complete the exterior upgrades.
2011 Volkswagen Tourareg debuts with hybrid drive and high-tech range of engines
Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg, which is 208 kilograms lighter and 20 percent more fuel efficient that the outgoing model.
According to Volkswagen it is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. With petrol engines it has a fuel consumption value of just 8.2 liters fuel per 100 kilometers.
VW intends to overtake Toyota - 10 million sales by 2018 is new goal
Toyota is in a big safety issue fiasco with their accelerator pedal recall. Different automakers like GM and Ford see it as an opportunity to increase their sales, while Toyota’s biggest competitor Volkswagen is setting long-term goals to overtake Toyota as the world’s largest automaker.
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, said it plans to increase sales to more than 10 million vehicles by 2018 as it seeks to dethrone Japan’s Toyota.
Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a ‘Ward’s 10 Best Engine’ for 2010
Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine has been selected by Ward’s Automotive Group as one of the “10 Best Engines” for 2010.
“For over 30 years, Volkswagen has been developing and refining diesel engine technology to help bring an ever-improving host of benefits to drivers now and into the future,” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Our 2.0L TDI unites an exceptional balance of fun-to-drive performance and efficiency, and we are proud to have it recognized in the prestigious Ward’s list.”
Volkswagen Passat CC now available as a five-seater
The Passat CC has been available so far only as a four seater, from now on it is also available with an optional new rear bench that turns it into a five-seater.
This new option is added in response to requests by many customers to give the Passat CC even greater everyday utility by adding a seating position. The new rear bench fulfils all necessary safety aspects and comes with third head restraint and three-point seat belt at the centre position.
Volkswagen Defends “Dakar” Title With 1-2-3 Finish, Carlos Sainz wins the race
Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession and including 1980 for a third time. Their TDI powered Race Touareg’s celebrated a one-two-three podium lockout at the finish of the toughest challenge worldwide in motorsport.
Carlos Sainz(with the co-driver Lucas Cruz) who is already a two-time World Rally Champion won the race by only 2 minutes 12 seconds ahead of his team mates Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) in a thrilling finale on the closing 202 kilometre sprint on the 14th and final rally day.
Detroit 2010: Volkswagen Compact Coupe Concept
Volkswagen is showing a new Compact Coupe Concept at the Detroit Auto Show. There are no details about the platform, but very liekly it is based on the same platform as Golf/Jetta and is already referred as Golf/Jetta Coupe.
Compact Coupe is a full hybrid combining a 150 hp TSI engine with a 27 horsepower electric motor and a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox.
Volkswagen Amarok demonstrates its power at the Dakar Rally as the official support vehicle
The Dakar rally started from Buenos Aires in Argentina on 1 January, and crosses the Andes to Antofagasta on the Pacific coast in Chile, before taking a more southern route to the finish back in Buenos Aires on 17 January.
On duty as a support vehicle for the rally is the new VW Amarok pickup. A total of 35 Amaroks are used as support vehicles by the Volkswagen team and the official organisers, throughout this year’s 5,600 mile event.
Video: Volkswagen Polo Dragster with 1032 hp
MKI Volkwagen Polo is not the kind of car we would expect to see at a drag race. This rebuilt Polo Dragster is something different. Under the hood is a turbocharged 1.9-liter 16V engine from AME Racing that produces an insane 1032 horsepower and 701 lb-ft of torque. Engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
As you can see in the video below this Polo based drag car had no problems with the rival car.
Volkswagen and Suzuki already planning small car for India
Last week we reported about a new partnership between VW and Suzuki. With this partnership VW buys a 20% share in Suzuki with rumored plans to increase it very shortly to over 30%.
Now new reports indicate that VW and Suzuki are already planning a new affordable small car for the Indian market. Looks like they are not wasting any time at all and VW is doing everything to become the world’s biggest automaker.
Volkswagen Tiguan Track & Avenue special edition
Volkswagen is extending its Tiguan model range with the Tiguan Track & Avenue special edition. As always in such case, special edition is all about visual upgrades.
The Tiguan Track & Avenue rides on 19-inch “Savannah” alloy wheels. Two special exterior colours are offered: “Oryx White Pearl Effect” and “Island Grey Pearl Effect”. The package also includes a 25 degree off-road front end, modest wheel flares and a silver-coloured diffuser.
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