25 August 2014
Volkswagen US is now offering the new 2015 Jetta, which starts at just $16,215 (plus $820 destination and handling tax) for the 2.0 liter base trim. The S model starts at $18,425 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the the SE model is priced from $18,995 with a 5-speed manual transmission. The frugal TDI Clean Diesel model starts at $21,640 for the S trim.
The engine range includes a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine, as well as 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter versions of the turbocharged and direct-inje
22 August 2014
ABT is now offering a staggering performance package for the ultra-hot hatchback – 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. The tuned vehicle is able to reach 300 km/h (186 mph).
“To top our previous uprating to 370 hp, we have not only optimised the ABT Engine Control software but also installed a sport-type catalytic converter,“ says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.
Both the ABT Power and the new, strong ABT Power S kit are based upon the specially developed “New Generation” ABT control unit, which g
21 August 2014
Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si is a very simple project which looks stunning. This is because the wheels and rims specialists at Dotz Shift have supplied it with Dotz Freeride si. These are all-year rims with its five spokes and the shiny silver coating that makes it a true eye-catcher. The customizers promise that they can endure driving fin for every season. They have dynamic construction with the asymmetric design elements at the outer rim as well as minimalist structure.
As mentioned, the finish o
18 August 2014
Volkswagen UK is going to offer the all-new Touareg from 27th August. It starts at just £43,000 for the entry-level 3.0 litre 204HP TDI 8-speed automatic SE model. The top-of-range 3.0 litre 262HP TDI 8-speed automatic R-Line costs £47,500.
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg comes with modified front and rear bumpers
15 August 2014
ABT is now offering Performance Cockpit available for more than one hundred different cars and engines by VW, Skoda and Seat: Golf, Octavia and Leon plus Yeti or T5 and others.
“With the new ABT PERFORMANCE COCKPIT this is different,“ says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt. “Here the driver always sees what’s happening with the engine”.
A high-quality ZENEC-Naviceiver displays the range of the maximum available ABT Power being used and also other interesting data like exhaust temperature, petrol, oil and boo
13 August 2014
Cam Shaft are famous with their extraordinary good craftsmanship, which is absolutely necessary for the transparency print technology. The tuning company offers full customization for your vehicle including body foil wrap, custom interior and performance upgrades.
„Haiopai Racing“ is a group of motorsport enthusiasts, showing their love for the world’s most extreme race track - the Nurburgring-Nordschleife. Three extremely tuned and
12 August 2014
Volkswagen has announced that the new and revised Jetta is now open for ordering at Volkswagen retailers. The first deliveries will occur in December of this year.
The new Jetta arrives with better efficiency, revised styling for the front and rear parts of the car and enhanced features and trims. The car is now sleeker than before and the overall improvement when it comes to aerodynamics reaches 10 per cent. A revised radiator grille is up front and it comes with three horizontal fins; a reprofiled bumper i
05 August 2014
Volkswagen fans that live in the United States will be treated with the so-called Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB in short in German) technology given they choose to purchase one of the all-new VW Golf or Golf GTI now. According to Dr. Hubertus Lemke, Head of Technical Project Management in Volkswagen’s Research & Development Division, the MQB strategy represents a milestone in the design and production of future automobiles with transve
01 August 2014
Eibach decided to make some changes to one of Volkswagen’s small and high-performance cars, the Polo R WRC. The model is one of the best VW has ever produced and it draws upon company’s successful rally experience. This derivative is the fastest Polo ever created and this is due to the Golf’s GTI’s 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine. The unit generates 220 horsepower (162 kW) and 348 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.
The power is sent t
28 July 2014
The US branch of Volkswagen has issued a voluntary safety recall that affects the front stabilizer rods on certain 2015 model year Golf GTI and Golf vehicles.
The number of affected cars reaches 2001, all from model year 2015. The problem with these vehicles is that the fasteners that secure the front stabilizer rods may become loose over time. In such an event drivers will experience considerable noise that comes from the front of the vehicle. In certain, but rare, cases this malfunction may lead to the rod
22 July 2014
The second generation 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in two sizes – a five-seat and a seven-seat version. In addition, the German company is developing a petrol-electric hybrid of the model. The new version of Tiguan is currently undergoing durability testing in a prototype form. The second-gen midsized SUV will be shown in September next year during the Frankfurt Motor Show. The sales are scheduled to start in the beginning of 2016.
The
14 July 2014
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Karmann Edition has been shown in the beginning of June when it celebrated its world debut this year at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) in Leipzig. It is now ready to go on sale, with its very elegant design and packed with a lot of additional equipment. In terms of exterior the convertib
