27 November 2014, 08:11 AM
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI has just been announced and it is intended to be launched only for the European customers. The car is the fourth generation compact GTI and comes with an output of 192 hp (141 kW), which is 12 hp more than its predecessor. In addition, the vehicle is also going to be available with manual gearbox again. The top speed of the new Polo GTI is estimated at 236 km/h. Interestingly enough this makes it 7 km/h shorter of the 220 hp (162 kW) Polo R WRC.
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19 November 2014, 11:40 AM
The big-booted version of Volkswagen’s superhatch VW Golf R is finally unveiled. It will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, 2014. This is the first time when the Golf R model has been developed in an estate bodystyle.
Just like its hatchback predecessor, the new Golf R Estate takes its power from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged TSI petrol engine that is able to produce up to 300 ps from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm and 380 Nm of maximum torque available from just 1,800
17 November 2014, 11:18 AM
Volkswagen is going to depict its unconventional GTI Roadster concept car at the Los Angeles International Auto Show this week. The car was originally shown at the Wörthersee enthusiast festival in Austria in May. It clearly makes a statement which is able to blend in the virtual and the real world.
The GTI Roadster is a Golf GTI show car that is based on a CGI concept created to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Sony PlayStation®3 classic "Gran Turismo 6" ("GT6"). The two-seater gen
04 November 2014, 03:30 PM
Volkswagen Beetle is conquering SEMA in a special form which is a result of the collaboration between Volkswagen rallycross driver Tanner Foust and famed Porsche tuners RAUH-Welt Begriff. As a basis they have used the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R. The car has been subjected to customization and now is about eight inches of wider thanks to the distinctive RAUH-Welt Begriff wide body kit.
As a matter of fact both companies have been in talks over the past decade to do a project together. The result
30 October 2014, 12:30 PM
Two years ago Volkswagen introduced a super mini car called with the strange name up! It became a big hit around the globe and it is common view on the city streets, thanks to its fuel-efficient characteristics, great price and convenient dimensions. Now, the company is announcing a derivative of the model, which features unique styling inside and out, and it is called street up! special edition.
It was created with the intent to appeal to the sports-minded customers. As you can see VW’s stre
23 October 2014, 12:09 PM
Drivers in the Northern Hemisphere of the world now face winter, which always brings months of road challenges that include fog, ice, snow and rain. Most people will keep on driving even in these conditions so having a safe car for challenging roads is essential if you want to get from point A to point B with no problems at all. This is especially true if you own a performance car too.
Choosing one such car is now a bit easier thanks to the efforts of the British automobile magazine Autoc
20 October 2014, 02:00 PM
At the Auto Show in Sao Paulo Volkswagen will reveal two exclusive new models: Fox Pepper and Saveiro Surf. The Fox Pepper is a spicy mini concept based on company’s sub-Polo hatchback. It has unique visual stance, sporty and youthful appearance. The unit exhibited at the show will carry a Red Tornado pain scheme, which clearly shows the stem of the name Pepper. The car will be equipped with wide range of security and technology features, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and traction c
14 October 2014, 11:00 AM
The first electric Volkswagen e-Golf is going to be auctioned before its US market debut in November this year. Volkswagen of America and Global Green USA has collaborated together to make the auction possible. It is hosted online at Charitybuzz, which gives bidders the opportunity to be the first owner of company’s first all-electric model. The proceeds will go to Global Green USA - an environmental non-profit organization, which is a leader in smart and environmentally-friendly solutions to cl
06 October 2014, 12:18 PM
MTM has presented their latest creation – T400 based on the stylish Volkswagen T5 Multivan Comfortline powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder TSI engine. The VAN comes with styling and performance upgrades as well.
The engine is connected to a 7-speed double clutch gearbox and originally delivers 204HP (150 kW). However, MTM boosted it to whopping 360HP (265 kW) at 6,900RPM and boasts 465Nm (344 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of over 230 km/h (144 mph).
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02 October 2014, 11:00 AM
Volkswagen XL Sport Concept is being shown for the first time at the Paris Auto Show today. This vehicle is a lightweight sports car, based on the XL1. Just like it, the XL Sport will be built in only 250 examples. This concept achieves its best ratio between weight of 1962 pounds, power – 197 hp (147 kW) and aerodynamics - CdA of 0.44 square meters. This combination allows the car to achieve an impressive top speed of 168 mph.
The vehicle is powered by world's most powerful two-cylinder engi
01 October 2014, 05:11 PM
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the range-topping specification in the Tiguan family. The German automaker decided to boost the specification of the line-up and is adding satellite navigation as standard. In fact, the model has been the fifth best-selling one in Volkswagen’s family of vehicles. And with this change in the R-Line, the company is ensuring that it will continue to be appealing to customers that search for a genuine 4x4, comfort and safety in one place.
Tiguan R-Line is positioned ab
01 October 2014, 12:44 PM
Cam Shaft has teamed up with PP-Performance to complete their latest project based on the hot-hatchback Volkswagen Golf VII GTI. The Golf VII GTI is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol - 220HP (162 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph). There is also GTI Performance package boosting the engine with 10HP more. In this case, it will do 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and 250 km/h (155 mph