02 March 2012, 11:56 AM
MR Car Design has introduced their pimped Golf VI R32. The athlete is co-developed with BTS-Racing and the result is impressive. The engine conversion includes reinforced DSG gearbox and R 32 HPG Turbo-Kit. The result is whopping 465PS (342 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft).
MR R32 also has a KW Clubsport suspension, a Stoptech 4-piston braking system with 355x32 mm discs. There are also H&R stabilizers – front and back as well as reinforced engine, transmission and suspension components. The cha
02 March 2012, 03:22 AM
MTM are going to be at Geneva and do they have a treat for us or what? Two treats in fact. The world these days is mad about SUV's and MTM is listening carefully. That is why at the show, the custom house will feature an MTM Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro baby SUV and … a not-much-of-an-SUV MTM T 500 2.5 TFSI 4motion which is, and there is no other way of saying this, basically a VW T5 van. But things start looking a bit different when closing in. The company has really made an effort in bringing the spor
29 February 2012, 08:06 PM
One of Volkswagen's most practical and fuel-sipping cars is now available with the best possible efficiency setup. Introducing the Up! BlueMotion with two engine variants. However, to prevent the scales from tipping over too much to the “blue” side of things, the company has also introduced two exciting new options - A panoramic sliding sunroof and a thing called the “leatherette pack”
First stop, the engines. We have two 1.0 liter engines that develop 60 bhp and 75 bhp respectively. They alre
29 February 2012, 09:43 AM
2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. It features four-seats, electrically powered fabric roof, performance and practicality.
The Golf GTI Cabriolet features all performance GTI design cues including radiator grille has a honeycomb structure with red edging and the GTI badge, a new front bumper incorporating incorporates a deep honeycomb air dam and distinctive vertical fog lights. There are also side sill extensions, a bespoke rear diffuser wit
22 February 2012, 01:33 PM
Volkswagen has announced the new Caddy Match Special Edition, which is already available at the UK market. The pricing starts at £14 110 for the entry level Caddy Match 1.6 litre TDI 75PS and goes up to £17 960 for the Caddy Maxi Match 2.0 litre TDI 140PS.
The Caddy Match adds equipment for £1 750 over the normal model. It includes AC, Bluetooth connectivity, electric windows, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, cruise control, trip computer, body-coloured bumpers and door mirrors,
03 February 2012, 07:40 PM
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI will be revealed at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
The new diesel powered Beetle does not have any exterior modifications except “TDI” badge, some more chrome and 17” alloys. Inside, there is a new instrument cluster with a stopwatch, oil temperature and turbo boost gauges.
The model line-up includes three trim levels: TDI, TDI with Sunroof and TDI with Sunroof, Sound, and Navigation. Standard equipment includes power windows, cruise control, V-Tex Leatherette se
02 February 2012, 06:40 PM
Volkswagen of America Inc. have revealed their third consecutive ad campaign project for the Super Bowl. On their YouTube channel we can watch a 0:75 extended commercial that is due to air on Game Day in a 0:60 second form.
“This is a perfect opportunity for Volkswagen to celebrate with the fans that have made 2011 such a record-setting year for the company,” said Tim Mahoney, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “This year’s commercial will build on Volkswagen’s abi
01 February 2012, 06:03 PM
The newest VW Beetle is funky, hip and image laden. So one might think there is no real need to further personalize. Accessory house JE Design however, thing they can push the boundaries of individualism even more.
The Beetle's chassis for example has underwent JE specialty tuning by replacing the springs with ones that are more stiff so that body roll is reduced to minimum. Despite being shorter (around 30-35 millimeters) than the standard springs, no shock absorber change is needed, The JE De
27 January 2012, 01:24 PM
Can you believe that at first the now so popular Volkswagen Beetle was firstly intended to be a mass-production car, which can be afforded by an average person? Well, the beginning of the story of the famous car started just like that in pre Second World War period. The history of the emblematic car began in 1934, when Hitler himself, announced his vision for a “peoples car”. To be more precise the literal meaning of Volkswagen is “peoples car”, this is how the brand actually got its name. The m
26 January 2012, 01:54 AM
Volkswagen brought the Middle East some German engineering by presenting the VW Passat at the Qatar Motor Show. Although, widely popular in Europe and North America, the Passat made its debut on Middle Eastern soil.
"The Passat is an important component of our model strategy in the Middle East region where classic saloons define the street scene. That is because the Passat delivers top levels of safety and comfort and offers more space for rear passengers due to its long wheelbase," explained
23 January 2012, 07:08 PM
VOGTLAND is a company with a long lasting experience in suspension tuning and coil-spring production. Now they have a new product exclusively for vehicles with air-suspension chassis as standard. It is an electric module that basically overrides the function of whatever the air suspension and the user has a more viable access to vehicle height control.
The benefits that can come out of this are in favor of the dynamics. Suspensions can be lowered by up to 40 millimeters and as we all know the
18 January 2012, 12:47 PM
Volkswagen begins the year with the release of the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, which now delivers more luxury, style and new technologies. The model of the Volkswagen has made its first appearance last November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. However, until now it wasn’t presented to the European Market. The launch of the avant-garde four-door begins with the international driving presentation in Southern France. And if you wonder when exactly the car will be possible for purchase - the new