12 April 2011, 05:19 PM
2011 Volkswagen Amarok achieves ratings of 7E and 8E and it also is in some of the lowest insurance groups. The pick-up introduces a more efficient 2.0 litre diesel, which offers better efficiency, more power and low fuel consumption. VW Amarok has the lowest CO2 emission in its segment – 199 g/km.
The engine is 2.0 litre TDI with 122PS and 340Nm at just 1750RPM, while the more powerful bi-turbo model with 163PS and 400Nm at 1750RPM has emissions figure of 209 g/km of CO2. All models come wit
01 April 2011, 10:34 PM
JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new Volkswagen Touareg and specially for the Hybrid version of it. The tuning company offers both styling and performance packages.
The aerodynamics package includes a widebody kit including a new radiator grill, a front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch extensions, a rear apron insert, a roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend.
The performance package boosts the 3.0 liter TFSI engine to 440HP and 630Nm of torque. The acceleration is more
31 March 2011, 10:18 PM
Volkswagen has introduced 2012 Eos, which comes with a number of accessories specially created for the convertible.
2012 Volkswagen Eos includes new aerodynamics, new wheels, bicycle carriers, a tailgate lip spoiler, stainless steel tail pipes and a boot lid protection bar. 2012 Eos also has a set of new 17” Azuro light alloy wheels with five double spokes and a brilliant silver finish.
The interior features three trim packages - carbon look, aluminum look or piano finish.
2012 Eos can
29 March 2011, 05:19 PM
CSR Automotive, the German tuning specilist has released a program for the Volkswagen’s 3-door sporty ride VW Scirocco.
Providing some of the visual areas of the small eye-catcher with even more sporty flavour, the CSR Automotive program mounts the Scirocco with a fesh body kit consisting of a front lip, side skirts and a rear apron with diffuser-like styling, as well as upper and lower rear wings, mean headlight trims and a stainless steel rear silencer with suitable outlets. Additional athl
27 March 2011, 08:44 PM
Wunschel Sport has introduced a special tuned version for the 35th birthday of the Golf GTI. The anniversary model based on the current 6th generation GTI, which features 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.
Wunschel Golf GTI is boosted to 260HP and 360Nm of torque, instead of the factory 210HP and 280Nm. The results are thanks to an ECU re-map. 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 255 km/h.
The car also comes with huge 19” OZ Racing Quaranta alloy wheels fitted with high-
24 March 2011, 03:43 PM
GTI35.com has introduced the tuning scene a remarkably-packed VW Golf 6 GTI, designed especially for the performance model’s 35 years anniversary celebrations.
Finished in sleek-looking titanium body color, the special-edition Golf 6 GTI by GTI35.com boasts an exclusively tweaked plant with 260 horsepower (191 kW) and 360 Nm of peak torque.
Furthermore, a set of custom-tailored 19-inch OZ Racing Quaranta ultra-light alloys and a ride-height lowering calibrated to the high-performance tires
02 March 2011, 01:33 PM
Volkswagen are exhibiting four different versions of the Volkswagen Golf R to the Geneva Motor Show. However, the upgrades are mainly cosmetic and nothing special is happening under the hood.
One of the models is finished in bright Aplomb Blue and has some carbon fiber elements - seat backs and door sills. The interior also boasts black Nappa leather upholstery with a blue leather accent on the seat.
Leather-trimmed sports steering wheels are found on all four models, each of which has sp
28 February 2011, 08:53 PM
Volkswagen will exhibit a very interesting vehicle at the Geneva Auto Show – Bulli Concept.
It is a Microbus, which has six seats in a 3+3 configuration. It is pretty spacious, too – 3 990mm in length, 1750mm in width and 1700mm in height. The wheelbase is 2620 mm, which is only 40mm longer than Golf VI. The track is 1500mm, which is needed for the big seats.
The exterior boasts two-tone paint, a large V on the bonnet and 18” alloys and chrome hubcaps. The interior features iPad, a rotary
25 February 2011, 03:08 PM
Images of Volkswagen Scirocco and Polo by Italdesign Giugiaro are released.
The two concept cars are expected to debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor show in the next week.
Further information about both cars is not released, even their names are unknown. Nothing is mentioned about the engines and the sizes. However, both concepts are inspired from the latest Scirocco and Polo.
Stay tuned for more details.
10 February 2011, 02:45 PM
Volkswagen Golf24 will race at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife this upcoming June for the legendary 24-hour race.
It is powered by 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine with 440PS (324 kW) and 540Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters. The power will be put on the road through all-wheel drive system.
The last race in 2007 at the Nurburgring was with 300PS (221 kW) Golf, which came up 8th.
"With the new Golf24 we are continuing our suc
09 February 2011, 03:28 PM
Volkswagen has introduced the 2012 Jetta GLI, which actually goes on sale later this year. It features modified bumpers, a honeycomb grille, smoked taillights, a dual exhaust system, and 17" alloy wheels.
There will be three trim levels. However, the base trim level comes with sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, aluminum trim, and alloy pedals. The next one adds a sunroof, dual zone climate control, heated leatherette seats, a Fender premium audio system, and 18" alloy wheels. The top
04 February 2011, 09:13 AM
Volkswagen is about to showcase a completely renewed version of its compact crossover vehicle Volkswagen Tiguan at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. Boasting the VW’s new, sharper styling language, the 2012 Tiguan will replace the current model, which debuted in 2007.
Surprisingly, the German automaker has also announced the base price for the new Tiguan - 24,175 EURO for the 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 122 hp) powered version. This early move by Volkswagen is provoked by the exclusively high demand for the