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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Look at the leaked first photos of new Volkswagen Golf VI, which will hits European markets in November 2009. Old spy shots in camo see here.
The new Volkswagen Golf VI will be offered with a wide variety of turbocharged TSI and TFSI petrol and TDI diesel units, including various versions of the VW Group’s 1.4 [...]

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2010 Volkswagen Robust

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Its a first photo of upcoming Volkswagen Robust mid-sized pick-up, which will be launched at the end of 2009 as a 2010 year model. Volkswagen Robust truck will be available as a single cab and double cab combined with either rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive.
VW make plan to produce the Robust truck in Argentina for the [...]

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Volkswagen Scirocco

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Good news: the Volkswagen Scirocco, VW’s new hatchback-like coupe, will arrive in Europe in August. In Europe, the VW Scirocco will be offered initially with two petrol engines, the 1.4-liter TSI that combines a supercharger and turbocharger developing 160Hp and the Golf GTI’s turbocharged 200Hp 2.0-liter TFSI. Shortly after the Scirocco’s engine range will be [...]

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Tags: Coupes · VW

The self-parking Passat

May 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Meet the world’s first car that parks itself! Volkswagen’s advanced Park Assist Vision lets drivers select an available space using their sat-nav screen. They then simply slot the automatic gear selector into Park. They can choose whether to stay in the car and watch as the system goes to work, or get out and walk [...]

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VW Passat R36

April 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Meet the VW Passat R36, a new rival of the Mitsubishi Evo X.
The new VW Passat R36 (previous R36 here) will arrive with a 296 hp engine, four-wheel drive and a quick-shifting semi-automatic gearbox. The new R36 is available as both a stylish saloon and practical estate.
The VW Passat R36 is outstanding by a [...]

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Tags: Sports · VW · Wagons

VW Up!

April 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Meet the VW Up! The up! scheduled to make its debut in dealerships in 2010, and will compete with an emerging army of chic, eco-friendly small cars such as the Fiat 500.
The up! was displayed as concept at last Frankfurt Motor Show. It has a super-compact, rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive powertrain, and promises to be incredibly [...]

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Volkswagen Lavida

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Look at the spy shots of Volkwagen Lavida, which was apparently there for instructions to salesmen and women for the autoshow. One of them had a camera and managed to shoot a few pictures.
Volkwagen Lavida is VW’s China-only sedan that will go into production this summer. The Lavida will be built in China by [...]

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Tags: China · Spy Shots · VW

Volkswagen Passat “Coupe”

October 17th, 2007 · No Comments

Meet the VW??™s new model! These pictures show lightly disguised test mule. The new model is designed to appeal to family buyers who want added style, and clearly takes its inspiration from the Mercedes CLS with a starting price that??™s almost half that of the Merc??™s $80,000.
At the front, you can expect the VW like [...]

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Volkswagen New Beetle Limousine

October 15th, 2007 · 5 Comments

Take a look at the coolest limo, based on a 1999 2.0-liter Volkswagen New Beetle GLS and it can seat 5 to 6 passengers in the rear. The rear passengers of the Bug’a’Limo get all sorts of treats like a cd player, a mini TV and a small bar area along with an electric hatch [...]

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Volkswagen Touareg R50

October 11th, 2007 · No Comments

The Volkswagen has unveiled its new Touareg R50 at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Touareg R50 is based on the Touareg TDI with the firm’s 5.0L V10 diesel engine. In R50 guise, the V10 gets an ECU tweak to pump more pressurized air from the twin turbos to produce 350 horsepower [...]

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Tags: Auto Show · SUVs · VW