Archive for the 'Volkswagen' Category
Vanfest Celebrates 5 generations
Volkswagen will be hosting the largest gathering for owners of Transporter campervans on the 12th – 14th September at Three Counties Showground in Malvern. There is expected to be a turnout of around 8,000 vehicles spanning five generations. There will be prizes for the best kept models from fifty years old to the present day. To keep the crowds amused there’ll be live performances, cookery contests, exclusive VW displays and trade stands packed with goodies.
Volkswagen and Sanyo’s Hybrid Commitment
Back in March VW showed off its Golf TDi hybrid design study which used a high tech diesel engine, electric motor and 7-speed-DSG technology. They promised we’d be seeing a lot more of their lithium-ion technology by 2010 and they have now hit another crucial milestone towards this – a collaboration with Sanyo (a leading expert in the electric energy market). VW’s hybrid vehicles will be able to run on conventional diesel or a mixture of diesel and electricity but in order for mass production of these cleaner vehicles there needs to be powerful energy storage systems to cope with the demand.
Volkswagen Touareg R50 2008
BECAUSE WE CAN
The Tourareg R50 is very much the rebel in the VW camp, in fact there is nothing Bluemotion about it. Presence and power are its two primary assets and it shows that it can be just as starry as any of its premium brand peers.
Volkswagen Golf GTi Pirelli 2008
If you`re a UK dub head who missed out on the 1,500 Golf GTI Edition 30 units sold early last year, here`s your chance. After 25 years, VW is bringing back to the UK the Golf GTI Pirelli.
Volkswagen BlueMotion 2008
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- Volkswagen BlueMotion 2008
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- Volkswagen BlueMotion 2008
First Facts on the Golf BlueMotion:
World premiere of the most economical Golf at the IAA in Frankfurt
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009
Volkswagen in Geneva: international debut of the new Scirocco
Sporty and innovative – The Scirocco with adaptive chassis control and 7-speed DSG
Versatile and affordable – The legendary two-door makes its comeback
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009
Just a few days into the New Year Volkswagen is setting off its latest firework with today’s world-exclusive launch of the new four-door Passat CC at the North American International Auto Show. A car that is anything but mainstream.
Volkswagen Touareg R50 2008
In another world premiere for the Australian International Motor Show, Volkswagen has announced it will unveil its new Touareg R50 at the event.
