This caught me by surprise when I saw it at Geneva. As a current owner of a 2012 60hp High Up!, I am most interested in this. I was only thinking before I went to the show that I would love to replace my Up with a car that was slightly better for long journeys (on the few occasions I do long...
Beleaguered Volkswagen aims to “make a statement” with a cutting-edge new electric model which will be capable of travelling more than 300 miles on a single charge
Volkswagen’s leading engineers have been challenged by company boss Herbert Diess to create an electric car that can be as iconic...
Not necessarily entirely new models, but rather variants.
Volkswagen Allstar special editions introduced in Germany
Michael Gauthier
December 21, 2015
Volkswagen has introduced an assortment of new Allstar editions in Germany.
Designed to promote the 2016 UEFA European Championship...
VW Is Said to Cheat on Diesel Emissions; U.S. Orders Big Recall
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday directed Volkswagen to recall nearly a half-million cars, saying the automaker illegally installed software in its diesel-power cars to evade standards for reducing smog.
The...
Volkswagen Tiguan II -
Volkswagen has unveiled its all-new, second-generation Tiguan ahead of the compact crossover’s official debut tomorrow at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. This is the version that will be sold in most markets, but the one headed Stateside, most likely in 2017, is expected...
Robot Kills VolksWagen Worker
Volkswagen confirmed on Monday that a robot killed one of its workers at a German factory in Baunatal, north of Frankfurt .
According to a report from the Financial Times, the “21 year old external contractor was installing the robot together with a colleague...
Wolfsburg/Munich, 10 February 2010 – Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way –...
Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift
engines:
V6-Diesel with 240 hp - 0-100 km/h in 8,5 sec, Top Speed: 237 km/h, 8,5L/100 km
petrol engines:
V6 (280 PS)
V8 (335 PS)
W12 (450 PS)
Statement of the Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG
The Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG discussed again today in detail the situation of the Volkswagen Group.
1.:
The members of the Executive Committee have unanimously determined...
FYI - This Santana is based on the current Skoda Rapid / SEAT Toledo / FAW VW Jetta PQ25+ platform which is derived from the PQ25 Polo aka current Polo.
- Will be presented May 2015
- Based on T5 platform (no huge technical changes)
- More power to compete better with Mercedes V-class
- 231 hp 2.0l diesel from the Passat
- Will only be in production five years until 2020 when new pedestrian and emissions standards make a all new T7 necessary.
VW is showcasing the future of intuitive vehicle operation at the CES 2015 with the Golf R Touch cockpit concept. The study features an infotainment system that incorporates gesture control, which VW thinks is the next step in the area of intuitive control.
Golf R Touch is all about. VW says all...
Has 300 PS under the hood
Volkswagen has presented the Golf R Variant ahead of the full official premiere of the model during the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Basically an estate version of the Golf R, the vehicle sports “a winning combination of practicality and performance”. This is the first time...
Next generation Volkswagen Touareg test mule spied for the first time
2017 Volkswagen Touareg spy photo / S. Baldauf / SB-Medien
Coming 2017
The third generation Volkswagen Touareg is making today its spy photo debut ahead of what will likely be a 2017 market launch.
Upon first glance you...