And the International Engine of the Year Award goes to...

Posted 12 days 15 hours ago under: News, Technology, Volkswagen
And the International Engine of the Year Award goes to...
Volkswagen's 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger gasoline engine was named the grand winner at the 2009 International Engine of the Year awards ending bmw’s four-year streak.
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Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion launched in the U.K

Posted 18 days 13 hours ago under: SUVs, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion launched in the U.K
VW has set afloat in the UK a more fuel efficient version of its Touareg SUV - the Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion. The Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion is propelled by a 3.0-litre V6 TDI common rail diesel engine developing 225 PS and 550 Nm torque while offering a 30.4 mpg fuel consumption. The Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion's engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic tiptronic gearbox.
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Illustration - VW Touareg

Posted 21 days 9 hours ago under: SUVs, Volkswagen
Illustration - VW Touareg
The upcoming VW Touareg will share its platform with the next Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. The new model will be lighter than the current vehicle, so that it would result in better engine performance, handling, reduced fuel consumption and fewer emissions. Rumors of the full-size SUV weighing around 5,100 pounds can be trusted, confirmations are expected in the very near future.
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VW Embassy Passat II and R-Line launched in France

Posted 21 days 16 hours ago under: Volkswagen
VW Embassy Passat II and R-Line launched in France
Two special packs can now adorn your VW Passat, if you lived in France. The details of the packs are explained below.
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VW Polo MPV could be Opel Meriva slayer

Posted 25 days 15 hours ago under: Hatchbacks, Volkswagen
VW Polo MPV could be Opel Meriva slayer
The new VW Polo looks sporty and its planned 3-door variant will play the role of a smaller Scirocco in the future. VW intends not to put a full stop to the Polo platform with that model.
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Forthcoming VW Passat spied at the Nurburgring

Posted 1 month ago under: Sedans/Saloons, Volkswagen
Forthcoming VW Passat spied at the Nurburgring
A few days ago automotoportal showed you renderings and discussed features and specification of the 2012 VW Passat. Today, new spy photographs of the test mule have invaded the world wide web. We bring you images of the next Passat from the infamous Nurburgring circuit.
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The mini-Scirocco makes 178bhp and a style statement - VW Polo coupe details unleashed

Posted 1 month 3 days ago under: Volkswagen
The mini-Scirocco makes 178bhp and a style statement - VW Polo coupe details unleashed
The new VW Scirocco R is going to get some company from this little brother – based on the all-new Polo, a coupe version is reported to be crawling towards a VW production line.
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Rendering - 2012 VW Passat

Posted 1 month 3 days ago under: Sedans/Saloons, Volkswagen
Rendering - 2012 VW Passat
The VW Passat looks outdated after the entry of the refreshed BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes C-Class. If VW has to regain the top position in this segment, it needs to fix a car that is visually more powerful and with the next model, they are trying to do just that.
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New Golf GTI to make debut at SMMT Test Day 2009

Posted 1 month 19 days ago under: Hatchbacks, Sports/GTs, Volkswagen
New Golf GTI to make debut at SMMT Test Day 2009
The eagerly-awaited new Golf GTI will be available for journalists to drive at the SMMT Test Day at Millbrook Proving Ground next Thursday (21 May) ahead of the car’s official launch date on 22 May.
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Scirocco GT TDI 170PS combines performance, style and economy

Posted 1 month 27 days ago under: Coupes, Volkswagen
Scirocco GT TDI 170PS combines performance, style and economy
The new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 170PS engine is now available to order. Combining effortless acceleration, made possible by 258 lbs ft of torque delivered from 1,750 rpm, and the ability to return 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle, the new model mixes style, economy and sharp dynamics.
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