Forthcoming VW Passat spied at the Nurburgring

Posted 5 months 21 days 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 5 months 24 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 5 months 24 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The VW Passat looks outdated after the entry of the refreshed BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes C-Class.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 6 months 10 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 6 months 18 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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Volkswagen Golf GTI is virtually here

Posted 6 months 22 days ago under: Hatchbacks, News, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Golf GTI is virtually here
Ahead of the UK launch of the new Golf GTI on May 22, Volkswagen has constructed a Scalextric track on an epic scale inside a hangar to lend armchair (or office chair) enthusiasts the chance to race the new hot hatch online and against the clock.
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Golf GTD pricing announced (UK)

Posted 7 months 3 days ago under: Hatchbacks, News, Volkswagen
Golf GTD pricing announced (UK)
Volkswagen has revealed pricing for its new performance diesel, the Golf GTD. The new model is available to order at Volkswagen Retailers now ahead of the cars arriving in the UK on 22 June.
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Volkswagen Golf named World Car of the Year

Posted 7 months 14 days ago under: News, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Golf named World Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Golf was honoured as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists from twenty-five countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year, which was announced this morning at a news conference during the New York International Auto Show.
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New Golf Plus on sale now (UK)

Posted 7 months 21 days ago under: Hatchbacks, Volkswagen
New Golf Plus on sale now (UK)
Just a few days after the hot hatch versions of the Golf – the GTI and GTD – have broken cover, Volkswagen is releasing something even bigger: the new Golf Plus.
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Top score for the Golf in the new EuroNCAP test procedure

Posted 8 months 7 days ago under: News, Safety, Volkswagen
Top score for the Golf in the new EuroNCAP test procedure
Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation: the European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria.
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