Volkswagen Cars
New Golf Cabriolet goes on sale
Glastonbury wellies are packed away, Wimbledon is running to schedule and there’s an abundance of red shoulders on show: yes, the English summer has finally arrived and it’s here to stay (for at least a day or two).
Volkswagen Tiguan raises the game in compact SUV class
Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan compact SUV goes on sale tomorrow, 1 July, with prices starting from £21,085 and rising to £28,020 (RRP OTR).
Volkswagen presents Temporary Auto Pilot
At the final presentation of the EU research project HAVEit (Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport), Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Research, has presented the “Temporary Auto Pilot” by Volkswagen: Monitored by the driver, the car can drive semi-automatically up to a speed of 130 kilometres per hour on motorways.
Volkswagen retains top accolade in BIVSA
Volkswagen has once again claimed a number of category titles as well as the overall top accolade for the second consecutive year for the best car manufacturer at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented today by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire.
Passat demonstrates pulling power as it claims top towing gong
Volkswagen has given a demonstration of its impressive pulling power by claiming two category wins and the overall title at the Towcar Awards 2011.
Volkswagen staff takes on 24 peaks challenge in aid of Remount
18 members of staff from Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) and Volkswagen Group, will be taking on the 24 Peaks Challenge in July this year aiming to raise £10,000 for the armed services charity Remount.
Volkswagen Golf is named as the ‘honest’ choice
The Volkswagen Golf’s successful run continues this week, with the car winning the Small Family Car category at the inaugural Honest John Awards.
Volkswagen Golf claims coveted Fleet World honours crown
The Volkswagen Golf has claimed the coveted Fleet World Honours Award for Best Lower Medium Car of 2011, adding another title to its name. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in London today.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model – the Golf GTI Edition 35.
‘Pay as you go’ warranty for Volkswagen owners
Mondial Assistance UK has introduced a new range of pay as you go warranty options for Volkswagen drivers to suit different driving needs and budgets, with the launch of a new extended online Extended Warranty product.
Volkswagen steps up its use of plug-in hybrid technology
At the 32nd International Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of important models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC to contest WRC in 2013
“We have invited you to join us here in Olbia to announce Volkswagen’s entry in the World Rally Championship starting in 2013.” – These were the words used by Volkswagen Management Board Member Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg as he declared Volkswagen’s entry into the most versatile of the four automobile world championships (World Rally Championship, WRC).
Baby Vader Passat advert goes live
It’s an advertising campaign which needs little explanation: a young boy, dressed as Darth Vader, attempts to use ‘the force’ to bring to life everyday objects from around the house and garden.
New generation Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen has unveiled the latest generation Beetle in Shanghai on the eve of the city’s motor show, marking a new era in this iconic car’s history. The latest generation moves away from design of the New Beetle of 1998 and instead draws on cues from the original and Beetle Ragster concept shown in Detroit in 2005.
Das WeltAuto: Changing the way Volkswagen sells used cars
Purchasing a new car can be a difficult and stressful experience – but one which motor manufacturers strive to make as easy and enjoyable as possible. Purchasing a used car can also be stressful, but it’s not often considered as a key area for transformation or change.