Volkswagen Cars

Volkswagen unveils US-built Passat at Detroit Auto Show

Volkswagen’s New Mid-size Sedan (NMS), which will be called the Passat, has been unveiled on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show.

Polo and Golf BlueMotion exempt from congestion charge

Not only are the highly efficient Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and Golf BlueMotion models exempt from road tax but, as of this week, they are also exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

Volkswagen to produce vehicles in Malaysia

The Volkswagen Group is gradually expanding its activities in Southeast Asia under its Strategy 2018 growth program. Christian Klingler, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, and representatives from the partner company DRB Hicom have signed an agreement for local vehicle assembly in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Passat and Sharan achieve 5-star Euro NCAP rating

The latest Euro NCAP crash testing has awarded the top achievement of five stars to the new Volkswagen Passat and Sharan.

Volkswagen Golf R 330 bhp stage 2 upgrade

APS of Brackley is pleased to unveil a range of performance, dynamic and styling components for owners of the 275 bhp Volkswagen Golf R seeking bespoke, high quality enhancements. APS can now offer two stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R.

X-ray vision gives Volkswagen a virtual training advantage

Volkswagen is expanding the use of an innovative technique designed to give service personnel a new edge – by offering them an x-ray view ‘inside’ the car.

Volkswagen debuts gas power at 2010 Race of Champions

The annual Race of Champions showdown returns to Germany this weekend (27-28 November) for the first time in 21 years, and the Scirocco R-Cup race car will join a list of legendary names from the world of motorsport as they compete to claim the title of ‘Champion of Champions’.

UK order books open for open-top Volkswagen Eos

Following its debut last week at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the revised Eos has opened for ordering in the UK with a starting price of £22,895 (RRP, on the road) ahead of the first examples arriving in Volkswagen Retailers in early 2011.

BlueMotion Technology available on Scirocco and Passat CC

The cleanest and most fuel efficient versions of the Scirocco and Passat CC yet produced have been unveiled in the form of BlueMotion Technology models.

Volkswagen to invest €51.6 billion in the coming five years

The Volkswagen Group will invest around €51.6 billion in its Automotive Division in the coming five years. Investments in property, plant and equipment will account for €41.3 billion.

Revised Eos breaks cover at LA Auto Show

The latest incarnation of the Volkswagen Eos coupé cabriolet has gone on display today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring a wide range of technical and visual enhancements, the Eos is set to become a popular choice both in Europe and in its predicted best-selling market, the US. It will go on sale in mainland Europe from mid-January, the UK in early March and the US from the end of March.

Unichip boosts power of Volkswagen TDi 140 models

Unichip Europe’s latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q ECU fitment now offers owners of Volkswagen 2.0-litre TDi (140) powered cars a significant performance upgrade at an affordable price. This covers the core popular VW models including the Golf, Jetta, Passat and Touran.