Volkswagen Cars
The new Golf GTI concept: Faster, sharper, cleaner
In 1976 the Mk I Golf GTI was launched as a low volume addition to the Golf range. Thirty two years, five generations and 1.7 million sales after that car established the breed, the sixth generation of the GTI has been unveiled in concept form ahead of its public debut next month at the Paris Motor Show.
The history of the Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The UK market had to wait a further two years for vehicles to arrive – 1977 saw 34 examples, all of them left hand drive, sold in the GTI’s first tentative year.
Golf BlueMotion concept sets new benchmarks
Volkswagen has unveiled the remarkable Golf BlueMotion concept vehicle, a car capable of achieving a combined 74.3 mpg while emitting just 99 g/km of CO2. This matches the economy of the Polo BlueMotion, itself among the most efficient vehicles currently on sale.
Volkswagen Scirocco hits the road from £259 per month
The very first examples of the new Scirocco are set to be delivered to customers at Volkswagen retailers across the UK this week as the much-anticipated coupé makes its debut.
Volkswagen overtakes Ford
The Volkswagen Group has taken its place among the world’s top three automakers thanks to the Wolfsburg-based company’s outstanding delivery figures in the first half of 2008. Rival Ford had to settle for fourth position.
Record deliveries for Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.79 million vehicles worldwide (+5.0 percent) from January to July 2008, more than ever before for the first seven months of a year. In July 2008, the Group delivered 521,500 vehicles worldwide, on a par with the prior-year level despite an automotive market that remained slow.
Windrush Volkswagen launches new state-of-the-art service centre
Local Volkswagen retailer, Windrush, has made car servicing and MOTs more accessible for customers across Maidenhead, Windsor, Henley and beyond by launching a brand new high-tech servicing centre.
Volkswagen vans from £185 a month with free servicing
To give customers even better value for money and easier financial budgeting, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched competitive Contract Hire and Finance Lease offers for its compact Caddy van, the new Caddy Maxi and its best-selling Transporter - with prices starting from £185 a month (plus VAT and initial rentals) including free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles.
Volkswagen unveils sixth generation of iconic Golf model
Five generations, 34 years and over 26 million vehicles after the original first went on sale, the sixth generation of the Golf has been unveiled.
Scoop! Journalists tee-up 'golf' ball
A real old-fashioned Fleet Street-style 'scoop' has been scored by the organisers of the annual London Press Club Ball - they're launching one of the hottest new cars in Britain.
Volkswagen delivers 3.27 million vehicles in first six months of 2008
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year.
Volkswagen increases first-half operating profit
The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At €3.4 billion, the Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent.
Volkswagen receives approvals to acquire majority voting stake in Scania
The Volkswagen Group has received the antitrust approvals necessary to acquire a majority voting stake in Swedish truck manufacturer Scania AB. The majority voting stake is expected to be acquired on July 22, 2008.
Volkswagen launches ground-breaking website
When will vehicles communicate with traffic lights? Will there be traffic jams in the future? Can driving emission-free vehicles be fun? Automobile fans of all ages can find informative and entertaining answers to these and many other questions at Volkswagen2028.com.
Three concepts reflect the past, present and future at Goodwood
A trio of Volkswagen concept vehicles are set to make their UK debut at The Goodwood Festival of Speed between Friday 11th and Sunday 13th July.