Volkswagen Cars
Volkswagen to start at Germany’s biggest race
Volkswagen returns to Germany’s biggest car race with two Golf GTIs. The two factory-built and entered race cars participate in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring from 7 to 10 June.
Volkswagen Tiguan - Acceptance drive in Namibia
Volkswagen will complete the development phase of the new Tiguan with a final extreme test in Namibia. During the final acceptance drive on the African continent, the electronic components and chassis of the new SUV are the primary focus of testing.
‘Individual’ model adds stylish appeal to Eos Coupe Cabriolet
The Volkswagen Eos Coupe cabriolet is set to mark its first anniversary in the UK with the introduction of a new range-topping trim level – the Eos Individual.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport
Volkswagen is set to replace the existing Golf Sport and GT trim levels with a single all-new model – the Golf GT Sport.
Volkswagen: New TSI to replace existing 1.6-litre FSI unit
Volkswagen is also introducing a new turbocharged 1.4-litre engine to replace the existing 1.6-litre FSI engine. Based on the 1.4-litre TSI engine the new unit is not fitted with a supercharger and instead uses a sophisticated turbocharger. The result is an output of 122 PS linked to a choice of manual or DSG gearboxes.
Volkswagen: Pioneering seven-speed DSG gearbox breaks cover
Volkswagen has developed an evolution of its pioneering DSG gearbox. The new seven-speed system – a world first and codenamed DQ200 – uses a pair of dry clutches in preference to the six-speed version’s twin wet clutches. This increases efficiency and performance over the wet clutch six-speed system.
Golf Plus Dune Limited Edition set to arrive in the UK
A distinctive new version of the Golf Plus is set to join the Volkswagen range later in the summer with the arrival of the Golf Plus Dune.
Volkswagen launches midlife crisis retreat advertising campaign
Volkswagen is set to launch an innovative web-based campaign which continues the theme of the popular ‘midlife crisis’ adverts featuring the Passat model.
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650 design study
Volkswagen has unveiled a unique design study which is set to feature at the largest GTI festival in Europe this week. The GTI W12-650 mates a Golf GTI three-door bodyshell to a bespoke mid-mounted bi-turbo W12 650 PS engine channelling drive to the rear wheels.
Volkswagen reports substantial first-quarter earnings growth
The Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles, generated higher sales revenue and increased earnings substantially in the first quarter of 2007.
Attractive finance deals boost Volkswagen range for buyers
With over 80 per cent of new cars purchased with some form of finance or borrowing, Volkswagen Finance is pleased to announce a range of attractive offers currently available which will enable customers to get the most out of their motoring budget.
Volkswagen remains in the driving seat at Blenheim Horse Trials
Volkswagen is providing British Eventing with additional horsepower as it is named official vehicle supplier for the third consecutive year at the Blenheim International Horse Trials from 6th to 9th September.
Vorsprung durch Technik - the life of Ferdinand Piech
Prof. Dr. h.c. Ferdinand K. Piech celebrates his 70th birthday on April 17, but his passion for cars rules out any thought of retirement. Following his career as a manager at Porsche, Audi and VW, the Vienna-born grandson of the world famous automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche is today still active as chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG and a member of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG.
Innovative Golf set to charge onto the race track
Britain’s Volkswagen Racing Cup will be the stage for a motorsport world debut this season when a Golf GT equipped with the pioneering TSI supercharged and turbocharged engine takes to the track.
Wolfsburg plant produces 25 millionth Golf
The 25 millionth Golf rolled off the Volkswagen production line in Wolfsburg on 23 March.