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Frankfurt 2009: Volkswagen L1 Concept

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifejKRYtSlXNacTTa3q71AQ8nN11UMjo7XBUMKcca4U6Xeqh32vZpE3nyxz5Xj6EQnEMh0WgM1Y1lncA4n0GmUIKahddL1NVDzkav37O0g216yqreDeK-iD29ZgxjnfnQL5EEug9B-xII/s1600-h/2009-volkswagen-l1-concept_100228601_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383475885562059698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifejKRYtSlXNacTTa3q71AQ8nN11UMjo7XBUMKcca4U6Xeqh32vZpE3nyxz5Xj6EQnEMh0WgM1Y1lncA4n0GmUIKahddL1NVDzkav37O0g216yqreDeK-iD29ZgxjnfnQL5EEug9B-xII/s400/2009-volkswagen-l1-concept_100228601_l.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" /></a> The L1 name refers to the European concept of a "1-Liter" car, meaning one so efficient it uses no more than 1.0 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. If you're not particularly metric, that translates to 235 miles per gallon. VW didn't quite make its mark; the L1 actually uses 1.38 L/100 km, meaning its gas mileage is "only" 170 miles per gallon. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FKe7y0oG-X3BL_KiGL_7GGRsXx-nN9SqmOaBNnXypiXDODCn858jltm-2NTyFzgotNKG-EJJPh2b9PaThr_st_1hmJCLqETP_gucpYTKK6dt_G1D1Ox2KxISxMwF4H3Fj7tONFY9h-4/s1600-h/2009-volkswagen-l1-leak_100228529_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383475753093897458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FKe7y0oG-X3BL_KiGL_7GGRsXx-nN9SqmOaBNnXypiXDODCn858jltm-2NTyFzgotNKG-EJJPh2b9PaThr_st_1hmJCLqETP_gucpYTKK6dt_G1D1Ox2KxISxMwF4H3Fj7tONFY9h-4/s400/2009-volkswagen-l1-leak_100228529_m.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> The rear-mounted engine, a 0.8-liter two-cylinder turbocharged diesel, is essentially half of VW's current 1.6-liter TDI turbodiesel engine. It puts out 27 horsepower in Eco mode, which rises to 39 hp in Sport mode, and drives through a 7-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG) paired with a 14-hp hybrid electric system that switches off the engine as the car comes to a stop. <a href="http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1035226_frankfurt-volkswagens-radical-170-mpg-diesel-two-seater">more detail</a>. ...

Frankfurt 2009: Volkswagen L1 Concept

The L1 name refers to the European concept of a "1-Liter" car, meaning one so efficient it uses no more than 1.0 liters of fuel pe...

2:11 AM

Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton Exclusive makes our inner plutocrat swoon

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ_NVIPjJCejdnrnH0Z0iYCA0Qs01E2jnVNr_zpCRS58c2crDsRjTEdH8jvIE6yDhKHNGBnoj6_6tJoZN82CIvOKJK4uy8FkiPl5VqHeVPOeBbruhjNThlC5puxNcoHSqs49Myafv3qE/s1600-h/01-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382042798504590706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ_NVIPjJCejdnrnH0Z0iYCA0Qs01E2jnVNr_zpCRS58c2crDsRjTEdH8jvIE6yDhKHNGBnoj6_6tJoZN82CIvOKJK4uy8FkiPl5VqHeVPOeBbruhjNThlC5puxNcoHSqs49Myafv3qE/s400/01-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> When it comes to the Phaeton, we really don't care what anyone else thinks. The only justification we'll offer is that back in the early 2000s, VW's ubermensch Ferdinand Piech took off the calf-skin gloves and dropped the mother of all gauntlets. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZopmGBwr5gQibTSx8_4VWv-k9MotKdjtT42Ln9I5YaLd9sks4Xj2NPq7iZb9kELNspOBlqSjgJCfg3sFT3f4FviwgYZqyUV7tlH8J4FOigVkjAILFEFi9OJUogSRPGSJNkFlkuq4Lto/s1600-h/02-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382042455200584834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZopmGBwr5gQibTSx8_4VWv-k9MotKdjtT42Ln9I5YaLd9sks4Xj2NPq7iZb9kELNspOBlqSjgJCfg3sFT3f4FviwgYZqyUV7tlH8J4FOigVkjAILFEFi9OJUogSRPGSJNkFlkuq4Lto/s400/02-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> He told commanded engineers to build A) the very best high performance hypercar the world had ever seen, and, B) an equally superb luxury sedan. The results, as you may have guessed, were the Veyron and the Phaeton. A little bit of this high high-falutin' zeitgeist rubbed off on the Touareg as well -- especially the twin-turbo TDI V10 monster. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjk819RLdFkavJjLLX7hTsK_WJh_2nNKlcTHe63ILLoA03NqP4ZqDDZi_BFjTlXjzM89XWQNKDeFEB6VcxszmP_zvA40RLpGNFxOO-2wJRFKsbNPecNWgnLJ1tMRoQzkVxxkuZXmEGKMM/s1600-h/03-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382041981062633570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjk819RLdFkavJjLLX7hTsK_WJh_2nNKlcTHe63ILLoA03NqP4ZqDDZi_BFjTlXjzM89XWQNKDeFEB6VcxszmP_zvA40RLpGNFxOO-2wJRFKsbNPecNWgnLJ1tMRoQzkVxxkuZXmEGKMM/s400/03-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> The whole Phaeton can'o'worms is quite messy in the States. To put it bluntly, the grand sedan completely failed. Still, anyone that's spent so much as thirty seconds in the back seat knows that the Phaeton's failure in WalMart country had nothing to do with the Phaeton. Proof? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0QmCuKjJec-usD3d8BW82n-m0V8J-2d5A4qCkNML7R-iGaVXiDIYrazIkk5ph6B83HNOX3u_qVyeMChl3gRnKaEJVQW-MgQjnIMSA_Yioe9yLwQ1IW7A9SKnUMfCl9kjuop8fPnz4ro/s1600-h/04-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382041507603131218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0QmCuKjJec-usD3d8BW82n-m0V8J-2d5A4qCkNML7R-iGaVXiDIYrazIkk5ph6B83HNOX3u_qVyeMChl3gRnKaEJVQW-MgQjnIMSA_Yioe9yLwQ1IW7A9SKnUMfCl9kjuop8fPnz4ro/s400/04-2010-phaeton-live.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Volkswagen, who by year's end is projected to be the largest automaker in the world and therefor knows a thing or two about cars, is bringing the Phaeton back to our red, white und blue shores. This particular Phaeton Exclusive (featuring the universe's glossiest, deepest and darkest black paint) is actually sporting the 2007 facelift. But you can rest easy, secure in the knowledge we'll be getting the new Phaeton when it returns to the US in 2011. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-2010-volkswagen-phaeton-exclusive/#12">More Photos</a>

Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton Exclusive makes our inner plutocrat swoon

When it comes to the Phaeton, we really don't care what anyone else thinks. The only justification we'll offer is that back in the e...

4:56 AM

2010 VW Transporter Facelift Photos Leaked

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitJjPnJsKazoIJjMQkLDAwpJE4F41M1-nhtBj7wA3l3lWw1-Zg5JZmAuXpQdyBc8clcR3hMJtiYJp-WT0rExe3s9VhUEjdFVM8oMoS5dOR4dWY40g8GVaPOrDtsasl6e3q1GKjc5E4vk/s1600-h/t53.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371594406225459778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitJjPnJsKazoIJjMQkLDAwpJE4F41M1-nhtBj7wA3l3lWw1-Zg5JZmAuXpQdyBc8clcR3hMJtiYJp-WT0rExe3s9VhUEjdFVM8oMoS5dOR4dWY40g8GVaPOrDtsasl6e3q1GKjc5E4vk/s400/t53.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> Unsurprisingly in this internet age, the first official pictures of the facelifted 2010 Volkswagen T5 aka the Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California derivatives, have leaked online ahead of a planned debut at the Frankfurt motorshow in September. Details are still scarce, but the photos reveal that the updated T5 models get a redesigned fascia that brings to mind the Scirocco and Golf - we're only talking about the headlights and grille section... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4Vho9oBmWInpJWRcoV0o2HeUiOFMlyskHrwr88Vj7fL0kFASDO-6Nt7ouLMsscuv14CHeJss_KO0B1H6RCj_Q5hEwA-4s6UWBqocIiDcoPAcO-clDEdGZq2huDZqxnBMdbPKiKHPMs8/s1600-h/t51.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371594320153541330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4Vho9oBmWInpJWRcoV0o2HeUiOFMlyskHrwr88Vj7fL0kFASDO-6Nt7ouLMsscuv14CHeJss_KO0B1H6RCj_Q5hEwA-4s6UWBqocIiDcoPAcO-clDEdGZq2huDZqxnBMdbPKiKHPMs8/s400/t51.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> The facelifted T5s also receive a newly styled front bumper and passenger-car like exterior mirrors while the refreshed interior boasts among other changes, a new steering wheel and an updated instrument panel. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwfhawuAF-u4kFSEMJxqX_c0bqE-Tsmhga39RlcQIO50o1Uh070YPUcQNqxna0m7zIcuKAT2iheWlOaur2y4N5FfK44QgofdY8s9J_p4X8a4XNRW_MMPbCjie_StPqTJs8k-L0cYyMy4/s1600-h/t52.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371594235934700866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwfhawuAF-u4kFSEMJxqX_c0bqE-Tsmhga39RlcQIO50o1Uh070YPUcQNqxna0m7zIcuKAT2iheWlOaur2y4N5FfK44QgofdY8s9J_p4X8a4XNRW_MMPbCjie_StPqTJs8k-L0cYyMy4/s400/t52.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> We'll have more about the new Transporter and its derivatives as soon as Volkswagen makes an official announcement. rly spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800. via:<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/08/leaked-2010-volkswagen-transporter.html">carscoop</a>

2010 VW Transporter Facelift Photos Leaked

Unsurprisingly in this internet age, the first official pictures of the facelifted 2010 Volkswagen T5 aka the Transporter, Caravelle, Multiv...

1:37 AM

VW Announces new Polo Pricing for UK

<center><img alt="" border="0" height="259" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SnsZQ_NEiII/AAAAAAAB8yQ/eO7r-qdpJG8/s1600/2010-VW-Polo-3.jpg" width="400" /></center> Starting from today, UK buyers can place their orders for the all-new Volkswagen Polo with first deliveries set to arrive on the car's official "on sale" date of 16 October. On-the-road prices for the five-door model range from at £10,035 for the entry-level S 1.2-litre 60 HP to £14,910 for the range-topping SEL with VW's new 90 HP 1.6-liter turbo diesel. Those interested in the three-door model will have to wait until December. <center><img alt="" border="0" height="258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SnsZQvpT2zI/AAAAAAAB8yI/Cd60RJV-ChI/s1600/2010-VW-Polo-2.jpg" width="400" /></center> At launch, the fifth-generation Polo is available with a choice of five engines, three petrol and two diesel. The line-up includes a pair of naturally-aspirated 1.2-litre petrols with 60 or 70 HP and a 1.4-litre 85 HP, plus two 1.6-litre common rail TDI diesels making 75 or 90 HP. <center><img alt="" border="0" height="258" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SnsZRE2T6HI/AAAAAAAB8yY/jEjcQT3PPLA/s1600/2010-VW-Polo-4.jpg" width="400" /></center> Volkswagen will enhance the range with a new 1.2-litre 105 PS turbocharged TSI petrol unit from early in 2010 while GTI and BlueMotion models will follow later in year. All Polo models come equipped with four airbags, ABS and, for the first time, ESP aka Electronic Stabilisation Programme, as standard. The German automaker said that it anticipates UK Polo sales of around 7,000 units in 2009, increasing to approximately 37,000 in 2010. <center><img alt="" border="0" height="259" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SnsZRTG22WI/AAAAAAAB8yg/PmkQNx-93VQ/s1600/2010-VW-Polo-5.jpg" width="400" /></center> <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/08/volkswagen-announces-uk-pricing-for-new.html">New Volkswagen Polo 5dr pricing</a>

VW Announces new Polo Pricing for UK

Starting from today, UK buyers can place their orders for the all-new Volkswagen Polo with first deliveries set to arrive on the car's o...

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Mock VW ad from Jeremy Clarkson draws criticism - VIDEO

<center><img alt="" border="1" height="222" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/scirocco-tg-faux.jpg" vspace="4" width="400" /></center> Jeremy Clarkson's humor tends to either amuse or horrify. Some contend the dead-pan Brit occasionally goes too far with his comedic stylings, but overall, we prefer Clarkson just the way he is and don't mind his occasional pot-shots. <center><object height="220" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpcOQ7HaB98&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpcOQ7HaB98&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="220" width="400"></embed></object></center> After all, Top Gear is an entertainment show, and while he might have stepped over the line when he called Prime Minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot," or said the people manning the Hyundai booth at the Birmingham Motor Show had all eaten dog and the designer had a spaniel for lunch, or the time he suggested that the Mini's indicators should move up and down in a one-handed Nazi salute, or when he got into tussles with environmental groups, gay rights advocates, a brain injury charity and a prostitute welfare group (<a href="http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6738921.ece?token=null&offset=24&page=3">full list here</a>), it's all in good fun, right? For some, it isn't. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/06/video-mock-vw-ad-from-jeremy-clarkson-draws-criticism/">more detail</a>. ...

Mock VW ad from Jeremy Clarkson draws criticism - VIDEO

Jeremy Clarkson's humor tends to either amuse or horrify. Some contend the dead-pan Brit occasionally goes too far with his comedic styl...

7:13 PM

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

<center><img alt="Volkswagen Golf 16 TDI BlueMotion.jpg" height="288" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/Volkswagen-Golf-16-TDI-BlueMotion.jpg" title="Volkswagen Golf 16 TDI BlueMotion.jpg" width="400" /></center> VW Golf 1.6 TDI which will also include a BlueMotion version. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI comes with two power levels including a 90 PS / 230 Nm and a 105 PS / 250 Nm version. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion outputs 105 PS at 4400 rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 1500 rpm. With a top speed of 118 mph and a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 11.3 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion offers a combined fuel economy of 68.9 mpg. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion price starts at 17,165 GBP and it will become available in September. The company also announced it will launch a sub-100 g/km version of the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion towards the end of the year. via:<a href="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Volkswagen-Golf-1.6-TDI-BlueMotion.html">zercustoms</a> Press Release: Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the ‘economy’ range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant. All the new Golf models with this engine and five-speed manual gearbox achieve CO2 emissions of under 120 g/km, while the new Golf BlueMotion, the most efficient and technologically advanced iteration of the model yet produced, is capable of achieving 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle which equates to a theoretical range of over 800 miles, while emitting just 107 g/km of CO2. Three versions of the 1.6-litre TDI engine are available to order. The first is an entry-level 90 PS – offered in S trim only – which returns 62.8 mpg on the combined cycle while producing 118 g/km of carbon dioxide. The second has more power at 105 PS and is available in S and SE trim. This has a combined economy figure of 62.8 mpg and a CO2 output of 119 g/km. This engine is also available with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The third is the 105 PS in BlueMotion guise. This label is now well known as denoting the most efficient and least polluting model in Volkswagen’s range. Although it uses the same basic powerplant as the other new vehicles, the BlueMotion variant has significantly enhanced economy and carbon dioxide figures: 68.9 mpg and 107 g/km. The gains in efficiency are made possible through a combination of subtle yet effective changes to the vehicle’s drivetrain and aerodynamics. The engine’s five-speed gearbox has longer ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears as well as regenerative braking. A Stop-Start system is also fitted to the new Golf BlueMotion to improve efficiency further. The system allows the engine to shut down completely when at a standstill before automatically restarting as soon as the driver is ready to move off. As with all BlueMotion variants, the new Golf features optimised aerodynamics with front-mounted cooling ducts moved to the underside of the vehicle, a ride height lowered by 15 mm and low rolling resistance tyres. The gains in efficiency do not come at the expense of equipment or safety. The Golf BlueMotion is based on the SE model and as such is fitted with seven airbags, ABS, Electronic Stabilisation Programme, Climatic air conditioning, rain sensors, automatic lights, an iPod compatible CD stereo with eight speakers and cruise control. All the models detailed here can be ordered now for imminent delivery. BlueMotion models are due to arrive in the UK in September. The 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS engine is no longer available to order in the Golf. A second phase of Golf BlueMotion models will be introduced at the end of 2009 based on the entry-level S model. These cars are expected to have a CO2 output of 99 g/km and a combined economy figure of over 75 mpg. Golf 1.6-litre TDI line-up and pricing CO2, g/km Combined mpg Price, £ (RRP OTR) S TDI 90 PS 5-spd manual 3dr 118 62.8 15,305 S TDI 90 PS 5-spd manual 5dr 118 62.8 15,890 S TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 3dr 119 62.8 16,050 S TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 5dr 119 62.8 16,635 SE TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 3dr 119 62.8 16,755 SE TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 5dr 119 62.8 17,340 SE TDI 105 PS 7-spd DSG 5dr 123 60.1 18,795 BlueMotion SE TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 3dr 107 68.9 17,165 BlueMotion SE TDI 105 PS 5-spd manual 5dr 107 68.9 17,750 Volkswagen Golf 1.6-litre TDI engine specification 1.6-litre TDI 90 PS Engine capacity (litres / cc) 1.6 / 1598 Power output (PS @ rpm) 90 @ 4200 Max torque (lbs ft / Nm @ rpm) 170 / 230 @ 1500 Top speed (mph) 110 0-62 mph (seconds) 12.9 Fuel economy (mpg) Urban – 49.6; Extra-urban – 74.3; Combined – 62.8 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS Engine capacity (litres / cc) 1.6 / 1598 Power output (PS @ rpm) 105 @ 4400 Max torque (lbs ft / Nm @ rpm) 185 / 250 @ 1500 Top speed (mph) 117 0-62 mph (seconds) 11.3 (11.2 with 7-spd DSG) Fuel economy (mpg) Urban – 49.6; Extra-urban – 72.4; Combined – 62.8 Urban – 50.4; Extra-urban – 67.3; Combined – 60.1 (DSG) 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS BlueMotion Engine capacity (litres / cc) 1.6 / 1598 Power output (PS @ rpm) 105 @ 4400 Max torque (lbs ft / Nm @ rpm) 185 / 250 @ 1500 Top speed (mph) 118 0-62 mph (seconds) 11.3 Fuel economy (mpg) Urban – 54.3; Extra-urban – 80.7; Combined – 68.9

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

VW Golf 1.6 TDI which will also include a BlueMotion version. The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI comes with two power levels including a 90 PS / 2...

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Builds One Millionth T5

<center><img alt="Personnel in front of the vehicle: One million T5" height="265" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/5351830.jpg" width="400" /></center> Volkswagen has just announced that the one millionth VW T5 has rolled off the production line. The commercial vehicles division released the newly-built milestone on June 30th at the company's Hanover, Germany, plant. The millionth vehicle was a Volkswagen Transporter Van in Tornado Red, with a 1.9-liter TDI engine under the hood. That engine produces 62 kW of power. <center><img alt="Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Heinrich Söfjer" height="270" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/2896940.jpg" width="400" /></center> Production of the Volkswagen T5 began in March 2003. Since then, the vehicle has won both 2003 Van and Transporter of the Year Awards, 2004 International Van of the Year, and several other accolades. The company claims that with each configuration and engine taken into consideration, there are over 460 possible T5 models. VW has a ways to go to beat the number of T4 units produced. Over 1.7 million T4s were manufactured during its run. via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070220250/vw-builds-1-millionth-t5-van">worldcarfans</a> <center><img alt="Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/9623639.jpg" width="400" /></center> Press Release Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Builds One Millionth T5 <ul style="font-style: italic;"><li>One million T5s built since the start of production in March 2003</li><li>Brand's bestseller is number one in Europe</li></ul> Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles produced the one millionth vehicle of the T5 series on 30th June at the Hanover plant. The vehicle is a Transporter Van 1.9 l TDI 62 kW in Tornado Red. "The T5 is and remains the number one in its segment for new registrations in Europe and Germany", emphasised Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles during the celebrations at the Hanover plant. "One million T5s - that means one million customers towards whom we have a particular responsibility. This number is, furthermore, the product of all employees at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: in Production, but also in Development and Procurement, in Quality Assurance, in Sales and everywhere in the brand and in our dealerships", said Schaller. Heinrich Söfjer, chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles works council, also focused on the particular commitment of the employees: "The colleagues have once again been successful with the T5 in building a vehicle where quality is assured! On the one hand this increases the image of reliability for our T5 with the customers and on the other hand we have been able to further our market leadership both in good times and bad. With this anniversary, the T5 has made its contribution towards making Hanover the location for light goods and leisure vehicles yesterday, today and tomorrow." Last year alone Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered approximately 178,000 T5s to customers. Alongside Germany, the most important markets in Europe include Great Britain, The Netherlands and Austria. The success story of the current series began with the start of production on 3rd March 2003. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles builds the T5 in the plants at Hanover and Pozna?. The closed vehicle versions are built in Hanover and the open construction versions, dropside and double cabin, are built in Pozna?. The T5 series is made up of the Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California models. Each individual model is made up of a scope of individual model variants. Numerous awards and first prizes from national and international motoring magazines have demonstrated the popularity of the T5 from the beginning. Every year the T5 collects prizes in its segment: "Van of the Year", "Transporter of the Year"(2003), "International Van of the Year" (2004), "Car of the Year" (auto motor und sport 2004 - 2009), "Four-wheel vehicle of the Year" (Auto Bild Allrad 2005 - 2009), "Touring vehicle of the Year (promobil, 2009) and finally "Classic vehicle of the future" (Motor Klassik, 2007). The T5 is also the first choice for trade, service providers, workmen, local and regional authorities, ministries and private customers for innumerable transport and mobility requirements. Whether it be a van, dropside, double cab, Kombi or Caravelle, Multivan and California - every customer requirement is fulfilled. The T5 is delivered with a long and short wheelbase and with right or left-hand drive. If one includes all of the individual engines, a total of 460 basic variants of the T5 are produced as standard in Hanover alone. The production line builds a model with a short wheelbase followed by one with a long wheelbase, a van is followed by a Kombi with one or two side windows. "This indicates that we can listen to the requirements of the customer, our motto being: build a vehicle to suit a need", says Schaller. The T5 is in full swing. One million vehicles produced is the incentive to beat the approximately 1.7 million predecessor model T4s that were built in Hanover. In order to underline the particular relationship of the production location to the Hanover region, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will, upon the occasion of this production jubilee, donate a T5 Caravelle to a family selected by the "A heart for children" campaign. Information on Hanover: The foundation stone for the second Volkswagen plant after Wolfsburg was laid on 8th March 1955 - one year later the first Transporters left the production line in Hannover-Stöcken. With its more than five decades of history, the location has the longest tradition of any Transporter plant in the world. All five generations of the VW bus were prodcued here - a total of more than 7.5 million vehicles. Worldwide more than 10 million Volkswagen vans have been produced since 1950 - in Wolfsburg, Hanover, Pozna?, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa. The home plant of Hanover was completely restructured for the start of production of the T5 on 3rd March 2003. With approximately 12,000 employees, the plant is the largest industrial employer in the Hanover region. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles produces not only the successful brand models here, but also cylinder heads and heat exchangers for the Volkswagen Group and, since March 2009, the finished body of the Porsche Panamera.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Builds One Millionth T5

Volkswagen has just announced that the one millionth VW T5 has rolled off the production line. The commercial vehicles division released th...

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JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI

<center><img alt="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 2.jpg" height="296" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-20-TDI-2.jpg" title="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 2.jpg" width="400" /></center> The tuners from JE DESIGN have turned their attention to the diesel Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI and the 2.0 TDI CR. The JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI now outputs 180 hp (133 kW) and 400 Nm of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm instead of 140 hp and 320 Nm. With the extra found juice the JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI has a top speed of 213 km/a and a 0 to 100 km/h time of 8.4 seconds. <center><img alt="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 3.jpg" height="301" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-20-TDI-3.jpg" title="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 3.jpg" width="400" /></center> Under the hood, JE Design equips the standard 2.0-liter TDI engine with a revised ECU module which boosts the engine's performance from 140 hp (103 kW) to 180 hp (133 kW) and 400 Nm of torque. Performance stats include a 0-100 km/h time of 8.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.9 seconds) and a top speed of 213 km/h (an improvement of 6 km/h). <center><img alt="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 4.jpg" height="248" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-20-TDI-4.jpg" title="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 4.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The company also offers a performance package for the 2.0-liter TDI CR, it produces 205 hp (171 kW) and 410 Nm of torque (up from 170 hp (125 kW) and 350 Nm of torque). 0-100 km/h takes 7.1 seconds (an improvement of 0.7 seconds) and the top speed is increased to 229 km/h (up from 222 km/h). <center><img alt="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 5.jpg" height="303" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-20-TDI-5.jpg" title="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 5.jpg" width="400" /></center> The JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI also comes with a new aerodynamics package which includes lambo doors, a new front and rear spoiler, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a center double exhaust. via:<a href="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-2.0-TDI.html">zercustoms</a> <center><img alt="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 6.jpg" height="316" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Volkswagen/JE-DESIGN-Volkswagen-Scirocco-20-TDI-6.jpg" title="JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 20 TDI 6.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Press Release JE DESIGN lashes on the Diesel: Entire sport programme for the VW Scirocco * Performance of the TDI rises to 205 hp * Entire body kit and lowering guarantee sport appearance * Complete wheel set in 19 inches and two finishes The times of shaky oil burners are over. But the diesel engine still has a rather stale image. Now JE DESIGN is taking on this prejudice. The refiner located in Leingarten, Germany enhances the performance of the already agile turbo diesel in the VW Scirocco with an additional control unit by more than twenty-five percent from 140 hp (103 kW) to 180 hp (133 kW). Also the maximum torque increases from 320 to 400 Newton metres at 1,750 to 2,500 r.p.m. respectively. The maximum speed thereby rises from 207 km/h to 213 km/h, and the acceleration from zero to hundred is reduced by 0.9 seconds to 8.4 seconds. Also for the new 2.0 TDI CR, JE DESIGN offers a performance enhancement of 170 hp (125 kW) to 205 hp (171 kW). With that, the Scirocco then renders a top speed of 229 km/h (serial model: 222 km/h) and accelerates from zero to hundred in 7.1 seconds (serial model: 7.8 seconds). The torque rises to 410 Newton metres (serial model: 350 Nm). JE DESIGN offers the entire performance pack with assembly for 1,249 euros (180 hp) and 1,449 euros (205 hp) including VAT and adds a 12-month warranty. In order to adjust the appearance to the newly gained power, JE DESIGN has created an entire body kit. The refiner produces these parts in the usual OEM-quality made of high-quality ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). The CNC-milled material ensures a low weight, perfect fitting accuracy and at the same time, the highest material stability. The kit for 919 euros including VAT includes a front spoiler with a centre sword in carbon look which already renders a racy glance when the car is still parked. The side skirts with air inlets and a rear skirt attachment which is perfectly adjusted to the other component parts and which is also available in carbon-look renders a powerful profile. A refining kit for gull-wing doors (1,549 euros) completes the body modification. The muffler made of stainless steel with two central oval end pipes (899 euros) renders an earthy sound and an impressive appearance. The muffler comes with an EU-operating license. The lowering springs (299 euros) which were especially designed for the VW Scirocco, lower the car by 30 millimetres and are combined with serial shock absorbers. In order to fill the wheelhouses adequately, JE DESIGN offers the elegant wheel design Multispoke as a complete wheel set. The wheels are available in the size 8x19 inches in shadow silver (2,810 euros), or graphite matt / with polished edges (2,930 euros), both with 235/35 R 19 tyres. The sport programme for the VW Scirocco can be immediately obtained directly from JE DESIGN, from car component dealers or from Volkswagen partners. For more information about the extensive JE DESIGN programme, please do not hesitate to contact +49(0)7131/20384-0 or visit the web site www.je-design.de/en/

JE DESIGN Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI

The tuners from JE DESIGN have turned their attention to the diesel Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI and the 2.0 TDI CR. The JE DESIGN Volkswagen...

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HS Motorsport - VW Scirocco special edition “Remis”

<center><img alt="VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/5108200.jpg" width="400" /></center> This year's Wörthersee tour featured plenty of cars as usual. One of the eye-catchers present was the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe. Tuners HS Motorsport decided to take the tour out of its venue and into their workshop by making this car they call Remis. The Munich-based company started by reworking the standard 2.0-litre TSI engine to produce more power. <center><img alt="VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport" height="266" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/9557445.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The body kit is made of a carbon fiber front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper. The car runs on 245/30 ZR20 matt black rims with 9x20 with Vredestein tyres. <center><img alt="VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/2834120.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Inside HS installed heated Recaro Sportster CS seats with black Remis-special leather upholstery and white Remis embroidery. <center><img alt="VW Scirocco special edition “Remis” by HS Motorsport" height="265" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/3313459.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Coming from the factory the 2.0-litre registers 200hp (147kW) on the dyno. HS changed the air intake system and the exhaust system. The latter consists of a 70mm flame pipe, a new EU-approved catalytic converter, rear and front mufflers. Together these and one or two other additions now give the engin -e 290hp (213kW). HS doesn't stop there. Promises of a 320hp (235kW) pack have been made for the buyer with more performance requirements. Braking power comes from Brembo via special narrow one-piece discs and callipers. via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090619.010/vw-scirocco-special-edition-remis-by-hs-motorsport">worldcarfans</a>

HS Motorsport - VW Scirocco special edition “Remis”

This year's Wörthersee tour featured plenty of cars as usual. One of the eye-catchers present was the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe. Tuners ...

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New Golf Plus BiFuel now available for order

<center><img alt="VW Golf Plus BiFuel" height="412" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/7595333.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The Volkswagen Golf BiFuel mkVI hatchback was first debuted at Bologna in December and now available for order. Now VW adds the VW Golf Plus variant to it's LPG lineup. The car runs on both liquified petroleum gas and conventional petrol. Both Golf hatchback and Golf Plus are the first vehicles with a factory-installed LPG system put on the market by VW. <center><img alt="VW Golf Plus BiFuel" height="225" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/7840809.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Although the car burns a higher quantity of LPG than petrol, using LPG can translate to a savings of over €6.10 for every 100km using the current price of fuel in Germany. Germany charges a lower amount of tax on LPG versus petrol. <center><img alt="VW Golf Plus BiFuel" height="276" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/4245156.jpg" width="400" /> </center> When running on LPG the Golf Plus cuts down on emissions by 10 percent. Using a 97 horsepower 1.6-liter four-banger the car burns either 7.5 liters of petrol per 100 km, or 9.8 litres of LPG over the same distance. <center><img alt="VW Golf Plus BiFuel" height="599" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/785711.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Believe it or not, LPG is available in over 4,700 filling stations in Germany alone, with the fuel available across Europe as well. Thanks to the two different fuel tanks, the car has a potential range of over 1,100 km. The new Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel has a starting price of €22,460. via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090612.014/vw-reveals-golf-plus-bifuel--lpg-or-petrol">WorldCarFans</a> Press Release New Golf Plus BiFuel now available for order <ul style="font-style: italic;"><li>LPG version reduces CO2 emissions by over 10%</li><li>Safer and more durable than conversions</li></ul> The Golf Plus now also runs on LPG. Thanks to the use of this alternative fuel, a reduction of more than 10% in CO2 emissions and fuel savings of €6.10 per 100 kilometres* in LPG mode could also be achieved, due in part to the reduced German fuel tax in place until 2018. All in all, a solid argument. With its bi-fuel drive system - which can run on petrol at the flick of a switch - the new Golf Plus lowers consumption and emissions: the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine with 72 kW / 98 PS needs an average of 9.8 litres of LPG per 100 kilometres (159 g/km CO2). When burning petrol, the Golf Plus BiFuel is even more economical (7.5 litres of Super, 179 g/km CO2) over the same distance. This gives the LPG-powered Golf Plus an environmental edge, namely CO2 emissions more than 10% lower than those of comparable petrol-engined vehicles. The 55-litre petrol tank and the LPG tank, which has a usable volume of 43 litres and is built into the spare wheel well to save space, provide an extended range of more than 1,100 kilometres. The LPG tank alone has a range of about 440 kilometres. LPG filling station coverage is comprehensive in Europe - in Germany alone there are more than 4,700 stations. The factory-installed solution for the new Golf Plus BiFuel is considerably more advantageous than an LPG conversion: to name just a couple of benefits, the vehicle has been subjected to extensive endurance testing and undergone crash testing with the LPG tank, making it extremely safe. Customers receive a full warranty for the entire vehicle, LPG components included. The new Golf Plus BiFuel is now available for order in the Trendline and Comfortline versions at an entry-level price of €22,460. Last updated: 9th June 2009 / Average price of LPG per litre in Germany is €0.62

New Golf Plus BiFuel now available for order

The Volkswagen Golf BiFuel mkVI hatchback was first debuted at Bologna in December and now available for order. Now VW adds the VW Golf Plu...

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Abt Sportsline customers seeking vehicle history

<center><img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI V and I by Abt Sportsline" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/5950063.jpg" width="400" /> </center> ABT is looking to hear from owners of all types of cars, including the Golf Breitbau and the DKW F12. General Manager Hans-Jürgen Abt said, "With the approaching anniversary the longing has grown to see some family members again, who have left us over the years." <center><img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI V and I by Abt Sportsline" height="266" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/1278905.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The owner of the "best car will receive a unique prize, which is not on any price list." You will have the best chance of winning if your car is as true to its original form as possible. The company says, "the more ABT there is inside, the better the chance of victory." The owner will also get an overnight stay in the Allgäu region of Germany, and a tour of ABT's facilities hosted by Hans-Jürgen Abt and his partner/brother/racecar driver Christian Abt. <center><img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI V and I by Abt Sportsline" height="168" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/6496144.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Source:Abt via <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090608.015/abt-sportsline-seeks-historical-customer-vehicles">WorldCarFans</a> Press Release Allgäu tuner looking for historical witnesses of a bygone tuning culture Many years ago people used to wear their hair, even in Kempten, in styles which seem strange to us nowadays. ABT Sportsline, however, already knew how to properly "style" cars from the VW group 50 years ago. Since then the motto "cooler, faster, wider" has lost none of its fascination. "With the approaching anniversary the longing has grown to see some family members again, who have left us over the years", explains General Manager Hans-Jürgen Abt. For its 50th anniversary, the traditional company has therefore invited all tuning fans who own an ABT car which is more than 20 years old, to get in touch. It is not just cars that have been completely reconstructed, such as the legendary "Golf Breitbau version" of the early 80s. "Distant relatives" with less extensive modifications are also warmly welcomed. Representatives of all models are being sought after, from the Scirocco I to the Corrado, from the DKW F12 to the Audi 200, from the Polo to the Audi V8. In all cases the following applies: the more ABT there is inside, the better the chance of victory. This is because the best car will receive a unique prize, which is not on any price list. Hans-Jürgen and Christian Abt will welcome the best vehicle in person at the company site in Kempten, the place where it once had its important "styling" appointment, and will give the owner a tour of the museum and the company. In addition the owner will receive a signed ABT book, essentially the "family album" of the tuning company. And as the Allgäu region is not just about nice cars, but also has fascinating countryside and cities to discover, an exclusive overnight stay is also included. All of which means you can take your time for the visit. Although sometimes it's nice to put your foot down, at other times you also have to change down a gear, in order to really enjoy the drive. For anyone who wants to send their historical tuning witness into the "race": please send an E-mail with photos to support your application and a description of the vehicle to Florian Büngener, info@abt-sportsline.de

Abt Sportsline customers seeking vehicle history

ABT is looking to hear from owners of all types of cars, including the Golf Breitbau and the DKW F12. General Manager Hans-Jürgen Abt said,...

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New Volkswagen Pickup to Be Called Amarok

<center><img alt="Volkswagen Pickup Concept" height="274" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/9/large/9080923.001.Mini1L2.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The new Volkswagen 1-tonne pickup truck that was revealed as a concept study at last year's Hannover show and is due to be launched in international markets as early as 2010, is to be called 'Amarok'. According to VW, the name means to 'wolf' in the language of the Inuit who live in northern Canada and Greenland, while in the Latin languages spoken in the major markets of Brazil and Argentina, it translates to "he loves stones". <center><img alt="Volkswagen Pickup Concept" height="267" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/9/large/9080923.001.Mini3L2.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The Amarok will be built at VW's Pacheco plant outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina and will be powered by VW's next-generation of common-rail diesel engines. It is slated for launch in 2010, first in South and Central America in the first part of the year and then in Europe and Russia in the summer. The Amarok will also be available in Africa and Australia. <center><img alt="Volkswagen Pickup Concept" height="265" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/9/large/9080923.001.Mini5L2.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Developed from a clean sheet of paper, the Amarok will be offered initially as a double-cab pickup with four-wheel drive, while a single-cab version will be introduced at a later date. Volkswagen said that power will come from a new generation of fuel-efficient and clean common rail turbo diesel engines. <center><img alt="Volkswagen Pickup Concept" height="274" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/9/large/9080923.001.Mini6L2.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The Amarok will be launched as a double-cab pickup with four-wheel drive. A regular cab version will follow later. Engines are expected to include both diesel and gasoline direct-injection. Press Release <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ANNOUNCES NAME OF NEW PICKUP The new Volkswagen pickup, showcased as a concept last year and due to be launched in Europe in 2010, is to be called the Amarok. The new name means ‘wolf' in the language of the Inuit, one of the Eskimo people who live in northern Canada and Greenland who highly regard the wolf as king of the wilderness and a figure of robustness, endurance and superiority. It translates into ‘he loves stones' in the languages spoken in South America. ‘This name fits the characteristics of our pickup perfectly, which will set new standards in its class,' says Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ‘We took great care selecting this name, which can be used globally and is meant to invoke positive associations in all relevant international markets. The Amarok is a powerful and robust vehicle with great stamina - just like the wolf,' he continued. Developed from scratch, the Amarok will be launched as a double-cab pickup with four-wheel drive, while a single-cab version will be introduced later. It will be powered by Volkswagen's powerful yet efficient, next generation common rail turbo diesel engines which will achieve class leading fuel consumption and emissions. The Amarok is an important new model in the strategic growth plans for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and will be produced at its Pacheco plant near Buenos Aires in Argentina. It will be launched first in South America in early 2010, followed by Central America in Spring 2010, then Russia and Europe in the summer, as well as Africa and Australia. Prices, specifications and on-sale dates for the UK will be announced next year. via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090604.014/volkswagen-amarok-name-announced-for-new-pickup-truck">WorldCarFans</a> <a href="http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/06/new-volkswagen-pickup-to-be-called-amarok.html">news.pickuptrucks</a></div>

New Volkswagen Pickup to Be Called Amarok

The new Volkswagen 1-tonne pickup truck that was revealed as a concept study at last year's Hannover show and is due to be launched in ...

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Spied: Next Gen VW Passat Mule at Nurburgring

<center><img height="270" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/5049777.jpg" width="400" /> </center> The spies on the 'Ring caught another glimpse of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat test mule. Although wearing the skin of the current Passat, we are able to glean a few details of the upcoming big seller. <center><img height="244" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/7556984.jpg" width="400" /> </center> With the elongated body we can expect to see more cabin room inside the new Passat, but not just legroom for the rear passengers. Wider fenders indicate the possibility of a little more elbow space as well. The spy believes Volkswagen will make more use of lightweight materials this time around, meaning the bigger body may not translate into more weight. We hope that a bigger model is not the only change to the exterior styling, and that VW makes the new Passat more bold and less dull. <center><img height="257" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/2740418.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Look for the 4Motion all-wheel-drive to be available for this Passat, as well as the eight-speed DSG transmission. Automatic parking, parking cameras, airless tires, and windshield cleaning sans wipers. Another rumor going around is the use of magnetic, low-voltage paint that allows the driver to change color by adjusting the current. <center><img height="267" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/6/large/4491282.jpg" width="400" /> </center> Several rumors abound about engine choices for the car. Many expect a 3.0-liter V6 petrol model producing 280 horsepower, but some expect to see a large diesel version that produces about 300 hp, while a hybrid edition using the 3.0-L V6 could also be on the horizon. Source:World Car Fans

Spied: Next Gen VW Passat Mule at Nurburgring

The spies on the 'Ring caught another glimpse of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat test mule. Although wearing the skin of the current Passat...

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Volkswagen California Black Edition Revealed in Germany

Volkswagen California Black Edition Revealed in Germany

With the summer camping season just around the corner, Volkswagen has unveiled a new limited edition California Black motorhome. Based off V...

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Videos & Photos 28th Wörthersee Tour 2009

<center><img alt="Worthersee 09" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/5/large/7413325.jpg" width="400" /></center> V-Dub has wrapped up its legendary GTI meeting for Volkswagen and Audi fans at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. Besides some very cool Audi and Volkswagen concepts, it’s the ladies of Wörthersee that attract a lot of attentions. <center><img height="268" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ladies_of_2009_worthersee_013.jpg" width="400" /></center> So here is a album dedicated to the beautiful ladies at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. <center><img height="270" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ladies_of_2009_worthersee_009.jpg" width="400" /> <center><img height="269" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ladies_of_2009_worthersee_010.jpg" width="400" /> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" height="330" width="400"><param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fegmcartech%2Fsets%2F72157618705621333%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fegmcartech%2Fsets%2F72157618705621333%2F&set_id=72157618705621333&jump_to="><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="src" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fegmcartech%2Fsets%2F72157618705621333%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fegmcartech%2Fsets%2F72157618705621333%2F&set_id=72157618705621333&jump_to=" height="330" width="400"></embed></object></center></center> via:<a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/05/25/live-at-worthersee-2009-ladies-of-the-28th-worthersee-tour/">egmcartech</a>

Videos & Photos 28th Wörthersee Tour 2009

V-Dub has wrapped up its legendary GTI meeting for Volkswagen and Audi fans at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. Besides some very cool Audi and Vol...

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Volkswagen will preview electric future with new Frankfurt Motor Show concept

Volkswagen will preview electric future with new Frankfurt Motor Show concept

Following in the footsteps of last year’s Golf TwinDrive and Space up! Blue concept vehicles, Volkswagen will reinforce its electric car ima...

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VW Golf GTI Worthersee 09 Special Edition

<center><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090520.006/mini2/volkswagen-golf-gti-worthersee-09-special-edition"> <img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI " height="299" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/5/large/9166933.jpg" width="400" /></a> 　</center>Volkswagen has announced they will commemorate this year's Wörthersee love fest by building a series of limited edition Golf GTIs. <center><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090520.006/mini3/volkswagen-golf-gti-worthersee-09-special-edition"> <img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI " height="299" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/5/large/706446.jpg" width="400" /></a> 　</center>"GTI drivers in particular know that form follows function. The Worthersee 09 Edition not only pleases with its tasteful style, it was also intensified technically in the direction of performance. The lowered sport chassis enables maximum curve speeds. And the acoustics is not short-changed either: the new sport exhaust system provides for an extra measure of dynamic sound. This will be music to the ears of genuine GTI fans," Volkswagen said about the concept. <center><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090520.006/mini4/volkswagen-golf-gti-worthersee-09-special-edition"> <img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI " height="456" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/5/large/6368765.jpg" width="400" /></a> 　</center>As with all GTI's, the Wörthersee 09 comes equipped with a 2.0-liter TSI engine which produces 155 kW (210 PS) that allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph). Other performance features include a lowered sports suspension and a new exhaust system which promises to deliver thrilling sounds. <center> <img alt="Volkswagen Golf GTI " height="301" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/5/large/6554639.jpg" width="400" /> 　</center>The major tweaks can be seen on the outside of the car. It is painted in special glowing red color - Firespark Metallic -, which is repeated as a fine trim line on the high-gloss black 19-inch alloy spoke wheels and in the classic GTI stripes of the radiator grille screen. At the back, the concept GTI boasts an entirely new, smoked LED taillight design. Source:VW via <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090520.006/volkswagen-golf-gti-worthersee-09-special-edition">World Car Fans</a>

VW Golf GTI Worthersee 09 Special Edition

　 Volkswagen has announced they will commemorate this year's Wörthersee love fest by building a series of limited edition Golf GTIs. 　...

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