autocar.co.uk drives Golf VI
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 1 Comment »In Iceland for the official Golf VI launch autocar.co.uk has filed a brief review of a 2.0 TDI Golf VI, with DSG transmission. Here's a few snippets: "It’s quiet - exceptionally quiet, in fact. VW engineers have been through the old ...
Volkswagen prepares for Golf VI launch
Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 1 Comment »While official images and details of the new model Golf have been released, the official launch of the Golf VI is yet to come. Volkswagen has chosen the unique Icelandic landscape for the launch venue and some great spy shots ...
Volkswagen’s Microbus back from the dead?
Monday, September 8th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 1 Comment »The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that a modified version of Volkswagen's Microbus could be on the agenda, with the new Chattanooga facility the likely plant to be used for production. The Microbus was launched as a concept in 2001 ...
Volkswagen Australia launches Golf GTI Pirelli microsite
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | No Comments »As revealed on AUSmotive last month the Golf GTI Pirelli will be coming to Australia. Volkswagen Australia has all but confirmed the Pirelli's arrival by launching a new microsite seeking registrations of interest. Indeed, if our sources are to be believed, ...
Computer generated renderings of the 2010 Golf GTI
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | No Comments »LeftLaneNews has just published some computer generated renderings of the 2010 GTI. While not official—we'll have to wait for the upcoming Paris Motor Show for that—their images certainly do look convincing. Assuming these graphics are on the money, it is ...
Next generation Golf GTI spied
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | No Comments »The next generation Golf VI GTI has been spied in testing. With the recent release of information on the broader Golf VI range only the front grille and rear light/bumper treatment needs disguising in this test mule. It is expected ...
Golf GTI Pirelli treads down under
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 2 Comments »Although not officially confirmed, it is believed that Volkswagen Australia will soon have a limited edition Golf GTI Pirelli in a showroom near you. The GTI Pirelli was first announced at the Wörthersee show in 2007, and launched for UK ...
Volkswagen plans 200kW all wheel drive Golf GTI ‘R’
Saturday, August 9th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 2 Comments »Following the release of details for the Golf VI comes news that a GTI prototype could be revealed as soon as October this year. It is expected a 160kW Golf VI GTI will be on sale in the second half ...
Volkswagen Golf VI in detail
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | No Comments »Volkswagen's release of images for the 2009 Golf VI has yielded the expected armchair evaluation in regards to the car's exterior design. Some, like me, think the new car looks pretty good, while others think Volkswagen have played it too ...
Yes, this is the new Golf VI!
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 13 Comments »Following the leaked images from earlier this week Volkswagen has released official information about the new Golf VI. The images have also been released in higher resolution and 2000px super images can be accessed by clicking on the images in ...
Is this the next Volkswagen Golf VI?
Monday, August 4th, 2008 Posted in News, Volkswagen | 10 Comments »These images appear to be the closest thing yet to officially released pics of the new Volkswagen Golf. Scheduled for debut at the Paris Motor Show in October the Golf VI is expected to go on sale in Europe in ...
Volkswagen claims ‘Green’ medal at 2008 Olympic Games
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Audi, News, Skoda, Volkswagen | No Comments »The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing start next Friday—08.08.08—and Volkswagen is looming as having as much presence around the Chinese capital as any of the athletes. A total of 5,000 vehicles have been assigned by Volkswagen Group China to aid ...
Porsche ownership of Volkswagen draws closer
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in News, Porsche, Volkswagen | 1 Comment »Plans by Porsche to take full control of Volkswagen have drawn closer with a recent ruling from the European Commission declaring "the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition". Although, the deal is not sealed yet. The German government and the ...
Volkswagen wants slice of American pie
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in News, Volkswagen | 1 Comment »Volkswagen AG CEO, Prof Martin Winterkorn wants Volkswagen to be the "biggest European carmaker" in the United States, selling as many as 800,000 cars every year by 2018. To help achieve that goal Volkswagen AG announced today they will be ...
Volkswagen to launch ‘Twin Drive’ Hybrid by 2010
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in News, Volkswagen | No Comments »Volkswagen is set to launch a 'Twin Drive' electric-diesel hybrid Golf by 2010. Hinting at the future of the automotive industry Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn stated, "the future belongs to all-electric cars." In a switch to existing hybrid technology, the ...
