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2015 Volkswagen Jetta – US Price $16,215

Volkswagen US is now offering the new 2015 Jetta, which starts at just $16,215 (plus $820 destination and handling tax) for the 2.0 liter base trim. The S model starts at $18,425 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the the SE model is priced from $18,995 with a 5-speed manual transmission. The frugal TDI Clean Diesel model starts at $21,640 for the S trim.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine, as well as 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter versions of the turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine. There is also a 1.4 liter turbocharged hybrid unit as well as a 2.0 liter TDI Clean Diesel engine, one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, returning an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg US (5.1 liters / 100 km) with the manual transmission.

Standard equipment:

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Bluetooth® connectivity
Multifunction steering wheel
Cruise control
Air conditioning
One-touch auto up/down power windows
Power locks with keyless entry
Aux-in for the radio/CD player
Power heated exterior mirrors
Driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection® airbags front and rear
Suite of advanced electronic safety features, including Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

The 2015 Jetta is offered in four trim levels—Base, S, SE, and SEL—with a total of 12 equipment levels.

Source: Jetta

August 25, 2014

ABT Volkswagen Golf R – 400HP and 480Nm

ABT is now offering a staggering performance package for the ultra-hot hatchback – 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. The tuned vehicle is able to reach 300 km/h (186 mph).

“To top our previous uprating to 370 hp, we have not only optimised the ABT Engine Control software but also installed a sport-type catalytic converter,“ says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Both the ABT Power and the new, strong ABT Power S kit are based upon the specially developed “New Generation” ABT control unit, which guarantees maximum power and utmost dependability. This has been proven on our own dynamometer and on public roads.

The Golf R also has received a complete aerodynamics package including modified front grille, a pair of headlights covers, new mirror caps, a pair of modified side skirts and last, but not least a tail-gate add-on spoiler.

There are also different wheels in ER-C, DR and CR designs ranging from 18” to 20”. The stance is further improved by a height adjustable suspension kit, which can lower the front from 10 to 40mm and the rear from 20 to 45mm.

ABT Golf VII R – data and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1984 cc capacity – Serieal 300HP (221 kW) and 380Nm (281 lb-ft)
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER S New Generation
Performance: 400HP (294 kW) and 480 Nm (356 lb-ft)

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1984 cc capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 370HP (272 kW) and 460Nm (341 lb-ft)

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT front grille
ABT headlight covers
ABT mirror covers
ABT side skirts
ABT tail gate add-on

ABT WHEELS in design ER-C, DR and CR in 8.5 x 18in, 8.5 x 19in and 9.0 x 20in

Available also as complete set with sports tires in 225/40 R18, 225/35 R19 and 235/30 R20

ABT SUSPENSION

ABT height adjustable suspension kit (lowering: front 10-40mm, rear 20-45mm)

ABT INTERIOR

ABT floor mats
ABT integrated entrance light

Source: ABT

August 22, 2014

Dodge Charger Make Fun of Volkswagen Passat [videos]

Dodge has released two very funny commercial videos of the new 2015 Charger. Actually, they are mocking to Volkswagen Passat. As the US manufacturer declared in May – “No kid ever grew up with a poster of a Passat on his bedroom wall” and we will add – “But many with a Charger”.

The all-new 2015 Dodge Charger is powered by a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 – 292HP (218 kW) and 353Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine coupled with a TorqueFlite electronic 8-speed automatic transmission. It develops 370HP (272 kW) and 535Nm (395 lb-ft) of torque. The SRT8 model has a 6.4 liter HEMI V8 with 470HP (346 kW) and 637Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque, which is mentioned in the first clip (below).

The ad says “Here it is, the 470HP HEMI V8, butt kicking, Mötley Crüe blasting Volkswagen Passat. No, I’m just kidding, it’s a Charger.”

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEM-_b3eu8

Recently, Dodge has unveiled the extreme Charger SRT Hellcat, which is the most powerful family saloon in the world. It has a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 – 707HP (527 kW) and 880Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox sending all that power to the rear wheels. ¼ mile is covered in just 11.0 seconds and the top speed is whopping 328 km/h (204 mph); 0-160-0 km/h in less than 13.0 seconds. It also features 5 driving modes, complete aerodynamics package, big brake system and enormous wheels fitted with performance tires.

Beat that!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMfB70VtsP0

Source: Dodge

August 21, 2014

Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si

Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si is a very simple project which looks stunning. This is because the wheels and rims specialists at Dotz Shift have supplied it with Dotz Freeride si. These are all-year rims with its five spokes and the shiny silver coating that makes it a true eye-catcher. The customizers promise that they can endure driving fin for every season. They have dynamic construction with the asymmetric design elements at the outer rim as well as minimalist structure.

As mentioned, the finish of the wheels is in shiny silver. It truly makes them stand out in all weather conditions. The wheels are offered by Dotz in numerous ABE applications from 15” to 19”. Moreover, they are Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) approved and are one hundred percent compatible with ALCAR T-ProSensor.

Volkswagen Passat as we can see serves as the perfect vehicle for these rims. The 2015 model year car was unveiled in the beginning of last month; in front of public it will be premiered at Paris Motor Show in October. This is the eighth-generation Passat and in its construction the engineers have saved up to 85 kg.

One of the main highlights of the model is the four-cylinder, 2.0-litre, bi-turbo diesel engine. It generates 240 horsepower (176 kW) and the huge 500 Nm (370 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. This engine will be mated only with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox and will also feature 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The sales of 2015 Volkswagen Passat will start before the end of this year.

Source: Dotz Shift

August 21, 2014

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Facelift – UK Price £43,000

Volkswagen UK is going to offer the all-new Touareg from 27^th August. It starts at just £43,000 for the entry-level 3.0 litre 204HP TDI 8-speed automatic SE model. The top-of-range 3.0 litre 262HP TDI 8-speed automatic R-Line costs £47,500.

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg comes with modified front and rear bumpers, a new front grille as well as several alloy wheel designs. There are also several new colors in the range and bi-xenon headlights as standard. The interior features front seats with standard lumbar support, two new wood trims – Sapelli Mahogany and Engineered Ebony and optional Nappa leather upholstery in two tones – Flint Grey and Titan Black. Last, but not least is the automatic post-collision braking system, which is now standard.

There are three trim levels – SE, Escape and R-Line. The standard equipment includes 19” Salvador alloy wheels, RNS 850 SAT NAT system with 8” touchscreen display, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth, 2Zone climate control, Cricket leather upholstery, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, front and rear PDC and chrome roof rails.

The Escape trim level ads 4XMOTION off-road four-wheel drive system with 50:50 torque split and centre and rear axle mechanical differential locks. This makes the new Touareg an extreme off-road monster. There is also a higher off-road suspension as well as smaller wheels with bigger tires – 18” Karakum alloys. Other highlights include 100-liter fuel tank, underbody protection, black roof rails and a headlight cleaning system.

On the other hand, the top-of-range R-Line boasts an aerodynamics package, 20” Tarragona alloy wheels, lowered suspension, LED DRLs and a panoramic glass sunroof. The interior features black roof liner, bespoke R-Line seats and aluminum pedals. Other special features include a heated steering wheel, electrical tailgate and keyless entry and start function.

Trim	Engine/transmission	Combined mpg	CO₂ (g/km)	Price (£), RRP OTR
SE	3.0-litre 204 PS TDI 8-speed automatic	42.8	173	43,000
SE	3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic	42.8	174	44,500

Escape	3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic	40.9	180	44,700

R-Line	3.0-litre 204 PS TDI 8-speed automatic	42.8	173	46,000
R-Line	3.0-litre 262 PS TDI 8-speed automatic	42.8	174	47,500

Source: Volkswagen

August 18, 2014

ABT Performance Cockpit – ZENEC-Naviceiver

ABT is now offering Performance Cockpit available for more than one hundred different cars and engines by VW, Skoda and Seat: Golf, Octavia and Leon plus Yeti or T5 and others.

“With the new ABT PERFORMANCE COCKPIT this is different,“ says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt. “Here the driver always sees what’s happening with the engine”.

A high-quality ZENEC-Naviceiver displays the range of the maximum available ABT Power being used and also other interesting data like exhaust temperature, petrol, oil and boost pressure, vehicle voltage and oil temperature. It also shows the latest torque.

The Abt Performance Cockpit is only available in combination with specially pre-equipped upratings and was developed in conjunction with the ZENEC multi-media specialists. The package is based upon a device triad: the data are provided by the specially adapted ABT engine control unit (AEC), which increases the engine’s performance, and this information is conveyed to the ZENEC-Naviceiver Z-E2015 via the new ABT Gateway Interface.

The prices for the high-quality ZENEC-Naviceiver in combination with an ABT uprating start at €2,550 in Germany, depending customer’s car. With the Abt Performance Cockpit, drivers do not only feel their uprating but also see it.

Source: ABT

August 15, 2014

Haiopai Racing – Three Unique Volkswagen Golfs from Cam Shaft

Cam Shaft are famous with their extraordinary good craftsmanship, which is absolutely necessary for the transparency print technology. The tuning company offers full customization for your vehicle including body foil wrap, custom interior and performance upgrades.

„Haiopai Racing“ is a group of motorsport enthusiasts, showing their love for the world’s most extreme race track – the Nurburgring-Nordschleife. Three extremely tuned and customized Volkswagen Golf VI hit the race track. All of them come with lowered suspension provided by H&R, lightweight wheels fitted with high-performance tires and boosted engines – up to 355HP (261 kW). The result is thanks to a new turbocharger, custom downpipe, complete sports exhaust system and an ECU re-map.

Of course, all three cars come with bucket seats, 4-poing harness, big brake systems and roll-cages. It is always a pure pleasure for a petrol head to take his everyday car to the race track. Still, safety should be highly considered and no compromises should be made.

Other highlights include various carbon fiber elements for the exterior like a new front splitter, rear diffuser and mirror caps. Complete foliation is also present and it is different for all three cars.It expresses the unique taste of the owners and their racing nature.

Source: Cam Shaft

August 13, 2014

Volkswagen fans can now order the new Jetta

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Volkswagen has announced that the new and revised Jetta is now open for ordering at Volkswagen retailers. The first deliveries will occur in December of this year.

The new Jetta arrives with better efficiency, revised styling for the front and rear parts of the car and enhanced features and trims. The car is now sleeker than before and the overall improvement when it comes to aerodynamics reaches 10 per cent. A revised radiator grille is up front and it comes with three horizontal fins; a reprofiled bumper is beneath. In the back the boot lid has been revised to incorporate an aerodynamically efficient lip that extends into the wings at the side. New tail lights and a revised bumper are underneath.

On the inside the new Jetta offers a new design for the steering wheel, a variety of new trims around the center console, revised instruments and new fabric designs for the seats and the door trims. The ambient light inside the Jetta has also been updated. There are a few optional assistance systems too including Blind Spot Detection and Rear Traffic Alert.

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And now we come to the sweetest spot – engines. We can tell you that all of them come with BlueMotion Technology that features some modifications too, including stop/start and battery energy recuperation. All engines also fully meet the latest EU6 requirements. There are four of them – a 1.4-liter TSI unit with 125 horsepower (92 kW) and a six-speed manual gearbox; a 1.4-liter TSI unit with 150 horsepower (110 kW) and a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox; a 2.0-liter TDI engine with 110 horsepower (81 kW) and a five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox and a 2.0-liter TDI engine with 150 HP (110 kW) with either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearbox. Three trim levels are available – S, SE and GT. The standard equipment includes a DAB digital radio, Electronic stability control, electric windows and air conditioning.

SE trim adds to the list 16-inch “Atlanta” alloy wheels, lumbar support, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, a leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel, MDI multi-device interface and cruise control. The top-of-the-range GT trim comes with 15 mm lower sports suspension, 17-inch ‘Lancaster’ alloy wheels, front fog lights, front sports seats, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heat-insulating tinted rear glass, a color multifunction trip computer, driver alert system and ambient interior lighting.

Source: Volkswagen

August 12, 2014

VW offers Modular Transverse Matrix on the Golf and Golf GTI

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Volkswagen fans that live in the United States will be treated with the so-called Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB in short in German) technology given they choose to purchase one of the all-new VW Golf or Golf GTI now. According to Dr. Hubertus Lemke, Head of Technical Project Management in Volkswagen’s Research & Development Division, the MQB strategy represents a milestone in the design and production of future automobiles with transverse-mounted engines.

Modular Transverse Matrix may sound complicated but this technology standardizes many vehicle component parameters across various vehicle classes, starting with sub-compact cars and going through mid-size SUV segments. Later the technology will be used in the Jetta, Passat and upcoming VW mid-sized SUVs, which means that at least in theory, these models, including the Golf and Golf GTI may be produced on the same assembly line.

One of the prominent characteristics of the Modular Transverse Matrix is the uniform mounting position of all engines, including the new modular diesel engine system (MDB), also known as EA288. The standardized engine position, combined with implementation of the EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine and the new EA211 gasoline engine, will reduce the Group’s engine and gearbox variants by approximately 90 percent. MQB also enables fitment of all current alternative drive concepts without compromise — from compressed natural gas and hybrid versions to a pure electric powertrain. The e-Golf that goes on sale in the last quarter of 2014 in the U.S. uses the MQB architecture as well and is built on the same line in Wolfsburg as other Golf versions.

In the long run MQB will present Volkswagen Group with new opportunities, including the possibility to produce high-volume and niche models of the highest quality at competitive prices as the technology gets introduced globally. In addition MQB will allow VW to tailor vehicles for different and diverse markets that include Europe, China, India, USA and others. One of the positive effects of MQB is that the new Golf and Golf GTI now come with the new Automatic Post-Collision Braking System – after an initial collision, it helps to reduce the intensity of secondary collisions by automatically applying the brakes. It is now standard equipment on the new Golf and Golf GTI.

Source: Volkswagen

August 5, 2014

Eibach Volkswagen Polo R WRC Offers Everyday Rally Experience

Eibach decided to make some changes to one of Volkswagen’s small and high-performance cars, the Polo R WRC. The model is one of the best VW has ever produced and it draws upon company’s successful rally experience. This derivative is the fastest Polo ever created and this is due to the Golf’s GTI’s 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine. The unit generates 220 horsepower (162 kW) and 348 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

The power is sent to front wheels with the help of a short-shift six-speed manual transmission. The performance figures are the following: Polo R WRC can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.4 seconds under its way reaching a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph); it can return 31.6 mpg (7.4 liters/100 km) and emit 174 g/km CO2.

By adding Eibach suspension components, the motorsport heritage of the vehicle has been further improved. This however does not affect the day to day character of the car. To be more precise, the tuners have added a Pro-Kit Performance Springs, which reduce the Polo‘s centre of gravity. This means that by doing so, the car now has a sportier stance with a more agile handling.

Next, the customization specialists included here Eibach Anti-Roll-Kit Performance Sway Bars. They come do minimize body roll and also enhance cornering stability. At last, the perfect look and assertive appearance of the model is ensured by the Pro-Spacer Wheel Spacers made of aluminum.

Source: Eibach

August 1, 2014

Volkswagen recalls certain Golf vehicles

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The US branch of Volkswagen has issued a voluntary safety recall that affects the front stabilizer rods on certain 2015 model year Golf GTI and Golf vehicles.

The number of affected cars reaches 2001, all from model year 2015. The problem with these vehicles is that the fasteners that secure the front stabilizer rods may become loose over time. In such an event drivers will experience considerable noise that comes from the front of the vehicle. In certain, but rare, cases this malfunction may lead to the rod detaching and interfering with the vehicle’s steering, which will lead to increased steering effort. Unfortunately in certain cases this may lead to vehicle crashes and potential injuries, including death.

Volkswagen has announced that it will replace the front stabilizer rods on all affected vehicles. The good news is that no accidents or injuries have been reported so far. You do not have to check your car – Volkswagen will notify all owners of affected vehicles and will instruct them where to find a VW dealer and schedule an appointment to get the problem fixed.

Source: Volkswagen

July 28, 2014

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan To Have Five And Seven-Seat Versions

The second generation 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in two sizes – a five-seat and a seven-seat version. In addition, the German company is developing a petrol-electric hybrid of the model. The new version of Tiguan is currently undergoing durability testing in a prototype form. The second-gen midsized SUV will be shown in September next year during the Frankfurt Motor Show. The sales are scheduled to start in the beginning of 2016.

The initial Tiguan model will be based on the standard wheelbase that we are familiar with and have seen in the first generation version of the vehicle. It will measure length of 2605 mm and will feature two rows of seats that ca accommodate up to five occupants.

The second specification of the Tiguan will have a long wheelbase. In this way the car will deliver additional rear legroom as well as a third row of seats. This means that the long wheelbase Tiguan will accommodate up to seven persons.

While the five-seater will have a debut in Frankfurt, the seven-seater will have its premiere later in 2016 during the auto saloon in Detroit. It will be built specifically for the United States, Middle East and China. However, there are also plans to sell the SUV derivative in Europe.

Furthermore, the engines that will power the new Tiguan will be four-cylinder petrol and diesel. Volkswagen also disclosed that there will be also offered the option of 4Motion all-wheel drive next to the standard front-wheel drive. We expect to see the 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol units as well as the 1.6 and 2.0 diesel ones. There is also a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid engine which VW is currently developing.