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  • VW Passat CC – “red dot Design Award 2009 – Best of the Best”

    International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. (more…)

  • VW Bora by JMS

    JMS presented new tuning parts for the Volkswagen Bora (produces with ex zender tools) For the VW Bora, JMS fits a coilover system from H&R(899, ETA Beta 8×19’’ Wheels with stainless steel inlays and 225/35R19 tyres(Euro 2799). (more…)

  • Diesel Powered VW Scirocco by JE Design

    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. (more…)

  • HS Motorsport VW Scirocco a.k.a Remis

    Without a doubt, the new Scirocco was one of the big stars at this years “Wörthersee-tour”. Even if rather seldom seen on the streets, in the scene the desert wind from Wolfsburg is already fixed soundly. Reason enough for HS Motorsport to launch a Tuning-special- edition in limited quantity called “Remis”. (more…)

  • Record-Breaking Proof That Volkswagen Vans Go The Distance!

    As a great demonstration of Volkswagen’s legendary durability, a 56-year old Transporter van has just achieved a top speed of 102.84 mph and done the quarter mile sprint at the Santa Pod racetrack in a time of 12.65 seconds.

    Although this in itself represents a new world record for a non-turbocharged Volkswagen van, this unique 1953 Transporter, run by a team from Frankfurt, Germany, is planning to beat the record of 12.5 seconds for any Volkswagen van when it returns to Santa Pod for the annual ‘Bug Jam’ Volkswagen enthusiasts event from 17-19 July. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Amarok pickup concept

    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. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Touran Freestyle

    It is the most economical and sportiest Touran of all times. The new Touran Freestyle combines the best environmental technologies from Volkswagen, with an increase in driving dynamics, sporty look and elegant ease. So the special model consumes up to 0.6 liters less fuel and counts off only 144 g / km of CO2. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Eos White Night: the Art of the Constrast

    The new Eos White Night embraces the contrast of black and white: the body is white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror covers are black. This special model can be ordered starting now. (more…)

  • ap Perfects Product Line with Sport Suspensions

    The brand for low priced driving pleasure expands its product line. Apart from lowering springs and coil over suspensions ap Sportfahrwerke – the brand with the best price performance ratio – now also offers complete solutions for suspensions. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Eos Gain Over More Sporty and Stylish Look

    For more sporty and extra stylish appearance of the Eos from Volkswagen Accessories are offering us front apron, rear spoiler and side skirts. (more…)

  • Volkswagen and BYD Sign for Partnership in the Area of Electric Mobility

    During an informational visit by the Chinese carmaker BYD “Build Your Dreams” – led by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Wang Chuanfu – a memorandum of understanding was signed last week by Mr Wang and Dr Winterkorn.

    Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board for Technical Development at Volkswagen, insisted on personally providing the delegation of Chinese top managers with information. The visit, which took place first at the Elektrotraktion Technology Centre in Isenbüttel and then at the test tracks in Wolfsburg, featured technical discussions and test drives with a variety of vehicles such as the Golf twinDrive and the prototype for an electric vehicle. “Volkswagen will consistently expand its successful ‘BlueMotionTechnologies’. Hybrids and electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role, of course. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities,” emphasised Dr Hackenberg.

    Afterwards, the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Dr Martin Winterkorn, and the Chairman of the Board of Management of BYD, Wang Chuanfu, signed a memorandum of understanding. The objective of signing a memorandum of understanding between Volkswagen and BYD is to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries.

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  • Volkswagen Golf Estate – Initial Facts

    Volkswagen will begin accepting advance orders for the new Golf Estate this Friday. In the sixth generation of the world bestseller, after the 2-door and 4-door Golfs and the latest Golf Plus, this is the fourth body version to be launched. (more…)