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  • Volkswagen Golf GTI “Wörthersee 09” Concept car

    It is fire-red and a real eyecatcher. Inside and out, the Golf GTI “Wörthersee 09” combines charming and unique visual looks with an even higher level of performance – it embodies precisely those elements that have always excited genuine GTI fans. Consider the exterior paint, for example. (more…)

  • VW Polo “Wörthersee 09” Concept car

    bIn Austria, Volkswagen is already presenting a study that is based on the new Polo – the “Wörthersee 09” concept car. Visually, this study offers an initial impression of how a sport version of the new compact might look. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Scirocco R – From the race track to the road

    There could not be a better time or place for a world premiere: parallel to the start of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen is presenting the new Scirocco R for the first time anywhere. A sports car without compromise and a race track that demands everything of the driver will be meeting together this weekend. (more…)

  • R Line Model Adds Value For Money And Fresh Appeal To Passat Range

    Volkswagen is revising its Passat saloon and Estate ranges, adding a new R Line model to give customers more equipment and value for money.

    The familiar Passat range line-up of S, Highline, Sport and SEL is replaced with a new streamlined selection of S, R Line and Highline. BlueMotion remains the choice for efficiency while R36 continues as the range-topping performance model. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI 170PS

    The new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 170PS engine is now available to order. Combining effortless acceleration, made possible by 258 lbs ft of torque delivered from 1,750 rpm, and the ability to return 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle, the new model mixes style, economy and sharp dynamics. (more…)

  • World Premier for Volkswagen Passat Lingyu at Auto Shanghai 2009

    On the opening day of the Auto Shanghai 2009, Volkswagen along with its two joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, appeared before the public at W2 Hall, with 25 latest models and technologies. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Announces UK Pricing For New Golf GTD

    Volkswagen has revealed pricing for its new performance diesel, the Golf GTD. The new model is available to order at Volkswagen Retailers now ahead of the cars arriving in the UK on 22 June.

    Prices will start at £21,850 RRP ‘on the road’ for the three-door, six-speed manual model. There is a £585 premium for the five-door model and a £1,305 for the six-speed DSG automatic gearbox. (more…)

  • Imposing New R Line Model Joins The Tiguan Range

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    An aggressive new model is set to join the Tiguan range this summer with the introduction of the new R Line model promising stylish new body additions on the outside and greater comfort inside.

    Designed and built by Volkswagen Individual, a separate engineering wing of Volkswagen established in 2003 and assigned to special projects including the Passat R36 and Touareg R50, the new Tiguan R Line features significant visual changes over the standard Tiguan. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf Named World Car Of The Year

    The Volkswagen Golf was honoured as the 2009 World Car of the Year. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists from twenty-five countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year, which was announced this morning at a news conference during the New York International Auto Show. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf Named a Finalist for World Car of the Year

    The new Volkswagen Golf has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2009 World Car of the Year title. A jury comprised of fifty-nine international automotive journalists from twenty-five countries around the world chose this year’s three finalists. (more…)

  • VW Golf with U.S. debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show

    Volkswagen of America, Inc. welcomes back the Golf nameplate with the arrival of the sixth generation Golf.  “The Golf is an iconic nameplate for the Volkswagen Brand and it is known throughout the world,” said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (more…)

  • To the point: The new Polo

    No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. One example: the Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating. (more…)