Automobiles Review

Tag: VW

  • Mercedes-Benz is going to introduce 9G-Tronic transmission

    Recently, seems like the automobile manufacturers compete each other, who will develop more sophisticated gearbox.

    Back in 1980’s, the cars with 5-speed manual gearboxes were very rare and the automatic transmission were with only 3 or 4 speeds.

    In the 1990’s, the premium brands – Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW started to install 6-speed manual gearboxes and 5-speed automatics.

    During the last 10 years, VW released DSG – 7-speed double clutch transmission, Mercedes came up with 7G-Tronic and nowadays BMW and Lexus put in their vehicles 8-speed automatic transmissions. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf VI Bluemotion awarded Green Car of the Year

    VW Golf VI Bluemotion is trully amazing car capable of doing 74.3 mpg and also freed from road tax. The vehicle is named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct.

    “Volkswagen has built a hugely desirable car that’s big on ability, but small on running costs. The Golf BlueMotion does an enviable 74.3mpg and emits just 99g/km of CO2, which means it is exempt from road tax, while company car tax will be based on just 13% of its £18,685 list price. It’s a package that’s hard to beat. VW dealers are going to be busy.”, commentedWhat Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler. (more…)

  • RevoZport Golf VI Razor R – aggression meets performance

    RevoZport, the racing technology aftermarket expert has unwrapped a new, exclusive styling kit for the high-performance Volkswagen Golf 6 R, which boasts the “sharp” name Golf Razor R. (more…)

  • Sport-Wheels packs the VW Golf 6R with 330 hp

    Sport-Wheels Golf 6 R is the latest, highly enhanced sporty ride that comes from the Hurth-based aftermarket specialist Sport-Wheels. (more…)

  • 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is finally here

    At the Times Square in New York, Volkswagen has exclusively pulled-off the cover on its next-generation 2011 VW Jetta. (more…)

  • Closer look on the 2011 Volkswagen CrossPolo

    Further details about 2011 CrossPolo are now reveled. The first pictures of the vehicle emerged several months ago with scant information, now we can have a closer look to the five-door hatch with SUV looks.

    The petrol engine range includes puany 1.2 litre with 69hp, more powerful 1.4 litre delivering 84hp and top of range 1.2TSI, which develops satisfying 104hp. There are also three TDI engines starting with 1.6 litre with 74hp, then 89hp and the nicely powered 104hp version. (more…)

  • Volkswagen is getting ready for the future

    On a special occasion – 2010 E-Workshop – in Shanghai dedicated to the rides of tomorrow, Volkswagen has displayed a remarkable line-up of five part-electric (hybrid) and full-electric cars. (more…)

  • VW Polo GTI, Golf R and Scirocco R at the SMMT Test Day 2010

    Visitors of SMMT Test Day at Millbrook on Thursday will have the opportunity to check VW Scirocco R and Golf R models. The new Polo GTI will also be available, it is set to come to the UK later this year.

    Top-of-range Polo is GTI model. It is powered by twin-charged 1.4-litre TSI engine developing 180 PS with amazing fuel consumption – 47 mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 139 g/km of CO2. The engine is combined with seven-speed, twin-clutch DSG gearbox that channels drive through the front axle. There is a lot of aesthetic changes to the exterior as well as the interior of Polo GTI. It becomes perfect „little brother” to the successful Golf GTI. (more…)

  • WEITEC Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI – individual athleticism

    Regarded as one of the most astonishing and at the same time affordable European hot hatches, the Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI already offers its customers stunning levels of performance, elegance and driving experience, but now WEITEC, the subsidiary trademark of KW is showcasing how the nimble ride can be transformed into a real brain-storming sports car with racing dynamics and remarkable vision. (more…)

  • VW and adidas revealed special edition Golf GTI at Worthersee 2010

    At the largest VAG enthusiasts gathering Worthersee 2010 which took place in Austria last weekend, Volkswagen has unwrapped an exclusively stylish and powerful version of its renowned model Golf dubbed VW Golf GTI adidas.  (more…)

  • 2011 VW Touareg goes WIDE with new JE DESIGN styling kit

    JE DESIGN, the German-based aftermarket stylist is showing us its latest ultra-wide aero kit which transforms the recently premiered second generation Volkswagen Touareg into a true luxury SUV with underlined sporty cues. (more…)

  • 2010 Volkswagen Eon Exclusive – phenomenal open-air emotions

    The warm days are here and Volkswagen is ready to please its customers with some tempting open-air offers, packing its four-seat retractable hardtop coupe convertible VW Eos with some “exclusive” features. (more…)