VW boss Martin Winterkorn has again been quoted as saying that Porsche will build a ‘Baby Boxster’ – the Porsche BlueSport. Last year it was a case of ‘Spot the BlueSport’ as rumours ran wild over which parts of the VW Group (what happened to re-naming it Auto Union – another of last year’s rumours?) […]
VW Passat CC gets 5 seat option
Volkswagen are to offer a five seat option for the Passat CC to replace the four seats and cupholder arrangement which is the only current option. Cue bevvy of car show lovelies; roll out the big red carpet; bring on the marching band. Volkswagen has big news to announce. The VW Passat CC is getting […]
VW New Compact Coupe Press Release
Volkswagen World Premiere of the New Compact Coupe in Detroit * New Compact Coupe unites 4.2 l/100 km (45 mpg) with top dynamics * Concept of an entirely new compact coupe emits just 98 g/km CO2, can go 227 km/h if necessary and accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds In Brief Wolfsburg / Detroit, […]
VW Eos BlueMotion Technology revealed
Volkswagen has been busy rolling out BlueMotion Eco versions of cars across the range, and the New Year sees the BlueMotion tweaks applied to the VW Eos. A New Year, but still VW are rolling out new BlueMotion Models. This time on the Eos. The usual tweaks apply to give the Eos its BlueMotion status […]
Entry level Scirocco 1.4 TSI 122PS for 2010
Volkswagon has announced a new entry-level Scirocco for 2010 – The VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI 122PS – together with a styling pack for the Scirroco GT – The Laguna Black Package. The Volkswagen Scirocco is a cracking looking car. Yes, it’s just a Golf with party clothes, but it works so well. An indication of […]
Volkswagen Brands – enough for now
VW’s CEO , Martin Winterkorn, has said that VW has enough brands and won’t be seeking to expand further by acquisition. Volkswagen seems to be on a world domination plan. Audi is expanding with every passing day and the VW Group (Auto Union to be) has an unrivalled list of brands under its umbrella, including […]
Volkswagen takes stake in Suzuki
It has been announced that Volkswagen is to take a 19.9% stake in Suzuki to help gain access to the Indian market. We’re back on the co-operation and rationalisation path again, this time with Volkswagen and Suzuki, with the announcement that VW is to take a 19.9% stake in Suzuki, with Suzuki in turn re-investing […]
VW Tiguan Track and Avenue (2010) released
Volkswagen has released the luxury VW Tiguan Track and Avenue in to the European market, starting at €38,000. No plans to bring the car to the UK. Even when you buy a compact SUV, it’s nice to have the option of some luxury toys. And car makers like to offer range-topping cars with lots of […]
VW Beetle Final Edition (2010) at LA
Volkswagen has revealed a Beetle Final Edition at the LA Auto Show – featuring Aquarius Blue paint jobs and special alloys – as a Convertible or Coupe. There is really only one place that holds a torch for the Volkswagen Beetle, and that’s the USA. So it’s entirely appropriate the VW chose the LA Motor […]
VW Up! Lite Concept revealed in LA
Volkswagen has revealed the Up! Lite Concept at the LA Motor Show, offering 96mpg from its diesel electric powertrain. Volkswagen had promised a surprise at the LA Motor Show, and this is it, the VW Up! Lite Concept, another car in the quest by VW to produce the most efficient cars on the market. And […]