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Volkswagen announcing the UK pricing for Passat CC
 Vokswagen announced prices for the new four-door, four-seater coupe, Passat CC, which is available for ordering from retailers across the United Kingdom from next week, on 16th May - Friday. The first autos, if ordered now, will begin arriving in the United Kingdom in the middle of July. The entry-level CC, 1.8-litre TSI 160 PS will be costing £21,040 RRP the road, with costs rising to £31,120 for the area-topping V6 300 PS 3.6-liter.The Passat CC model opens a brand new market niche for VW and strengthens the firm’s range of units in the hotly-contested B-segment. Having high quality plus impressive specification levels across ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, uk, passat, cc
Audi A1 and Volkswagen Polo will share the new AWD platform
 Volkswagen`s small auto architecture, which underpins today the VW Polo, Seat Ibiza plus Skoda Fabia, will be offering the all-wheel drive possibility for the next generation of Volkswagen group small vehicles."The new small-car platform architecture includes an all-wheel drive option," Erich Schmitt, the president of Seat affirmed. "Seat won’t offer awd for its new Ibiza, but other group models could use it."The first use of the ultimate development of this platform, named PQ25, is for the all-new Seat Ibiza. The new-generation Volkswagen Polo will be the next unit later this year, followed by the brand new Audi A1 on late 2009.The current variant of Volkswagen’s ...
Tags: audi, a1, vw, volkswagen, polo, awd, platform
3.6-LITRE V6, 300 PS: New Passat R36 Makes UK Debut
 The most powerful Passat ever produced is now on sale.The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Drive is channelled via a six-speed DSG gearbox through a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system capable of diverting torque to either axle depending on the grip available. As a result the saloon is capable of accelerating from rest to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Both models have limiters in place to restrict the top speed to 155 mph.A set of 18-inch wheels housing ...
Tags: uk, debut, 300ps, v6
Volkswagen announces the Carefree Maintenance Program for the entire 2009 line-up
 Volkswagen of America, Inc. made an announcement a no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program today on its entire 2009 unit line. With this program there`re no charges for a scheduled maintenance that was described in each car`s maintenance booklet for length on the New Vehicle Limited Warranty—with three years or 36,000 miles, whichever happens first. The Carefree Maintenance Program will debut with the Tiguan`s introduction, Volkswagen’s brand new crossover utility vehicle.“Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance Program is a great way to improve our owner loyalty for our brand, as well as increase consumer consideration” said Mark Barnes, the Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “This program also ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, carefree, maintenance, program, 2009
Stuck and Sainz in Volkswagen Scirocco on the Nordschleife
 The two-time Le Mans winner Hans-Joachim Stuck and the two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz are leading Volkswagen’s line-up of drivers for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The three factory-developed racing versions of the Scirocco, which is making its début on the race track before its market launch, will be piloted by an unusual mix of seasoned rally and circuit drivers as well as young talent and journalists at the legendary motorsport marathon staged at the “Green Hell“ on 24 and 25 May.Alongside factory driver Carlos Sainz (E) his rally team-mates Giniel de Villiers (RSA) and Dieter Depping (D) from cross-country rally sport are ...
Tags: le-mans, carlos-sainz, 24h-race, racing, motorsport
Volkswagen Up will come in 2010
 Volkswagen will reveal in 2010 the production variant of the Up! Concept. It will compete with Fiat 500 and the brand new Toyota iQ. Up was first debuted as a concept auto last year at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. It features a super-compact, rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive power train, promising to be amazingly environmentally friendly, having low emissions of CO2.The production variant will maintain all the stand-out style and cheekiness of the concept. And that is no surprise; the bosses at VW have always stated that the production up! would appear virtually identical to the unit seen on the stands in Frankfurt.It will be found in ...
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VW Golf GTI Pirelli Edition re-debuted in UK
 Maybe not all the people knew, but 25 years ago this iconic GTI Pirelli Golf edition was introduced in the UK. The auto has as you figured out Pirelli tyres but especially that ‚P’ alloy wheels. Today apparently the German car manufacturer chooses to be rewriting the history by debuting the VW Golf GTI Pirelli 2008 edition in the UK.Originally introduced in 1983 May the GTI Pirelli has the base from the MkI Golf and featured distinctive Pirelli ’P’ alloy wheels. The auto proved to be an instant success with its planned production run of only 10,500 cars selling out in six-months.For this year the ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, gti, pirelli, edition, ik
Volkswagen recalling 410,000 Passats
 Volkswagen made the announcement that they will be recalling every gasoline-powered Passat model that was sold in the United States from 1999 to 2005 — about 410,000 autos. Moreover, this recall is not just for this one issue. Some Passat units recalled to Volkswagen dealerships will have now three potential defects checked.For VW Passats equipped with the automatic transmission, the dealers will be inspecting the vehicle's firewall. Volkswagen said there is the possibility that a number of the cars' firewalls could very well be damaged near that catalytic converter, in which case any dealer would be adding more shielding.Passat models equipped with Volkswagen's 1.8L turbo-four ...
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Volkswagen debuted Das Auto campaign
 Volkswagen of America made an announcement today about the launch of an all-new advertising/marketing campaign nameed DAS AUTO, translated to literally “the car.” The discussions were focusing on the intuition of Volkswagens on what the people really want. Guests include pop and TV personality David Hasselhoff, Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy, supermodel Heidi Klum, NASA astronaut Richard Searfoss, former basketball coach Bob Knight and music-sharing innovator Shawn Fanning.“Volkswagen has always occupied a unique and positive place in both American car culture and American popular culture. And the brand is as relevant today as it has ever been,” said Tim Ellis, the vice president of marketing for ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, das auto, campaign, clean, diesel
2008 Tiguan 2.0 TDI by Volkswagen
 The strongest Tiguan model yet, equipped with an all-new TDI 170 PS 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine has been released for ordering now. Combining bigger torque than a Golf GTI unit with the efficiency, the lower emissions and the refinement you would expect from some modern diesel, the Tiguan vehicle strikes a balance between economy and performance.This brand new common rail engine is capable to develop a maximum of 258 lbs ft torque through a six-speed manual gearbox. And as with the rest of the Tiguan area the new engine will now route drive via an advanced 4MOTION system that can divert up to 100 ...
Tags: vw, volkswagen, tiguan, 2.0, tdi, 2008
- october 2002
Volkswagen Caddy Combi Maxi
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 170 km/h- october 2005
Volkswagen Caddy Combi
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 196 km/h- october 2004
Volkswagen Eos
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 160 km/h- october 2002
Volkswagen Fox
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 170 km/h- october 2003
Volkswagen Golf
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 178 km/h- april 2007
Volkswagen Golf Variant
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 168 km/h- may 2007
Volkswagen CrossGolf
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h- may 2007
Volkswagen Golf Plus
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h- november 2006
Volkswagen Jetta
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- april 2006
Volkswagen Multivan
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 166 km/h- april 2006
Volkswagen New Beetle
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 193 km/h- july 2007
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h- july 2007
Volkswagen Passat
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 182 km/h- november 2007
Volkswagen Passat Variant
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 225 km/h- september 2008
Volkswagen Passat CC
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 213 km/h- january 2009
Volkswagen Phaeton
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 208 km/h- january 2005
Volkswagen Polo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 190 km/h- september 2007
Volkswagen CrossPolo
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 329 km/h- july 2008
Volkswagen Scirocco
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 300 km/h- august 2005
Volkswagen Sharan
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 280 km/h- november 2005
Volkswagen Tiguan
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 157 km/h- april 2007
Volkswagen Touareg
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 183 km/h- september 2005
Volkswagen CrossTouran
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 186 km/h- october 2005
Volkswagen Touran
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 190 km/h- august 2004
Volkswagen Bora
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 165 km/h- january 1997
Volkswagen Bora Variant
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 176 km/h- march 1998
Volkswagen Corrado
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 174 km/h- may 1997
Volkswagen Derby
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 170 km/h- march 2004
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 225 km/h- october 1982
Volkswagen Lupo
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 193 km/h- april 2000
Volkswagen Polo Coupe
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 188 km/h- november 2001
Volkswagen Polo Fun
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 330 km/h- march 1982
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 155 km/h- february 1983
Volkswagen Polo Variant
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 190 km/h- january 1995
Volkswagen Santana
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h- august 1999
Volkswagen Vento
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 185 km/h
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