As the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg heads to showrooms there are already reports of a new high-performance model in the works. This R model will likely receive a diesel engine, possibly VW’s 5.0-liter diesel V10 TDI or a 4.2-liter V8. This model is expected to make it to the States by 2012, but until then [...]
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Although the styling of the latest Jetta isn’t any less conservative than the current model, the sixth-generation offers many attractive updates that should make this popular model even more competitive. As one of Volkswagen’s most recognizable vehicles behind the Beetle, the 2011 Jetta now rides on an all-new platform, rather than relying on Golf architecture. [...]
China has become the biggest market for Volkswagen, which is why it’s no surprise to see that the latest 2011 VW Phaeton photos were all shot there. The updated 2011 Phaeton is for the most part unchanged from its predecessor, but it does receive the same updated fascia as other recent Volkswagen vehicles. Aside from [...]
The 2010 Beijing Auto Show was dominated by new entries and concepts from premium automakers, including such vehicles as the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break and the BMW Gran Coupe. Not to be completely absent from display of premium brands was Volkswagen, which showed off its new 2011 Phaeton sedan. The 2011 Phaeton has been redesigned up [...]
During the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, Volkswagen will be introducing its new performance division, R GmbH, to better compete with the likes of Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M divisions. Although VW buyers can order performance components through the VW GearStore, there’s no official word on whether vehicles from this new division will make [...]
Not only has the updated 2010 Volkswagen GTI been awarded one of the Car and Driver 10Best Cars, but the latest GTI has also been named the Car of the Year by Automobile Magazine. The VW GTI is renowned for being the affordable driver’s car, which is no doubt part of its appeal in the [...]
Volkswagen continues to hold its own in the U.S. market. As many of VW’s competitors face steeper sales declines , the German automaker is continuing to focus on its new product offensive. This includes updates to the GTI for 2009, as well as the recently released Tiguan crossover.
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There are several imports that stole the show at this year’s LA Auto Show, but one new vehicle that shouldn’t go unnoticed is the all-new 2009 Volkswagen CC. Following the latest trend in German engineering, the Volkswagen CC is a four-door coupe, offering the convenience of a sedan with the sleek profile and sporty performance of a coupe.
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Despite the huge sales declines for SUVs and trucks, there’s one niche within the SUV segment that remains viable and profitable for automakers: the crossover. American drivers are finally realizing that full-size, truck-based, gas-guzzling sport utilities are just silly when you can get moderately efficient cargo haulers with a far more compliant and even sporty ride in the form of a crossover.
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