Wednesday, May 27, 2009

2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2010 Polo Concepts

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At the 2009 Wörthersee Volkswagen unveiled two new concepts including a customized version of the 2010 Golf GTI and the 2010 Polo. The two concepts celebrate the arrival of the two new Volkswagen models.

Both models feature a firey-red color called “Firespark Metallic” and ride on 18 to 19-inch black/silver alloy wheels. Other modifications include smoked LED taillights, nappa leather trim seats and custom graphics.

Volkswagen says that the Polo Wörthersee concept hints at a future Polo GT, Polo G40 or Polo GTI.

Auto Union's "Silver Arrow" legend

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75 years ago, one of the most dramatic chapters in the whole of motor sport history began. On May 27, 1934 the German racing cars that were soon to acquire the nickname Silver Arrow were entered for their first race, on the Avus racetrack in Berlin.

Scirocco GT24 Captures Two Class Wins At Nurburgring 24hrs

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Scirocco GT24 Captures Two Class Wins At Nurburgring 24hrs

The Volkswagen Scirocco GT24’s powered by natural gas and petrol engines superbly mastered the world’s most difficult circuit marathon, the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring, by clinching two class victories. The Scirocco GT24-CNG with innovative EcoFuel technology of Vanina Ickx (B), Peter Terting (D), Klaus Niedzwiedz (D) and Thomas Klenke (D) won the category for vehicles [...]

Volkswagen and BYD sign memorandum of understanding

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During an informational visit by the Chinese carmaker BYD Build Your Dreams led by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Wang Chuanfu a memorandum of understanding was signed last week by Mr Wang and Dr Winterkorn.

Volkswagen Eos Gain Over More Sporty and Stylish Look

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Volkswagen Eos Gain Over More Sporty and Stylish LookFor more sporty and extra stylish appearance of the Eos from Volkswagen Accessories are offering us front apron, rear spoiler and side skirts. The front apron makes more powerful the front and reduces the lift on the front axle, optimizes the aerodynamic properties of the Volkswagen Eos. Side skirts makes the Eos even sportier and more

Saturday, May 23, 2009

New Touareg “Lux Limited”

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New Touareg “Lux Limited”

In just a few weeks, Volkswagen of America will be introducing one of the most economical and cleanest SUVs to the US market: the new Touareg V6 TDI with a powerful 165 kW / 225 PS Clean Diesel. In parallel to the debut of the pioneeringly efficient Touareg, Volkswagen is now presenting in Detroit an [...]

Friday, May 22, 2009

Next Gen 2012 VW Passat First Mule Spy Photos

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Our spy photographers have caught Volkswagen’s next generation 2012 Passat undergoing testing on Germany’s famous Nürburgring.

While the mule wears the current Passat body, we can see slight modifications in the form of wider wheel wells and lengthened B-pillars. This clearly indicates that the next generation Passat will be longer and wider than today’s model.

In terms of exterior design, the new Passat is expected to ditch the current model’s bland styling for a more aggressive appearance which is both luxurious and dynamic.

VW Passat test mule prototype

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