The new Eos White Night embraces the contrast of black and white: the body is white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror covers are black. This special model can be ordered starting now.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Upcoming Volkswagen Models, Lineup to get Less German - Car News
With Chrysler sales dropping off a cliff, VW hopes to reposition itself as a quasi-American brand and take over the Pentastar’s place in the market. Therefore, production of the “new mid-size sedan”—VW’s Toyota Camry fighter—in its new, $1 billion plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, can’t happen soon enough.
The new mid-size sedan due in 2011 will be larger but less expensive than the current Passat and will emphasize size and value over autobahn breeding. A VW executive in Wolfsburg told us: “U.S. customers look at size and engine displacement. They won’t pay an extra dollar for a Passat over a Camry just because of its finesse and attention to detail.” It is this “size matters” thinking that has the diminutive VW Up in peril. The second vehicle to be produced in Chattanooga—beginning in mid-2011—will be a new medium-size crossover to compete with the Toyota Highlander.
Keep Reading: Upcoming Volkswagen Models, Lineup to get Less German - Car News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Volkswagen plans mini-MPV version of the Polo, ‘more macho’ Beetle on the way
A Volkswagen’s board member confirmed that the German automaker is working on a mini-MPV version of the 2010 Polo along with a “more macho” successor to the Beetle. Han Dieter Potsch said that a “mini-MPV is in an area we have under active consideration. In terms of downsizing, people will not stick to one type of small car or another.”
Sources told AutoCar that many brands struggle with mini-MPVs but when they are planned and executed properly, “they can be complementary.”
Potsch said that Volkswagen has been stepping up R&D efforts to make sure it is not in a troublesome position when the market starts to recover.
As for the “macho Beetle,” sources told AutoCar that the car will be a lot less feminine than before and will be more masculine so guys are interested in buying it
VW Scirocco R Unveiled with 265 HP...Arg!
This fall VW is going to release a more powerful Scirocco, dubbed the Scirocco R.
The more powerful Scirocco R gets the engine from the Audi S3, which thanks to a bigger turbo, uprated pistons, and high-pressure injectors puts out 265 horsepower. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or the DSG. Unfortunately the power is still put to the ground only via the front wheels. The ride has also been lowered and there are larger brakes.
The R version of the Scirocco is distinguishable by a new body kit, spoiler, sports seats and R badges.
Too bad US drivers can only drool over this car, since VW has no plans to bring either version of the Scirocco to the US.
Volkswagen Golf Estate : 2009
Volkswagen will begin accepting advance orders for the new Golf Estate today. In the sixth generation of the world bestseller, after the 2-door and 4-door Golfs and the latest Golf Plus, this is the fourth body version to be launched. The estate is one of the most successful models on the market, particularly in the company car market.
Acura four-door-coupe coming to the U.S. in 2010
According to Auto Motor und Sport, Honda is working on a 4-door-coupe that will fit in the European market as a top level Accord - otherwise known to us as the Acura TSX on the stateside. Sources say that the car will most likely be a front-wheel-drive vehicle that carries over the 200-hp 4-cylinder 2.4L. A top-level Type-S versions is also being considered and will use a turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder making 260-hp with a DSG transmission and Honda’s SH-AWD system.
Separately, Japan’s Holiday Auto magazine reports that the 4-door Honda coupe is not to far off from production and to look out for the car during 2010. On the stateside, the car will sit between the TL and TSX in terms of size.
Holiday Auto says that the car will get similar powertrain options as the Acura ZDX, meaning we can also see Honda’s 280-hp 3.2L V6.
Styling wise, the Honda 4-door-coupe will be influenced by the ZDX.
Audi Q5 Custom Concept revealed
Audi has taken the wraps off its new Audi Q5 Custom Concept at Wörthersee 2009 in Austria. Rather than just adding some visual upgrades (which include 21-inch wheels, a wide-body kit and Daytona Gray matte paint), Audi lowered the ride height of the Q5 and adding a little more power to its 3.0 TFSI engine.
The 3.0 TFSI V6 was supercharged to pump out a total of 408-hp with a peak torque of 369 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a quattro all-wheel-drive system and a 7-speed S-tronic transmission. The Audi Q5 Custom Concept goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.
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