Posts Tagged ‘Volkswagen’

  • B&B create their own Tuning package for the VW Tiguan
    German tuning house, B&B have created their newest package for the Volkswagen Tiguan. The new package will feature engine kits for both the petrol and diesel range. B&B will be able to tune the 1.4-litre TSI 150-hp petrol unit to 190, 200 or 220-hp, while the 2.0-litre TFSI 170-hp unit can be modified to produce 220, 240, 280 or 300-hp. If you would like...
    by Dean at March 23rd, 2009 at 02:03 pm
  • 5-Star rating for the VW Golf VI in the EuroNCAP Tests
    New crash tests results have been released by EuroNCAP, as the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf went for testing. The EuroNCap has a brand new comprehensive assessment criteria and a new updated crash test program. Moving on.. The Volkswagen Golf VI scored the highest score of five stars, and the test requires all vehicles to score a minimum value in all four...
    by Dean at March 17th, 2009 at 05:03 pm
  • Exclusive Tuning Worldwide create the W12 GTI kit for the normal Golf 5
    During the year 2007, Volkswagen created the W12 Concept, which is a mid-mounted Golf GTI with a twin-turbocharged version of the Phaeton’s 6.0-litre W12 engine with 650-hp. Although this was only a one-off model, a Dutch tuning company has created their own body kit similar to the Golf GTI W12 Concept, and it will be available for all of the Golf V variants. Exclusive...
    by Dean at March 17th, 2009 at 03:03 pm
  • Complete List of VW Vehicles sold World Wide
    The Volkswagen Group currently sells 178 different passenger cars, SUVs, sportscars, LCV’s, busses an trucks across nine different brands, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Scania, SEAT, Skoda and VW Commercial Vehicles. The complete list has been added below.
    by Dean at March 16th, 2009 at 03:03 pm
  • New Accessory pack for the VW Golf VI range
    Volkswagen’s latest generation Golf VI will now be available with various outfits from the manufacturer itself. The new factory-developed aerodynamic kits will feature various accessories, such as 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels, aprons for both the front and rear, side skirts, a roof spoiler and a set of carbon-fibre films for the B-pillar. Other accessories...
    by Dean at February 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
  • Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
    Volkswagen have announced their new planes for a Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid. The news on the new hybrid come alongside new details on the BlueMotion Technology which VW are currently working on. The Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is expected to enter production in 2010, and it will be the world’s first hybrid SUV which can tow 3.5 metric tons. Volkswagen’s Touareg...
    by Dean at February 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm
  • Volkswagen’s Seven-Speed DSG Option for the Passat CC UK range
    The Volkswagen Passat CC with the seven-speed DSG gearbox is now available for order in the UK. The Passat CC features a 1.8-litre TSI 160-hp engine and the standard model will get from 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds with the DSG ‘box. The manual version will get from 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds. The DSG ‘box will also give a combined fuel-consumption cycle...
    by Dean at February 2nd, 2009 at 04:02 pm
  • Production Images of the 2010 VW Golf VI GTI
    Volkswagen have uploaded the latest images of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. The new images will show us what the real GTI look like, as the model from Paris was only a near-to-production-ready GTI. The differences seem to be new headlamps, and a blacked out front lip spoiler which was painted white on the first Golf VI GTI. Check this out for more on the GTI...
    by Dean at February 2nd, 2009 at 04:02 pm
  • ABT Tunes the VW Golf VI to 176kW
    German tuning specialists ABT have done it again, and the latest work comes on the Volkswagen Golf VI. The Volkswagen Golf has received a brand new body kit which features changes to the front grille and spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler and rear skirt. The back of the Golf also features a brand new angled 4-pipe exhaust system, along with alloy wheels. ABT...
    by Dean at January 29th, 2009 at 04:01 pm
  • Rendering: Seat Salsa – VW’s BlueSport in Seat form
    In order for Volkswagen to be successful with their new BlueSport concept they will have to sell it under a range of brands. The Audi and Seat brand will most probably receive a version of the BlueSport concept. A BlueSport variant for Seat has been rendered and the model is called the Salsa. The Seat Salsa will feature a high-quality interior which will use...
    by Dean at January 26th, 2009 at 06:01 pm
  • Volkwagen’s Polo will come to the U.S
    Volkswagen are planning to release the subcompact Polo model to the U.S, and by doing so they want to take advantage of the increasing sales of smaller and more fuel-efficient cars. “The small-car segment is the fastest growing segment in the U.S.,” said Hackenberg in an interview with Automotive News. “Oil prices will rise again and that will drive small...
    by Dean at January 18th, 2009 at 02:01 pm