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Last week at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, everything at the Volkswagen show area revolves around the new Golf. In showing prototypes of the exceptionally fuel-efficient Golf BlueMotion and especially sporty Golf GTI, both almost ready to go into full production, Volkswagen is also providing a first look at some models of the future.   [singlepic id=13137 w=620 h= ...

Two days ago, thousands of invited guests experienced the world premiere of the new Volkswagen Golf in Berlin. The new Golf Mk7 is now up to 100kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than the Mk6.   [singlepic id=12947 w=620 h= float=]   “Six generations of the Golf – 1974 to 2012. That represents 38 years of continuous success for ...

The new 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recently premiered at 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.   [singlepic id=9510 w=630 h= float=]  It’s the first hybrid model with a 1.4-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 27hp electric motor and 7-speed DSG transmission. The new Jetta hybrid can be switched into pure electric mode at the simple push ...

Volkswagen Group reported that the automaker is clearly exceeded prior-year deliveries, selling over 8 million vehicles for the first time in 2011. Precisely, a total of 8.16 (2010: 7.14; +14.3%) million vehicles were handed over to customers.   [singlepic id=8295 w=630 h= float=]  Developments on the global passenger car market during the same period were also positive; however growth only ...

Volkswagen announced in Wolfsburg that the automaker will start contesting the WRC with Polo R WRC starting in 2013.   We have invited you to join us here in Olbia to announce Volkswagen’s entry in the World Rally Championship starting in 2013. – These were the words used by Volkswagen Management Board Member Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg as he declared Volkswagen’s ...

Audi – the luxury brand for Volkswagen AG had unveiled the Audi Q3 at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. This model is designed to against the BMW’s X1 as the two luxury-car makers vie to tap demand for SUVs geared to urban areas.   We’re paying heed to a fast-growing segment, Michael Dick, Audi’s development chief, said in an interview ...

[singlepic id=1682 w=630 h= float=]   The next generation of Volkswagen Golf Mk-7 will be launching in late 2012. It seems like the Golf Mk-6 having a much shorter life than the Golf Mk-5. The Golf Mk-5 which was 2.3 million units sold and it is expected that the production target for Golf Mk-6 will be 1.6 million units before end of ...