Volkswagen is testing the public’s reaction on a potential drop-top compact SUV, with the unveiling of the T-Cross Breeze concept at the Geneva Motor Show. A trend more recently reignited by the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, the Volkswagen T-Cross could give us a first look at an all-new VW SUV […]
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Volkswagen unveils new luxury sedan for China: the PHIDEON
On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen has shown its China-only flagship called the PHIDEON. Using the MLB platform typically reserved for Audis, Bentleys and Porsche Macans, the PHIDEON perches atop the Volkswagen tree, supplanting the Bentley Continental-based Phaeton. Despite its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the […]
MTM announces Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition
After a heavy duty 4×4 ute with power to back it up? This should tickle your fancy. It’s called the Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition by renowned Audi and Volkswagen tuner MTM. As you’ve probably guessed by the name, the Amarok Desert sports a V8 engine. But it’s not your […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack on sale in Australia from $49,290
Back by popular demand, Volkswagen has launched the 2016 Passat Alltrack in Australia, based on the recently-introduced eighth-gen Passat. As the name suggests, the Alltrack is a sporty all-terrain version of the Passat wagon. It stands higher off the ground, offering 27.5mm of added ground clearance. It also gets rugged-look […]
Volkswagen previews new compact SUV destined for Geneva
Volkswagen has released the first teaser image of what is believed to be an all-new baby SUV. Due to be officially unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the compressed SUV is set to slide into the Volkswagen lineup in the future below the Tiguan. What may be a near […]
Ex-Volkswagen boss reportedly warned of cheat devices back in 2014
Reports are surfacing that suggest several executives high up the food chain within Volkswagen, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn, were warned about possible defeat devices as early as 2014, despite having officially denied any knowledge of emissions cheating tools. German newspaper Bild am Sonntag is citing two sources, both “high […]
Volkswagen Amarok Atacama edition on sale from $53,990
With the ute segment as hot as ever at the moment, companies are looking to stand out in the crowd in any way they can. Introducing the new Volkswagen Amarok Atacama special edition. The special edition is based on the TDI400 manual and the TDI420 automatic (400Nm/420Nm), both equipped with […]
Toyota remains global sales king in 2015, sells over 10 million
Toyota has come through once again as the best-selling car manufacturer for the year. Global sales topped 10 million in 2015, despite being 0.8 per cent down on 2014 sales. The sales result easily puts Toyota as the biggest car manufacturer of the year, now for the fourth year in […]