Aftermarket specialist MOMO has teamed up with Volkswagen for a special Jetta concept which will be unveiled at the 2015 SEMA Show this week. Based on the overseas Jetta GLI, MOMO has infused its usual array of cosmetic enhancements to dress up the interior and exterior of the humble small […]
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Toyota reclaims global sales lead, VW unlikely to bounce back
Toyota overtook Volkswagen as the leader in global vehicle sales last month, reclaiming the top position it often holds. Likely prompted by the diesel scandal, Volkswagen was unable to keep its sales lead through September. VW reported 7.43 million sales around the world for the month, while Toyota reported 7.49 […]
Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Volvo XC90 receive 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has released the results of its latest round of crash testing, which included a number of new-model vehicles such as the new Volvo XC90, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest seven-seat SUVs. All three aforementioned SUVs, along with the updated Toyota LandCruiser, Lexus IS (including new IS 200t), the new […]
ABT develops potent VW Polo GTI tune to celebrate anniversary
Renowned Audi tuner ABT is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the awesome little Volkswagen Polo with an impressive tuning package.ABT VW Polo GTI Using the latest iteration of the GTI, which comes with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing a meaty 141kW and 320Nm (manual), ABT’s upgrade comprises some healthy under-bonnet […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat on sale in Australia from $34,990
The eighth-generation, 2016 Volkswagen Passat has been launched in Australia. It introduces VW’s latest technologies, a new-look design inside and out, and some updated engine options. Volkswagen originally unveiled the 2016 Passat last year. Although merely extending on the outgoing styling language, the new design is much more sophisticated and […]
Electric Volkswagen Phaeton confirmed, plans for more EV technology outlined
In a recent statement outlining Volkswagen’s future plans in regards to its new board of management, the company has confirmed the next-gen Phaeton flagship sedan will be offered with a fully electric powertrain. The Volkswagen Phaeton wasn’t ever officially sold in Australia, but it has accumulated quite a following both […]
Volkswagen halting non-vital future projects, delays for 2016 models
As the Volkswagen diesel saga continues, it seems more and more vehicles in more markets are affected. In the latest news, Volkswagen of America has withdrawn its application to the EPA on 2016 models fitted with 2.0-litre TDI engines. Without EPA certification, vehicles cannot be sold in the region. This […]
HPerformance creates potent project out of Mk5 VW Golf R32
If you love your old-school hot hatches, you’ll like what HPerformance has done with a Mk4 Volkswagen Golf R32 here. The R32 was the flagship variant in the Golf range at the time, before being named simply the Golf R like today’s model. There was a very good reason the […]