How’s this for a cool Volkswagen Beetle? It’s a digital concept created by Alpera Motors, called the Alpera TULPAR, showing off a retro wide-body theme. The package seems to blend in plenty of Beetle heritage, with old-school circular headlights, more defined and wider wheel arch flares, and some interesting black […]
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Toyota retains number 1 global sales for Q1, VW close behind
Toyota is still the number one car manufacturer around the world in terms of sales, after first quarter results come in. Volkswagen comes in number two followed by GM. The Japanese manufacturer sold 2.52 million vehicles in the period January through March, which is actually down 2.5 per cent. Impressive […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf 110TDI Mk7 R-Line review (video)
If you love the idea of the awesome Golf R but you’re not a fan of the insurance premiums or you can’t convince the other half that you need one in your life, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf 110TDI R-Line could be the perfect substitute. Volkswagen seems to be really pushing […]
JE Design tunes new VW Touareg V8 TDI; torque monster
The latest Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI is already a bit of a monster in the engine compartment. But if you want more, a company called JE Design has just come up with a package for you. JE Design specialises in styling and cosmetic tuning, however, in its latest project it […]
Volkswagen goes smart & suave with C Coupe GTE concept
Volkswagen could be keen to be a big player in the plug-in hybrid premium sedan market, overnight unveiling this, the C Coupe GTE concept at Auto Shanghai 2015. The C Coupe is powered by a hybrid setup consisting of a four-cylinder TSI engine, mated to an electric drive system. The […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco GTS revealed, gets Mk7 GTI 2.0L
Volkswagen has unveiled the sporty new 2015 Scirocco GTS just ahead of its global debut at the Shanghai auto show next week. The GTS is the intermediate trim level for overseas markets, sitting just beneath the top R variant. It now borrows the running gear from the Mk7 VW Golf GTI. […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI on sale in Australia from $27,490
Volkswagen Australia has announced specifications for the updated 2015 Polo GTI, which boasts fresh styling, a newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI engine, and an array of convenience and assistance systems. The newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI turbo engine produces an output of 141kW and 320Nm (DSG models limited to 250Nm), and can come equipped […]
370kW VW GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo revealed
The videogames industry is more powerful than you might think, a lot more powerful. Rockstar for example spent more than $500 million in the making of Grand Theft Auto Five. That’s nearly double the budget for the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. The company made the money back in […]