Ah, the age-old question. What’s quicker, a Volkswagen Golf or 1300hp Nissan GT-R? The answer seems obvious doesn’t it? Well, what if the Golf was labelled as the quickest Golf in the world? Here we see a Volkswagen Golf Mk1, known as 16vampir, which is complete with a custom all-wheel […]
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MTM T400 tuning kit for VW Multivan Comfortline T5
German tuning company MTM has given mums and dads with a passion for performance cars something to get excited about. Called the MTM T400 kit, it turns your everyday van into a damn fast people mover. The T400 kit is based on the 2.0-litre TSI Volkswagen Multivan Comfortline T5 4Motion. […]
Volkswagen XL Sport revealed at Paris, gets 1200cc Ducati engine
Volkswagen has unveiled a sporty version of the XL1 concept at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, called the XL Sport. It’s powered by a Ducati 1199 motorcycle engine and is labelled as the world’s fastest two-cylinder car. The XL Sport has been designed to show the possibilities of a sporty […]
Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid revealed, arrives 2015
Volkswagen has revealed the new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid just before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. It becomes Volkswagen’s third plug-in hybrid model. Starting with the under-bonnet technology, power comes from a 1.4-litre TSI turbo four-cylinder producing 115kW. This is supported by an electric motor […]
2015 VW Amarok ‘Dark Label’ special edition headed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has just announced the factory-developed Amarok ‘Dark Label’ will hit our shores in 2015. The dark-themed model sports various interior and exterior changes, giving the German ute a somewhat sinister appearance. Two Dark Label models will be available; Highline TDI400 Selectable 4MOTION (six-speed manual), and TDI420TDI Permanent 4MOTION […]
Limited edition VW Golf GTI anniversary model, Japan only
Volkswagen Japan has announced a limited edition Golf GTI to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Golf. The limited run of 500 cars will be sold exclusively to the Japan market. Equipment on the special GTI includes 19-inch alloy wheels, red brake cailipers, and the choice of either Pure White […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack revealed
Volkswagen has announced it will add an Alltrack model to its growing Golf lineup. The model will feature 4Motion four-wheel drive as well as a host of features that will appeal to the adventurous. The rugged-looking model will feature 20mm increased ride height over the regular Golf, underbody protection, new […]
Volkswagen demos the epic VW Beetle GRC (more in-depth)
Remember the Volkswagen Beetle GRC teaser from last week with rally driver Tanner Foust? Volkswagen has now released a longer video demonstrating more of its performance along with some details discussed by key figures. You get to see the mental Beetle whipping around and performing some classic rally car drifts […]