With the local launch of the new Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) just around the corner now, some details are starting to circulate on the next high-performance ‘R’ version. As you would expect, power is set to increase. According to a recent Auto Express report in the UK, a company insider has […]
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Third Volkswagen Polo R joining WRC lineup in Portugal
After a very successful first-ever entrance in the World Rally Championship this year, Volkswagen has announced it will be introducing a third vehicle into the season at this weekend’s Rally of Portugal. Since its debut FIA WRC event at the Rally Monte Carlo in January, the new Volkswagen Polo R […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI range gets power boost
Volkswagen Australia has announced a mild specification update for its 2.0 TDI engine found in the Passat range. The engine, which is also available the current Golf GTD, is only updated for the Passat. Since the new Mk7 Golf is just around the corner, the update doesn’t apply to the […]
Audi in talks with Fiat, interested in buying Alfa Romeo – rumour
Rumour has it Audi is in negotiations with Fiat (parent company) over a possible purchase of Alfa Romeo. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has previously said he is not interested in selling, however, that feeling has apparently changed. According to various international reports, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been in talks […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI review
Closing the gap between the Touareg large SUV and the Tiguan small SUV, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack slots in as the company’s only medium-sized off-roader. It comes packed with technology and convenience while offering adventurous semi-off-road capabilities. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK – PROS AND CONS PROS: Exceptional fuel economy; […]
2013 World Car of the Year award winners announced
The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the 2013 World Car of the Year. Winners have just been announced at the New York Auto Show, including the awards for the World Performance Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, and the World Green Car of the Year. The […]
Video: 541kW Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is a ballistic street car
Now this is what you call a sleeper. It’s a humble Volkswagen Golf Mk1 fitted with a heavily tuned 8800rpm 2.0-litre turbo engine. Basically, it’s one of the most powerful street legal front-wheel drive cars in the world. Under the bonnet sits a monster Garrett GTX3582R turbocharger, with an engine […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins 2013 Rally of Mexico, 2nd win ever
After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]