The 2017 Volkswagen CC has been leaked online in what appears to be images from a configurator. Uncovered by Autoblog.nl, the new four-door coupe looks to have taken inspiration from the Sport Coupe Concept GTE from last year, although not as exciting. Like the current model, the new CC will sit …
Read More »Seven-Seat Volkswagen Tiguan XL scooped ahead of 2017 arrival
As previously reported, the all-new second generation Volkswagen Tiguan will spawn a raft of variants, including a coupe crossover and seven-seater. And here’s the first “unofficial” photo of the latter, spotted undergoing testing on the streets of Germany virtually undisguised. The upcoming three-row Volkswagen Tiguan features a 110mm longer wheelbase to accommodate …
Read More »All-new 2017 Volkswagen Touareg spied testing
The next-generation Volkswagen Touareg SUV has been snapped undergoing testing before its arrival in 2017. Previewed by the VW T-Prime concept earlier this year at the Beijing Motor Show, the partially disguised prototype has given us a glimpse of the entire uncovered side section of the car, which looks almost identical …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack Review
The Volkswagen Passat Wagon is already a practical family hauler, but the new Passat Alltrack model takes it up a notch with added ride height and mild off-road ability. Like the previous-generation Alltrack, the recipe is similar. Start with the Passat wagon, then infuse with a set of jacked up suspension …
Read More »Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid goes on sale in the UK
Volkswagen has introduced its VW Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in the UK, promising to offer customers the best of both worlds. The plug-in hybrid model – a first for the Passat – certainly looks promising, combining a 115kW (154hp) 1.4-litre EA211 TSI engine with an 84kW (113hp) electric motor for a …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years brings 195kW/350Nm from $46,990
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf GTI ever, the Golf GTI 40 Years, has arrived into Australian showrooms today. Boasting 195kW of power and 350Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 40 Years edition is a significant 33kW more powerful than the standard GTI and 26kW more potent …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf VIII shapes up. Coming in 2019
Volkswagen is reportedly busy preparing the Golf VIII, which is said to debut a new design and a raft of advanced technologies. Tipped to hit the market in 2019, the 8th generation Golf will sit on a revised version of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and sport an updated design blending …
Read More »Sub-$32k for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Arriving September
The all-new second generation Volkswagen Tiguan is set to arrive into Australian showrooms this September priced from under $32k plus on road costs, two grand cheaper than the comparable first generation entry model at the time of its launch. With global dynamic tuning and driving assistance technology testing performed locally, the all-new …
Read More »Fearless truck driver saves new car from blazing transporter [video]
While we have great appreciation for a brand new car, it just isn’t worth risking your life over. But this truck driver in China thinks otherwise. With his transporter bursting into flames, the brave driver, instead of running away to safety, did the complete opposite. Braving the inferno, the truck …
Read More »Volkswagen trials forthcoming Tiguan technologies in Australia
It’s not uncommon for an overseas manufacturer to conduct ride and handling test and tuning on Australian roads prior to a vehicle’s launch. And Volkswagen is the latest car company to conduct such calibration. Over the past week, Australian motorists may have got a glimpse of a small fleet of …
Read More »Volkswagen Motorsport leads 2016 WRC at halfway point
Andreas Mikkelsen and Anders Jæger (N/N) have produced an outstanding display in Rally Poland to take their 2nd victory in the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The duo in the Volkswagen Polo R WRC finished just ahead of runners-up Ott Tänak/Raigo Mõlder (EST/EST, M-Sport-Ford) in an exciting finale, in …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Passat Review
Since its introduction back in 1973, the German engineered Volkswagen Passat has been a solid hauler for families and businesses alike. Entering its eighth generation, the 2016 Passat has become the pinnacle of refinement, setting the standard for design, technology and practicality within its segment. Priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs, …
Read More »Volkswagen Oz confirms specifications & lineup of 2017 Tiguan
Volkswagen has announced the specification and line-up of its all-new 2017 Tiguan, ahead of the car’s local launch scheduled for September. As with other Volkswagen passenger models, the all-new Tiguan will be offered in a number of equipment grades, the entry-level Trendline, the mid-level Comfortline, and the high-spec Highline grade. …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI Review
If you have just graduated from go-karts academy, or progressed from Gran Turismo to the real world, chances are you will be looking at one of these: Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5, Subaru BRZ, Ford Fiesta, Honda CR-Z, Peugeot 308 GTi, Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Kia Pro_Cee’d GT, Abarth 595, Renault Clio …
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