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Volkswagen’s New Jetta Priced to Sell in the U.S

Volkswagen’s New Jetta Priced to Sell in the U.S

In their effort to triple sales and make VW the largest car manufacturer in the world, Volkswagen, have introduced the new Jetta to the American market as more than just a Golf with a trunk. This said, the new Jetta will still be cheaper than normal with some corners being cut in the process. The [...]

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The Iconic Volkswagen Campervan Renewed

The Iconic Volkswagen Campervan Renewed

Everyone knows and remembers the ‘70’s Volkswagen campervan from various movies and TV commercials, or perhaps your parents or grandparents had one. This iconic VW has played many a part – as the hippy van, the 70’s tradesman van, and of course the surfer dude van, which is where the new VW campervan – the [...]

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Volkswagen’s Glass Factory a Sight to Behold

Volkswagen’s Glass Factory a Sight to Behold

When the German auto industry boomed after the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Dresden, was chosen as the home for the production of the newest Volkswagen model, the Phaeton. This was followed by the construction of a masterpiece to function as both a working factory, and a part museum, showcasing all the classic [...]

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Sneak Peak at VW Vento / Polo Sedan – Factory Pics

Sneak Peak at VW Vento / Polo Sedan – Factory Pics

Here are the first sneak-peaks of the new VW Vento (Polo Sedan) due to be released in India this coming July. These sneak snaps were taken by Burlapp-Cars at one of the factories somewhere in India and reveal the much anticipated Volkswagen Vento design with the front end proving to be slightly different to what [...]

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VW Replacement Bumper & Grille Promotion

VW Replacement Bumper & Grille Promotion

Getting replacement bumpers and grilles for Volkswagens is quite a challenge in South Africa and the skyhigh prices charged by VW Dealerships does not help much. Luckily Autostyle Motorsport have cleared a bunch of stuff and selling them at their stores and award winning website, www.Autostyle.co.za Here’s the full list and prices All are brand [...]

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Driving the Racy Volkswagen Scirocco R

Driving the Racy Volkswagen Scirocco R

The Volkswagen Scirocco R is a sporty version of the original VW Scirocco and has been nicknamed the “poor man’s TT”, but thanks to the excellent driving performance and high quality finishes, the Scirocco R coupe has proven its worth as a top notch sporty car in its own right. The high gloss mirrors, grille, [...]

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The New Volkswagen R Launched in Australia

The New Volkswagen R Launched in Australia

The new Volkswagen Golf R was released in Australia and boasts some great new styling features with effortless driving performance that one can only expect from a VW. The noticeable changes can be seen in the smoked out rear tail lights as well as daytime running lights, a more aggressive bumper, and the famous R [...]

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Volkswagen’s Polo Named the World’s Best Small Car at the Fleet World Honours Awards

Volkswagen’s Polo Named the World’s Best Small Car at the Fleet World Honours Awards

The annual Fleet World Honours Awards, held on the 18th May 2010, saw the Volkswagen Polo being named the Best Small Car in the world. The chairman of the Fleet Awards judges presented the award in London saying that, “The Volkswagen Polo is a small car with a big car personality.” Vincent Kinner of Volkswagen [...]

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VW Magazine for iPad – A World First!

VW Magazine for iPad – A World First!

To ensure that consumers can keep updated and connected via the newest technologies, Volkswagen Magazine have released an app for iPads which will now allow users to interact with the online magazine in an innovative, virtual reality kind of way as a player. This new app, called the DAS., which stands for Digital Automotive Space, [...]

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VW’s Electric Bik.e Eco-vation

VW’s Electric Bik.e Eco-vation

With the world always looking for greener alternatives, major manufacturing giant, Volkswagen were not going to disappoint at the 2010 Auto China show. They showcased their first ever eco friendly, innovative two wheeler product – the VW Bik.e. The chief of VW research and development, Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg rode it onto the stage and surprisingly, [...]

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