Volkswagen BlueSport roadster still on-track after all?
February 2, 2012 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Etc., Volkswagen, Diesel
The on-again, off-again Volkswagen BlueSport roadster is, well, on again according to EVO Magazine. The publication reportedly spoke with Uli Hackenberg, head of engineering with Volkswagen, who said the company’s dealers are mistaken when they say there won’t be a market for a vehicle like the BlueSport. Hakenberg [...]
Nothing says “Chip Foose” like… Volkswagen?
January 21, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Design/Style
To help tell the story of the 256-horsepower 2012 Golf R, Volkswagen has enlisted aid from an unexpected quarter: hot rodder and kandy-kolored-tangerine-flake-inclined Chip Foose.
Turns out that Mr. Overhaulin’ owned a 1985 Golf GTI and thought the world of it, and he engages in a couple minutes of [...]
2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Filed under: Sedan, Volkswagen, New Car Reviews
Ich bin ein Mainstreamer
Volkswagen tried building cars in the U.S. once before, and it didn’t end well for the Rabbits assembled in Westmoreland, PA. “In Vietnam, ‘Westmoreland’ was a synonym for boundless optimisim in the face of raw facts. The same principle applies here,” said my friend Mike, explaining [...]
Volkswagen eT! electric delivery van is out of this world
November 19, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivan/Van, Europe, Work, Volkswagen, Electric
The writer F. Scott Fitzgerald once opined that using an exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the latest work van concept from Volkswagen. The German Automaker has partnered with the German Post Office and the [...]
Volkswagen confirms five-door Up! on its way
October 7, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Hatchback, Volkswagen
For this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen was bent on making a splash with the production version of its long-anticipated Up! city car. But at an expo packed with countless exciting supercars on display, a humble vehicle like the Up! could easily have been overshadowed. So VW didn’t just [...]
Stop-sale issued for Volkswagen Jetta and Golf TDI diesel models, recall imminent?
Filed under: Sedan, Wagon, Recalls, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Diesel
According to a post by TDI Club, Volkswagen has issued a stop-sale on all 2009-2012 Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen and Golf TDI vehicles equipped with the company’s 2.0-liter TDI turbo-diesel engine pending a voluntary safety recall. It’s unclear whether or not the 2012 Passat will also be impacted. In [...]
Volkswagen brings Buggy Up! concept back from the beach
October 4, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Convertible, Volkswagen, Off-Road
Typically an automaker releases information on its latest concept cars in the days and weeks running up to the auto show where it’s set to be unveiled. But when we got to Frankfurt this year, Volkswagen had a few surprises up its sleeve that were neither [...]
Volkswagen passes on showing Phaeton concept in Frankfurt, new car expected for 2015
September 25, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Sedan, Volkswagen, Luxury
The Volkswagen Group had a whole lot and then more to show off at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. There were about a dozen vehicles rolled out at the pre-show VW Group evening, and then more once the show opened the following morning. For the Volkswagen brand itself, [...]
Volkswagen teams up with Berghaus on special edition California camper van
September 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Europe, Volkswagen, UK, Design/Style
Volkswagen has a rich heritage when it comes to camper vans. But while the German automaker may only offer the Chrysler-built Routan in North America, overseas, it tends to that heritage quite closely, and for its latest model, Wolfsburg has partnered with outdoor outfitter Berghaus for the special edition [...]
Volkswagen Nils Concept is a new take on urban transport
September 18, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Coupe, Volkswagen, Design/Style, Electric
Small, lightweight, electric and seats just one. That pretty much sums up the new Volkswagen Nils concept which was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show today.
The sole occupant sits inside an ultra-light all-aluminum chassis with aluminum skin and polycarbonate door panels. According to the automaker, [...]
