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  • Volkswagen Transporter turns 60
    March 15, 2010  -  The German automaker announced today that their Volkswagen Transporter is celebrating its 60th anniversary as the well known van entered production in March 1950. With 10...
  • 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
    March 1, 2010  -  The German automaker has just released official details and photos with the new generation 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With over 600,000 units sold so far, the 2010 Volkswage...
  • H&R Volkswagen Golf 6 R
    March 1, 2010  -  Lennestadt based specialist H&R is offering a lowered suspension for the new Volkswagen Golf 6. With their new suspension components the H&R Volkswagen Golf 6 R will sit ...
  • Lexmaul Volkswagen Golf 6 TSI
    March 1, 2010  -  Lexmaul Tuning is offering a PPC 3 System for the Volkswagen Golf 6 TSI that will increase power coming from the 1.4 litre engine. This device is connected to the diagnos...
  • ABT Volkswagen Golf R
    March 1, 2010  -  ABT Sportsline has also just revealed a single teaser like photo with their ABT Volkswagen Golf R that will debut in Geneva this week along with the ABT Audi R8 Spyder an...
  • Avus 2010 Volkswagen T5
    February 26, 2010  -  Avus Performance has decided to upgrade the 2010 Volkswagen T5 by fitting it with a series of elements that will enhance its appearance. The whole package contains entire...
  • Senner Volkswagen Golf V R32
    February 25, 2010  -  Senner Tuning has decided to launch a new program for the previous generation Volkswagen Golf V R32, that increases its power and also makes it look unique. Under the bon...
  • 2010 Volkswagen CrossGolf
    February 25, 2010  -  The German automaker has revealed the 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo last week and now they are announcing the new edition 2010 Volkswagen CrossGolf that will premiere at the ...
  • APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf R
    February 23, 2010  -  UK importer of Sportec tuning components, APS are launching a Stage One ECU upgrade for the new Volkswagen Golf R. Thanks to the revised electronics that optimize the fue...
  • 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo
    February 19, 2010  -  The German automaker has unveiled the 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo ahead of its public debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The 2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo combines fuel ef...
  • 2010 VW Polo GTi
    February 18, 2010  -  Details with the highly anticipated 2010 VW Polo GTi have been released yesterday by the German manufacturer who says this is their most environmental friendly Polo GTi e...
  • Volkswagen CORRADO Concept
    February 11, 2010  -  These Volkswagen CORRADO Concept sketches have been developed by Patrick Moczarsky together with Miranda Media who imagined how the next production version VW Corrado sho...
  • Video: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
    February 11, 2010  -  This is the first set of videos presenting the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg SUV ,offering details with its interior and exterior design. We also get to the the new German luxu...
  • 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
    February 10, 2010  -  The new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg SUV was just revealed by the German automaker, for which sales will begin in April. Fitted with a new range of engines and all-wheel-drive...
  • MTM Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI and GTD
    February 10, 2010  -  German tuning specialists from MTM have packed more power into the Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI and GTD models. In fact on the the MTM Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI customers will be ab...
  • Je Design 2010 Volkswagen Polo
    February 8, 2010  -  Je Design is the first tuner that developed a custom body kit that fits the 2010 Volkswagen Polo. All the Je Design 2010 Volkswagen Polo body kit components are made from...
  • MR Car Design VW Touran
    February 4, 2010  -  The latest project from MR Car Design involves a VW Touran 2.0 TDI which besides its new appearance it also received an improved chassis and boosted performance. Due to o...
  • B&B Volkswagen Golf R
    January 28, 2010  -  German tuning specialists from B&B Automobiltechnik have developed three power upgrade packages for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R. With these three power stages the B&B Volk...
  • Volkswagen wins first, second and third place at 2010 Dakar Rally
    January 18, 2010  -  Complete podium lockout for Volkswagen at the 2010 Dakar Rally, as the TDI powered Race Touareg prototypes have won first, second and third place at the end of the toughe...
  • Volkswagen Compact Coupe
    January 11, 2010  -  Volkswagen has just introduced the Compact Coupe Concept at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit today, a vehicle positioned between the Scirocco and the CC. The Volkswagen Compact ...
  • Caractere Volkwagen Golf 6 GTI and GTD
    January 8, 2010  -  After tuning the standard Golf 6 model, Beligian company Caractere has turned its attention to the Golf 6 GTI and GTD versions. The Caractere Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI and GT...
  • Hofele Volkswagen Phaeton
    December 16, 2009  -  Hofele Design has modified the Volkswagen Phaeton converting in into an independent limousine and naming it the "Mythos Royal 12", as an indication to the number of cylin...
  • Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line
    December 16, 2009  -  As the German automaker has announced the launch of the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line, customers can now order the 4-door coupe with its exclusive sporty features. The Volk...
  • Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Price
    December 14, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion price was announced today by the German car maker, and orders for the world's most fuel efficient 5-seater can be placed. Powering the seco...
  • 2010 Dakar Rally - Volkswagen iPhone application
    December 14, 2009  -  Volkswagen has developed a new iPhone application that will help high-tech rally fans keep up with progress in the 2010 Dakar Rally by sending news, results and videos di...
  • Volkswagen Golf VI GTI Drifting Video
    December 10, 2009  -  We don't know if Volkswagen was inspired by Ken Block's GYMKHANA videos but apparently the automaker decided to promote the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI through a clip that pre...
  • Volkswagen Golf VI gets LED lights
    December 9, 2009  -  VW announced that it will offer optional LED rear lights for the Volkswagen Golf VI. These LED taillights allready come as standard on the Golf R, GTI and GTD while on th...
  • 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Track & Avenue
    December 8, 2009  -  VW is adding a special edition model to the Tiguan range called the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Track & Avenue, featuring a sportier look and quality materials both inside and...
  • Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept four seater hybrid
    December 3, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept four seater hybrid was unveiled to the world yesterady at the 2009 LA Auto Show. This progressive four seater concept is more efficient th...
  • Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Truck - First Photos
    December 2, 2009  -  The first official photos with the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck have been released for witch production is about to start at the company's factory in Buenos Aires, Arge...
  • Volkswagen Golf VI by Caractere
    December 1, 2009  -  We've just seen the Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI that concentrates on boosting power and now its time for a new bodykit, coming from Belgian tuner Caractere giving ex...
  • Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI
    December 1, 2009  -  The third customized car coming from Wimmer RS in less than a week after the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and the Porsche 911 GT2 is the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. The Wimmer RS Vo...
  • Video: Volkswagen Golf VI promo
    November 24, 2009  -  The following promo video is entitled the 'Volkswagen Golf Wish' and it promotes the Volkswagen Golf VI in a funny and smart way. Even though it may lead to various inter...
  • Volkswagen Amarok Dakar Rally Support Vehicle
    November 17, 2009  -  VW announced that the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck will be the official Dakar Rally Support Vehicle in 2010. Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) witch is the 2010 Dakar ...
  • Volkswagen Fox Style
    November 16, 2009  -  VW extends its Volkswagen Fox model range with a new special edition named 'Style'. The Volkswagen Fox Style is equipped with 'Salvador' alloy wheels plus a new front and...
  • Volkswagen Passat Highline Plus
    November 14, 2009  -  Volkswagen decided to extend its Passat and Passat Estate model range with an additional version called the Highline Plus. The Volkswagen Passat Highline Plus will go on ...
  • Volkswagen Race Touareg at Dakar Rally
    November 10, 2009  -  Volkswagen will bring five Race Touaregs at the 31st Dakar Rally that will take place across the South American continent for the second consecutive year. Each of the fiv...
  • 2010 Scirocco Cup
    October 29, 2009  -  Volkswagen announced that it will debut the Scirocco Cup in 2010 as a one-make Bio-CNG-powered race series. The 2010 Scirocco Cup will be the most eco-friendly one-make c...
  • Volkswagen Golf Estate commercial
    October 29, 2009  -  VW has launched the Volkswagen Golf Estate commercial featuring Danny MacAskill, a professional biker. Even though throughout the Volkswagen Golf Estate commercial we get...
  • Volkswagen Polo Golf and Passat BlueMotion
    October 26, 2009  -  Volkwagen released further information regarding their environmental friendly Polo, Golf and Passat models that are under the BLueMotion badge. In 2006 the Volkswagen Pol...
  • Volkswagen will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG
    October 21, 2009  -  Volkswagen announced today that will acquire a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG as a first step towards the merger of Volkswagen AG and Porsche SE. At the initial negocia...
  • Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R price
    October 15, 2009  -  Besides announcing that the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R are available for order in Germany, pricing details have also been released. The Volkswagen Golf R price star...
  • Volkswagen Polo Three-Door price for UK
    October 7, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Polo Three-Door price for UK's market has been announced today, with arrival for the first orders scheduled in January. Costing 600 GBP less than the five-...
  • Volkswagen Touran TSI EcoFuel
    October 5, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Touran TSI EcoFuel gas MPV has been introduced today on the company's home market. Capable of covering 670 Km on a single tank the Volkswagen Touran TSI Ec...
  • 2009 Volkswagen Polo Commercial Video
    September 30, 2009  -  Another new commercial, this time from Volkswagen promoting the 2009 Polo. As with all the recent Volkswagen commercials the German automaker has to compare its creation ...
  • Volkswagen Scirocco R in free racing game for iPhone
    September 22, 2009  -  Volkswagen introduced a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch that features the newly debuted Scirocco R racing on various engaging tracks similar to the Nurburgr...
  • Volkswagen Polo Three Door
    August 26, 2009  -  Initial details with the Volkswagen Polo Three Door have been released today, and public debut for the new lineup addition will take place at the IAA Frankfurt in Septemb...
  • 2010 Volkswagen Carravelle and California campervan
    August 19, 2009  -  The 2010 Volkswagen Carravelle and California campervan are among the new vehicles to be showcased by the German automaker at Frankfurt's Motor Show in September. Both th...
  • VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X
    August 14, 2009  -  The German automaker is experiencing great success with their VW Sportline van range, with sales for 2009 predicted to pass 2008 by 30 percent, so they decided to launch ...
  • Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion
    August 12, 2009  -  The fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf Plus BlueMotion version was announced today, a vehicle that is already available for order in UK with the first deliveries schedulled f...
  • Volkswagen Polo V price for UK
    August 7, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Polo V price for UK was announced and the small hatch is available for order starting from today with the first deliveries shedulled for October. There are...
  • KW Volkswagen Polo V coilover suspension
    August 5, 2009  -  Four different KW Volkswagen Polo V coilover suspension version have been introduced today priced at 799 Euros including tax. The KW Volkswagen Polo V coilover suspension...
  • LSD Volkswagen Scirocco gull-wing doors
    July 21, 2009  -  The latest news in the tuning sector involves the already aggressive looking Volkswagen Scirocco receiving a set of gull-wing doors from LSD that guarantees the car will ...
  • ABT VW Golf VI GTI
    July 9, 2009  -  The latest creation in the German tuning sector comes from ABT with their ABT VW Golf VI GTI. Besides receiving a new appearance the ABT VW Golf VI GTI is also offered wi...
  • JE Design Volkswagen Scirocco TDI
    June 26, 2009  -  We,ve noticed that most of the tuners have approached the VW Scirocco and today the latest proposal comes from JE Design with their JE Design Volkswagen Scirocco TDI. Sta...
  • Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans
    June 23, 2009  -  If you want to "Escape To Your Reality This Summer" then you might need the Volkswagen California and Caravelle campervans. The German car maker has a tradition of over 6...
  • Volvo 445 light-loader turns 60
    June 22, 2009  -  Volvo announced that the company's 445 light-loader, the model that marks the production of estate cars for the Swedish automaker, now turns 60. Back then the Volvo 445 l...
  • Volkswagen Touran R Line
    June 18, 2009  -  As with most of the company's models, the Volkswagen Touran has also received the R-Line package making the family carrier a bit more stylish thanks to a series of discre...
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Most Secure Luxury Car
    June 17, 2009  -  At this year's British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards the Volkswagen Phaeton received the title of Most Secure Luxury Car. In this competition the vehicles that could ...
  • Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel
    June 12, 2009  -  Info on the new Volkswagen Golf Plus BiFuel has emerged today as the German car maker is offering fuel saving alternatives on most of its models these days. The Volkswage...
  • Volkswagen BlueSport Roadster
    June 8, 2009  -  A new release today from VW offering more photos and details on their Volkswagen BlueSport Roadster has emerged. The Blue Sport Roadster Concept that is still in a concep...
  • 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTD photos and details
    June 8, 2009  -  VW has released a new set of photos and details with its 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTD model. The low fuel consuming 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTD was introduced in Leipzig this ye...
  • ABT Sportsline tuning company turns 50
    June 8, 2009  -  The German tuning company ABT Sportsline is close to its 50th anniversary and a special event is being prepared that will properly celebrate 50 years of customizing cars ...
  • 2009 Volkswagen Eos White Night
    May 28, 2009  -  Details on the 2009 Volkswagen Eos White Night have emerged today, with the German automaker also announcing the starting prince for their latest special edition model. T...
  • Volkswagen vs Mercedes commercial
    May 26, 2009  -  It seems like Volkswagen is on a roll with their latest set of commercial clips aired in US that aim at their competitors. We've seen VW brag about its World Record fuel ...
  • Volkswagen vs Volvo commercial
    May 25, 2009  -  A new commercial that is currently being aired in the US presents Volkswagen advertising its Tiguan model through a safety comparison with Volvo. Even though such commerc...
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street
    May 21, 2009  -  The Volkswagen Golf GTI VI Street represents a customization proposal developed by apprentices aged 19 to 22 that brought it at Worthersee this year for the GTI Meet. Com...
  • 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI Wagon
    May 21, 2009  -  Based on the 2010 Volkswagen Golf VI the Estate wagon was officially introduced today by the German car maker. With the company accepting orders as soon as tomorrow May 2...
  • Volkswagen Polo GTI Worthersee 2009 Edition
    May 20, 2009  -  The second special edition custom car prepared for this year's GTI Meet is the Volkswagen Polo GTI Worthersee 2009. The vehicle comes in the same flashy red colur as the ...
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI Worthersee 2009
    May 20, 2009  -  One of the limited edition models announced for the VW stand at this years GTI Meet is the Volkswagen Golf GTI Worthersee 2009. Under its skin there is a 2.0-litre TSI po...

Latest Specs

  1. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

    Engine: 90 Degree AMG V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication, Power: 484.7 kw / 650 bhp @ 6500 rpm, Torque: 820 nm / 604.8 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
  2. 2010 Ford Mustang

    Engine: V8, Power: 315 hp @ 6000 rpm, Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
  3. 2009 Nissan 370Z

    Engine: VQ37VHR Variable Valve Timing NA V6, Power: 332 bhp @ 7000 rpm, Torque: 270 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm
  4. 2010 Bentley Azure T

    Engine: Twin Turbocharged V8, Power: 500 bhp / 507 PS / 373 kW @ 4,200 rpm, Torque: 738 lb ft / 1,000 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
  5. 2009 Porsche Cayman

    Engine: 6 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed "Boxer", Power: 320 bhpN/A

New Vehicles

Honda CR-Z Concept 2009 debuts in Tokyo
The highly-anticipated Honda CR-Z Concept 2009 debuted today at the 41st edition Tokyo Motor Show. Even though the Honda CR-Z Concept showcased in Tokyo ...

Concept Cars

Buick Business MPV Concept
The Buick Business MPV Concept was officially introduced at Shanghai's Motor Show 2009 and the company says it represents their vision of “business class ...

Custom Cars

BMW M3 E92 by IdigPower
IdigPower and its engineers and designers have revealed their vision of what a tuned BMW M3 E92 should look like. This upgraded version has a body kit ...

Green Autos

2010 Smart Fortwo CDI unveiled
The 2010 Smart Fortwo CDI was unveiled today by the German automaker, with 21 percent more power and 18 percent more torque than the previous version. ...

Future Cars

Opel Ampera teaser
Opel has just revealed its Ampera model today in the form of a teaser. This model represents a revolutionary electric car that will be phisicly revealed ...

Market News

2010 Lexus HS 250h price
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h price has been announced today by the Japanese automaker who says the car will be available in standard and Premium versions. With ...

Gadgets

GM and Segway develop Project P.U.M.A.
GM and Segway joined forces in developing a solution to moving and interacting in the crowded cities, a concept that will be fully detailed at the the ...

Various News

Porsche Panamera key Innovations
The Stuttgart manufacturer released a list of details describing the Porsche Panamera and the key technologies and innovations behind it. The future luxury ...

Videos

Stile Bertone Mantide aka Project M
The Stile Bertone Mantide aka Project M showcased at Shanghai's Motor Show was revealed in a few more images released by the Italian design company today ...