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In case your current front wheel drive hot hatchback isn’t fast enough, Volkswagen is now offering the GTI Clubsport S. It is the most powerful GTI VW have ever made and it recently managed the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife run in a record time of 07:49:21. This exclusive GTI is a two-seater with a 310 PS engine and […]
The old VW Tiguan can just about be seen everywhere. It’s officially a car that you can own either new with a bit of cash or used and people will know you have good taste. So how do you improve on something that is ubiquitous? Well, how about making it more stylish, practical and classy […]
Volkswagen campervans have always stood for peace and freedom: the chance to just drive away, follow your dreams and seek adventures. The most recent iteration of the classic camper, the California, is no different, and that’s why Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is giving would-be adventurers the chance to win their California dream through a new Facebook […]
Here’s the text direct from Volkswagen in relation to how the CO2 scandal has impacted the company: Just a month after questions relating to the CO2 figures measured on some of the Group’s models arose, Volkswagen has largely concluded the clarification of the matter. Following extensive internal investigations and measurement checks, it is now clear […]
The government announced that UK taxpayers will not incur higher Vehicle Excise Duty if their existing vehicles are found to be fitted with illegal software that manipulates emissions tests. Following VW’s admission of using ‘defeat devices’ in diesel cars, there is an ongoing UK government investigation which began last week into the extent of this […]
You can now pre-order the latest Volkswagen Golf R, with deliveries expected in March 2014. Prices for the range-topping R start at £29,900 for the three-door model with six-speed manual gearbox, and £31,315 for the three-door with six-speed DSG gearbox. The five-door versions cost £30,555 and £31,970. Whilst this is a significant outlay and not […]
BBC News is reporting that Volkswagen is recalling 2.6 million cars – the largest recall in VW history and one of the larger recalls of modern times. The problems affect a range of models but include lights, fuel lines, incorrect oil and more. Volkswagen are advising they will contact customers direct if the owner has […]
Wow! Just look at the colour on that car! This is the all new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle GSR. Only 100 will make it to the UK with an official global total of a very limited 3,500 vehicles. The GSR has a legendary predecessor, the ‘Yellow-Black Racer’ which was based on the Beetle 1303 S and […]
Are you after fun, fast and frugal? In that case, the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD might be right up your street. This new car is set to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 and will go on sale likely in April. Pricing and specification is yet to be confirmed however it is […]
The image above is of Vadim Gagarin, Rainer Zietlow and Marius Biela with the Volkswagen Touareg Adventurer – a vehicle designed to conquer 23,000 kilometres from Melbourne to St Petersburg – all in a vehicle with a standard engine. In the style of former dispatch riders, Rainer Zietlow is aiming to deliver a letter from […]