16 November 2010, 04:46 PM
Unichip now offers latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q ECU device, which boosts the 2.0-litre TDi with 140hp of Volkswagen to a maximum of 163bhp at 3300RPM.
It covers the core popular VW models including the Golf, Jetta, Passat and Touran. Supplied preprogrammed with revised ECU settings designed to improve the performance of the 2.0-litre, 16-valve, turbodiesel powerplant, the Uni-Q piggy back ECU is designed as a DIY fitment via its plug
10 November 2010, 09:33 PM
Golf blue-E-motion will hit the market in 2014, if the world doesn't end in 2012 as Inca people believed.
The electric version of the most popular car in Europe will be powered by 115PS (85 kW) motor with 270 Nm of torque. However, the continuous power output stands at 69PS (50 kW) through the front-wheel drive.
01 November 2010, 04:52 PM
ABT now offers a new package of performance upgrades for the 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI and 1.6TDI engines.
The 1.2 liter TSI with 105PS (77kW), which powers VW Polo, Golf and Scirocco models, and Seat Ibiza, too. The performance package adds 35PS (26kW).
The more powerful 1.4 liter TSI with 122PS (90kW) can be boosted to 16
27 October 2010, 12:56 PM
Great news from Volkswagen! The company has introduced the European edition of 2011 Jetta, which was launched earlier this year in the USA. The European edition boats better interior trim options and some additional engine choices.
The entry level of 2011 Jetta EU comes with 1.2 liter TSI with 105PS (77kW), followed
25 October 2010, 05:43 PM
2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive is revealed by the manufacturer. It is designed to catch the attention of the customers with more luxurious interior and exterior.
Eos Exclusive features sports suspension and unique 18” Vicenza alloy wheels. The interior boasts a two-tone design with Nappa leather upholstery, sport seats and sport steering wheel. There are also special door sill plates, aluminum trim and black lacquer accents.
The price tag fo
21 October 2010, 02:52 PM
2011 Volkswagen Sharan is now available to order from the dealerships across UK. It is priced at £22 980 for the lowest grade level S 1.4-litre TSI.
The family vehicle from Volkswagen offers a wide range of efficient TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines, and most of them feature BlueMotion Technology and fitted with Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems to enhance economy and lower emissions.
There are four available trim levels: S, SE, SEL and Executive.
The standard equipment inclu
19 October 2010, 02:46 PM
Volkswagen released a new model of the one of the bestselling cars in the world – Volkswagen Passat. There are more than 15 million units sold and this is the seventh generation since 1973. Because of that, Volkswagen consider that they don’t have to offer something better than the previous model.
Lets begin with the exterior... Yes, they did it! The company actually made Passat to look like Jetta at the front and the rear is exact copy of Audi A4. The last nail in the coffin of the Passat’s
07 October 2010, 06:38 PM
Volkswagen released the first details and pictures of the facelifted 2011 Eos.
It features a new front and rear bumper, modified headlights, a revised grille, and LED taillights. The interior has slight changes - a new multi-function display and optional "Cool" leather seats which reflect sunlight and heat. Additionally, you can order Light Assist (which automatically switches between high- and low beams), Park Assist, and Keyless Access.
The engine range includes two petrol and a diesel variant, all of them
06 October 2010, 03:46 PM
Volkswagen are famous with their diesel engines. Since 90's, they proved, that the diesel power units coming from VAG have great potential and extremely low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, 1.9TDI became a byword for economy. Of course, the technologies advanced and the diesel engines become even more efficient. Now a Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BlueMotion set a new world record by doing 2464 km (1 531 miles) on a single tank of fuel.
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06 October 2010, 02:50 PM
The flagship of Volkswagen, the 2011 Phaeton debuted at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. Now, the company announced pricing and specification for the luxury saloon as it is available to order from Retailers this week.
The entry level for the flagship start at £46 195 for the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS engine, while the mighty 6.0 litre W12 with 450PS costs nearly twice - £78 685, but offers nearly twice the power. The 3.0 litre V6 TDI is offered with a standard wheelbase and both models are available wit
28 September 2010, 03:43 PM
Volkswagen has exclusively released two optional sporty packages for the recently premiered next-generation 2011 VW Touareg 5-door SUV. Dubbed under the famous R-line label, both packages, the R-Line and the R-line Plus add significant amount of sportier and more premium equipment to the massive eye-catcher.
Fitted with the pure R-line pack, the highly innovative mid-size crossover ride boasts an all-new set of 20-inch lightweight alloys in sl
27 September 2010, 03:39 PM
Wimmer RS, the German aftermarket expert renowned for its high-performance conversions has announced its latest, highly-enhanced vehicle, the Wimmer RS RED DEVIL V. Dubbed with such an exotic name, the Wimmer RS ride is based upon the sporty Volkswagen Golf 6 R and produces the extraordinary 478 horsepower and 610 Nm of maximum torque.
For charging the VW Golf 6 R with output figures from these heights, the specialists at Wimmer RS has retrofi
