New Class The New Class (German: Neue Klasse) was a line of compact sedans and coupes starting with the 1962 1500 and continuing through the last 2002s in 1977.
Finally, Speed Matches Style By Nate Martinez In the decade or so it's been on the market, the Audi TT has become world renowned for its avant garde style, but it's never ranked high as a true sports car.
Silverline Chevrolet Cruze will be factory backed in the 2010 BTCC. This year, the BTCC is going to be hotting up, with the Chevrolet Cruze coming in as a manufacturer backed team!
Mazda Engine SpecificationsE5 TURBO Type 1490cc EFI OHC 8-valve 4-cyl Power 86kW @ 5800rpm Torque 162Nm @ 3500rpm Gearboxes FWD 5sp Source 83-84 Familia XGR turbo (fits earlier Laser and 323) B6 Type 1597cc EFI DOHC 16-valve 4-cycle
The ‘Ice Speed Record’ model doesn’t fail to impress with its interior features as well: a carbon fiber with red weave high-gloss finishing and the most exquisite leather and Alcantara cabin components. The Supersports Continental Convertible ISR, which comes in three colors, has an estimated priced of £189,300 ($ 309,022 USD) and available at authorized Bentley automobile dealerships.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced pricing for the 21st Century Beetle, the third generation of the classic people’s car. The new VW Beetle will start at just $18,995, offering an agile, driver-oriented coupe that respects the Beetle’s past yet looks to the future.
The specification book stated that the characteristics of the new Volkswagen Tiguan had to be supported. In plain talk this means that the car should have maximum reliability, enjoyable driving characteristics on almost all surfaces and agility – and the engineers at ABT have done a good job: the successful 2.0 TDI version now offers strong 170 HP/125 kW (series standard: 140 HP/103 kW).
With its noted 3.54 metre length and 1.64 metre width, the Volkswagen up! is one of the smallest four-seat cars. The Volkswagen is 1.48 metres tall. Its overall length consists of conspicuously short body overhangs and a very long wheelbase (2.42 metres) – a body layout that fully utilises the space available in the new design. Debuting in the Volkswagen up! is a new generation of three-cylinder.
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The Amarok pickup from Volkswagen begins its international career as a Double Cab with a four-door body that offers impressive space. The two-door Single Cab version that permits a longer truck bed will follow in the first half of 2011.
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The JE DESIGN Widebody kit is now available for the new Volkswagen Touareg. The Widebody kit comes with a new sports grille, front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, and a tailgate panel that make it look much more aggressive. All of this is available for 4641 Euro (manufacturer suggested retail price) including applicable taxes.
The arrival of the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI rounds out the Jetta family, offering the sportiest package in the range. The Jetta GLI boasts the award-winning 2.0L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that sets the performance benchmark in the iconic Golf GTI. Generating 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, the GLI delivers impressive drivability and acceleration.
The new Volkswagen CC will be revealed to the public in a world premiere at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18 to 27). The market launch phase begins shortly thereafter. Volkswagen will first offer the new CC in Germany in February 2012, then in stages across Europe, America, Russia, China (local version starting in 2013) and all other sales regions relevant to this vehicle class.
2012 Volkswagen Models - Car enthusiasts love German brands for the passion they inspire. The precision engineering which is the hallmark of all German cars elevates them from a means of transportation into something transcendent.
In today’s tough financial climate, luxury brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are beyond reach for many customers. Volkswagen, however, is not. The most affordable German brand is making hay by offering car fans its most diversified model line-up.
2012 VW Golf R - Building on popular models such as the Jetta, Passat and third-generation Beetle, Volkswagen adds refreshed Eos hardtop convertible and CC coupe; spices up the GTI with new convenience options, and makes Bluetooth connectivity standard on the Jetta Sportwagen.
A refreshed Tiguan compact sport-utility vehicle now comes with a fuel-efficient six-speed automatic transmission. The Routan SEL minivan gets keyless ignition.
An all-new Golf R follows in the tradition of the R32s, powered by a turbocharged 256-horsepower inline engine and six-speed manual gearbox. All-wheel drive is standard on both two and four-door models.
The Touareg remains the automaker’s go-to-vehicle for off-road driving enthusiasts, with a choice of three powertrains and an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are two green options: a three-liter V-6 turbo-diesel, and a supercharged 380-horsepower supercharged hybrid.
Focus on the United States market
Volkswagen has set a goal of selling 10 million cars globally by the year, 2018. The United States is a key player in the company’s marketing strategy. This spring, the company opened its Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant to build the new Passat. Volkswagen is also investing 10 million dollars in its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus for engineering.
The company’s carefree maintenance plan which comes with the factory new-car warranty includes complimentary scheduled service for the first three years or 36,000 miles, containing cost of ownership. Improvements in initial quality surveys have also greased paths into US dealerships.
Volkswagen sales in the United States were up 21.7 percent in July compared to 2010: the best July performance the company has seen since 2002. Sales in August were up 10.4 percent compared to last year.
Pillars of the brand
The Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and Beetle are the brand’s three core models. Sales for the Jetta are up 60 percent year over year, following the introduction of an all-new model for 2011. This year, a new Jetta GLI comes with a turbocharged 200-horsepower gasoline engine, six-speed manual or six-speed DSG automatic transmission, and sport-tuned suspension. Base price for the Jetta GLI is $23,495.
Pricing for the 2012 Passat starts below $20,000, with three engine options including a two-liter turbo-diesel. The four-cylinder Passat TDI has a highway fuel economy rating of 43 miles-per-gallon, and a driving range of 795 miles between fill-ups.
The third-generation Beetle rolls out in 2012, replacing the New Beetle first introduced in 1998. The Beetle is the world’s third best-selling nameplate, with more than 22 million cars sold worldwide since the model was first introduced.
There are two engine choices for the 2012 Beetle: a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter block rated at 170 horsepower, and a 200-horsepower turbocharged gasoline engine. A turbo-diesel variant follows for the 2012 calendar year. Pricing for the 2.5-liter car starts at $18,995, while MSRP for the turbo is $23,395.
Refreshed Tiguan gets new exterior design
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan gets a redesigned grille with available LED daytime running lamps and bi-xenon headlamps (SEL model). Buyers of the upscale SEL grade can also add a new 19-inch alloy wheel and sport-tuned suspension.
Power for the Tiguan comes from a two-liter turbocharged engine. The new six-speed automatic transmission, standard on all grades, increases highway fuel economy by two miles-per-gallon, up to 27 mpg.
Volkswagen builds the Tiguan alongside the Golf at its Wolfsburg, Germany assembly plant.
VW Polo R - Again Test VW Polo R for WRC - After appearing in the Frankfurt Motorshow in 2011, last September, VW Polo R WRC directly tested in one of the world's rally tracks in Verdenz, near Trier, Germany. 'Jockeys' who elected to drive it, Carlos Sainz, a former two times world champion and Dakar Rally WRC and Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen Board of Management Technology.
When Sainz and Hackenberg behind the wheel, each accompanied in turn by navigator Timo Gottschalk. The asphalt path was devoured Polo R is within 2.8 km, but by the second tester diputari the relay to reach a total of 100 km.
"I really enjoy being able to be directly involved in the development and testing of Polo R WRC as well get the first chance to try out on the track really is. The car is still in its infancy, but already feels very good," said Sainz.
In this test, besides setting, more emphasis on the endurance test 1.6-liter turbo engine with 300 PS power, gearbox and four-wheel drive system. During the last pegetesan claimed there was no serious damage occurred and the Polo R WRC seems to be ready to fight early in 2013 as planned. Enactment of that much, because in 2012 the car will be tested on the track soil, gravel, mud and snow.
"This product is the first step in the development of the field of motorsport as well as a proving ground resistance of products such as engine, transmission and suspension," said Kris Nissen, Volkswagen Motorsport Director.
VW has long been in the arena rally, but was limited to the national championship. Like the Lombard RAC Rally 1987 event in England with the racer in between Kenneth Eriksson. Before that, in 1981 as a senior racer Per Eklund (Sweden), Pentti Airikkala (Finland), Jean-Luc Therier (France) never fought rely VW.
VW Tiguan R-Line 2012 - 2012 VW Tiguan R-Line Adoption Style - Volkswagen finally taking steps to refresh the display Tiguan as market appeal. The concept this time is chosen sport and style crossover. For that, "baby Touareg" isdoing a facelift with the style of the R-Line is synonymous with the concept for the production of 2012.
Changes in the sector looks at the exterior front and rear bumpers are more aggressive and dynamic. Plus the use aerokits, spoiler, and diffuser to be more sporty. As an identity, R-Line logo rub off at specific locations in the body. Latest model 19-inch rims with 225/40 rubber round somewhat more trendy.
Some of these enhancements automatically create Tiguan sales price increased nearly 2460 euros or USD 31 million. And, these components can be customized with several car color choices, such as Candy White, Reflex Silver Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Night Blue Metallic, and Pepper Grey Metallic.
For the interior, VW set up some sporty look of the component renderer, such as seats, steering wheel, aluminum pedals and black headliner. However, all these devices is an optional feature with an additional cost of 840 euros, or about USD10.5 million.
Most products that use the VW R-Line logo, in addition to performing sporty, also have better power thanks to the ECU reprogramming.
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