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VW Crossfox in Brazil Gets Update

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:12:20 +0000

VW's Crossfox gets some welcome design changes.

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VW Up! Lite (2009) first official pictures

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:29:00 +0000

VW shows off latest Up: a realistic 116mpg four seater

The German Car Blog found this 10 hours ago on carmagazine.co.uk

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LA 2009: Audi A3 TDI named 2010 Green Car of the Year in diesel two-fer

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:53:00 +0000

Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery At the LA Auto Show this morning, the Audi A3 TDI was crowned the 2010 Green Car of the Year, wresting the title away from last year's winner, the VW Jetta TDI . Even thought three hybrids made this year's list of finalists, ...

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How to drive just half a Volkswagen

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:25:53 +0000

A crazy guy from Serbia has had the idea to chop a Volkswagen Golf in half and then drive the front half. The results looks like it could be quite fun, watch the video below and make up your own mind. Related Posts You may Find Interesting November 24, 2009 -- Which is the ...

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Next-generation Vw Golf will be sold as both a hybrid and a full EV

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:16:22 +0000

In a recent interview with Autocar, VW’s R&D boss, Ulrich Hackenberg said that the next-generation Golf will be offered as a hybrid but also as a full EV. “We’re looking at a hybrid version of a compact car for Europe and it will come on the next Golf, and an EV version” said Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Vw to complete the purchase of a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche next week

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:06:21 +0000

By next week, Volkswagen AG is expected to complete the first stage of its planned integration with Porsche Automobil Holding SE with a purchase of a 49.9 percent stake, according to VW.

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2009 LA Auto Show: Diesel Trumps Hybrid in Annual Green Car Contest

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:44:27 +0000

In what Audi and its parent, Volkswagen AG, hope will provide a much-needed pubic image boost for their favorite fuel efficiency technology, the Audi 3 TDI hatchback was named 2010 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show this morning. It marked the second consecutive ...

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VW Golf Mk7 to be electric

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:07:00 +0000

The next generation Volkswagen Golf will be sold as both a hybrid and a full EV, VW’s R&D; boss Ulrich Hackenburg has told Autocar.

The German Car Blog found this 35 hours ago on autocar.co.uk

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VW Bluesport decision 'soon'

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +0000

VW's head of R&D; Ulrich Hackenburg says he will find out if the next few months if the VW Bluesport roadster will be given the production go-ahead.

The German Car Blog found this 35 hours ago on autocar.co.uk

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LA 2009: VW Unveils The Up! Lite

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:12:00 +0000

The VW Up! family of eco cars has spawned another sibling. This time it’s the sporty, diesel hybrid Up! Lite.

Rover found this 42 hours ago on imotormag.co.uk

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LA 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept teases with practical, lightweight innovation

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:55:00 +0000

Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept - click above for high-res image gallery Volkswagen has just taken the cover off an all-new concept called the Up! Lite, a sinister looking diesel hybrid that gets (according to VW) 70 mpg combined . As in both City and Highway. Impressive, even if that only ...

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Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept four seater hybrid

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:58:34 +0000

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 that any other car today consuming only 2.44 litres of fuel per 100 Km or the equivalent of 70 mpg/highway thanks to its TDI and ...

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LA 2009: Volkswagen shows off "Final Edition" New Beetle models

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:58:00 +0000

Filed under: LA Auto Show , Convertible , Hatchback , Volkswagen 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle - Click above for high-res image gallery Signifying the end of what has been a long run, Volkswagen has introduced "Final Edition" models of the New Beetle coupe and convertible. Each will be ...

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La 2009 Orange Audi E Tron — Autoblog

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 01:56:00 +0000

LA 2009: Orange Audi e-tron Back to post Small Medium Large Share Most Popular Stories Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy VIDEO: Lexus LFA illicitly ...

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Audi — Autoblog

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Audi is a German luxury brand that has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group since 1964. Based in Ingolstadt, Germany, the marque is well known for its best-selling model, the A4, as well as the R8 sports car and the company's dominating presence in Le Mans racing both in North ...

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VW's US saloon to go hybrid

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:32:00 +0000

VW's US market saloon will be sold as a hybrid by summer 2012, a company source has revealed.

Autoblog Green found this 42 hours ago on autocar.co.uk

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New 2010 Volkswagen Amarok - Web Exclusive

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:12:00 +0000

New 2010 Volkswagen Amarok - Web Exclusive Take a look at the first photos of VW's new 1-tonne pickup. - Web Exclusive Designed to tackle the toughest off-road terrain, the Amarok is offered with an electronic differential lock (EDL) and Off-Road ABS to significantly shorten braking distances in off-road conditions or gravel roads. At speeds of under 20 mph it also activates Hill Descent Assist to control hill descents by using selective braking interventions. Furthermore, the ESP Plus system ...

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VW's 116mpg four-seater revealed

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Latest News This is the VW Up! Lite concept, a 116mpg four-seater, unveiled at today’s Los Angeles motor show and likely to make production within the next three years. The VW Up! Lite, which took 18 months to develop, exchanges the rear-engine/rear-drive platform and upright boxy styling of the ...

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LA 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept teases with practical, lightweight innovation

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Filed under: LA Auto Show , Hybrid , Europe , Hatchback , Volkswagen , Electric , Diesel Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept - click above for high-res image gallery Volkswagen has just taken the cover off an all-new concept called the Up! Lite, a sinister looking diesel hybrid that gets ...

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Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Truck - First Photos

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:32:57 +0000

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, Argentina. The Volkswagen Amarok will be available as a four-door double cab version, with a single cab model to be launched in ...

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