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Volkswagen will launch a new high-performance VW Golf GTI soon after its standard flagship hatchback, company sources have revealed.
It should arrive in showrooms in spring 2009, but we may get a sneak preview of the new GTI as soon as October, when a concept is tipped to be unveiled. Continue reading ‘New VW Golf GTI & GTI-R’
Great work here from Volkswagen. Going back to the designs and refining them has really paid off. If this new Golf can come in a strong price points, it will be a strong contender in the times. More pics after the jump
Golf’s high levels of value and comfort nullify class distinctions
Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. The car – Europe’s most successful with more than 26 million sold – was improved in all areas. “This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering more customer value than ever before”, says Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board at Volkswagen AG. The European market launch of the new Golf will begin in October; following in succession will be Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. The entry price for the German market is around 16,500 Euros. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen: The Best Golf of All Times’
Great stuff coming from Volkswagen these days. Read the complete article after the jump. Very interesting.
Key Aspects
German government and Volkswagen launch fleet test:
Electric car driving with renewable energy
Germany promotes use of electrically powered automobiles
Alliance of German companies works on future of mobility
Volkswagen is demonstrating with a new drive system just how car driving might appear in the near future. Its name: “TwinDrive”. The technology: a plug-in hybrid drive of the next generation. The “TwinDrive” was introduced today in Berlin. And indeed at a very timely occasion: the start of the “Fleet test: electric drive vehicles”. The large project is being initiated by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Federal Ministry for the Environment is supporting the fleet study in the framework of the Climate Protection Initiative.
Continue reading ‘Volkswagen: Electric Drive Vehicles’
Nice review on the new Golf Bluemotion over on AutoEXPRESS. It received a 4/5 stars!
If you think the only way of getting around never-ending fuel price rises and emissions-based taxes is to down-size your vehicle, think again.
Your options are no longer limited to choosing between a city car or a hybrid – as Volkswagen has added the Golf to its Bluemotion line-up.
The tried-and-tested 1.9-litre TDI diesel engine has been fitted with a fresh turbocharger, while the five-speed manual gearbox benefits from revised ratios to maximise economy. Aerodynamic enhancements, as well as harder-compound tyres for lower rolling resistance, complete the changes.
