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Rainer Zietlow breaks Carretera Panamericana record in Touareg V6 TDI

Rainer Zietlow, Touareg V6 TDI, Carretera Panamericana race

In a Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI, Rainer Zietlow and his team have set a new course record in the renowned Carretera Panamericana race with a driving time of just 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes. This race runs the entire length of North and South America. As part of his post-race tour, the off-road enthusiast is showing the record-setting vehicle in Wolfsburg today. Continue reading ‘Rainer Zietlow breaks Carretera Panamericana record in Touareg V6 TDI’

Volkswagen Touareg TDI tackles the Panamericana Endurance Challenge

TDI-Panamericana Endurance Challenge

Renowned adventurer and off-road driver Rainer Zietlow and his team today announced they will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the legendary Pan-American Highway with the ultimate endurance challenge. They will embark on a fast, two-week drive from Argentina to Alaska on the longest road in the world, covering 14 countries and nearly 16,000 miles in a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI ® Clean Diesel SUV. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Touareg TDI tackles the Panamericana Endurance Challenge’

2011 Touareg Technology sing along with Bill Hader

Saturday Night Live comedian Bill Hader and Volkswagen Product Specialist Danielle Gumro discuss the 2011 Touareg in our hilarious new educational series, “Inside the VW Academy.”

**The Touareg Hybrid is available in the U.S. in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

21 city/25 highway mpg (2011 3.0L supercharged hybrid, automatic transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.

Maximum 7700 lbs. (brake weight) towing capacity requires optional factory-installed towing package. Maximum towing capacity of 1650 lbs. (unbraked weight) without factory-installed towing package. See owner’s manual for details.

Volkswagen Touareg “24-Carat” Gold Edition

Touareg Gold Edition Qatar

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Volkswagen Group has been on a tear in the past few days in Qatar. Bugatti shows the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, Lamborghini and their Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore and now the Touareg Gold Edition complete with 24-carat gold inside and out. The V8 is even dusted with a bit-o-gold. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Touareg “24-Carat” Gold Edition’

Volkswagen introduces the New Touareg Exclusive model

Volkswagen introduces the New Touareg Exclusive

The new Touareg is now also available as a luxurious Volkswagen Exclusive model. The vehicle boasts a range of features including seats in a high-quality two-tone leather combination, 19-inch wheel rims and decorative elements in real wood. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen introduces the New Touareg Exclusive model’




Simraceway Is Blurring The Line Between Sim Racing And Reality

SimCraft simulator systems

Quattro de Mayo: May 3-6, 2012



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