VW
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETT from FAST & FURIOUS for sale
December 29, 2015 | Ed M.Used in the filming of the original “Fast and Furious” movie. Now owned by Frankie Muniz of TV, movie, music and racing fame. The car is still like it was when the movie was filmed. The car has made several … Read More
2016 Ford Focus RS vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf R – Video
December 26, 2015 | Ed M.The 2016 Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R are both powerful all wheel drive hot hatchbacks. 2016 Ford Focus RS vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Comparison The VW Golf R is powered by a 296BHP 2.0 litre turbocharged … Read More
1152HP VW Golf MK1 4Motion – Video
December 6, 2015 | Ed M.
VW Golf MK1 4Motion 1152HP & 1074Nm street car 2.0L 16V Turbo ABF engine. GTX4202R turbocharger. CNC-cylinder head from NG-Motorsports. KMS ECU mapping by Boba-Motoring
0-100km/h in 2,6s 100-200km/h in 3,3s 200-250km/h in 2,4s
1963 Volkswagen Beetle used in the movie Herbie sells for $86,250
November 28, 2015 | Ed M.The famous Herbie has managed to fetch no less than $86,250 at the Dream Factory auction held by Bonhams and Turner Classic Movies in New York.
It’s the original 1963 Volkswagen Beetle that starred in the Herbie Rides Again … Read More
Volkswagen Beetle Dune – Official
November 17, 2015 | Ed M.2016 BEETLE DUNE BROADENS THE BEETLE LINEUP WITH NEW DESIGN AND PREMIUM FEATURES
Drawing inspiration from classic Baja Bugs, the Dune offers striking new design features plus premium content
Offered as both a coupe and a convertible
More aggressive … Read More
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim – Official
November 17, 2015 | Ed M.VOLKSWAGEN REVISITS FAN FAVORITE WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE 2016 BEETLE DENIM
The special edition Beetle Denim is a contemporary tribute to the 1970s Beetle Jeans model
Exclusive short-run model, arriving in dealerships in early 2016
Equipped with … Read More
Creepy Letter from Neighbor of VW owner
November 10, 2015 | Ed M.
Here is what was on the letter:
Dear lowly VW owner:
Das crappy cars!
You should be embarrassed to own those ugly things! Look around these streets and see what we drive – we work for, buy, and … Read More
VW issues a voluntary safety recall affecting approximately 91,800 vehicles
November 4, 2015 | Ed M.Herndon, VA – Volkswagen considers the safety and satisfaction of its consumers and passengers a top priority. As such, Volkswagen has notified NHTSA of an upcoming voluntary safety recall affecting approximately 91,800 vehicles with a 1.8T or 2.0T gasoline engine … Read More
EPA finds more cheat devices in Audi, Porsche and VW models
November 2, 2015 | Ed M.Release Date: 11/02/2015
Contact Information: For News Media Only: Laura Allen allen.laura@epa.gov; Julia P. Valentine valentine.julia@epa.gov
WASHINGTON – Today, EPA is issuing a second notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and … Read More
2016 VW Jetta GLI by MOMO for SEMA
November 1, 2015 | Ed M.MOMO EDITION 2016 VW JETTA GLI DEBUTS AT SEMA
There are many questions that can be prefaced by “What if…” and this 2016 VW Jetta GLI 2.0T is the answer to the question, “What if Volkswagen were to offer a … Read More
VW lost $3.84B in third quarter
October 28, 2015 | Ed M.VOLKSWAGEN GROUP GENERATES OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS OF EUR 10.2 BILLION (EUR 9.4 BILLION) BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER Oct 28, 2015
Sharp year-on-year rise in sales revenue to EUR 160.3 billion (EUR 147.7 billion) Negative special items relating … Read More
VW Golf with Audi RS Twin-Turbo V10 Engine – Video
October 23, 2015 | Ed M.We’ve seen our fair share of engine swaps, but the one we want to discuss today has to be among the sweetest we’ve come across this year.
We say that because we love family business and that’s how we … Read More
Volkswagen Caravelle Generation Six special edition
October 22, 2015 | Ed M.Volkswagen announced the official launch of its new T6/Caravelle Generation Six special in the UK market.
This retro-themed special version of VW’s popular people carrier features a two-tone red and white paintwork inspired by the company’s iconic camper vans of … Read More
Drag Race – Electric BMW i3 vs Gasaline VW Polo GTI – Video
October 21, 2015 | Ed M.Not too long ago, the idea of a drag racing electric car was unfathomable. Then Tesla came along and changed everything, blitzing Ferraris and Porsches with its 700 horsepower twin-motor beast.
While the BMW i3 is nothing like the infamous … Read More
VW could fork over 40 Billion Euros to Its Shareholders
October 20, 2015 | Ed M.There seems to be no happy end to Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal, especially since more and more bits and pieces are being added into the mix continuously.
This week’s main course is more on the speculative side, so take it with … Read More
2016 Volkswagen Passat facelift pricing – Official – Video
October 19, 2015 | Ed M.The Chattanooga-built Passat raises the bar in the midsize segment, offering new styling inside and out as well as a host of available new connectivity and driver assistance features
Striking new front and rear design New interior with updated instrument … Read More
1150HP VW Golf jumps in the air after drive shaft breaks – Video
October 16, 2015 | Ed M.We always enjoy showing you what happens when a tuner that finds itself on the wrong side of mechanical decency releases a new monstrous project. The Golf Mk I in the clip below, which goes by the name of 16Vampir, … Read More
230HP Volkswagen Polo by ABT
October 15, 2015 | Ed M.Figures that are easy to remember: 40 years ago the first VW Polo had exactly 40 hp and by today’s standards was rather poorly equipped. But that was something all small cars in the 70s had in common. By the … Read More
Mid Engine Porsche 4.2L V8 VW Rabbit Mk1 – Video
October 15, 2015 | Ed M.Last time we checked, the Mk I Volkswagen Golf GTI was powered by either a 1.6 or a 1.8-liter four-banger. However, the owner of the GTI in the video below begs to differ, explaining that the first generation of the … Read More
VW Dieselgate investigation finds at least 30 managers were involved
October 14, 2015 | Ed M.The dieselgate scandal continues to evolve as Spiegel is reporting that at least 30 managers knew about Volkswagen’s emissions cheating effort.
Citing company insiders, the publication is reporting Volkswagen’s internal audit as well as an independent investigation by the Jones … Read More