Volkswagen news articles 
Vauxhall Astra GTC enters the UK market
The Vauxhall Astra GTC has entered the UK market, priced from just £18,495, nearly £1,100 less than the basic VW Scirocco. But even in entry-level trim, the Astra GTC adopts the sophisticated front suspension from the Insignia VXR, featuring Vauxhall’s HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), combined with the clever Watt’s link rear axle for unmatched stability and handling precision. The GTC will receive its world premiere at next month’s Goodwo... [more]
New Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy boasts power-to-weight ratio of 191hp per tonne
Mégane Renaultsport is the best-selling hot hatch in both France and Spain, as well as one of the top three in Europe, accounting for 15% of total Mégane Coupé sales. Renault has now unveiled its fastest ever road car, the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy. Priced in the UK at £27,820 on-the-road, the new Mégane Renaultsport flagship arrives ready to take the fight to its VW Group rivals, including the Golf and Scirocco R stablemates, with a 15hp... [more]
Renault's Clio Expression Eco offers even lower emissions and greater fuel economy
Renault has launched an improved low-emission Clio, producing only 94 g/km CO2. Building on the success of the former 98g/km Clio, the latest versions of the 1.5-litre diesel-engined supermini now offer even lower emissions and greater fuel economy, thanks to a raft of enhancements. The new 94g/km versions come courtesy of an ‘Eco Pack’ which can be specified as a £250 option on Expression trim level versions of Clio 3- and 5-door. Prices for ... [more]
A third of 3 to10-year old cars will suffer some mechanical failure this year
According to Warranty Direct, a third of the 16m DVLA-registered three to10-year old cars will suffer some degree of mechanical failure over the next 12 months. As a result, one in three British motorists will share a £1.6bn unwanted repair bill this year, with some facing bills as high as £7,239. Data held on Warranty Direct’s Reliability index shows that the two-seater Mercedes Benz SL (02-) has the highest average repair bill of £742.10, wi... [more]
Car thieves prefer BMW X5
According to the latest figures from Tracker, BMW X5, Land Rover Range Rover, BMW M3 and the Audi RS4 remain the UK’s most desirable cars for today’s thieves. These four cars all retain their top positions in TRACKER’s top ten most frequently stolen and recovered vehicles of 2010. 65 per cent of the vehicles recovered by Tracker last year were worth an average of £25k. Tracker reminds motorists to think security and remember that thieves don... [more]
Other Volkswagen news and reviews
Volkswagen Joins Dave Matthews Band on 2012 Summer Tour
HERNDON, VA-- - Volkswagen of America is proud to announce its partnership with Dave Matthews Band for its 2012 summer tour. The band will be stopping in 40 cities nationwide and the Volkswagen brand will ...
Volkswagen Appoints Kevin Mayer Vice President, Marketing
HERNDON, VA-- - Volkswagen of America today announced the appointment of Kevin E. Mayer, 42, to the post of Vice President, Marketing, for the Volkswagen brand. Mayer will lead and direct all aspects of ...
Volkswagen Names Martell Vice President Customer Experience
HERNDON, VA-- - Volkswagen of America today announced the appointment of Robert Martell, 54, to the post of Vice President, Customer Experience for the company. Martell, a 25-year veteran of Volkswagen ...
Volkswagen Group Maintains Growth Trajectory: 8.6 Percent Increase in Deliveries From January to April to 2.89 Million ...
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY-- - The Volkswagen Group continues to go from strength to strength, delivering 2.89 * million vehicles to customers from January to April, representing an increase of 8.6 percent. Europe's ...
Volkswagen dealership to open in West El Paso
El Paso is getting a second Volks wagen dealership. Dennis and Matthew Neessen, who operate three other dealerships, plan to open a Volkswagen dealership early next year on the West Side.
Nine Volkswagen Apprentices And A Golf GTI: The Wörthersee Project
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – May 18, 2012: When they began their apprenticeships at Volkswagen, the four young women and five young men never dreamt such a project would form part of their vocational training.
After Awkward Debut, Volkswagen Passat Finds Its Stride
The car was criticized for dull styling upon its introduction, but sales indicate Americans have found plenty to like about the redesigned midsize sedan.
Volkswagen announces the new petrol race Polo for Polo R Cup 2012
Volkswagen Motorsport has launched the all new TSI Race Polo for Polo R Cup 2012. The line-up of 20 young drivers who will compete for the championship....
Humongous Volkswagen-sized turtle fossils discovered
In addition to its colossal size, the turtle would have been equipped with massive, powerful jaws, meaning it could've eaten just about anything in its range.
Volkswagen up! Claims Another Top Award at Fleet World Honours
SYDNEY – May 17, 2012: Volkswagen’s new small car, the up!, has claimed yet another award, being named Best City Car in the 2012 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a recent ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall.
