Archive : Volkswagen

CarnewsChina has posted new images of the FAW-Volkswagen Magotan B7L, based on the European Passat B7. VW has multiple partnerships with Chinese auto manufacturers and this project will be executed under FAW-Volkswagen alliance. This vehicle has nothing to do with the Volkswagen NMS (American Passat) which also is sold in China. The Magotan B7L is about 100mm longer in wheelbase compared to the regular [...]

Volkswagen will follow the trend set by other foreign manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, Audi, BMW and Volvo by introducing the long wheelbase version of the B7 Passat in China later this year. Remember that Volkswagen, under a different joint venture is selling the NMS model which is a bigger Passat designed for Canadian and American markets. ChinaCarTimes reports that the Passat B7L (L stands for [...]

The VW Polo is one of China’s most preferred hatchback with sales defying all predictions. The power-loving Chinese market gets 1.4L and 1.6L engines, and TSI engines are on the anvil. VW is now planning to introduce the Polo sedan (Volkswagen Vento) in the Chinese market. The vehicle will make an appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show in April and should be on the market by the middle of the year. The [...]

The Italian publication Quattroruote has present 2 images of a sub compact hatch from VW which could be the possible replacement of the VW Fox. The hatch based on the VW Up! concept, in being prepared for the next Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model should begin shipping by the end of 2011 in Europe. VW is also planning a four door sedan and even minivan on the same platform. There are also talks on [...]

Some things that shouldn’t be stretched – 1) an argument 2) a college lecture 3) VW Beetle What you are looking at is a VW Beetle converted into a limousine. This VW Beetle limousine currently belongs to New Jersey’s Route 22 Limousines and comes equipped with a TV, AM/FM/CD radio, minibar, mirrored roof and custom lighting. Although huge amount of extra weight has been added, no changed have [...]

Golf seems to be the favorite among young designer to show they skills. We get to see a new rendering almost every other day. So what’s so special in this one? Unlike the previous design, this new rendering is much sharper and sporty with 17 inch alloys. The whole design seems to be inspired by the new Passat. The best bit is the LED lightening in the headlamps and Dual Exhaust. Two groundbreaking [...]

When they were making the Bugatti Veyron, the world was a bit skeptical whether 1000 bhp power can really be crammed into a road car. It took VW engineers about 4-5 years to actually settle all the concerns. Since then a lot of cars have cracked the 1000 bhp mark like the SSC Ultimate Aero, Bristol T fighter, Koenigsegg CCXR and the list just keeps getting bigger. But can you imagine a VW Beetle running [...]

We have already got you numerous scoops on the VW Golf 7, including certain renderings & now there is yet another rendering for your eyes. This latest artist’s impression of the new Golf has the front of the recently unveiled avatar of the VW Jetta. The trademark VW grille seen on the new Polo along with striking looking headlamps exactly like the new Jetta can be seen on this rendering. The [...]

The Volkswagen Phaeton was the pinnacle of VW engineering and probably is one of the best built cars in the world. The Phaeton was Volkswagen’s attempt in making the perfect luxury car, it succeeded but sadly the car didn’t succeed in the marketplace. The main reasons for the Phaeton’s misfortunes at the market place are the ‘Volkswagen’ badge and a very plain design. [...]

If you love tuned cars, then you’ll definitely be smitten by this one. Created by 21-year-old Domien Courtens from Deerlijk in Belgium, this is basically a 1980 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The car has been created with a mix of styling cues from the 80′s along with some bling thrown in for good measure. The car has been kitted up with a Berg Cup skirt kit, Billet Hot Rod wheels, a shaved [...]