Volkswagen
European Car of the year – Volkswagen Golf
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Knowing the quality and performance of the Volkswagen, this won’t surprise you a bit, the Volkswagen’s latest version Golf hatchback MK VII has been named 2013 European Car of the Year. Picked from an original field of 35 contenders, the winner was announced at a special event preceding the 2013 Geneva Motor Show (2013).
Volkswagen beat its rivals by taking home 414 points. Second place went to Toyota GT 86/ Subaru BR2 twins – 202 points and third place went to Volvo V40 – 189 points. Back in the year 1992, the third generation picked the prestigious title and now again in 2013 the title goes to Volkswagen, making it the only car (along with the Renault Clio) to have won [...]
Images of Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Surfaced For The First Time
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Volkswagen is getting into everything, maybe it would be an auto segment or a whole car company itself. No one does seems to be left behind from the prying eyes of this German carmaker, as just we have landed on the first ever image e-co-Motion that was quenching for a quite long time under Volkswagen nose.
The official statement is yet to be delivered but our speculation for Geneva debut is going tremendously strong. The framed vehicle will be deployed for the transportation solutions in small extension i.e. can also be called as preview of small Transporter.
Taking the aesthetics into consideration, following numerical of e-Co-Motion can be derived:
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Volkswagen launches all new Golf 4Motion with AWD
Article by Ayan Sengupta
After successfully passing the seventh generation, Golf had now become more powerful as launched under the moniker of 4motion, which is known for its traction on all the wheels.
Golf 4motion is a permanent AWD, Volkswagen available in three level trims namely Highline, Comfortline and Trendline with two options for engine displacement.
The standard 1.6 TDI engine comes with a power of 105 PS and 250 Nm of torque which can reach a peak at 187 kmph from 0-100 sprint in 11.5seconds.
The more powerful oil burner of 2.0 TDI is packed with 150 PS chasing to the top speed of 211 kmph, starting from 0-100 kmph run in 8.6 seconds.
1.6 and 2.0 TDI yields an average of 22.22 kmpl and 21.27 kmpl respectively [...]
Volkswagen hikes prices of Polo and Vento
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Volkswagen had increased the prices of Polo and Vento models. From today itself, new price bands will be seen in active mode.
German carmaker is also providing some additional features with the rise in price factor. Add-ons comprises of advanced 2 DIN RCD 320 music system with Bluetooth, USB, Aux in and SD card reader and climatronic air conditioner for both product lines.
New tags will reflect the increased barcodes by 2.27%.
On the raised sticker prints, Mr Arvind Saxena, Managing Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said “Our aim has always been to give our customers a good value proposition and once again we are glad to be able to offer a good reason for them to buy these carlines.”
He [...]
Volkswagen inaugurates 100th Global Plant in Mexico
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Volkswagen is very much famous for its German Engineered cars. Many say that engineering flows from the heart of a vehicle i.e. its engine. A good quality engine always derives the better output. Thanks to the German quality standards, its assurance can be felt not only on the driving but also on the maintenance part. The Inauguration of a new engine processing unit in Silao, Mexico marked the milestone of 100th plant all over the world.
Operations in the production unit have been officially started. Engines from the new facility will be supplied to Volkswagen Puebla and Chattanooga plant.
Adding more to the excitement, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen [...]
