It was the most powerful Volkswagen Golf ever. The Volkswagen Golf R32 powered by a 241 bhp engine was first launched in August 2002. Not only was it one of the hottest cars on the road, it also sold like hot cakes: three times as many VW R32's were sold than originally planned. These are excellent prospects for its successor. read more

Volkswagen literally translates as "people's car" in English. The company owes its postwar existence largely to one man, British army officer Major Ivan Hirst (1916–2000). In April 1945 KdF-Stadt and its heavily bombed factory were captured by the Americans, and handed to the British to administer.  read more

The Volkswagen Jetta R GT began its transformation as a base 2005 model with a 150-horsepower, 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. After the combined efforts of Volkswagen Design and HPA, however, it now sports fresh-as-tomorrow bodywork and a powerful, exquisitely massaged drivetrain that’s as comfortable cruising Pacific Coast Highway as it is smoking the competition at weekend time trials. read more

Volkswagen presents the world’s first TSI engine (twincharger) powered by natural gas (CNG) as its fuel on the Geneva Auto Salon. The highly efficient 1.4 liter TSI-CNG engine drives the Volkswagen Concept A study. It’s a cross between a sports car and SUV distinguished by a powerful and aesthetic design with excellent all round features.  read more

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is on its way. The new model is a thoroughbred GTI following the sporting tradition of its original GTI ancestor, which was unveiled in 1976. Although almost thirty years separate the first and the current fifth generation, the standard remains the same: to give uncompromising driving pleasure. read more

18 months after the concept C study made its debut at the Geneva Automobile Salon, Volkswagen now presents the series version of its new convertible coupe in the form of the Volkswagen Eos. This is the world's first four-seater car with a five-section CSC roof; the folding hard top combines the characteristics of a coupe, sliding and convertible roof, thereby unifying three different car concepts to form a whole. read more

Herbie’s on the road again. His new object of affection, a New VW Beetle, has been made-over in Hollywood style for him: Volkswagen has given it a face lift. Not too much, but, true to Hollywood, a subtle touch-up with new lights and light surrounds, an improved performance TDI engine and a slightly more streamlined shape. The new Volkswagen Beetle is available to order immediately and will go on sale at the end of August.  read more

Volkswagen Phaeton - new luxury car from VW. The performance of the Phaeton V10 TDI is at the level of a thoroughbred sports car. For example, the saloon accelerates in only 6.9 seconds to 100 kph. At 250 kph top speed, the electronics regulate the V10 TDI gently and unnoticeably. Here, the Volkswagen Phaeton V10 TDI stands out with a low average consumption, an average of 11.4 litres for 100 kilometres.  read more