Despite being considered an under performer of the Phaeton, Volkswagen has persisted with the car in the belief that there is a place for it in the lineup. Boring styling, high pricing and quality issues are to blame, and VW hopes to cure these in the next generation of the car. …click here to read more
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Volkswagen is set to launch a new sportscar concept at the LA Auto show in November, speculation is mounting that the car could herald the revival of spiritual successor to the Porsche 914. Porsche now in the driving seat at VW, a report by Motor Trend in the US suggests that senior Porsche executives are showing a strong interest in the VW sports car project, heralding the possibility of a new collaboration in the same vein as the 914 sold by VW and Porsche from 1969 to 1976. …click here to read more
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VW has unveiled the Golf BlueMotion concept that gets an astounding 74.3 MPG. The concept is powered by a 105 horsepower 1.6L TDI diesel engine . In addition to achieving 74 mpg, the concept also reachs 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds. Not to shabby at all!
Expect to see the Golf BlueMotion to go on sale in mid 2009, while the new Golf hits dealers in the UK in January 2009.
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Volkswagen’s new CC four-door coupé provides sports car dynamics with a luxury touch. The CC Gold Coast highlights the luxury sports coupe with powerful performance, strong lines and luxury touches combining the emotional and expressive stance of a sports coupé with the convenience of a luxury sedan.
The CC Gold Coast builds upon the luxury sports coupe that debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show,” said Derek Jenkins, Chief Designer at Volkswagen’s Santa Monica, California Design Center. “We’ve added luxury and performance extras like tri-coat paint, high-end interior appointments, and ground affects that enhance the sportiness of our newest sedan.” …click here to read more
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The pain at the pump may be easing a little, as the nationwide average hovered at about $3.87 per gallon this week. But that’s still $1 more than a year ago, and for users of premium gas, the price still tops $4 a gallon. This is but one of several factors that have made luxury and high-end performance cars among the most expensive to own.
In fact, the cost of driving can be staggering if you add in the costs of depreciation, sales tax and registration fees, auto insurance, maintenance and repairs over a five-year period. In some cases, the cost of driving the vehicle is double the amount the owner likely paid for it. …click here to read more
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