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Porsche will develop platforms for...
Economically, a car company can only operate under a policy of strict cost-sharing and efficient use of energy and people. VW is probably the one that has best managed to implement this strategy, but the arrival of Porsche in the constellation will shake up the division of labor. Different platforms. It is inconceivable that in a group of 10 brands,…
Volkswagen Sharan II trial: Comfort on...
The Volkswagen Sharan melts into the automotive landscape for almost 15 years now. If its convenience is the reason for its success, this large SUV is seen, however, relocated in 2010 with an approach that favors comfort this time. The feeling at the wheel is very different from the big “catch-all” sold over 600,000 copies since 1996. The MPV can…
Break hunting for the Passat
The Passat CC also exist in the body break in 2013. Volkswagen wants to boost its Passat family by providing more sporting new bodywork, more dynamic. So the next break will also exist on the basis of the CC, the sedan-like four-door coupe. A shooting brake with a tail and a very slanted bezel, which will not hurt too much…
Volkswagen Polo R: as the Audi S1, it...
The stand of the mark on the rings at Paris Motor Show in Paris was particularly busy with a new version of 1.4 liter 185 horsepower from the little A1. But we know we are far from finished with the sporty versions of the Audi city. Then we learned recently that the future S1 may be really bad, we note…
Volkswagen, the German manufacturer is...
VW is preparing to buy shares of Italdesign Giugiaro. According to Automotive News Europe , VW is preparing to buy shares of the bodybuilder and engineering studio Italdesign Giugiaro. Created by famed car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro in 1968, currently employs 975 employees Italdesign, mostly located in Moncalieri near Turin. In recent years, several models have emerged from the design studios…
Volkswagen Jetta 2011: first for Uncle...
After the Compact Coupe Concept unveiled last week at Detroit, we will deliver the four-door version of the Jetta next. A sedan that Volkswagen hopes will continue to sell well in the United States. Eagerly awaited U.S. In the U.S., the Jetta has been sold since his arrival nearly 30 years ago, millions of copies. Success on the Old Continent…
Volkswagen Golf GTI
A pioneer of the genre in 1976, Volkswagen could not turn away from fashion GTI he himself created. Program, 210 hp from the now famous 2-liter TFSI direct injection inaugurated by the former model and especially a pair of Diesel: 280 Nm at 1700 rpm (compared to 140 Nm at 5000 rpm of the model 35 years ago). This block…
VW roadster Bluesport – it will...
In its weekly delivery of rumors more or less proven, Autocar says that the roadster will arrive in Bluesport VW dealership in 2014 after a presentation in grand style at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. Why not. The concept car Bluesport unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2009, a year ago. Rumours of mass production succeed since without that we…
