http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volkswagen http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volkswagen http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.009/volkswagen-jetta-tdi-is-2009-green-car-of-the-year VW Jetta TDI has won Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year, becoming the first diesel to achieve this. Beaten finalists include another diesel, two hybrids and a small petrol.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:11:29 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.009/volkswagen-jetta-tdi-is-2009-green-car-of-the-year http://www.worldcarfans.com/3081121.001/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:36:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/3081121.001/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.021/need-for-speed-undercover-scirocco-emerges-in-the-flesh Attend 2009 Essen Motor Show to see this gold & black VW Scirocco in the metal/ flesh. If not, wait for the Need for Speed game in which it features. If not, check these pictures.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:57:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.021/need-for-speed-undercover-scirocco-emerges-in-the-flesh http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.018/vw-scirocco-is-the-2009-tune-it-safe-vehicle The VW Scirocco is revealed as the symbolic 2009 TUNE IT! SAFE! Polizei vehicle which makes its debut at the Essen Motor Show this month.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:12:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.018/vw-scirocco-is-the-2009-tune-it-safe-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081119.035/vw-debuts-red-bull-baja-race-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-at-la-auto-show A 550bhp racing truck from Volkswagen, waiting for a chance to prove itself at 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:45:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081119.035/vw-debuts-red-bull-baja-race-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-at-la-auto-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.015/vw-tiguan-gets-front-wheel-drive-option-de A front-wheel-drive derivative of the VW Tiguan has been announced in Germany. The two engine options 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI still apply.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:07:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.015/vw-tiguan-gets-front-wheel-drive-option-de http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.002/purpose-built-volkswagen-red-bull-baja-race-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-heading-for-la Volkswagen and Red Bull will debut the new Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The truck breaks ground as the first diesel-powered Trophy Truck to compete in the historic off-road Baja 1000.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:52:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.002/purpose-built-volkswagen-red-bull-baja-race-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-heading-for-la http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.024/mcchip-vw-scirocco MCCHIP unveils its own VW Scirocco taking the 2.0 liter TFSI to 246 hp -- and becoming one of the first to market as tuners line up to have their go at the new Scirocco.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:34:31 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.024/mcchip-vw-scirocco http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.022/vw-changes-roadster-debut-from-la-to-detroit VW announced it will delay intro of its new mid-engine roadster until the Detroit Auto Show in January.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:29:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.022/vw-changes-roadster-debut-from-la-to-detroit http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.021/mtm-vw-scirocco-r-with-380-hp-coming-soon Tuner MTM takes the VW Scirocco R to 380 hp with a tuning package includes both performance and optics upgrade.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:52:32 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081110.021/mtm-vw-scirocco-r-with-380-hp-coming-soon http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081108.001/vw-cc-gold-coast-edition-at-sema-2008 VW brings its latest sports sedan the CC Gold Coast Edition to SEMA. The Passat-based CC Gold Coast Edition features a 3.6 liter engine with 280 hp and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque.]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:49:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081108.001/vw-cc-gold-coast-edition-at-sema-2008 http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081105.023/vw-super-cc-eco-performance-concept-at-sema-2008 Volkswagen's Super CC Eco Performance Concept takes the Passat CC FSI to new levels, namely higher output and lower fuel consumption but also to subtle styling highs.]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:56:18 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081105.023/vw-super-cc-eco-performance-concept-at-sema-2008 http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081104.015/vw-tiguan-performance-concept-for-sema VW is showing three tuned concepts at this year's SEMA show which is begins today.]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:40:49 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081104.015/vw-tiguan-performance-concept-for-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081030.011/designer-exercise-volkswagen-t6-mobile-office Automobiles are often thought of as sanctuaries. A place where people can retreat, escape the rigors of life and take a moment to sort their thoughts while cruising along. However, Alexander Zhukovski, a student designer thinks otherwise...]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:03:54 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081030.011/designer-exercise-volkswagen-t6-mobile-office http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081030.007/volkswagen-up-set-to-spawn-audi-version The Volkswagen Up! will spawn a new Audi city car to rival the higher-end versions of the Ford Ka and the Fiat 500. Th car will feature a bolder departure in styling for Audi, somewhat of a requirement in order to compete in this segment.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:03:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081030.007/volkswagen-up-set-to-spawn-audi-version http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081028.007/vw-briefly-surpasses-exxon-as-worlds-biggest-company VW briefly became the world's largest company by market capitalization today when its stock shot up to over 1,000 euros in intra-day trading on the Frankfurt stock market.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:46:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081028.007/vw-briefly-surpasses-exxon-as-worlds-biggest-company http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081027.001/porsche-reveals-plans-to-raise-vw-stake-to-75-in-2009 Porsche announced on Sunday its intention to raise its stake in VW to 75% by 2009 in the German sportscarmaker's continued bid to gain a controlling share of Europe's largest automaker.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:04:13 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081027.001/porsche-reveals-plans-to-raise-vw-stake-to-75-in-2009 http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081025.001/vw-race-touareg-2-takes-shape-for-2009-dakar Volkswagen is preparing four Race Touareg 2 models to compete in the grueling 2009 Dakar Rally.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:26:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081025.001/vw-race-touareg-2-takes-shape-for-2009-dakar http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081020.005/la-auto-show-design-challenge-entries---german-automakers An integral part of both the conference and of the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Design Challenge is unique in that it is prominent designers shaping the ongoing development of the competiton, this year's challenge to seek a Motor Sports vehicle for 2025.]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081020.005/la-auto-show-design-challenge-entries---german-automakers http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081017.002/new-golf-vi-pricing-announced-in-the-uk Prices have been announced for the sixth generation Golf and customers can now place an order for the new model in a Volkswagen Retailer ahead of the cars arriving in the UK in January.]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:52:36 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081017.002/new-golf-vi-pricing-announced-in-the-uk http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081010.009/caractere-reveals-vw-tiguan-styling-package The kit will be available with a 5 year-warranty in the beginning of 2009.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:20:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081010.009/caractere-reveals-vw-tiguan-styling-package http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081007.005/volkswagen-scirocco-gets-more-engines-in-the-uk Volkswagen has announced a new every level Scirocco for the UK, right on the heels of recently launched Scirocco GT. Powering the entry level model is a 1.4L TSI engine with 160 PS, which enables it to run from 0-62 mph in 8 seconds.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:02:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081007.005/volkswagen-scirocco-gets-more-engines-in-the-uk http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081003.011/vw-passat-bluemotion-ii New Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion II has made its Paris Motor Show debut, promising a stupendous average of 4.1 litres per 100km from a tank.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:28:34 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081003.011/vw-passat-bluemotion-ii http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081003.001/abt-vw-scirocco-tuning-package-released Available from January 2009, the entire package which includes the body pack, 4-pipe rear muffler, springs and complete wheel set costs a very reasonable 5,990 Euros in Germany.]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:33:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081003.001/abt-vw-scirocco-tuning-package-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081001.007/oettinger-volkswagen-scirocco The company has modified the engine management software to turn out 240 PS from the 2.0L turbo and 200 PS from the 1.4L TSI. In the coming months a tuning package for the 2.0L TSI engine will create 350 PS and 470 Nm.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:09:49 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081001.007/oettinger-volkswagen-scirocco http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080925.007/official-new-vw-golf-gti-concept-first-details Following the leaked images from earlier today, VW has released 16 fresh images and first details of the GTI Concept which debuts next week in Paris.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:28:56 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080925.007/official-new-vw-golf-gti-concept-first-details http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080925.002/volkswagen-passat-bluetdi-headed-for-paris The BlueTDI passes the strict Euro-6 emissions standards with a reduction of up to 28% over current models when combined with the efficient dual-clutch DSG gearbox.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080925.002/volkswagen-passat-bluetdi-headed-for-paris http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080925.001/volkswagen-pickup-concept Volkswagen Pickup Concept]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:12:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080925.001/volkswagen-pickup-concept http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080924.012/first-images-of-volkswagen-golf-gti-mkvi-leak-online-ahead-of-paris-debut Today the first images of the Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI have found their way to the net ahead of the model's planned unveiling at the Paris Motor Show next week.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:31:09 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080924.012/first-images-of-volkswagen-golf-gti-mkvi-leak-online-ahead-of-paris-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080924.008/spied-volkswagen-robust-prototype-needs-a-breakdown-service While undergoing highspeed tests on a ride through the desert in Mexico, the prototype's engine suddenly died and the driver was unable to revive it.]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:58:54 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080924.008/spied-volkswagen-robust-prototype-needs-a-breakdown-service