Volkswagen GTI News

So BMW, makers of the new MINI, just announced that they've rolled out the 1.5 millionth of the little guys.

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The battles have been waged, the votes have been tallied and our Face-Off Tournament has reached its final chapter.

July 3, 2009: Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the 'economy' range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant.

First there was the Beetle. Then in 1976, Volkswagen's ubiquitous bug was succeeded by the Rabbit -- at least in North America.

Recent studies suggest that American car buyers are just fine with giving up their larger vehicles for smaller ones -- so long as they don't have to give up any of their precious big-vehicle features and gadgetry.

Cons: Pricey options, minor ergonomic missteps, excessive wheelspin during hard acceleration, down-market engine note.

LIPPSTADT/WOLFSBURG - June 29 2009: The Volkswagen Group honored the lightening and electronics specialist Hella as one of its 18 worldwide best suppliers with the "Volkswagen Group Award 2009". With the award, which is presented annually to the top suppliers of the VW-Group, Europe's leading automaker recognizes the overall entrepreneurial ...

A Four-door Coupe from VW? The only piece of excitement Volkswagen has to offer is the GTi.

Would the Duke of Edinburgh ever buy a bright orange pair of trousers? Would your 14-year-old daughter wear a calf-length tweed skirt and a hand-knitted cardigan? Can you imagine Sir Ranulph Fiennes in a mankini? The fact is this.

Back when Volkswagen introduced the Eos for 2007, it had an unusual problem. According to Media In Canada, the Canadian office was planning a marketing campaign for its all-new retractable hardtop, but had to drop the program.

The car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI to write this conclusive review.

MK VI Gets The Three Big LettersFirst things first-I have to dispel the rumor that the Mk VI GTI is just a nip-tuck face-lifted Mk V. While the engine, drivetrain and a few other components remain the same, everything else has changed.

The Best from the West. The Battle of the Atlantic. World War II Part 2. Whatever you call it, this Western Division final should be good.

The three-door exudes a sporty appearance, relegating the five-door to the more utilitarian-looking GTI.

Sirius XM Radio and Volkswagen of America will include introductory three-month trial satellite radio packages to buyers of certified VW used vehicles in the U.S. as the satcaster looks for new sources of growth.

Below is an auto news article from June 23, 2009 from Automotive.com and PRNewswire.

Text Size HERNDON, Va., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com is an online automotive research organization that provides complete, accurate and unbiased automotive information used to help consumers make informed ...

Pretensions or pretentiousness notwithstanding, there is a simple fact: Some people who drive Volkswagens grow up.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded 'Cash for Clunkers' program that will provide either $3,500 or $4,500 off the purchase price of new, more fuel efficient vehicle for consumers who trade in an older, less efficient vehicle.