VW

VW lost $3.84B in third quarter

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP GENERATES OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS OF EUR 10.2 BILLION (EUR 9.4 BILLION) BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER Oct 28, 2015

Sharp year-on-year rise in sales revenue to EUR 160.3 billion (EUR 147.7 billion) Negative special items relating … Read More

VW Golf with Audi RS Twin-Turbo V10 Engine – Video

We’ve seen our fair share of engine swaps, but the one we want to discuss today has to be among the sweetest we’ve come across this year.

We say that because we love family business and that’s how we … Read More

Volkswagen Caravelle Generation Six special edition

Volkswagen announced the official launch of its new T6/Caravelle Generation Six special in the UK market.

This retro-themed special version of VW’s popular people carrier features a two-tone red and white paintwork inspired by the company’s iconic camper vans of … Read More

Drag Race – Electric BMW i3 vs Gasaline VW Polo GTI – Video

Not too long ago, the idea of a drag racing electric car was unfathomable. Then Tesla came along and changed everything, blitzing Ferraris and Porsches with its 700 horsepower twin-motor beast.

While the BMW i3 is nothing like the infamous … Read More

VW could fork over 40 Billion Euros to Its Shareholders

There seems to be no happy end to Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal, especially since more and more bits and pieces are being added into the mix continuously.

This week’s main course is more on the speculative side, so take it with … Read More

2016 Volkswagen Passat facelift pricing – Official – Video

The Chattanooga-built Passat raises the bar in the midsize segment, offering new styling inside and out as well as a host of available new connectivity and driver assistance features

Striking new front and rear design New interior with updated instrument … Read More

1150HP VW Golf jumps in the air after drive shaft breaks – Video

We always enjoy showing you what happens when a tuner that finds itself on the wrong side of mechanical decency releases a new monstrous project. The Golf Mk I in the clip below, which goes by the name of 16Vampir, … Read More

230HP Volkswagen Polo by ABT

Figures that are easy to remember: 40 years ago the first VW Polo had exactly 40 hp and by today’s standards was rather poorly equipped. But that was something all small cars in the 70s had in common. By the … Read More

Mid Engine Porsche 4.2L V8 VW Rabbit Mk1 – Video

Last time we checked, the Mk I Volkswagen Golf GTI was powered by either a 1.6 or a 1.8-liter four-banger. However, the owner of the GTI in the video below begs to differ, explaining that the first generation of the … Read More

VW Dieselgate investigation finds at least 30 managers were involved

The dieselgate scandal continues to evolve as Spiegel is reporting that at least 30 managers knew about Volkswagen’s emissions cheating effort.

Citing company insiders, the publication is reporting Volkswagen’s internal audit as well as an independent investigation by the Jones … Read More

This is how VW Diesels Perform in Cheat Mode – Video

Volkswagen has a serious problem these days, as we all know very well. There’s no need to go deeper into details. So while the German automaker works on solutions, both mechanically and outright PR damage control, many people are still … Read More

Hard crash with a VW at the Nürburgring – Video

It can happen so fast. A moment’s lapse of control and crash happens! Your time at the Nurburgring has come to a sudden and quick end. Caught on video over the weekend, watch as this MkIV VW Golf experiences some understeer as it … Read More

Volkswagen Touran R-Line Package

Have you ever wanted a compact mini van that goes just like a standard, ordinary mini van but looks sporty? Well, then you’ll surely love this R-Line Volkswagen Touran.

Based on the ever popular Volkswagen Golf platform, the Volkswagen Touran borrows a whole lot … Read More

Over 1000HP worth of VW Bus drag race – Video

Phil Jarvis in his Split Screen Fire Bus which runs a 2387cc 280 horsepower engine with 150 horsepower shot of NOS and Andy Morgan in his Bugs Volkswagen Sponsored Split Screen Panel Van which runs a 600bhp+ 2986cc Turbo Charged engine. After a good long … Read More

Putting a VW TDI Jetta on dyno to see if it is cheating – Video

Everyone wants to know. How much horsepower and torque does a diesel TDI VW produce when it is running clean while being emissions tested vs when it is running dirty on the road? In this TFLcar exclusive video Dyno … Read More

Drag Race – Old VW Golf GTI Mk1 vs New Golf GTI Mk7 – Video

Ever imagined if those older iconic and  classic cars can still go toe to toe against their modern versions? Auto Express decided they would put them head-to-head with their older versions in a drag race with a twist. To make it more … Read More

Conan O’Brien view on VW Dieselgate – Video

CONAN funny highlight: If you thought Volkswagon was shady after cheating on diesel emissions tests, just wait until you see what other laws they’ve taken advantage of.

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550HP VW IV R32 by HPerformance

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For obvious reasons, tuners these days mostly focus on cars that are currently on sale, but HPerformance likes to do things a bit differently and they spent some time with a VW Golf IV R32 and its highly appraised V6 3.2-liter … Read More

Audi R&D boss and Porsche engine boss reportedly resigning tomorrow

German news is reporting Audi’s R&D chief and Porsche’s engine chief will announce their retirement from VAG tomorrow.

It seems the chopping block starting to get busy within the VW Group due to the diesel engine emissions scandal as after CEO Martin … Read More