48 V belt-integrated starter generator, 48 V battery and DC-DC converter
27 Apr 2018

Volkswagen to launch an electric Golf…soon…48V “mild hybrid” first

Volkswagen has announced it will launch an electric Golf but that it will start with what it calls, a mild-hybrid version…

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all-new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg
27 Mar 2018

All-new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg…most advanced yet

The all-new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed with the German car maker calling its third-generation flagship SUV its most advanced vehicle yet.

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Volkswagen will go back to Pikes Peak for the first time since 1987 with its electric I.D. R Pikes Peak racer.
20 Mar 2018

Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak revealed

Volkswagen will go back to Pikes Peak for the first time since 1987 with its electric I.D. R Pikes Peak racer.

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31 Jan 2018

Volkswagen suspends Thomas Steg over monkey gassing scandal

Volkswagen has suspended its chief lobbyist, Thomas Steg, who has admitted to having knowledge of the study into the effects of diesel fumes on monkeys.

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ban diesel cars from Paris
30 Jan 2018

VW, BMW and Daimler embroiled in gassing claims…

A research group funded by VW, BMW and Daimler has landed the German Three in the middle of a storm over claims the research group tested on animals…

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Golf GTI Performance Edition 1
19 Jan 2018

Full Golf Performance range finally on-sale in Oz…

The full Golf performance range, covering the three-door Golf GTI Original through to the Golf R are now all on-sale in Australia.

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Volkswagen Polo GTI R5
08 Nov 2017

Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 WRC car teased

The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 has been teased ahead of the German car maker’s return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the second half of 2018.

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Volkswagen has opened a new 250km/h-capable wind tunnel in an effort to improve vehicle drag reduction, fuel consumption and emissions.
08 Nov 2017

Volkswagen opens new 250km/h wind tunnel

Volkswagen has opened a new 250km/h-capable wind tunnel in an effort to improve vehicle drag reduction, fuel consumption and emissions.

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2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Review by Practical Motoring 85%
23 Oct 2017

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Review

Paul Horrell’s 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc Review with specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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Volkswagen to take on Pikes Peak
20 Oct 2017

Volkswagen all-electric racer to tackle Pikes Peak

Volkswagen will attack Pikes Peak next year with an all-wheel drive all-electric racecar… Volkswagen last participated in 1987 but didn’t finish the hill climb.

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2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5.
19 Oct 2017

The 5 things you need to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5

The Volkswagen Golf has been around for ages, is well loved and recently copped a refresh; here’s what you ned to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf 7.5.

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Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI Highline Vs Subaru Forester XT Premium
04 Oct 2017

2017 Subaru XT Premium Vs 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI Highline – Which is Best?

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI is newer than the 2017 Subaru Forester XT but both offer all-wheel drive and grunty engines aimed at ‘drivers’ who’ve got families to lug around.

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2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 now with 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
03 Oct 2017

2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 towing capacity raised to 3500kg

The 2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 has had its maximum braked towing capacity raised from 3000kg to 3500kg.

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Golf R Grid Edition emblem.
15 Sep 2017

Volkswagen announces Tiguan 162TSI Sportline and Golf R Grid Edition

Volkswagen Australia has announced it will offer two new Grid variants, with the Tiguan 162TSI Sportline and Golf R Grid launching at the end of the year.

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Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen
12 Sep 2017

Volkswagen commits to electrified range by 2030… Roadmap E

Volkswagen has joined a growing list of car makers that are committing to an electrified range by 2030.

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