Showing posts with label VW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VW. Show all posts

VW Intend to Produce VW Combi again

Munich - Still remember the great body of Volkswagen Camper or known as the VW combi? The German car manufacturer is planning to revive a popular car in the era of 50-60s.

VW Design Chief Klaus Bischoff as otomotif.faqih.net quotes from Auto Express, on Monday ( 22/11/2010 ), confirmed that his side are currently trying to make a car that is a reincarnation of the VW Bus and VW Camper.

" I'm probably not doing my job correctly at Volkswagen if I do not think to bring back the Camper," he said.

Bischoff also said, once when at the Detroit Motor Show in 2001 it has also been shows concept car named Microbus that are not to be produced because of low demand which in turn makes the cost of production so expensive.

Yet according to some quarters, this car is the latest manifestation of the other named car combi, Dakota, or Barndoor Westfalia. Because that's failure, VW car will redesign their product as the reincarnation of the VW combi.

"The key question is ' what kind of car should we get?" That could be a traditional MPV with an interior that is also a conventional or we create far more daring, more flexible design, versatile machines. Perhaps one of those closer to the original model, but this has not been decided," he explained.

"However, this is too much of Europe, we must work with our design team in California and around the world to help us build a car with a global impact," he said.

That's why the current details about the car is very minimal. But reportedly, the physical form of the prospective successor combi will be shown in 2012.
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VW Launched Golf Cheap Version

Wolfsburg - Car manufacturer Volkswagen has a VW Golf which has become one of their flagship weapon for a long time. And now it seems the German company wanted to expand the Golf in the world market with cheap models out of the Golf.

This car will be named with the VW Golf Twist and will take the base of the series which is the cheapest Golf VW Golf S type which currently sell for around 14,880 pounds, or around Rp 211 million in Europe there.

Well, as reported by Autoexpress, Thursday ( 10/07/2010 ) though will be the cheapest VW Golf series, but VW turned out many new features in the car pinned Golf anyarnya this entry level.

Due to boost sales of the VW Golf Twist, the manufacturer who was one of the world's biggest car manufacturers are even adding a few accessories in Golf Twist ranging from extra body kit, new 16-inch alloy rims to the latest stereo system they also pinned.

In addition, the Golf Twist even cheaper than the Golf S. Because for three- door Golf Twist, VW sold just 12,995 pounds (about USD 183 million ) and 13,580 pounds ($ 192 million for the five- door Golf Twist.

As for the engine is behind, VW still entrust powered engine with 79 bhp 1.4-liter capacity that carried his brothers.

Because the engine that will support a six-speed manual transmission is considered to have qualified and can go from 0-100 km per hour just in 13.9 seconds, with peak speeds up to 172 km per hour.

Even so, the Golf Twist remains fuel efficient because it only requires 1 liter of fuel to run 18.7 miles or kilometers per liter 1:18,7.
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VW New Beetle Caught Camera

Detroit - Volkswagen since the beginning of this year is known, is preparing the latest generation of cars that become iconic German brand is, namely the New Beetle.

However, VW's so far have not revealed its official existence, until finally a form of the New Beetle was caught on camera being tested.

From the images obtained when VW is doing the testing, it was obvious that the New Beetle will not be too far away to leave the design of its predecessor generation.

All- rounded design still dominates most of the body of the New Beetle, which was adopted from the VW Ragster concept car.

Shape curve is more flat with the roof, giving the impression that the New Beetle has a more aggressive design, as well as a car about to remove the impression of small. While the front, still not much different from the previous generation Beetle.

Later, the New Beetle will share a platform with the Golf MK VI, which will be supported with engine capacity of 2.5 liter five- cylinder or diesel engine with a capacity of 2.0 liter four- cylinder TDI. Whatever the choice, a source at Volkswagen said the New Beetle will carry a more powerful engine.

As reported by Autoblog, Tuesday ( 10/05/2010 ) New Beetle VW reportedly will be displayed by early next month, along with the title Los Angeles Auto Show, could also Detroit Auto Show or the Geneva Auto Show next.
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VW Passat Bluemotion breaks record for World's Most Efficient car

German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) AG, on Monday (4 / 10) announced it had held the world record right to Guinness World Records.

Records were obtained after one of VW products, the VW Passat Bluemotion most gres booked to travel as far as 2465 kilometers with 77.25 liters of fuel without refueling again.

"Travelling a distance of 2465 kilometers menemuh is equivalent to the journey from London to Malaga or from Los Angeles to New York," said VW's press release as reported by autoevolution.com, Monday (4 / 10).

The manufacturer explained, when averaged over the use of fuel shot on the way it is equivalent to 3.13 of fuel to travel 100 kilometers. The driver of that car is a Gavin Conway, a journalist from The Sunday Times.

"Just as the Polo Bluemotion and Glof, Passat also offers aerodynamic modifications, technological Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries. That's what makes it fuel efficient and low emissions," said VW.

Using the latest Passat TDI diesel engine 1600 cc from the beginning claimed as a fuel efficient generation among his brethren in the breed Passat.

Powerful 105 horsepower engine was equipped with modified aerodynamics package Bluemotion, technology Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries.

Technology start-stop function to turn off the engine while at a car stopped for a moment when the traffic light must stop hint car or when stuck in traffic jams. The technology was also at the same time regulate the intake of fuel into the combustion chamber in an accurate and precise.

As a result lebioh efficient fuel consumption. Along with the low fuel consumption, CO2 emission levels even lower, at only 109 grams per kilometer, or 18 percent lower than the previous generation.

Brand-new Passat is also offered in a choice of scale capacity of other machines, both diesel and gasoline. Diesel engine it is, the powerful 2,000 cc TDI 140 and 170 horsepower.

While the TSI 1400 cc petrol engine-powered 122 horsepower, 1,800 cc TSI-powered 160 horsepower, up to 3600 cc V6 engine that powered 300 horsepower.

All variants are equipped devices and automated manual transmission or a DSG dual clutch. In fact, VW's XDS electronic differential equip it with.
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VW Passat Bluemotion breaks record for World's Most Efficient car

Stuttgart: German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) AG, on Monday (4 / 10) announced now holds the rights to the world record, Guinness World Records. Records were obtained after one of VW products, the VW Passat Bluemotion most gres booked to travel as far as 2465 kilometers with 77.25 liters of fuel without refueling again.

"Travelling a distance of 2465 kilometers is equivalent to the journey from London to Malaga or from Los Angeles to New York," said VW's press release as reported by Autoevolution.com, Monday (4 / 10).

The manufacturer explained, when averaged over the use of fuel shot on the way it is equivalent to 3.13 of fuel to travel 100 kilometers. The driver of that car is a Gavin Conway, a journalist from The Sunday Times.

"Just as the Polo Bluemotion and Glof, Passat also offers aerodynamic modifications, technological Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries. That's what makes it fuel efficient and low emissions," said VW.

Using the latest Passat TDI diesel engine 1600 cc from the beginning claimed as a fuel efficient generation among his brethren in the breed Passat.

Powerful 105 horsepower engine was equipped with modified aerodynamics package Bluemotion, technology Stop / Start, and regenerative recharging batteries.

Technology start-stop function to turn off the engine while at a car stopped for a moment when the traffic light must stop car or when stuck in traffic jams. The technology was also at the same time regulate the intake of fuel into the combustion chamber in an accurate and precise.

As a result more efficient fuel consumption. Along with the low fuel consumption, CO2 emission levels even lower, at only 109 grams per kilometer, or 18 percent lower than the previous generation.

Brand-new Passat is also offered in a choice of scale capacity of other machines, both diesel and gasoline. Diesel engine it is, the powerful 2,000 cc TDI 140 and 170 horsepower.

While the TSI 1400 cc petrol engine-powered 122 horsepower, 1,800 cc TSI-powered 160 horsepower, up to 3600 cc V6 engine that powered 300 horsepower.

All variants are equipped devices and automated manual transmission or a DSG dual clutch. In fact, VW's XDS electronic differential equip it with. TEMPO Interaktif
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