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California Dreamin’ for 25 Years Volkswagen California Anniversary

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates the 25th birthday of the Volkswagen California at Techno Classica on the 10 – 14 April 2013 A vehicle I still want to to own. Around 100,000 Volkswagen California vans have come off the assembly line during the past 25 years. A short retrospective history of this now classic vehicle can be seen at the Volkswagen …

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New Golf GTi Faster and More Efficient

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…and now Cheaper to insure. The seventh-generation version of the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI, which was introduced at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, is now available to order in the UK. Golf GTi prices start at £25,845 on the road – just £195 more than the previous model despite substantial enhancements.  For the first time it is available from …

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New Volkswagen e-up!

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Ay up! for the the New Volkswagen e-up! Volkswagen presents its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up!
The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – has been shown at the Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg…

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Rugged Volkswagen Cross up! Debut

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Volkswagen adds another Cross model to its range. The Cross models already a big success in Europe are to be joined late summer by the Cross Up! So far the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and CrossTouran have been created with a rugged lifestyle designs. The cars feature the additions of striking exterior elements and are instantly recognisable from the other range models…

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Epic VW Golf R Cabriolet

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The finest and fastest Golf Cabriolet, the first-ever open-top Golf R model. At its heart a four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine producing 265 PS, mated to a standard six-speed DSG gearbox transmitting power to the front wheels. With a limited top speed of 155 mph and 0-62 mph sprint taking just…

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Volkswagen Beetle GSR The Legend Continues

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Hot Volkswagen Beetle boasts a 210 PS turbocharged engine. Volkswagen have released the new Beetle GSR first shown at the Chicago Auto Show. Unique design and highly powerful 210 PS turbocharged engine. A ‘real’ limited edition, 3,500 cars worldwide, just 100 for the UK…

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Volkswagen Amarok Off-Road Challenge

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Watch the Volkswagen Amarok teams put the 4×4 Pickup through its paces in the Volkswagen Amarok Off-Road Challenge. The Amarok’s 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine offers 180PS for outstanding off-road and cargo carrying capabilities, whilst BlueMotion Technology means the VW Amarok is more fuel efficient…