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Volkswagen Hover Car concept showcased (Video)
Volkswagen Hover Car is a product of People's Car Project which was held in China to get an idea of what it is that customers are really looking for in a car model of the future. 33 million website viewers have submitted 119,000 ideas and the Volkswagen Hover Car is the one that drew the company's instant attention, so much so that Volkswagen has already come out with a concept of this Hover Car.
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Volkswagen Passat TDI Se sedan breaks record by travelling 1626 miles (2,617 kilometers) on single tank of fuel over 3 days
It was indeed a record breaking stint as the Volkswagen Passat TDI travelled 1626 miles(2,617 kilometers) on a single tank of diesel. 2012 Passat TDI SE sedan with a six speed manual gearbox owned by John and Helen Taylor travelled for 1626 miles through 9 states thus breaking the previous record of a VW Passat 1.6 BlueMotion diesel which traversed a distance of 1526.6 miles on a single tank load.
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Volkswagen Group equipping select MQB models with Corning DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 diesel filter
The new Corning Incorporated DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 filter will be seen on select Volkswagen MQB models. This will help the company build on their DuraTrap filter technology which will go a long way in increasing performance of these vehicles.
DuraTrap AT LP 300/10 is designed to capture diesel engine soot particles which would otherwise restrict the flow of exhaust. The DuraTrap filter possesses thinner...
2012 Scirocco R Cup sees ex DTM star Markus Winkelhock in first place
DTM stat Markus Winkelhock took first place at the 2012 Scirocco R Cup finals. Runner up was Jann Hendrik Ubben and Adam Gladysz. Kris Nissen, Volkswagen Motorsports Director said that it was for the first time that Markus Winkelhock had his name on the winning list while spectators too enjoyed his performance.
Winkelhock did particularly well in qualifying events as well and though he did have a shaky...
Was is das problem: Greenpeace hails Volkswagen as Europe's dirtiest carmakers
After receiving condemnation from Greenpeace on their eco policy and being declared as "Europe's dirtiest carmakers" in a recent attack by Greenpeace, Volkswagen has not had to go out of their way to make their stance clear.
Volkswagen has declared that by the year 2015, their cars will emit less than 120 gms of carbon per kilometer and utilize 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 kms, while their 2020 plans...
Volkswagen to receive prestigious CLIO Award for advertising
One must admit that Volkswagen comes up with the most innovative and attention catching advertisements in the business. Be it their 'The Bark Side 2012 Volkswagen Game Day', 'The Dog Strikes Back 2012 Volkswagen Game' or 'Passat Changing Room' advertisement have all been received well. Is it then any doubt that Volkswagen has been selected for the prestigious CLIO Awards?
CLIO Awards are one of the...
Oshan Kothadiya Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup 2012 debut: Finishes 16th at Hockenheim
Oshan Kothadiya made his international debut at Hockenheim track on April 28th, 2012 as he took part in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 2012. The young Indian has been with Volkswagen Polo R Cup since its inception in 2010 and is third Indian and first from the city of Pune to take part in the Scirocco R-Cup in Germany.
Speaking of this participation, the young racer said that he was all excited to take...
Volkswagen People's Car Project in China makes possible Hover Car, Music Car, and Smart Key concept
119,000 ideas, and 33 million visitors later, the VW website was able to pick what they needed for the "People's Car Project" (PCP). Launched 11 months ago, the initiative has seen active participation. 3 of the vehicle and technology concepts that participants created by using an online platform were selected by VW, and developed in time to be put on display at Auto China 2012. The concepts picked...
Volkswagen ThinkBlue campaign supported by Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh (Photos)
Lending support to the new Volkswagen ThinkBlue Campaign is none other than Bollywood heartthrob Neil Nitin Mukesh. For the next one year, VW's ThinkBlue campaign will be supported by Neil. Neil is an ardent follower of environmental activities and was also seen at the VW pavilion at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January 2012, spreading the word amongst the crowd and projecting the need for a cleaner...
Volkswagen factory drivers Sebastien Ogier co-driver Julien Ingrassia in 7th place pick up World Championship points at Rally Argentina in the S2000 class
Volkswagen factory driver Sebastien Ogier alongside co-driver Julien Ingrassia bagged World Championship points at this weekends race, making it their 3rd consecutive finish with points. The drivers came in 7th at Rally Argentina to claim points in the S2000 class. The team of Andreas Mikkelsen and Ola Fløene had raced well but a suspension defect forced the team to retire their Fabia late into the...






















