Posts Tagged ‘Volkswagen’
Porsche drops plans to launch an entry-level sports car
According to German newspaper Stuttgarter Zeitung, Porsche has apparently dropped plans to build a two-seater entry-level sports car that would have been smaller and cheaper than its Boxster model. In an interview with Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, the newspaper learned that such a model would risk dropping the credibility of the brand and alienating traditional [...]
Beware! Car manufacturer’s logos are getting stolen
Has your car’s logo been stolen? You’re not alone. A new and alarming trend has been kickstarted in the past year or so with regards to auto-related crimes. Drive on the road and you will see everything from Maruti hatchbacks to hyper-expensive BMW saloons sporting their bodies without the manufacturers’ logos. Turns out, idle and [...]
Skoda India claims Rapid that caught fire in Delhi, not due to manufacturing defect
Recently we reported the incident of the Skoda Rapid sedan caught fire on the streets of Delhi, now after investigating Skoda India has reportedly come out with a statement saying it was not the manufacturing defect that was the cause of the accident. Skoda is reported to have come out with the statement after keeping [...]
VW’s Audi in talks to buy bike maker Ducati
Word on the street is that Audi is talks with Ducati for its lightweight engine know-how and its racetrack achievements and the distinctive sound and styling of its bikes. Sources familiar with the plans say that Audi is in talks with a private equity group that controls Ducati. If the deal goes through, Audi would [...]
2012 Geneva Motor Show – 2013 Volkswagen Polo BlueGT showcased
The German car maker, Volkswagen has unveiled Volkswagen Polo BlueGT at the Geneva Motor Show. It provides a combination of performance and fuel economy with the help of cylinder management technology. Under the hood, Polo BlueGT comes from a 1.4 liter TSI 4-cylinder engine making 138-hp. However, the the system features fuel-sipping technologies like a [...]
Skoda to showcase Rapid sedan at Geneva Motor Show, for European debut
Recently launched Skoda Rapid is the Skoda India best seller in the C – Segment midsized sedan. Now Skoda India gets ready to wow the international audience by launching the new Skoda Rapid for buyers in Europe. The grand unveiling for European markets will be done at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 2012. [...]
Ducati Motorcycle brand for sale – BMW, Volkswagen and Mahindra some of the interested buyers
One of the most famous motorcycle brands in the world, Ducati is up for sale. Ducati is currently owned by Investindustrial Holdings SpA under the name Performance Motorcycles SpA. Mr Andrea Bonomi, Chairman, Investindustrial Holdings, said, “Ducati is now a perfect company but the further growth it requires needs the support of a world-class industrial [...]
Volkswagen India launched a pre-owned cars business “Das WeltAuto”
The German car maker, Volkswagen India forays into used car market in India under the brand name “Das WeltAuto” and will sell both VW brand as well as non-VW brand. The aim of Volkswagen is to provide a one-stop solution for all its customers looking for pre-owned cars. The company will setup three dedicated showrooms [...]
Spied – Volkswagen Jetta TSI (petrol), yet again!
Volkswagen had quickly studied the Indian market and began launching diesel variants first before rolling out the petrol variants. The diesel variant of the Jetta was launched first, the passat on the other hand also came out in the diesel variant. Now the German car manufacturer is all-set to introduce petrol Jetta into the market [...]
Volkswagen India all-set to launch new Beetle at 2012 Auto Expo
German car manufacturer Volkswagen is all set to launch their iconic car Beetle in India at 2012 Auto Expo. As per the official press release, there will be a showcasing of new model of VW Beetle of 21st Century, however, there is no official launch date announced for it as of now. Volkswagen sells Beetle [...]
Volkswagen to showcase Blue Drive line-up at the Auto Expo
In line with the theme of Think Blue. Drive Blue. Volkswagen, Europe’s leading passenger car manufacturer will focus on environment friendly, fuel efficient carlines at the 11th Auto Expo scheduled to be held in New Delhi early January next year. Volkswagen launched the Think Blue. campaign in India earlier this year coinciding with the introduction [...]
Spied – Volkswagen Up! in India (Delhi)
This is the first ever snaps of the Volkswagen Up! in India and signifies VW’s seriousness for the Indian market. The Volkswagen Up! variant which was spotted was the 3-door model, which looks like the base variant in the Up! line-up. However rear wiper and in-built spoiler is present on the car. Thanks to Sandeep [...]
Volkswagen confirms five-door Up! in Europe
Volkswagen group in Europe confirmed on 3rd sep that it will be producing a five-door version of the Up! that made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The five-door Up! will be based on the cross Up! concept that also debuted at the Frankfurt show. “The cross up! previews the five-door up! but [...]
Spied – New Volkswagen Vento facelift
Our friends at Motobeam have snapped a glimpse of Volkswagen’s upcoming new Vento sedan at Chakan, where it was undergoing routine tests around the Volkswagen factory. The car looks almost production ready and is just around the corner. It is expected to be launched by the end of October, 2011. From the images it’s clearly [...]
Volkswagen showcases Polo R-Line at Frankfurt Motor Show
Here’s one of the Volkswagen’s Frankfurt exhibits –Volkswagen Polo R-Line, not a exactly true Volkswagen R car, but kitted up to give it a spicier look. Some inspiration for taken from current and future owners of the Polo perhaps? The R-Line package includes 16 inch Mallory design alloy wheels, a high gloss black radiator grille [...]












