Posted in Sports cars, Volkswagen on Jan 29th, 2010
Volkswagen has announced that it will create a performance group which will build high performance versions of many Volkswagen cars, similar to the Mercedes AMG models. The group will be called R GmbH, and will offer special edition models as well as aftermarket performance and styling pieces that can be used to personalize VW cars […]
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Posted in 0% Financing, Auto loans, BMW, car buying incentives, cash-back incentives, Lower interest rates, Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, Rebates, Volkswagen on Nov 5th, 2009
For the month of November, European carmakers are offering some great deals on their newly introduced 2010 models. Only VW is advertising incentives on 09 models, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider shopping for a leftover if you’re looking for a higher end car. You could save a ton if you’re willing to put […]
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For October 2009, there are some pretty good deals available out there on European cars and trucks. Volkswagen is offering the best incentives out there, with 0% financing on all of its cars and SUVs. Even the luxury makers BMW and Mercedes are offering some great incentives on their new vehicles. BMW is going a […]
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Posted in Automotive, Volkswagen on Apr 21st, 2009
Early reports of 2009 first quarter sales have revealed that Volkswagen is poised to overtake Toyota as the world’s #1 auto company. Reuters reports that although Volkswagen will post a loss compared to last year, Toyota will likely post a much larger one. Volkswagen’s market share for the first quarter of 2009 is expected to […]
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Posted in Automotive, Celebrities, Volkswagen on Mar 10th, 2009
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has built a special edition Beetle for Mattel’s celebration of Barbie’s 50th birthday. The life-size pink Malibu Barbie New Beetle convertible debuted at Barbie’s Malibu Dream House for the iconic doll’s birthday party. Customization was done by ABD Racing Werks, Katzkin Leather and Interiors and FoamMolders. The hot pink Beetle convertible […]
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Posted in Volkswagen on Jan 23rd, 2009
Volkswagen is considering expanding it’s lineup here in the states to include the small Polo hatchback. The Polo slots below the Golf and Jetta models and is slightly smaller and shorter. In Europe, where the car’s been sold for years, they have been a consistent good seller for VW. Now with the ever changing global […]
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It has come to light that German automaker Volkswagen has sued one of its Lamborghini dealerships, Lamborghini of Orange County. Last November the former “worlds largest Lamborghini dealer” closed its doors for good. The closing came rather abrubptly according to some reports, and the reason has remained a mystery until court documents were released showing […]
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Posted in Sports cars, Volkswagen on Jan 12th, 2009
The thought of an affordable mid-engine roadster from VW is more than enough to make any v-dub enthusiast salivate. Volkswagen fans have been waiting a long time for this one, and in my opinion the wait was well worth it. At this year’s Detroit Auto Show the German auto giant unveiled it’s newest concept, the […]
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Posted in Automotive, Sports cars, Volkswagen on Dec 5th, 2008
The Volkswagen R32 is a cult car. It takes a real hard-core VW enthusiast to drop $33,000 on a Golf. But what you get for your money is something with, what’s the word I’m looking for, substance. Its gorgeous sounding 3.2-liter VR6 engine was flexible and fun to drive, and its AWD system made sure […]
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Posted in Automotive, Sports cars, Volkswagen on Dec 2nd, 2008
As if it wasn’t bad enough that Volkswagen is not going to be bringing the new Scirocco to the states, now the European tuners are getting their mitts on the new coupe and the results are rather mouthwatering. The latest to join the fray is legendary Audi tuner Motoren Technik Meyer (MTM). The new MTM […]
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