2011 olkswagen Golf Mk at Geneva motor Show (3-13march 2011)

Since 1974 Volkswagen has produced the massively popular Golf. It is VW's best selling model, and it is now in its 6th mark.

* Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 1974 - 1984
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 1985 - 1992
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 3 1991 - 1998
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 4 1997 - 2006
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 2003 - 2009
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 6 2009 - present

It replaced the VW Beetle, but not straight away. VW Beetle production kept going until 1978 in Germany and until much later in Mexico.

This transition from air cooled to water cooled engines was in part thanks to Volkswagen's access to Audi technology.

Here is something to ponder [and may win you a pub quiz]: What has the Golf and its variants [Bora, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat] all have in common?

The answer is easy if you know that Jetta is the German for 'Trade Wind'. The word Golf does not refer to the pleasant game which Europeans beat Americans at. It refers to the Gulf Stream, the warm water that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and that flows to the north west coast of Europe.

The Golf Cabriolet series has been an on-off affair for Volkswagen ever since the introduction of the original model in the beginning of the 1980s. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Germans decided to give the Cabriolet another go with the presentation of a new model based on the 6th generation of the Golf that will be sold alongside the firm's Eos hardtop roadster.

The replacement of the roof with an electrically operated cloth top, the redesigned rear end and the more swept-back angle of the front windscreen frame along with the necessary structural reinforcements pretty much sum up the changes over the standard Golf hatchback upon which the Cabriolet is based.

At least in Europe, the Golf Cabriolet Mk6 will be offered with six direct-injection turbocharged diesel and gaosline engines with a power range from 105 PS to 210 PS. Scroll down for the photo gallery from the Geneva Show floors.
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2011 Volkswagen Amarok pickup Highline will cost from £21,575.

Designed for every sports car lover, Volkswagen's Scirocco is good looking, handles sharply and is solidly built. On being the quickest, most powerful and most focused version of Volkswagen's small three-door 'coupe', It is a car which benefits from not having any direct competitors, so you can rest assured that you are getting something that is different. In its range-topping 2.0 TSI GT spec the Scirocco comes with excellent levels of equipment and its neat handling and superb refinement completes a great package. On the whole, the Scirocco is certainly a tempting buy.

For those who adore the spirit of automotives and understand each curve, the year 2011 has brought a great range of new cars. A car might just be a metal machine for some, but a drive reveals it as a machine of attitude, persona and characteristic and that is the reason why many people have been chasing cars for centuries. Here is an ultimate list of new cars for sale in Australia for February 2011.

2011 The new Volkswagen Amarok whole cars

Cannot wait to drive away in the new model you were planning to buy for past few months?

Get ready to consume some fuel because September 2010 is shaping up as one of the best months for all car lovers. If you are in the market to buy new cars, September will be the month to make the move. Read on to know what the auto market in Australia has to offer in the coming month.

Volkswagen has dropped pricing details for the new Amarok pickup truck in Britain. At launch, the Amarok will be offered only as a double-cab in three trim levels and with a choice of two turbo diesel engines. Prices start from £16,995 for the Startline model and £18,995 for the Trendline, while the range-topping Highline will cost from £21,575.

The entry-level powerplant is the 2.0-litre TDI with 122-ponies, which is available on the Startline models. A more powerful 2.0-liter BiTDI with 163-horses is standard on the Trendline and Highline models.

all-new 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Starting at $23,485, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the a lot of big-ticket affordable bunched SUVs. Reviewers, however, do like what you get for about $24,000: accepted Bluetooth technology, adventurous car-like active dynamics and a high-quality German interior. “The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a altered acidity in a boilerplate chic by trading some acumen for a best berth and European active manners," says Edmunds.

Engine/Performance

Buyers get the best of three engines – but don’t avoid the petrol option. The firm’s able turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI assemblage is ill-fitted to the Tiguan, with affluence of torque and reasonable ammunition economy. However, college breadth drivers will adopt the agent options, which cover 138bhp and 168bhp versions of the firm’s accepted abuse 2.0-litre TDI. Opt for the 1.4 TSI or entry-level agent and you can even accept a added economical two-wheel drive transmission.

2011 The Volkswagen Amarok will initially be launched

Volkswagen Amarok - What can drivers expect? Layout - The Volkswagen Amarok will initially be launched in a four door double-cab layout, with a single cab design to follow. The interior space is expected to outclass other UTEs, with full seating for five people, spacious headroom and leather upholstery.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok Car Interior

Engine and fuel efficiency - The Amarok runs on one of two 2.0 TDI diesel engines, the first a bi-turbo diesel engine and a second smaller diesel engine. One of the drawcards of the Amarok is its fuel efficiency, with the bi-turbo engine's fuel economy listed at just 7.8 l/100km and the smaller engine achieving a similar 7.6 l/100km fuel economy.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok Test Road

2011 new Volkswagen Passat will come standard with features including power adjustable seats

Comfort and Convenience Now with more options than ever the new Volkswagen Passat will come standard with features including power adjustable seats, power windows, and an in-dash CD player. Available options will include navigation, premium stereo upgrade, and climate control. The Passat will have true German quality finish work that with quality workmanship evident throughout the cabin.

Safety Features Volkswagen vehicles are known for the high safety ratings from the insurance institute for highway safety. The VW Passat will be loaded with safety features including front and side impact airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program, front crumple zones, side intrusion beams and a low roll over ratio.

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat for the US is larger than the European model and will be manufactured state side at Volkswagen's new facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC Side View

Volkswagen is a car manufacturer that has history and its own uniqueness. There are many products of Volkswagen that are being legends in the automotive world, from the VW Beetle to the VW Golf. Meanwhile, the uniqueness from this car company is characteristic of the name and its design. For several decades, the Volkswagen has become a part of the European and the North American families of automotive world.

One of the sedan families from the Volkswagen is the used Volkswagen Passat. The first generation of the used Volkswagen Passatwas launched in 1973 which designed by the Italian, Giorgetto Giurgiaro. Unlike the used Volkswagen Beetle, the used Volkswagen Passat has undergone significant changes from the first generation to the last generation that was launched in 2005 to the present.

all new 2011 Volkswagen Passat Photo Contest

all new 2011 Volkswagen Passat Photo Contest

2011 Volkswagen Passat auto-dimming exterior

Mid-spec SE gains Bluetooth, electric folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors w/interior auto-dimming rear view mirror, climate control, 8 speaker audio system/DAB digital radio, chrome window trim, rain and light sensor and a driver fatigue detection system.

Range-topper Sport will get RNS 315 touch-screen satellite navigation, tyre pressure monitoring system, sports suspension and front fog lamps.

Options like alloy wheels, metallic paint, heated front & rear seats, bi-xenon headlights w/LED day-time running lights (which contains 15 LED’s), leather interior and upgraded sound system will be offered.

2011 Volkswagen Passat auto-dimming exterior

2011 Volkswagen Passat SE and Sport

A duo of 2.0 TDI engines will also be available, generating 140bhp and 170bhp. A 6 speed manual is standard, while a 6 speed DSG automatic is be optional.

Three trim levels will be on hand: S, SE and Sport. Entry-level S will obtain electrically adjustable/hated door mirrors, x4 electric windows, x6 airbags, air conditioning, ESP, alarm, height adjustable passenger/driver’s seat w/lumbar adjustment, front armrest, whiplash-optimised head restraints (WOKS), electric parking brake w/hill start assist, 3 spoke leather steering wheel w/audio controls and iPod/AUX/MP3 input.

Volkswagen Touareg has also scheduled the launching

Volkswagen has also scheduled the launching of a smaller Jetta in America in 2008. It will also be equipped with NOx storage catalytic converter that eliminates up to 90 percent of nitrogen oxides. Both the Touareg BlueTDI and Jetta are scheduled to debut in Europe. The Euro 4 standard currently specifies a NOx limit of 0.25 g/km while the US standard which Volkswagen Touareg BlueTDI satisfies specifies a NOx limit of 0.043 g/km or 0.07 g/mile. Aside from the remarkable NOx catalytic converters that Touareg and Jetta have, they are also equipped with heavy duty VW axles.

Volkswagen Touareg has also scheduled the launching

the basic Volkswagen Touareg modification midsized SUV

's Touareg 2 is a modification of the basic Touareg midsized SUV. Two engine options are available in this vehicle: a gasoline powered V6, or a turbo diesel v6. The gasoline engine is a 3. 6 liter VR6 that produces a maximum 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. The torque from this engine tops out at 266 foot pounds, delivered over a range of engine speed (2,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm). The engine is designed to run on premium unleaded gasoline for the best performance. The engine is managed by the Bosch Motronic management system. The engine bore is 89 mm, the stroke is 96.4 mm and the compression ratio is 11.3 to 1.The cylinders are arranged at 10.6, with 4 valves each.

the basic Volkswagen Touareg modification midsized SUV

2011 Volkswagen Touran Design DNA

The team of Volkswagen engineers has turned an innovative concept into reality with its TSI technology. A supercharger operates in the lower rev ranges while a turbocharger at higher revs. The combination of these two creates a generous amount of power of 125kW/170hp, constant torque band of 240Nm from 1,500 rpm to 4,750 rpm and low fuel consumption of 7.6 liters/100km.

2011 Volkswagen Touran Side View

2011 Volkswagen Touran Car Interior

Volkswagen Touran Design DNA is the baseline for the new design used in this car. This car is mostly famous for the compactness it provides compared to all other cars from this company. A drastic change has been done in the engine that has been used in the making of this car. The engine boasts the advanced technology that enables the car to deliver astonishing fuel economy and reduced-to-nil amount of carbon dioxide emission. You can buy this car in both the diesel and petrol engine version. The decrease in the fuel consumption with this car can be attributed to the newly implemented technology called the Touran Bluemotion. In numbers this car can give up to 100 kilometers for just 4.6 gallons of fuel. This 7 seater car features the turbo charged petrol engine of the capacity of the magnitude 105PS and the manufacturer has implemented 1.2 liter of TSI for the petrol engine.
2011 Volkswagen Touran Design DNA

Know Everything About the Volkswagen Touran

The new Volkswagen Touran with its top-of-the-line auto parts like Volkswagen master cylinder is now offered with 125kW/170hp TSI engine. This direct injection engine is equipped with a supercharger and turbocharger that comes with a unique DSG direct-shift gearbox and Highline equipment as standard. Such impressive combination is exclusive in the MPV field.

2011 Volkswagen Touran Front Angle View

2011 Volkswagen Touran Front Seats Photo

In Germany alone; the Volkswagen is one among the best selling 7 seater MPV Cars. Volkswagen has not released many wagon type of cars; but this one happens to be one such famous car. The very first release of this car has been highly succesful, and much of the changes that happened after the initial releases didn't add much to its initial popularity. Alloy wheel pairs, newly designed grill, rub strips coupled with flank are few of the changes that were added recently to the car.

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2011 Volkswagen Phaeton US, Review and Pictures

I've gone through the same financial pain with VHS. Thinking that I'd perfected my film-buff collection of videos I sat back to admire my handiwork only to be confronted with DVD. Well clearly DVD is better quality and doesn't wear out so, to the shops I went to upgrade Tarantino, Scorsese and Kubrick to sleeker versions. Now of course my DVDs are under threat from Blu Ray. Much to my Dad's displeasure having forked out for a High Definition DVD player, Blu Ray now has the HD market to itself and is releasing old and new on this format. I'd happily stick with DVD except my new HD TV isn't being fully exploited unless a Blu Ray player joins the party.

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Rear View

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Engine

The exteriors of phaeton give the extreme classy looks and interiors of the car offers the amazing driving experience. The car is launched in both engines petrol as well as diesel with automatic transmission option. The diesel variant of Volkswagen phaeton is loaded with the 3.0L, V6 TDI diesel engine which delivers the great mileage and high performance on the other hand the petrol variant of phaeton is powered by the 6.0L, W12 petrol engine with five speed automatic transmission gearbox.
2011 Volkswagen Phaeton US, Review and Pictures