http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volkswagen http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volkswagen http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940948/vw-transporter-campervan-with-electrically-extendable-rear Who needs a campervan (aka motorhome) when you can have a smaller panel van with an electrically extendable rear pod providing the same amount of living space?]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940948/vw-transporter-campervan-with-electrically-extendable-rear http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940945/abt-sportsline-teases-geneva-line-up Abt Sportsline has announced plans to introduce four new tuning packages at the Geneva Motor Show. They include programs for the Audi Q3 and A6 Avant as well as the Volkswagen Beetle and Up.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940945/abt-sportsline-teases-geneva-line-up http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740829/vw-golf-gti-cabriolet-to-be-unveiled-in-geneva----report Volkswagen are apparently planning to unveil a Golf GTI Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It will be the final model variant of the sixth generation Golf before it is replaced starting from next year.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740829/vw-golf-gti-cabriolet-to-be-unveiled-in-geneva----report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020440719/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-first-look-on-the-road Already revealed at the recent Detroit Motor Show, Volkswagen will soon hit the market with the Jetta hybrid vehicle which was spied being tested at -20°C (-4°F) recently.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020440719/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-first-look-on-the-road http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340690/volkswagen-bluesport-still-under-consideration---report When Porsche CEO Matthias Muller halted plans for an entry-level roadster, many of us assumed the Volkswagen Bluesport was dead in the water. However, that doesn't appear to be the case according to a recent report.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340690/volkswagen-bluesport-still-under-consideration---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240620/gti-sledding-bob-by-volkswagen-accessories Volkswagen Accessories has announced the GTI Crazy Bob sled and the traditional wooden folding sled for their Lifestyle range.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:09:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240620/gti-sledding-bob-by-volkswagen-accessories http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240652/2013-volkswagen-beetle-tdi-announced-us Volkswagen has announced plans to introduce the 2013 Beetle TDI at the Chicago Auto Show. It goes on sale this summer]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:30:11 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240652/2013-volkswagen-beetle-tdi-announced-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140574/vw-outlines-the-mqb-platform--new-engine-families Volkswagen has released new information about the MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix) platform that will be used on the next-generation Golf and Audi A3.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:20:12 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140574/vw-outlines-the-mqb-platform--new-engine-families http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140555/the-dog-strikes-back-vw-super-bowl-commercial-revealed It features an overweight dog named Bolt that gets himself into shape to chase after the other star of the commercial - the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Followed by a surprise Star Wars twist.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:57:03 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140555/the-dog-strikes-back-vw-super-bowl-commercial-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440209/volkswagen-up-gt-reportedly-approved-for-production The three-cylinder power unit in the Volkswagen Up! GT will be treated to a turbocharger which will boost output to more than 73kW (100 PS / 98 hp).]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440209/volkswagen-up-gt-reportedly-approved-for-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340180/volkswagen-golf-remains-1-in-europe For the fourth consultative year, the Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the best-selling car in Europe.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340180/volkswagen-golf-remains-1-in-europe http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340144/official-volkswagen-up-five-door-revealed First previewed in Frankfurt last year as the Cross up! concept, the production version seen here carries over the same engines and option packages as the 3-door Up! - just with easier access to the rear seats.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340144/official-volkswagen-up-five-door-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040100/volkswagen-disputes-gms-global-sales-crown Last year, Volkswagen was expected to become the world's largest automaker. That didn't happen and now the company is disputing GM's sales crown.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040100/volkswagen-disputes-gms-global-sales-crown http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940041/2012-volkswagen-beetle-tfsi-with-320-hp-by-bb Tuning company B&B from Siegen, Germany has developed several engine upgrade kits for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:56:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940041/2012-volkswagen-beetle-tfsi-with-320-hp-by-bb http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940033/vw-super-bowl-ad-teased-12-dogs-bark-star-wars-theme-video The German brand is preparing their latest commercial for this year's Super Bowl. They have decided to stick with the tried and tested Star Wars theme in this short teaser clip. It features 12 well trained dogs barking the well known them tune.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940033/vw-super-bowl-ad-teased-12-dogs-bark-star-wars-theme-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940045/2014-volkswagen-passat-comes-into-focus---rumors New details are starting to emerge about the next-generation Passat which is expected to be launched in the spring of 2014.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:58 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940045/2014-volkswagen-passat-comes-into-focus---rumors http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839990/volkswagen-up-five-door-leaked The five-door Volkswagen Up! has been revealed by the European patent office. See the pictures inside]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839990/volkswagen-up-five-door-leaked http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739949/volkswagen-golf-vii-coming-to-paris-motor-show---report According to a recent report, the Volkswagen Golf VII will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:24:34 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739949/volkswagen-golf-vii-coming-to-paris-motor-show---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639876/2012-volkswagen-cc-european-details-released-videos Styling for the facelifted model has been updated with Volkswagen's latest design language. Both the front and rear fascias were extensively remodelled with new bi-xenon headlights and tail lights featuring integrated LEDs. ]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:20:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639876/2012-volkswagen-cc-european-details-released-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639894/mid-engine-volkswagen-prototype-coming-later-this-year According to a recent report, Volkswagen will introduce a new mid-engine prototype later this year. It could be an updated version of the Bluesport concept.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:55:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639894/mid-engine-volkswagen-prototype-coming-later-this-year http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639892/volkswagen-developing-plug-in-hybrid-for-us---report Volkswagen recently introduced the Jetta Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show and now there's word that a plug-in hybrid variant is in the works.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:14:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639892/volkswagen-developing-plug-in-hybrid-for-us---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339813/volkswagen-seven-seat-crossover-in-jeopardy---report Volkswagen's seven-seat crossover could be in jeopardy as the model is reportedly the focus of intense internal debate.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:02:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339813/volkswagen-seven-seat-crossover-in-jeopardy---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039586/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-unveiled-in-detroit-video Volkswagen has officially unveiled the E-Bugster concept at the North American International Auto Show. It features an electric motor that produces 114 hp (85 kW / 116 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:38:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039586/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-unveiled-in-detroit-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939564/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-unveiled-videos Volkswagen has introduced the 2013 Jetta Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010939564/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-unveiled-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut Photos and first details of the Volkswagen E-Bugster concept and Jetta Hybrid have leaked prior to their unveiling tomorrow at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339417/2014-volkswagen-passat-will-be-lighter-and-more-advanced According to a recent report, the 2014 Volkswagen Passat will ride on the new MQB platform and weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs) less than the current model.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339417/2014-volkswagen-passat-will-be-lighter-and-more-advanced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239235/vw-golf-gti-gets-tuned-by-schmidt-revolution Schmidt Revolution has introduced a new tuning program for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5). It features revised styling and an upgraded TFSI engine.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:07:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239235/vw-golf-gti-gets-tuned-by-schmidt-revolution http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239217/volkswagen-caddy-gets-air-suspension-by-mr-car-design Widely used a commercial vehicle in Europe, the Volkswagen Caddy is an unlikely suspect for tuning firms. But that hasn't stopped MR Car Design from taking the high roof combi and slamming it down to the ground. ]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239217/volkswagen-caddy-gets-air-suspension-by-mr-car-design http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121639080/watch-a-polish-polo-rally-prototype-with-400hp-in-action In preparation for the 2012 FIA European Hill-Climb Champion season, Polish racer Paul Dytko and his team has taken it upon themselves to build their own Volkswagen Polo rally car.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121639080/watch-a-polish-polo-rally-prototype-with-400hp-in-action http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539070/2012-north-american-car--truck-of-the-year-finalists-announced The 2012 North American Car & Truck of the Year finalists have been announced. Nominees include the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat. ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:41:27 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539070/2012-north-american-car--truck-of-the-year-finalists-announced