Reviews
Review of VW Amarok V6 Ultimate Dual Cab Ute
Amarok is best for the active weekender, tradie, or anyone with a bunch of stuff to tote around. It’s not really for towing or solid off road work. […]
Volkswagen
Industry News
Volkswagen AG announces International Vehicle Recalls on Tiguan and Amarok
Volkswagen, plagued previously by recalls with the Tiguan engine has announced new recalls for the Tiguan, Amarok and the DSG gearbox. […]
AWD 4WD SUV
VW Tiguan 103 TDi 7 Sp DSG Review
Once at the forefront of the compact AWD SUV class recent additions such as the Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage and Hyundai IX35 have seen the VW Tiguan relegated to the second tier of choice. It has a poor towing ability, is quite choppy on dirt tracks and underpowered compared to its competitors. There is still a question mark over VW reliability. […]
EnviroCars
XL1 Hybrid 1-litre Car by Volkswagen
The XL1 by Volkswagen is the most efficient production car in the world with a fuel consumption of 0.9 l/100km. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seater can also be driven for up to 50 kilometres locally in pure electric mode, […]
AWD 4WD SUV
2012 VW Tiguan 103 TDi 7 Sp DSG Review
Once at the forefront of the compact AWD SUV class recent additions such as the Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage and Hyundai IX35 have seen the VW Tiguan relegated to the second tier of choice. To combat this VW has recently released an updated version. […]
Utes & Dual Cabs
Volkswagen Amarok Canyon concept
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a version of the Amarok pick-up at the Geneva International Motor Show in the shape of its Amarok Canyon concept vehicle […]
EnviroCars
Cross Coupé from Volkswagen Consumes Just 1.8 l/100 km
The Volkswagen Cross Coupé Concept is powered by an alliance of a turbodiesel direct-injection engine (TDI) and two electric motors. Its combined fuel consumption in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is a low of 1.8 l/100 km. […]
Family Cars - 7 Seat +
Volkswagen Multivan gets new motor
The VW Multivan now has a 2.0-litre turbo engine with intercooling produces 150 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Newton metres from just 1500 rpm. Combined fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres which equals CO2 emissions of 236 g/km. […]
Industry News
VW Reliability woes continue with over 460,000 recalls in last 5 months
VW reliability problems continue with another 299,000 vehicles being recalled globally. This is on top of the 168,000 vehicles that were recalled late last year. All the problems relate to fuel leaks and weaknesses that may lead to fires. […]
Industry News
VW recalls 168,000 cars for fuel leaks
Volkswagen is recalling 168,275 cars equipped with diesel engines because of a defect in the fuel injection system that could cause fuel leaks and fires […]