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Photoshop maverick, Theophilus Chin has created a rather convincing rendering of the Volkswagen Corrado. Based on the silhouette of the Audi Sport Quattro Concept, but with elements of the Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE crafted onto its face, the rendering is almost realistic. With Volkswagen recent announcement that the next-generation VW …

Volkswagen has confirmed the barnstorming Golf R400 will hit production and set to arrive in showrooms in 2016. Speaking to British publication, CAR, Volkswagen Group powertrain chief, Heinz-Jakob Neusser confirms the Golf R400 is currently in development. “We have the Golf more sporty than ever before… we soon will have …

Volkswagen has launched the 2015 Polo GTI in Australia and the range finally gets the long-awaited manual transmission. Priced from $27,490 plus on-road costs, the six-speed manual Polo GTI will go head-to-head with the Ford Fiesta ST, Renault Clio R.S. 200 and Peugeot 208 GTi in the battle for supremacy. …

Volkswagen is expanding its GTI fleet with a super high performance version and sending it onto the digital race circuit. Unveiled today for the Gran Turismo 6 Playstation video game, the Volkswagen GTI Supersport represents a follow-up to last year’s stunning GTI Vision Gran Turismo. It packs a 375kW (503hp) VR6 …

Volkswagen has released a couple of teaser images, as well as a video, of the GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo, which is expected to make its official debut at this year’s Wörthersee gathering in Australia. Set to be offered exclusively in the latest Gran Turismo 6 driving simulation game, the …

Volkswagen has announced the next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan SUV will be available with up to seven seats. The three-row model will be built in Mexico towards the end of 2016 as a 2017 model. According to Europe’s biggest carmaker, the longer-wheelbase Tiguan is not only for the North American market, but …

The Volkswagen Sport Coupe Concept GTE has broken cover following last week’s teaser sketch. Based on the Passat B8 sedan, Volkswagen says the four-door coupe isn’t a preview of the next-generation Volkswagen CC, as it sits higher in the product range than the CC. However, we won’t be surprised if …

Volkswagen has previewed its CC concept with a couple of official sketches. Set to make its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Passat-based CC will likely hit the market in 2017. While no other details have been released, Volkswagen says the concept will feature an “innovative” all-wheel …

The updated 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has arrived in Australia with new standard features and pricing. The new Jetta range continues Volkswagen Australia’s strategy to reduce complexity within its product lines, offering a core range of models and greater standard features across the board. The 2015 models now benefit from the …

Volkswagen has introduced its updated 2015 Touareg range. The streamlined range consists of the 150TDI, V6 TDI and V8 TDI R-Line models, all with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The refreshed Touareg sports new front and rear bumpers, fog lights, ventilation grilles and new alloy wheel designs. Bi-xenon headlights with LED …

Volkswagen seem determined to get as much of their investment on the MQB platform back as possible. The Golf is already available in no less than 15 variants at last count, and that’s just in Australia. There are many more in Europe that don’t make it here. Now, the German …

Volkswagen has introduced the second-generation Polo R WRC at a special event in Wolfsburg, Germany. The 2015 model has shed its white livery and now sports a dark-blue front and merge into the white rear, which features a towering new rear wing. “The new Polo R WRC has undergone intense …

Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specifications of the updated 2015 Scirocco R, and its good news for buyers as the updated model not only boasts upgraded equipment, but also cop a $2,000 price reduction. The six-speed manual Scirocco R is now priced from $45,990, while those opting for the …

Volkswagen has previewed its upcoming American-market crossover with the Cross Coupe GTE concept, which will make its debut at the Detroit Motor Show. Sporting a bold front fascia and muscular wheel arches, the Cross Coupe GTE is said to be the “ambassador” of a new design language developed by Volkswagen …