These are the first official photos with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Variant - ahead of its debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week.

No details of the car were revealed, but it's styling is a cleaner and sharpener evolution of the current model with a better-looking rear end.

The tail lamps adopt a rounder design than the ones found on the hatch, and a TSI engine sporting silver roof rails and five double-spoke alloys.

Full details will have to wait until later, but we have a good idea of what to expect. Expect a wide palette of gasoline- and diesel-burning engines with a 1.4-liter turbo four or a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel along with transmission choices including VW's DSG dual-clutch automatic or a six-speed manual.

We don't have any images of the interior, but this new model will share its MQB bones with the new Golf.

Full details will be available next week when the car will be shown at the Geneva.

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD has been revealed ahead of a Geneva Auto Show debut, which will achieve 56 mpg on the European cycle and sprint to 60 mph in just 7.5 seconds.

Set for UK sale from July, the Golf GTD makes a statement through smoked LED taillights with LED licence-plate illumination; chrome tailpipe; rear diffuser; a large roof spoiler and standard 17-inch alloy wheels shod with 225/45 profile rubber.

The interior gets a GTD steering wheel, tartan cloth sports seats, a sport steering wheel, stainless-steel pedals and foot rest, a GTD shifter grip, and a model-specific instrument cluster.

The Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk 7 powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 181bhp and 379Nm of torque. Power is sent to front wheels through a standard 6-speed manual gearbox or an optional dual-clutch 6-speed DSG.

When equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the GTD has an EC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg, some feat considering the car can also reach a top speed of 143 mph.

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Volkswagen has revealed the 2013 Transporter Edition - a new special edition version of its popular van series in Europe.

Black design elements such as alloy wheels "Cascavel Anthracite" in 17-inch format, and optional 18-inch AZEV "R" in matte black, matte black roof, black Schwellerbeklebung with the "edition" logo in the van is a highlight for truck buyers those looking for a sporty and extraordinary van.

It also comes with electrically adjustable and heated mirrors; power windows, central locking; H7 headlamps and fog lamps including cornering; front fog lamps with a cornering function; gear knob and handbrake lever; special cloth seats; and leather steering wheel.

Optional for the Transporter Edition are also bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running for election.

Available exclusively with a flat floor and short wheelbase, the VW Transporter Edition is equipped three petrol and three diesel engines ranging in power from 102PS (101hp) to 204PS (201hp).

The prices for the 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Edition start at 26,846 Euros (net of 85 kW petrol engine) and 28,126 euros (net of 75 KW TDI).

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Full details and pictures of the rugged new 2013 Volkswagen Cross Up! has officially unveiled ahead of the car's public debut next month in Geneva Auto Show.

The car is distinguished from the regular five-door Volkswagen Up by its black body cladding for the wheel arches and side sills. The Volkswagen Cross Up! gets plastic wheelarch protectors, the bumper and the exterior mirrors are in light metallic silver finish and 16-inch alloys with 185/50 tires.

Inside, there are seats in special trim available in red or charcoal with the dashboard finished in the same colour, chrome trims for the vents and leather-wrapped handbrake.

Power comes from a 74bhp three-cylinder engine linked to a 5-speed manual transmission sending power to front wheels. There should be no changes to the suspension or introduction of traction control.

In Germany, the new 2013 Volkswagen Cross Up! will have a starting price of €13,925.

Volkswagen has recently pulled the wraps off its latest creation the 2014 Beetle GSR Limited Edition at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Brought back in the spotlight from the 1970s, the car was named GSR (Gelb Schwarzer Renner or “Yellow Black Racer”) and was based on a 1303S.

The new VW Beetle GSR Limited Edition is coming with the R-Line front bumper and rear bumpers and rides on 19-inch Tornado alloys with 235/40 tires. Wide black stripes run the length of the hood, black-painted brake calipers and a yellow bodyshell.

The yellow/black theme continues inside includes unique interior with black-trimmed leather sport seats; steering wheel with yellow stitching; R-Line dash pad; black floor mats and panoramic sunroof.

The new GSR Limited Edition generates up to 210 horsepower (155 kW) and has 207 pound-feet (280 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and to reach an electronically limited Vmax of 130 mph.

The Volkswagen Beetle GSR Limited Edition will only be produced in 3,500 units; more than half are slated for the US.

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Volkswagen has introduced the Caddy Edition 30 with only 117 of this limited edition model available in the UK.

Designed to celebrate the model's 30th anniversary, the VW Caddy Edition 30 is distinguished by a black roof and roof rails contrasting against Candy White paintwork. There are also fog lights, 17-inch 'Budapest' alloy wheels, door handles and door mirrors and also features chromed details.

Inside, Volkswagen added several standard comfort and convenience features such as electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; plus front fog lights; Bluetooth connectivity; tailgate with heated rear window and wash/wipe; height adjustable driver's and passenger's seats; Climatic air conditioning and leather steering wheel. Customers will also find an upgraded RCD 310 radio/CD unit and "Timo" or Alcantara / leather upholstery.

The engine of choice for the Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30 is the 2.0-liter TDI engine that develops 140 HP (103 kW) that allows for a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 10.0 seconds for the manual gearbox version.

The Caddy Edition 30 is now available in Volkswagen Van Centre showrooms, with retail prices of £17,660 (excluding VAT) for manual models, or £19,060 (excluding VAT) with the DSG transmission.

Source: Volkswagen UK

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Volkswagen has unveiled details of a new four-wheel-drive Golf 4Motion, the car will employ permanent four-wheel drive thanks to a fifth-generation Haldex coupling system.

Volkswagen Golf 4Motion launches with two common rail four-cylinder engines: a 104bhp 1.6-litre or a 2.0-litre TDI producing 148bhp. But both of these units are fitted with Stop/Start system and battery regeneration.

Arriving just in time for winter, the system is described as one of "most modern and efficient" all-wheel drive systems in the world.

Other standard features including battery regeneration; a TFT display with touchscreen operation; the electronic stabilisation programme; a multi-function display; plus the four-wheel EDS; air conditioning; seven airbags; electric windows front and back; an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System; the XDS front and rear axle transverse lock.

The new Golf 4Motion hasn’t arrived here in the States yet, while Wolkswagen has already started a countdown on its German website with costs an additional €1,800 for the 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

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Volkswagen has introduced a range-topping R-line trim specification to the Touareg, with extra equipment worth £4,000 for a pricing increase of just £750.

On the outside, the VW Touareg R-Line ride on new 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in tires size 275/45 R20 and comes with bespoke front and rear bumpers, as well as new side skirts, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic curve lighting, added to by R-Line badges on the front wings.

Inside it has exclusive R-Line sill plates, a standard full-length panoramic electric sliding glass sunroof, keyless entry and start. As with the rest of the Touareg models, the R-Line comes equipped with standard leather seats; audio system with eight-inch touchscreen; tow-zone climate control; battery regeneration; Bluetooth and MDI multi-device interface for iPods; DAB and a Stop/Start system.

In the UK, the new Touareg R-Line is offered with a V6 3.0-liter diesel that develops 201 hp (£44,025) or 242 hp (£45,645 RRP OTR) connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Designed especially for United States and Canada, the Volkswagen CrossBlue concept big six-seat SUV will enter production in 2015.

It will replace the elderly and slow-selling Routan MPV with a plug-in diesel electric hybrid drivetrain, the hulking five-door.

The VW CrossBlue makes use of a hybrid powertrain consisting of a TDI Clean Diesel Engine that develops 190 hp (142 kW) and 54-hp front along with DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, and an electric all-wheel-drive system.

When the 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery is fully charged, the car can store about 14 miles of all-electric range at a maximum speed of 75 mph although top speed is reduced from 127 mph (204 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h).

Inside, a 10.2-inch touch screen infotainment system controls all audio functions, leather and wood are also used to finish the interior, climate-control system and iPad® mini devices are integrated as monitors in the front-row head restraints.

If the CrossBlue concept receives the green light, Volkswagen will price the SUV above some of its competitors, starting at $32,000 (£19,800).

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Wolfsburg, 21 December 2012 - Volkswagen is launching a highly attractive special  a new version of the Golf Plus called Golf Plus LIFE.

On the outside the Volkswagen Golf Plus LIFE can be distinguished by unique 16-inch rims and the wording 'LIFE' on the wings. Chrome rims on the air inlet grilles, an LED registration plate light, fog lights and tinted rear and side windows are further attributes of the Golf Plus LIFE.

The car gets automatic climate control, the multifunction Plus display, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats and windscreen washer jets, self-parking and leather-wrapped steering wheel, ParkPilot, the Light and Sight pack and the RCD 310 radio.

Volkswagen offers this model with seven gasoline engines and six diesels. The petrol engines deliver between 59 kW / 80 PS and 90 kW / 122 PS, while the diesels cover a performance range from 77 kW / 105 PS to 103 kW / 140 PS. They can either be mated to the standard a six- or seven-speed DSG transmission, while optionally available are BlueMotion tech.

The Volkswagen Golf Plus LIFE will be priced starting from €21,200 comes with the features comfort and safety include six airbags; Park Assist parking assistant; Rear Assist reversing camera; Electronic Stability Control and the XDS electronic differential lock.

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The special-edition Volkswagen Scirocco GTS is the latest addition to the company's coupe range, with prices starting from £27,945.

The car also offers red or white door mirrors, gloss black door handles, 18-inch alloys and a panoramic sunroof. The Scirocco GTS can be ordered with four exterior colour choices are available.

The 2013 VW Scirocco GTS is available with a choice of two engines: the 175bhp 2.0-litre TDI diesel and a 207bhp 2.0-litre TSI petrol along with a six-speed manual or twin-clutch DSG gearbox.

The VW Scirocco GTS comes with sat-nav; climate control; Adaptive Chassis Control and Bluetooth.

Prices for the GTS start at £27,945 for the petrol manual and £29,345 for the DSG, while the diesel costs £27,980 and £29,935 for the manual and DSG respectively.

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Chrysler may have been at their worst, but historically they have been the choice in domestic minivans. With sales of the Volkswagen Routan MPV down by 16.9% when compared to last year's numbers (only 9,923 units sold through November) - the car has apparently been discontinued.

A few hours ago, the Jaguar C-X75 concept has been officially axed because of the global economic crisis.

The news was apparently slipped in under the radar into an announcement of production adjustments at the Chrysler plant, in Windsor, Canada where it is currently being made.

Volkswagen needed a vehicle in that segment, they needed it cheaper than importing or modifying one of their current European models.

Klaus Bischoff, Volkswagen's head of global design, recently admitted that no plans to replace the Routan with a new model on the company's to-do list.

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Volkswagen has released the first images of the limited edition 2013 Polo R WRC Street and will cost 33,900 EUR.

Heavily inspired by a concept that was presented at the GTI Meeting in Worthersee, Austria, in May - the Volkswagen Polo R borrows the same blue/grey livery as its WRC sibling, designed to mimic the look of the rally car.

The 2013 Volkswagen Polo R WRC also has a rally-inspired lower front spoiler with big air inlets, a roof mounted spoiler at the rear, a diffuser in the rear bumper and 18-inch alloys which will hid massive 16-inch brake disks.

The front passengers are treated to bucket seats upholstered in leather and Alcantara, black roof liner and racing-style pedals.

The car to be the most powerful car in the sub-compact hot hatch segment with a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine that develops 217 hp (162 kW) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. The engine is matched to a six-speed manual transmission and drive only goes to the front wheels.

With this high torque figure, the Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street is able to achieve excellent combined efficiency and emissions numbers - 31.6 mpg (38 mpg UK or 7.4 liters / 100 km) on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions are put at 174g/km.

The vehicle will be limited to just 2,500 units in left-hand drive, pricing is set at just shy of $44,000 (€33,900).

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After Volkswagen's has confirmed that the next-gen Phaeton will be offered in the United States - the car will introduce a new design direction for VW when it arrives in showrooms in 2015.

Design boss Klaus Bischoff told Auto Express that the current range of Volkswagens look very similar.

“Flagship models like the Phaeton should act as halo products and influence the way the other cars in the range look, rather than the other way round,” he added.

Bischoff also criticised models in the company’s current line-up for looking too similar, but will bestow each model with individual design characteristics.

Bischoff believes that “There will be a specific look for saloons, one for our SUVs, one for the people carriers and one for our hatchbacks."

Like the current model, the next Volkswagen Phaeton wouldn’t compromise practicality or driving experiences.

[Source: Autoexpress.co.uk]

The 2013 Volkswagen Bora facelift based on the group's PQ34 platform has been released in the Chinese market.

The Bora name is still going strong in China and price will range from 100.000 yuan ($16,044) to 150.000 yuan ($24,066).

Volkswagen has put a BlueMotion technology on this new model that includes stop/start and brake energy recuperation. The 2013 Volkswagen Bora also benefited from the sixth-generation U.S.-spec Jetta like the chrome inserts and angular headlights.

Under the hood, the VW's Bora is powered by a 1.4-liter TSI gasoline engine producing 122 hp (91 kW) through a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional DSG dual clutch transmission.

Inside the cabin there are several wooden and chrome details, navigation system, automatic climate control and audio system.

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Volkswagen announced the addition of 'Exclusive” trim level to the range for both Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet range. They will be offered in Exclusive Design and Exclusive Sport packages, and focus on perfection and uniqueness.

Designed by Volkswagen R GmbH, features include black 18-inch alloy wheels model “Twister” with polished surface and wheel lock with extended anti-theft protection, or 19-inch “Tornado” models with tire pressure monitoring display.

The interiors feature three different coloured leather seating systems available in Pepper Beige, Amber Brown and Black, and each offered with diamond stitching. Other highlights include dash panel in "Black Uni", front sports seats, three-spoke leather steering wheel, centre armrest in leather and handbrake lever.

The price tag starts from €22,650 ($28,900) for the Beetle Exclusive Design with a 1.2-liter TSI engine with 103 hp (77 kW). The Sport Exclusive comes with the 1.4l TSI that produces 158 HP – 118 kW, costs €26,550 ($33,800).

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The Volkswagen Phaeton Premium is an understated luxury car that's cheaper than more badged rivals and the entry-level V6 TDI variant is priced from €82,145.

The car comes with all the equipment that you'd expect to find in any over luxury car with the 18-way electric seats should ensure anybody can get comfortable.  Cutting-edge equipment includes Dynamic Light Assist, an eight-inch touchscreen sat-nav, Front Assist and a tire pressure monitoring system along with a rear view camera.

There's also a tire pressure monitoring system, an upgraded alarm and Alcantara trim which have the seal of approval from the Federal Association of German Back & Spinal Schools.

The Volkswagen Phaeton Premium comes with a 236bhp 3.0 V6 turbocharged diesel which has a 0-62mph in 8.6 seconds. The current engine returns up to 32.2mpg and has a CO2 rating of 224g/km.

Volkswagen has announced plans to introduce a special edition model made exclusively for Spain that pays tribute to Walt Disney Pictures' "Herbie" character, named the VW Beetle 53 Edition.

The anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle that shot to fame in the 1968 film The Love Bug that spawned several sequels over the years. The Volkswagen wants to bring it closer to reality and the vehicle is only destined for the Spanish market.

The Volkswagen Beetle 53 Edition gets a white paint job accentuated by red with tri-colour body stripes also using "53" decals on the bonnet and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Under the hood, three different engines are available. The entry-level version getting the 1.2 liter TSI with its 105 HP (77 kW), the next is a 1.6 liter TDI diesel with 105 HP and the most powerful version getting the 2.0 liter TDI that produces 140 HP (103 kW).

The Volkswagen Beetle 53 Edition is set to hit the Spanish market soon, and its starting price has been set at 22,090 euros (US$28,400).

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Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the Beetle Fender Edition, and with the car hitting dealers soon. The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender will go on sale later this month and U.S. pricing starts at $24,440.

The car gets a "Deep Black Pearl Metallic" shade contrasted by the brushed chrome mirrors, Fender badging throughout, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and Bi-Xenon lighting with jewel-like LED daytime running lights.

Inside, there's a striking dashboard that incorporates the Fender badge and sport seats upholstered in V-Tex leatherette with unique cloth inserts. The 2013 Beetle Fender Edition also gets a Fender Premium Audio System with a 10-channel amplifier and a total output of 400 watts.

Under the hood, two engines are available. A 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower mated to either a five-speed manual. The second is  turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine produces 200 horsepower (147 kW) that's paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender will cost $24,440 for the 2.5L with the manual transmission, $25,540 with the automatic. The Turbo models start at $28,130 for the manual, or $29,200 when equipped with the DSG automatic.

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Volkswagen unveiled a plethora of aftermarket models at the 2012 SEMA auto show, the most extreme of the bunch is VW Super Beetle and its 500 horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine. The engine is mated to a manual transmission.

Next year will mark the 75 th anniversary for the iconic Beetle nameplate, and turning it into the ultra-high-performance VWvortex Super Beetle.

To handle that kind of power, the stock fuel system was upgraded, high-flow cylinder head, an ECU upgrade, high-strength internals, intake manifold and a high-performance intercooler.

The Volkswagen Super Beetle cosmetically is relatively modest, with Recaro sports seats, 19-inch wheels, an aero package, more aggressive bumpers and aggressive bumpers from Japanese aftermarket tuner Newing.

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