ace Touareg 3 New Dakar Challenger

Volkswagen Race Touareg  3The teasing is finally over with the official unveiling of the Race Touareg 3, Volkswagen’s new Dakar challenger. The new Race Touareg 3, which evolves from the Race Touareg 2 (the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Dakar Rally events), offers an awesome look and performance.

The Race Touareg 2  had actually been the first diesel-powered vehicle ever to win the event. VW made a few modifications to the carbon fiber and Kevlar bodywork and minimized the disruption to the airflow at high speeds. Several tweaks to the exterior were also made, including new LED lights, a new grille, window line, rear clamshell and wheels.

The Race Touareg 3 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.5-litre TDI engine that has been optimized for improved economy while still being able to deliver 300 PS and 442 lbs ft of torque (600 Nm). The unit is mated to an upgraded five-speed sequential gearbox and a ZF-Sachs three-plate ceramic clutch. The Race Touareg 3 can sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds and can hit a top speed of 117 mph (188 km/h).

This vehicle is based on a high-strength steel spaceframe chassis with a pair of springs and damper units installed on every corner to protect the vehicle against severe impacts. The model also boasts a set of specially developed BF Goodrich 235/85 R16

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Volkswagen XL1

2008 Climate change bill to reduce a mandatory target for UK CO2 emissions by at least 80 percent in 2050. According to Volkswagen, reducing average CO2  emissions of its vehicles by the same amount, would the typical car of 2050 will produce CO2 emissions of just 24g/km. It 313mpg in imperial measures. Incredibly, the concept of XL1 Volkswagen with nearly 40 years, saving achieved.

The reason has to come to such a service is an extraordinary proof of the official fuel consumption on the NEDC driving cycle. The XL1 is a plug-in hybrid, ie testing the battery can be recharged fully recorded in the area of the car, however, means the battery is classified as a neutral CO2. Remove the battery 5 kWh equation of CO2 and is a 141mpg XL1 realistic. With a 10-liter tank, the range of cars from the real world, 310 miles. With a fully charged battery and electric motor with a maximum, the range to 688 miles.

Ingelath Thomas, who led the design of the work describes the preparation of XL1 body as a “very technical”, with designers and engineers in the wind tunnel back and forth on the smaller radios. This was the aim of maintaining a low drag coefficient VW begin super computer this past weekend to all simulations.

The result is delicious – a kind of super-percentile 50, immaculate and detailed surface. His CD is only 0186 or 2.5 times smaller than a golf contemporary and even better than their predecessors conceptually. However, efforts to build a much more serious and machine safety, tipping the scales at 795 kg of XL1 – almost the same as a Golf Mk1.


Volkswagen XL1 coupe

Price: £30k-£100k; 0-62mph: 11.9sec; Top speed: 99mph; Economy: 313mpg (combined); CO2 emissions: 24g/km; Kerb weight: 795kg; Drag coefficient: 0.186; Engine layout: 2 cyls in line, 800cc, turbodiesel, plus 5kWh plug-in electric assist; Installation: Mid, transverse, RWD; Power: 47bhp (diesel), 26bhp (electric); Torque: 103lb ft (combined); Gearbox: 7-spd dual-clutch auto

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Touran It is Ready To Be Purchased

News car – That many of you have children? I think this car is perfect for your family member’s touran  TouranVolkwagen . Vw 2011 Appeared in the market only took one day less than 12 700 have already received orders. With the benchmark price €21,750,, with different variations.
VW said that the Touran is ideal as a family car since it offers fun and flexibility and is a valuable everyday companion. The VW also said that this MPV is the leading model when it comes to security and comfort. VW announced that the Touran’s taller sibling, the 2011 CrossTouran, will soon be joining the lineup.

This model has a more dynamic body and it is equipped with longer suspension springs that give it 20 millimeters more ground clearance. If this is more to your liking, you may now order the crosstouran, which is priced from €27,700. The same engine options are offered in the CrossTouran as the Touran.

The new Touran is available with TDI and TSI engines that are turbocharged and feature direct-injection. The petrol engine range includes the new 1.2l TSI (105 PS) and two versions of the 1.4l TSI (140 PS or 170 PS). These units are available with a seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox. The diesel options include the 1.6l units (90 PS and 105 PS) and 2.0l units that develop either 140 or 170 PS.

The powerplants are mated with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG. The Touran features 695 liters of luggage space (for the five seat configuration) and it has a maximum payload of 660 kg. The vehicle also features Dynamic Light Assist, Park Assist 2.0., bi-xenon headlights and electric panoramic sliding sunroof.

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VW Bids for Alfa Romeo

 Shopaholic German car maker wants to add some Italian flair. Volkswagen's shopping spree shows no signs of slowing down with Alfa Romeo the latest brand in the company's sights.

According to reports from Europe overnight, senior Volkswagen Group officials have admitted a deal to buy the Italian brand from owner Fiat could be on the cards.

Despite an official denial from Fiat and no official comment from Volkswagen, German industry newspaper Automobilwoche carried a quote from an unnamed "high ranking" VW executive that claimed the German firm is definitely interested in acquiring Alfa Romeo.

"Alfa is a globally recognised brand with sporty genes and a great tradition," said Automobilwoche's VW insider. "If such a treasure could be had, we must not hesitate ... too long."

Volkswagen has publically targeted toppling Toyota as the biggest car company in the world. In recent years it purchased a stake in Suzuki and Italian companies Lamborghini, while this year it acquired long-term partner Porsche as well as automotive design company Italdesign Giugiaro.

In addition to the Porsche and Lamborghini brands, VW Group also controls Audi, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti, truck maker Scania and Spanish brand Seat. The latter was once considered the company's answer to Alfa Romeo but it has failed to make an impact outside its native market.

Despite its plethora of brands VW Group reportedly sees adding Alfa Romeo as an ideal way to further enhance its economies-of-scale and add a sporty, Latin brand to its portfolio. Earlier this year VW CEO Martin Winterkorn was reported as saying he admires Alfa Romeo.

Two former Alfa Romeo executives are now employed by Volkswagen Group, chief designer Walter de Silva and marketing boss Luca De Meo (formerly Alfa Romeo CEO).

In April this year Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed plans to revive the struggling Alfa Romeo brand. His ambitious plan calls for the introduction of six new models to boost sales from 100,000 last year to 500,000 by 2014.

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VW Ensure Sell Mini Electric

After the inaugural debut at the Frankfurt  Motor  Show, September 2009, Volkswagen (VW) will market the mini version of electric vehicles, E-Up began in 2013. As reported by autoevolution, yesterday, only a few particular states in the U.S. will market it. One of them, California because it has  the characteristics of the city that is right for city car.

Reportedly, VW E-Up has a larger dimension which is marketed in Europe with a length of 3.19 meters, 1.64 meters wide and 1.47 meters high.

Units equipped with a 60kW electric motor powered capable of producing 210 Nm of torque. Power supply of 18 kWh lithium ion batteries that can plug into a home-based stop-contact voltage 230 volts with a charging time of one hour has been 80 percent vacant.

The car can go from 0-100 km per hour in 11.3 seconds.

The newest technology in E-Up is 1.4 meters square solar panels on the roof to catch the hot sunlight to recharge the battery.

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VW Production in Taiwan

Besides India and China, the ASEAN region again targeted the principal automotive world. Volkswagen AG (VW) has a unique strategy to reach the ASEAN markets and China. German car manufacturers that produce vehicles in Taiwan because of the geographic location and improve competitiveness.

The right hand VW plant in Taiwan declare - he will be held in the fall - the middle is formulated, as reported by autoevolutin, yesterday. The news that develops, VW also have the option together with local partners in Taiwan, China Motor Company (CMC).

VW said it probably was counting business standards and commitment to global investment. Related to this, Taiwan became one of the countries designated potential. Investment fund which will invest 31 million to 156 million U.S. dollars with a production capacity of 100,000 units per year.

On the other hand, it is said the CMC has not reached an agreement with VW. The reason, some time ago seen some VW employees came to visit the CMC factory. But, the visit was rebuffed as an indication of investment but just ordinary visit.

To smooth out this plan, VW will embrace the Government of Taiwan.

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Chasing VW, Toyota-quiet Quiet

Volkswagen Group AG pairs of targets, by 2018 had become the world's largest automotive manufacturer Toyota shifts. To realize his ambition, a variety of strategic measures  have been prepared.

Among other things, additional capital investment (Capital Investment) this year. In fact, 41.3 billion euros of new funds for the coming five years the plan is divided into property, plant and equipment. The amount is more than 10 billion dollars from the ceiling of the prepared Toyota.

Seeing the aggressiveness of VW, Toyota calm. This year, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will increase productivity without increasing corporate investment model. "We are challenging ourselves to be able to produce more capital despite stringent efforts," said TMC President Akio Toyoda in Detroit ..

TMC pleaded not increase the capital of the company's business this year, remained at the level of 700 billion yen (8.46 billion U.S. dollars). This amount is also to be maintained at least for the next five years. Atsushi Niimi, Vice President of TMC, said the production is more efficient in Toyota City.

Some of the manufacturing process more concise. For example, for line painting (painting line) is now 25 percent shorter. Production engines will not be more expensive even though the production is smaller than the previous.

"We now realize, with humility, that the (Toyota) may not produce the car before you actually believe will sell," Niimi said.

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VW China Prepare Local Brands

After General Motors, Nissan and Honda manufacture vehicles for the Chinese market with new brands, is now following the Volkswagen (VW) in collaboration with partner local companies. "We see local brands as an opportunity to add new market segments," said Karl-Thomas Neumann, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, as reported by autonews, today.

Currently, VW has been working with two automotive companies in the country's bamboo curtain, the SAIC Motor Corp. and China FAW Group Corp.. But, for a new project, VW has not announced its partners.

Vehicles priced under 8000 euros, or Rp97, 5 million per unit and target markets in the area of ​​Henan and Sinchuan that vehicle ownership is still low. While the population continues to increase living standards.

Meanwhile, total car sales in China over the past year increased 32 percent to 18.06 million units. These figures confirmed the country's bamboo curtain as the country with the largest car market in the world two years in a row.

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7 Take VW Concept Car at Geneva

Volkswagen's ambition to become the world's largest car manufacturer  in 2018 was not just a greeting. There are three "bullets" that have been  prepared  for the German car manufacturer  could  meet the desired target.

First, last November VW has announced plans to invest 70.3 billion U.S. dollars. Second, in the event the Geneva Motor Show next March, they brought seven concept cars. As stated by the Group Head of the Department of Design Walter de Silva as quoted by Carscoop. The last (third), VW has acquired studio Italdesign Giurgiaro to display two concept cars VW.

The seven concept cars are represented by products of its group, ie, Seat, Skoda, Wolkswagen, plus one or two from Audi.

What, to the extent that any form of VW's commitment? No. VW wants to expand the product line-up SUV for the North American market. Also, supposedly Golf Mk7, will be introduced late 2012 or early 2013, including new genarasi Audi A3, although it is too early to reveal it.

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