Next Generation 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will be presented on April 18

The new Volkswagen Beetle can be seen behind a screen on the Oprah show last November but the people at VW announced today that it will be presented officially on April 18. The car will be presented simultaneously at a special event in Berlin, the report of Shanghai and the report of New York. To achieve greater exposure may, VW announced it will collaborate with MTV where promotaroun the new Beetle The Black Eyed Peas in New York and Berlin.

The car retains the same design philosophy, has dual exhaust tailpipes and rests on 19 wheels. There have been dramatic - for the better - change is inside, having used better quality materials, space for passengers grew and installed the new RNS entertainment company

Two weeks of patience to see the New Beetle with sales to America to start this autumn in Europe and will be available later.

New Volkswagen Beetle 2012 : presentation in New York and Shanghai

The new Volkswagen models are endlessly unfold. After the Passat, Tiguan restyled Golf Cabriolet Eos Restyled and others, the German automaker will now tackle the replacement of the New Beetle with a new version, we've caught several times without makeup.

After a glimpse at the last Super Bowl on American television, will unveil its new Volkswagen Beetle in the context of two major auto shows next month. The car will be first presented in China at the Shanghai Motor Show from April 19, alongside many other firsts such as the BMW M5 or Audi Q3.

From 22 April, the car is also found on the Volkswagen stand in the lounge of New York. Remains whether the name "New Beetle" will be held in Europe. United States, it should continue to be called simply "Beetle".

VW Bulli: Bus legend returns in miniature and Microbus - Details

The new edition of the legendary VW bus with a length of 3.99 meters 30 centimeters shorter than the model from the 1950s. The width is 1.75 m, height 1.70 meters. Striking are the relatively large width of the vehicle track widths of 1.50 meters respectively. As once the Samba-Bus, also takes presented in Geneva Bulli, a two-tone painting, in this case white and red horizontal interpreted the narrow twin headlights with an L-shaped LED daytime running lights and the "inverted" as L mounted LED turn signals. The middle of the 18-inch alloy wheels is a stylized, chrome hubcap.

In contrast to the former Bulli is new, of course not driven by a Beetle engine. This task is performed by a 85 kilowatt electric motor. He is from the state a maximum torque of 270 Newton meters available. Behind the skirts hidden in the sandwich floor lithium-ion battery in the 1450 kg heavy Bulli. It stores 40 kilowatt hours of energy, which should last for 300 miles. At a special "power pump" is intended to charge the owner of the Bulli in less than an hour. Via a rotary switch of the forward and the reverse gear is selected, a button in the switch, the engine is started. In 11.5 seconds, the new Bulli accelerates to 100, with 140 km / h electronically limited. VW points out that even conventional gasoline and diesel direct injection engines are part of the concept. This engine would between one and 1.4 liters in question.

In the center console of the Bulli a removable Apple iPad serves as a multifunctional touch screen. This can be controlled hands-free and the navigation system. Integrated into the iPad bracket are the controls of the air conditioner and the hazard warning switch. In front of the driver, the speedometer as a semi-circle with a multi-function display that is communicated via the iPad. In terms of sound provides a system of legendary U.S. guitar manufacturer Fender amp and for rich sound.

Volkswagen Multivan Edition 25 and BlueMotion with interior

The Volkswagen in Geneva announced two new versions of the Multivan. This is the Edition 25 version and the version BlueMotion. Specifically, the Multivan Edition 25 has been built to celebrate the birthday of the Model 25G. It has a matte black roof, black handle, black matte decorations in the front bumper stickers and black rims 18 ". It is only available in 3 colors (white, red and silver) with the chassis and torsion have improved.

On the other hand, the Volkswagen Multivan BlueMotion time the 2.0 liter TDI engine performance 114 horsepower and 250 Nm torque thanks to technology BlueMotion (energy recovery system during braking, tires and low friction system Start / Stop) consumes 6.4 l/100 km and emits 169 g / km CO2.

Geneva 2011 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Live Photos

The new convertible from Wolfsburg has a power roof that opens in 9.5 seconds until the speed of 30 km / h. You can choose from among six engines developing 105 hp and 210 hp read our news: Engine on the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet-

Equipped with the diesel unit entry level 1.6 TDI 105, the Golf Cabriolet displays a combined consumption of only 4.4 l/100 km for CO2 emissions limited to 117 g / km.

Protection system Rollover to automatic deployment, airbags head / thorax front and side, driver side knee airbag, ESP, rims 16 "and rear LED lights are standard.

Live from Geneva 2011 : 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan restyled, city and adventurer

On 4 February, and due to leaks, you discover the Tiguan restyled. But here in Geneva that he takes his first walkabout. Redesigned to be closer visually to the current identity of the brand, with a few new powertrains, and same price as the old, he hopes to win again.

The versions with xenon lights will receive a banner for LED daytime running. The sides do not move, and somewhat stern. The lights are redrawn as the hatchback, but the facelift is altogether lighter. Inside the dashboard is resumed.

Volkswagen Bulli Concept Geneva Motor Show 2011 Vw Microbus First Live Photos with interior

The new edition of the legendary VW bus with a length of 3.99 meters 30 centimeters shorter than the model from the 1950s. The width is 1.75 m, height 1.70 meters. Striking are the relatively large width of the vehicle track widths of 1.50 meters respectively. As once the Samba-Bus, also takes presented in Geneva Bulli, a two-tone painting, in this case white and red horizontal interpreted the narrow twin headlights with an L-shaped LED daytime running lights and the "inverted" as L mounted LED turn signals. The middle of the 18-inch alloy wheels is a stylized, chrome hubcap.

Clean Power
In contrast to the former Bulli is new, of course not driven by a Beetle engine. This task is performed by a 85 kilowatt electric motor. He is from the state a maximum torque of 270 Newton meters available. Behind the skirts hidden in the sandwich floor lithium-ion battery in the 1450 kg heavy Bulli. It stores 40 kilowatt hours of energy, which should last for 300 miles. At a special "power pump" is intended to charge the owner of the Bulli in less than an hour. Via a rotary switch of the forward and the reverse gear is selected, a button in the switch, the engine is started. In 11.5 seconds, the new Bulli accelerates to 100, with 140 km / h electronically limited. VW points out that even conventional gasoline and diesel direct injection engines are part of the concept. This engine would between one and 1.4 liters in question.

Competitive Golf24 for Nurburgring

Volkswagen announced that this year will participate in the race the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The dramatic version of the Golf has a turbo engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and five-cylinder that is familiar from the Audi TT RS and RS3. The engine has an output of 440 hp and maximum torque of 540 Nm.

Max Page, age 6, is the mini Darth Vader in the ad Volkswagen Super Bowl

VW's little Darth Vader Kid Unmasked



The world loved the ads Volkswagen Passat with mini Darth Vader for the Super Bowl is by far the advertisement that sank as much ink on the net.

Besides, everyone wondered who was this cute mini Darth Vader who has touched the whole world.
Well, his name is Max Page, it is American and 6 years old. Max has a heart defect and suffered a number of operations and now carries a pacemaker.

The most impressive is that he played the role of Darth Vader without ever having seen or heard of StarWars.

The Ads of Super Bowl 2011: VW Passat 2012 Commercials

Sunday night, Americans will mass in front of their televisions for the final of the Superbowl. A sporting event that can raise up to 110 million people watching television. And like every year, though some will be watching the game than to , others scrutinize advertisements.

Indeed, this great event is very important for brands, which often offer specific spots. It must be said that such visibility is very rare.

2012 VW Tiguan: Finally facelifted - With interior Photos

In many facelifts you wait for ages. Sun VW has introduced its new brand image in 2008 with the Scirocco, and since the model was the model "tight-lipped" grill and the interior tapered headlights. Only the Tiguan had to wait. First Prototypes have already been photographed in late 2009. But now it is: The facelift makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show (3 to 31 March 2011). The sale starts on 4 February 2011. He has started several weeks earlier than planned because of the predecessor is sold out a few copies. Prices for the compact SUV based on Golf begin as before at 24 175 €. Basic model is still the Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun with 122 hp.

Volkswagen Tiguan restyled 2011 : The first image

VW Germany site, here is the first image of The New Tiguan will be officially unveiled in a month in Switzerland. We can not go wrong, it is VW's restyled version and this has been to seek his inspiration and his genes in the front of the large range in the Touareg and VP of Volkswagen.

2011 Super Bowl Volkswagen Passat Ads Video : The Force

New Beetle, the first video advertising

Volkswagen will release the video clip , during the Super Bowl next Sunday, February 6. This is the first commercial dedicated to the Volkswagen New Beetle. Unfortunately, he does not prefer the new German and show us a bug in the jungle .

For now, the New Beetle is still available to current catalog. In its coupe version, it starts at 16,990 euros with a 1.4 liter petrol engine of 75 horsepower. It takes at least 24,620 euros to afford the services of the convertible, equipped with a 1.6 liter petrol unit of 102 horsepower.

Volkswagen introduced the R-Line package for the Touareg 2012

Virtually all models of the Volkswagen are among its many options a sport package that enhances the appearance with a strong dynamic touch. Dubbed R-Line, is now also available in the second generation Touareg.

Among the items included in the R-Line package may include:

* specific alloy wheels 20 inch
* exclusive bumpers
* New rear diffuser
* Check exhaust renewed
* Sport Suspension
* Side Skirts
* Rear Spoiler
* R-Line logo

Inside are aluminum pedals and inserts, sport seats, special leather wrapped steering wheel and optional two-tone leather upholstery. Recommended prices in Germany are between 1,840 and € 8,330 depending on the engine and whether the R-Line is easy, or R-Line Plus (with two-tone leather, power seats, etc).

Spy Shots: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Naked

Volkswagen has discovered a new tool distraction: instead of covering their cars with heavy canvas telltale camouflage and black, has decided to take them out in a bikini, using pieces of the outgoing model to cover the private parts of the vehicle. This strategy has already been put into use with meridian test success over the Jetta, and now repeats the future Beetle that if not for the clear drop in straight pillars might go unnoticed under the bumper of the current model.

Volkswagen, as already announced, the new Beetle will not present until the end of this year, but to warm the environment, submit a listing without pictures of the car during the Super Bowl.

New Volkswagen XL1: Diesel-Electric Hybrid Concept with interior photos - video

On the Qatar Motor Show 2011, from 26 to 29 January in Doha is taking place, VW is introducing a new version of its one-liter cars. The XL1 is to make do with 0.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. According to VW, no other hybrid car with electric and combustion engine is more economical.


Conceptually, is behind the XL1, the third step in the evolution of the one-liter car strategy of Volkswagen. The current VW chairman Ferdinand Piech had formulated the beginning of the century, the aim of launching a full-fledged, everyday cars, with a consumption of 1.0 liters for mass production. With the new XL1 this goal is now within reach, so VW. Made possible by the lightweight , by a sophisticated aerodynamics with a Cd value of 0.186 and a plug-in hybrid system.


The drive consists of a two-cylinder TDI with 48 hp motor with 20 kW (27 hp), a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a lithium-ion battery. So shall survive the XL1 with 0.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers and emits only 24 grams of CO2 per kilometer. As designed as a plug-in hybrid, the prototype can be the XL1 also over a distance of up to 35 miles all-electric and so drove emissions. The battery is charged on conventional electricity. Via regenerative braking recharges the battery during braking also on - the electric motor acts as a generator in this case.

Volkswagen will show a piece of his next Beetle in a ads Superbowl 2011

At the end of last year, Volkswagen showed its world premiere in the shape of the next Beetle in the U.S. TV show Oprah Winfrey. The next step in teasing organized by the German carmaker is the Superbowl, during which a special spot will show a little of this future chubby little car.

Touareg Gold Edition in Qatar

As its name suggests, the Gold Edition Touareg receives more items 24k gold-a theme very popular in the UAE, among them, can find new rims 22 ", roof rack, window frames, parts grids air inlet or the logo "Touareg V8. " The German crossover also features a body color "Magic Morning".

On board, the cream "Luna" brightens the interior. To mark the contrast, the dashboard is covered with natural brown leather. The carpets are for their nature and framed in brown leather. Volkswagen book finally inserts root hazel.

Official: Volkswagen XL1, the concept that consumes 0.9 liters per cent

XL1 Volkswagen presented the concept at the Auto Show in Qatar. In addition to consumption impressive XL1 shows how the Germans will evolve the current design.

XL1 Concept Volkswagen returns to media attention at the Auto Show in Qatar. This time, the concept that debuted in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show called XL1 and presents interesting changes. First, the model is close to maturity required for the production and its appearance looks like a visible trend Volkswagen range. The interior has several elements already found on today's models, while the front shows broadly what we imagine to be the future of the Scirocco.

According to Volkswagen's XL1 model has an average consumption of 0.9 liters per cent. XL1 concept is equipped with a TDI engine with two cylinders in line and receive a contribution of an electric motor powered by lithium-ion battery. That engine develops 48 hp, while the electric motor provides 27 hp. The two units are coupled to a DSG transmission with seven reports and assisted by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion. The prototype can run 100% electric mode for 35 miles and deliver, on average, 24 grams of CO2 per km.