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Skoda Rapid Sport Concept Debuts at Wörthersee

posted by on 7 May 2013 in Skoda News

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Skoda is introducing the “Rapid Sport Concept” at the 2013 Wörthersee Treffen in Austria this week giving us a sneak peek at what a potential sport version of the Rapid could look like. More details after the jump. More…

Spring is here. Shift into New VW DriverGear

posted by on 6 May 2013 in Volkswagen News

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Volkswagen has announced new additions to its DriverGear line of accessories and clothing. There is some cool new stuff (we’re going to have get us one of those VW grilling spatulas) on tap for the Spring/Summer season. More…

Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI to get new 2.0T with 210hp

posted by on 3 May 2013 in Volkswagen News

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Volkswagen’s latest version of the venerable EA888 2.0T will start to arrive in the Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI later this month. Horsepower gets bumped to 210hp, fuel economy is improved 4-9% depending on the application and the new engine sheds eight pounds of weight. This latest version of the 2.0T also has the exhaust header integrated into the head and water-cooled. We expect some impressive potential from the aftermarket on this one. More details after the jump… More…

“Light Tron” Golf 7 By Low Car Scene and BlackBox Richter

posted by on 25 April 2013 in Volkswagen News

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The first modified Golf 7′s are starting to emerge and this one is unique. See that white paint? It is actually vinyl and guess what – it glows in the dark. More photos and information after the jump… More…

Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI Press Materials

posted by on 24 April 2013 in Volkswagen News

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Everything you wanted to know about the new Golf 7 GTI all in one place. One huge press release with all the details plus tons of photos as well after the jump… More…

GTI First Drive Event – Live Blog

posted by on 20 April 2013 in Volkswagen News

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We are on our way to Europe to take part in the first International press drive of the Golf 7 GTI. We’re going to be live blogging throughout the trip, so check back frequently for updates. More…