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Not quite enjoying the same full-fledged performance status as its R models, R-Line is instead more akin to BMW’s M-Sport: appearance packages for its ordinary models to look like their more sporting stablemates. As such, the Tiguan R-Line features body-coloured front, rear and side skirts with a purposeful looking rear diffuser, as well as a roof spoiler and new 19-inch ‘Mallory’ alloys with beefy 225/40 tyres.

DOCUMENTED: 20.05.2013 | 08:38 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Two Special VW SUVs Land Here!

Both the Tiguan R-Line and Touareg Edition X arrive to mark significant milestones in each model’s history.

Volkswagen has certainly been going from strength to strength lately. Not only has its dominance in the WRC been a great bit of marketing ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VW, Volkswagen, Tiguan, Touareg, R-Line, R, SUV, Edition, X

To be fair though, the Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept isn’t all max power and unhinged lunacy. In fact, the thinking behind it is fairly inspired – using Audi’s racing experience to shed massive amounts of weight: the car weighs just 1,111kg, 300 less than the TTS on which it’s based.

DOCUMENTED: 14.05.2013 | 11:26 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Superleicht

Like a Superleggera, but German. The Audi Audi TT Ultra Quattro Concept makes Lamborghini's (and indeed everyone else's) efforts at a lightweight special seem completely inadequate.

Think of a German engineer and what normally springs to mind? Meticulousness? Sensibleness? Cold logic and common sense? In most ca ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, TT, Quattro, Concept, Worthersee, Festival, Lightweight, TSI

Called the Jetta Special Edition, the car gets a full bodykit for the front, rear and sides, 18-inch Preston alloy rims, chrome tailpipes, tinted windows and aluminium pedals. Mechanically it’s identical to the Jetta and Jetta Sport, with a choice of 122 or 160 bhp 1.4 TSI engines, mated to the familiar 7-speed DSG gearbox. The $10,000 CEVS rebate applies for the Jetta SE too.

DOCUMENTED: 07.05.2013 | 07:13 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Hitting The Gym And Working Out

The Jetta’s always been a competent performer, with this sporty new variant, Volkswagen is hoping to enhance its appeal and win new hearts.

Huge space, fuel-efficient engines, and a premium badge? Given these qualities, it’s not surprising the VW Jetta was Singapore&rsqu ... MORE

Now, I can bet with you that Lamborghini would like to be known as the manufacturer that makes wild supercars again. At the Geneva Motor Show, they made sure that that nickname stuck by launching the Lamborghini Veneno. Underneath the radically styled carbonfibre body, lie the chassis and the running gear of the Aventador.

DOCUMENTED: 18.03.2013 | 12:29 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Ultra Rare Aventador-Based Supercar Launched!

Lamborghini builds the insane Veneno to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Lamborghini has been historically known for making the wildest supercars. That was until the VW-Audi Group bought out the Italian firm. F ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Lamborghini, Veneno, Anniversary, V12, Geneva

DOCUMENTED: 15.03.2013 | 11:37 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Beetle: Now With Added Poke

VW Singapore bolsters the Beetle range with a more powerful 1.4 TSI twincharged engine that packs 160 bhp.

While 1.2 litres of displacement may be a great figure for a passenger car (cheap road tax!), and 105 bhp and 170 Nm sufficient power and ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VW, Volkswagen, Beetle, TSI

To create a contrast to the exterior paint, stainless steel-look trim runs all around the SUV's lower body section. A prominent and long bonnet with integrated air inlets ensures the engine has ample room and remains cool. The stereotypical 4x4 has a long roof line coupled with a very short front overhang, as does the CrossBlue Concept.

DOCUMENTED: 23.01.2013 | 11:44 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Eco-Offroading in VW’s new SUV Concept

Think hybrids are dull? Think again. Volkswagen's new Eco-SUV Concept not only looks aggressive, this 7-seater will pack 700 Nm and accelerate to 100 km/h 7.2 Seconds if it goes into production.

When the words ‘hybrid car’ are mentioned, most people associate the term with the Toyota Prius. I don’t blame them; Pr ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Cross Blue, SUV

The 1.2 TSI engine, mated to a 7-speed DSG, produces 105 bhp. This particular combination has already proven its worth in several other Volkswagen models. This turbocharged direct-injectionpetrol powerplant accelerates the CrossPolo to 100km/h in only 9.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 188km/h. At the same time, the car achieves a combined fuel consumption of just 5.5L/100km, equivalent to 128g/km of CO2. The CrossPolo meets the limits of the Euro 5 emissions standard. Price is set at $126,300, with COE.

DOCUMENTED: 27.08.2012 | 18:17 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Crossing Into New Territories - VW CrossPolo and Passat 1.4

Coming after the standard Polo in 2009, Polo BlueMotion in 2010 and the thrilling Polo GTI, the CrossPolo now completes the series as a fourth model. And here's the other surprise: a Category A Passat

Photos by Low Fai Ming With its refreshingly cheeky all-terrain look, unique world of colours and features, and a higher ride height ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, CrossPolo, Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI, Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI, TSI

To ensure the tyre was appropriate for European roads and climate, Falken used its engineering team based in Frankfurt to develop the specification. In addition to testing on European public roads and private proving grounds, engineers also gained feedback from Falken’s racing drivers at the Nürburgring who tested the tyres. The resulting “NUR-Spec” design incorporates a more warp resistant casing and additional nylon-reinforced cover ply to increase high-speed stability. This construction is complemented by a rounder tyre shoulder, optimising pressure deployment on the tread area.

DOCUMENTED: 25.05.2012 | 17:29 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Azenis FK453: Falken's Latest Flagship Launched

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option; Singapore launch will be announced soon

Falken has announced that its strongest and quietest ultra high performance tyre, the Azenis FK453 is to go on sale in the UK. For the fi ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Falken, FK, FK453, Falken FK453, Azenis, High Performance Tyre

The entry point to VW’s wide range of cars, the new Polo 1.2 TSI is more powerful than the outgoing 1.4. It now boasts 90 bhp and 160 Nm, and does the century sprint in only 10.9 seconds courtesy of a 1,197cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox. Also available is a more powerful ‘Sport’ variant, producing 105 bhp and 175 Nm of torque. It goes from 0-100km/h in only 9.7 seconds.

DOCUMENTED: 21.05.2012 | 11:45 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Polo Kart - Latest VW Polo Variant For Sale Now

Ok, kidding. VW Group Singapore did things differently this time around when launching their latest offering for the local market.

Photos: Low Fai Ming Contrary to car launches that typically revolves around (a) a speech by the company’s MD, (b) u ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen, VW, Polo, Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, Kartright Speedway, TSI

This new showroom and service centre, which was previously occupied by now-defunct local Mazda dealer, Mazda Motors, was revamped to a tune of S$1 million to turn it into a Volkswagen service centre with full facilities.

DOCUMENTED: 16.04.2012 | 17:55 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

VW's New Service Centre Promises Convenience In The East

With 40% of VW customers residing in the eastern part of Singapore, opening a new centre in MacPherson makes perfect sense for the brand.

Photos: Low Fai Ming Last Wednesday saw Volkswagen officially opening the doors to their newest centre. ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, VW, Volkswagen Group Singapore, Volkswagen Centre (MacPherson), VW Centre MacPherson

But before we get all carried away shooting this GTi (yes, with a small ‘i’ to not be confused with the <em>other</em> GTI) down, let’s put this into perspective: a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Sounds good. 200 bhp and – here’s the better part – all that 275 Nm worth of torque kicking in from as low as 1,700 rpm.

DOCUMENTED: 26.03.2012 | 12:23 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

I Spy With My (Not So) Little i | Peugeot 308 GTi

We know the big question ringing in your head: Is Peugeot’s latest GTi a vain effort to capture a slice of VW’s pie, or is it a really competent competitor?

Photos: Azfar Hashim It begs this question: does it have what it takes to be a “GTi”? After all, most of us ar ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Peugeot, Peugeot 308 GTi, 308, Pug, GTi, AutoFrance

After all, customers enjoy the alternative to the classic saloon, and it has been equally well-received as 'business class' transportation.

DOCUMENTED: 22.03.2012 | 18:30 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

VW's Latest CC Lands Here; 'Passat' Name Lifted

Now known as the CC and no longer 'Passat CC', it also features an exterior that is both sleek and sophisticated

Photos: Low Fai Ming When the Volkswagen CC made its debut four years ago (as the Passat CC then), it was the world's ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Volkswagen, VW, CC, Volkswagen CC, TSI, Sport, V6, Volkswagen Group Singapore

The iconic Golf GTI is all about fun and excitement for everyone, so this birthday bash will be no different.

DOCUMENTED: 14.11.2011 | 18:48 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

35th Anniversary Of The Golf GTI - VW Singapore Is Inviting You!

Yes, the Golf GTI is 35 years old this year, and yes, VW Singapore wants you to join in the celebration!

2011 marks the 35th year since Volkswagen created the Golf GTI, and Volkswagen Singapore is celebrating this occasion - in a big way! - o ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Golf GTI 35th Anniversary, Golf GTI, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Singapore, VW

Cool, trendy and extravagant – all good things come in threes with the new ABT A1. This is because the innovative yet traditional company offers precisely this many different design versions.

DOCUMENTED: 03.03.2011 | 09:16 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

The Next Big ABT Is Also A Small One | ABT A1

It is the new big ABT. “With the new A1, premium quality can now be experienced in all classes”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt.

The General Manager of the worldwide largest tuner of vehicles from the VW group stresses that driving enjoyment and agility are particularl ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : Audi, A1, Autovox, ABT

DOCUMENTED: 14.02.2011 | 12:21 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Force Fed People Mover! | Volkswagen Touran 1.4 TSI

Now with sharper lines, the new German compact MPV looks all set to VW-room!

Photos: Low Fai Ming Compact MPV's have evolved. Some carry loud racing stickers, huge downforce wings and LEDs in places wher ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VW, Touran, MPV, TSI, Family, People, Mover

Congratulations to Entry One (1) with a total score of 98/100!

DOCUMENTED: 07.02.2011 | 09:21 GMT +8 | 0 COMMENTS

Singapore's Best VW Golf | Winners!

We've got the winners! Our top two Golfs deserve their unanimous positions for obvious reasons. But it was a very close fight between two other entries for third place!

Congratulations to all our winners! How we score: Facebook voting makes up 60% of the score - Upon a score of 60 points, we multipl ... MORE

ARCHIVED IN : VW, Volkswagen, Golf, GTI, R32, Entries, Singapore, GT, TSi