The Bologna Motor Show saw the presence of the Volkswagen Scirocco Study R, a possible preview of the production model called the R20T.

Volkswagen’s new Scirocco is rapidly becoming a popular canvas for customizing, and Wolfsburg itself is getting into the act. The Bologna Motor Show has been graced with the Scirocco Study R, which could be a preview of a production version called the Scirocco R20T. (more…)

A top-secret mid-engined sports car is being secretly readied by in the mould of the Lotus Elise – a true people’s sports car in keeping with the brand’s populist roots and wearing a tempting price tag hovering around $35,000.

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The first media drives of the new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI were launched in Santa Monica, CA today, so we did some asking around about additional diesel models for the lineup. VW of American Communications Director Steve Keyes filled in some details. (more…)

We know a few things about the Volkswagen Up!. Firstly, it is in position to be a direct competitor for the upcoming Toyota iQ and also the SmartCar. We also know it will come in at least 3 separate versions. Price range is expected to be around $13,000 when it arrives in the U.S. in late 2010 or early 2011. And we know that the production Volkswagen Up! will revive the Lupo badge for V-dub.

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Volkswagen has long since emerged from its standing as a no-frills straightforward automaker with a handful of products to offer a full range of vehicles, including hatchbacks, sedans of all sizes, wagons, vans, convertibles, sport coupes, SUVs, a four-door coupe and even an upcoming pickup truck. The German automaker is banking on that diversity to reach an ambitious sales goal of 6.6 million units per annum within ten years from now.

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