Tag : Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group to introduce autonomous parking from 2020
Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles are taking part in a Hamburg Airport trial of autonomous parking that could see the launch of a new service within … Read More »
Volkswagen adds free connected car solution to small car range
The Volkswagen Connect telematics solution is now being fitted as standard on all new Up and Polo models, bringing drivers a range of fuel economy features … Read More »
New Touareg to include PHEV
Volkswagen’s premium-class Touareg SUV will be replaced at the end of this year, with the new model including a plug-in hybrid for the first time.
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen has big plans for its compact crossover, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI SE Navigation
The Golf still feels like a great solution to the challenges of work and home life, reckons Alex Grant.
Volkswagen creates electric mobility division
The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.
Passat SE Business gets raft of changes
Volkswagen is updating 2018 Passat models with extra equipment while new petrol engine options are now available for the Golf.
Prices and specs revealed for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Volkswagen’s new Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order, bringing increased space and practicality compared to the standard version.
Transport Committee continues push for VW compensation
The Transport Committee has reiterated its call for the Government to take action on compensation for owners affected by ‘Dieselgate’ as it publishes latest correspondence from … Read More »
Volkswagen extends scrappage scheme
Volkswagen is now running its scrappage scheme until 2 April 2018, providing drivers with incentives of up to £6,000 on selected new petrol/diesel and plug-in hybrid/electric … Read More »
Volkswagen resolute on not offering Dieselgate compensation in Europe
Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis has said that it remains the Group position that “there is no basis for compensation” for customers within the … Read More »
Prices announced for updated Volkswagen Golf SV
Featuring updated styling and a new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine, Volkswagen’s facelifted Golf SV is now on sale, priced from £20,475.
Road Test: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG
Changing fashions mean the now-niche Beetle perhaps has more impact than ever, reckons Alex Grant.
Date set for next hearing in UK legal action against VW
The next hearing in the UK legal action against the Volkswagen Group for its use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ will take place on Monday 27 November, … Read More »
DfT urged to take action on VW emissions fix backlog
The Department for Transport and Volkswagen are being urged to take action as new figures show a third of Volkswagen cars with so-called ‘defeat devices’ remain … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI ACT
Petrol power returns to the Passat, but is it a step too far for fleets? Alex Grant finds out.
Spotlight: Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s entry into the compact crossover segment is a good reason for established rivals to be worried, and it’s just the start of the brand’s SUV … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo
The Polo does so much, so well, that it could tempt buyers out of the Golf, reckons Alex Grant.
Greenpeace activists cling to diesel agenda with Volkswagen raid
Campaigners from Greenpeace have stormed a ship importing Volkswagen diesel cars into the UK as they call for the cars to be sent back to Germany.
Carmakers launch scrappage schemes in time for plate change
Car groups including Renault-Nissan, VW and Kia have become the latest manufacturers to launch scrappage schemes intended to tempt buyers to new, less-polluting vehicles.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 24 August
All the key news in fleet… UK car manufacturing rises in July by Natalie Middleton - UK car output rebounded in July as carmakers ramped up ... Read More »
VW Golf Sportsvan facelift to debut at Frankfurt
Volkswagen has previewed its facelift Golf Sportsvan, which debuts at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the long-awaited T-Roc…
Volkswagen backs SUVs as ‘true fleet’ volumes grow
Volkswagen could soon be selling more SUVs in ‘true fleet’ than it does Golfs, with the forthcoming T-Roc crossover potentially able to outperform the Passat once … Read More »
VW moves to strengthen customer confidence in software fixes
Volkswagen Group has written to a number of customers in a move to strengthen confidence in software fixes being deployed on diesel vehicles and to encourage … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Monday 21 August
All the key news in fleet… Volkswagen Bus reincarnated as electric vehicle by Alex Grant - Volkswagen has greenlighted production of an electric van and MPV, ... Read More »
New 110g/km petrol engine for Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen has added a 128 Bhp petrol engine to the Golf line-up, which offers fuel consumption as low as 58.8 mpg with CO2 emissions from 110g/km.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week's top fleet industry stories... Mazda said its 2019 Skyactiv-X petrol could bring better fuel efficiency than the current Skyactiv-D diesel. Ultra-efficient Mazda petrol could ... Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week's top fleet industry stories... The report says motorists could face a 90% hike in the cost of driving on London’s roads under the road ... Read More »
Spotlight: Volkswagen Polo
Launching late this year, the sixth-generation Polo could make drivers question the need to move up to a Golf. By Alex Grant.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 27 July
All the key news in fleet… Five UK cities will introduce Clean Air Zones by 2019, including Birmingham and Leeds. Uncertainty over Clear Air Zones could ... Read More »