Tag : Volkswagen
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 beat diesels on fuel economy Mazda is to ... 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 pricing plans. Pay-per-mile road pricing plans could double ... 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 damage local business Clarity is urgently needed to identify ... Read More »
Volkswagen issues rebuttal to C-Charge claim
Volkswagen has rebuffed claims from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that it should pay £2.5m to compensate for alleged lost Congestion Charge revenue following the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal.
Road Test: Volkswagen Arteon
A new sports saloon with badge appeal – which it will need in a competitive sector, says Craig Thomas.
Thousands of VW Group drivers report post-emissions fix problems
Thousands of Volkswagen Group car owners say they’ve suffered problems with their vehicles following an emissions fix carried out to remove the so-called ‘defeat device’ software.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… The Government’s final plans to reduce air pollution in the UK are due on 31 July. High Court rules against challenge to air quality plan ... Read More »
Volkswagen previews next-generation Golf with 250-mile range EV research car
Volkswagen has unveiled a new research car that could provide a heads up on the technology and design for the next-generation Golf.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 29 June
All the key news in fleet… The SMMT said UK car manufacturing slowed in May as production lines gear up for a range of new models. Declining domestic demand hits UK car production UK ... Read More »
Spotlight: The new Volkswagen Polo
Unveiled in Berlin, the latest iteration of the Polo takes a step up in space and technology, as Alex Grant explains.
Road Test: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI (190PS) 4MOTION
The top-spec Tiguan has taken a step up among the premium brands, explains Alex Grant.
Shanghai Motor Show: Key fleet models break cover
Production sketch of Citroën’s new C5 Aircross SUV. Citroën expands into large SUVs Citroën’s forthcoming C5 Aircross large SUV is to debut at the Shanghai Motor Show ahead of its launch in 2018. An ... Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI 190PS
It’s appealing, but the off-piste Passat isn’t short of equally tempting user-chooser options, explains Alex Grant.
Plug-in hybrid Golf GTE priced from £30,635
The updated Volkswagen Golf GTE is now available to order, bringing reduced pricing, a new trim line-up and emissions starting from 38g/km.
First Drive: Volkswagen Golf
The Golf aims to lure buyers back to the brand after recent controversies. By Julian Kirk.
Volkswagen goes upmarket with Arteon
Volkswagen has revealed the successor to the CC saloon-cum-coupe – the Arteon.
Road Test: Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 2WD SE Nav
Taking away four-wheel drive adds fleet appeal to VW’s mid-size SUV, says Julian Kirk.
Growing number of VW owners sign up to group action lawsuit
More than 27,000 Volkswagen Group drivers have signed up to a lawsuit filed against the group over the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal, with around 500 more owners a day joining the group action.