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ro by piccciu 9:17 PM (seconds ago) Audi A5 DTM aka Audi R17 from vwblog.ro by piccciu

Ingolstadt, July 15, 2011 Model change in the DTM: From 2012 on, Audi will bank on the A5 in the most popular international touring car racing series. The coupe, which is internally named R17, will replace the four-door A4 DTM with which Audi has won the prestigious DTM title four times since 2004. The technically and visually upgraded A5 that is will be arriving at dealerships shortly provides the basis for the new DTM car. In 2012 new Technical Regulations will come into effect in the DTM, says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. Weve got exactly the right model for that in the A5. Were convinced that well be able to continue Audis success story with it in the DTM. source: www.fourtitude.com

9:17 PM (seconds ago) Volkswagen a castigat 34 de lei la Cannes from vwblog.ro by piccciu Volkswagen a primit 34 de premii la festivalul international de la Cannes 2011. Vezi cele mai premiate campanii :

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Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (seconds ago) Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Editie Limitata 2012 from vwblog.ro by admin

Nici n-a ajuns bine la dealeri noul VW Beetle 2012, ca a si aparut prima editie speciala a modelului. Se numeste VW Beetle Black Turbo Edition si deja poate fi comandat. E Turbo, deci avem sub capota un TSI de 2.0 litri, supraalimentat, in patru cilindri, care dezvolta 200 CP si 281 Nm, cuplat la o transmisie dublu ambreiaj. Vor fi fabricate doar 600 exemplare, toate cu un finisaj black pearl. Ce ar mai fi nou? Pai, jantele de 18 inch, eleronul spate, sistemul de franare cu etriere de culoare rosie, lumini de ceata, scaune sport, pedalier din aluminiu, Bluetooth, conexiune iPod, lumini ambientale si un sistem audio RCD 310 cu 8 difuzoare. Pretul (pentru SUA) este de 24.950 dolari, cei de la Volkswagen mentionand ca doritorii vor fi nevoiti sa achite o taxa de rezervare de 495 dolari. Sursa Automod Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (seconds ago) Editia limitata Audi R8 V8 onoreaza victoria de la Le Mans from vwblog.ro by admin Audi a castigat anul aceasta cursa de 24 de h de la Le Mans, motiv pentru care a lansat o editie limitata a supercarului R8.

Audi a lansat o editie speciala bazata pe superarul R8 pentru a comemora victoria din cursa de 24 h de la Le Mans de anul aceasta. Noul Audi R8 Limited Edition dispune de o motorizare V8 de 4.2 litri cu 430 de cai putere si se remarca prin nuanta speciala de caroserie cu efect de titan si jantele de 19 inch menite sa se asorteze cu vopseaua caroseriei. La interiorul lui R8 V8 Limited Edition, sistemul de navigatie prin satelit si Audi Music Interface cu sistem audio semnat de Bang & Olufsen sunt cele mai notabile dotari. Nu trebuie uitate pachetul de iluminare unic disponibil doar pe aceasta editie limitata, acccentele de culoare rosie prezente la nivelul scaunelor, a bordului si consolei centrale dar si pielea Nappa care imbraca scaunele. Editia Limitata Audi R8 V8 va fi produsa in doar 100 de exemplare, iar pretul unui vehicul va porni de la 99.000 de lire sterline in Marea Britanie. Sursa voom.ro Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (1 minute ago) Volkswagen Aqua from vwblog.ro by admin

Designerul se numeste Yuhan Zhang, are 21 de ani si vine din China. Ce vedeti in imagini, se numeste Volkswagen Aqua. Banuiesc ca deja ati inteles despre ce e vorba. Avem de a face cu un vehicul all terrain. Si cand spun all terrain, ma refer chiar la orice tip de suprafata. De la apa, la zapada, gheata si pana la orice tip de drum, fie ca e de tara, fie ca e asfalt. VW Aqua foloseste mai multe motoare. Cel principal este alimentat cu hidrogen si este folosit pentru a pune in miscare ventilatorul care ridica vehiculul cu putin deasupra solului. Ventilatoarele din spate sunt puse in miscare de motoare electrice individuale, cu ajutorul acestora putand fi controlata

directia in care se indreapta. Design-ul este cat se poate de simplu, iar in interiorul este loc doar pentru doi pasageri. Inca nu mi-e clar pe unde se poate intra in Volkswagen Aqua. Probabil prin hubloul pozitionat la partea din spate, nu? Sursa AutoMod.ro Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (1 minute ago) Volkswagen Beetle 2011 from vwblog.ro by piccciu Pe 18 aprilie, in cadrul unui eveniment international ce a unit concomitent trei continente, producatorii din Wolfsburgau scris din nou istorie lansand ultima generatie a modelului de succes Volkswagen Beetle, un autoturism popular si indragit de milioane de entuziasti din intreaga lume. Shanghai, New York si Berlin au fost cele trei noduri internationale unde masina de clasa medie a fost dezvelita, fiind mai mult ca niciodata, inzestrata cu toate specificatiile si cerintele secolului 21 in materie de tehnologie, design si propulsie, pe scurt cu un nou ADN. Volkswagen Beetle a fost mai bine de sase decenii una dintre masinile iconice ale producatorului german, dar si o masina cu traditie si personalitate, consacrata ca simbol al anilor 70 si al perioadei Hippie/Flower Power. Cu peste 22.5 milioane de unitati vandute pana in prezent in intreaga lume, de la lansarea oficiala pe piata in anul 1938, Beetle a mai fost relansat pe piata si in anii 1998, sub denumirea The New Beetle, iar in 2010 cu titlul `The Final Edition`. Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (1 minute ago) Volkswagen Amarok from vwblog.ro by piccciu Debutul european al pickup-ului cu cel mai eficient consum din clasa sa
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numai 7,5 litri Pickup-ul de dimensiuni mari, de la Volkswagen, are multe atuuri, pentru munc i timpul liber Odat cu noul Amarok, Volkswagen Autovehicule Comerciale introduce, pe piaa european, cel mai avansat pickup produs n serie la nivel mondial. Motoarele TDI de ultim generaie, de la Amarok toate avnd injecie direct i supraalimentare impun noi standarde n materie de

economie de carburant i emisii. Sistemele active i pasive de siguran ale acestui pickup, precum i dotrile pentru confort, sunt la nivelul mainilor pentru pasageri. Cu toate acestea, Amarok este i extrem de rezistent. Multe dintre tehnologiile oferite pentru Amarok sunt utilizate pentru prima dat n segmentul pickup-urilor medii. Printre acestea se numr supraalimentarea Bi-turbo pentru motorul vrf de gam i sistemul opional de traciune integral, permanent, 4MOTION, cu diferenial Torsen, care este una dintre cele trei opiuni pentru traciune, ce sunt disponibile pentru noul model. n ceea ce privete spaiul, limea i nlimea suprafeei de ncrcare, abilitile de manipulare a ncrcturii i capacitatea de ncrcare, Amarok este Cel mai bun din clasa sa.

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Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (1 minute ago) Volkswagen va confirma intrarea in WRC in 5 mai from vwblog.ro by admin Constructorul Volkswagen i va confirma participarea n Campionatul Mondial de Raliuri ncepnd din sezonul 2012 n cadrul unei conferine de pres care va avea loc n 5 mai n Italia. Planurile germanilor de Volkswagen privind participarea n Campionatul Mondial de Raliuri vor fi oficializate n ziua de 5 mai n avanpremiera Raliului Italiei, n cadrul unei conferine de pres care va avea loc n Sardinia. Se anticipeaz c constructorul german va concura n WRC cu un program limitat n 2012 nainte de o participare complet n 2013, iar modelul pentru care va opta va fi cel mai probabil Polo WRC. ansele ca VW s anune i linia de piloi pentru 2012 sunt minime, ns presa internaional

speculeaz de mai mult timp ce principalele inte sunt fostul campion mondial Petter Solberg, care a concurat n ultimii ani ca pilot privat pentru Citroen, i Nasser Al-Attiyah, triplu ctigtor al Raliului Dakar cu constructorul german. Oficialii VW au refuzat s comenteze informaiile, ns mai multe surse din WRC susin c germanii au primit miercuri ultima semntur necesar pentru a demara proiectul n mod oficial. Iniial, VW a intenionat s-i confirme participarea n WRC n cadrul Raliului Portugaliei de la sfritul lunii martie, ns la vremea respectiv constructorul german nu obinuse toate semnturile interne necesare. Constructorul Volkswagen i va confirma participarea n Campionatul Mondial de Raliuri ncepnd din sezonul 2012 n cadrul unei conferine de pres care va avea loc n 5 mai n Italia. Planurile germanilor de Volkswagen privind participarea n Campionatul Mondial de Raliuri vor fi oficializate n ziua de 5 mai n avanpremiera Raliului Italiei, n cadrul unei conferine de pres care va avea loc n Sardinia. Se anticipeaz c constructorul german va concura n WRC cu un program limitat n 2012 nainte de o participare complet n 2013, iar modelul pentru care va opta va fi cel mai probabil Polo WRC. ansele ca VW s anune i linia de piloi pentru 2012 sunt minime, ns presa internaional speculeaz de mai mult timp ce principalele inte sunt fostul campion mondial Petter Solberg, care a concurat n ultimii ani ca pilot privat pentru Citroen, i Nasser Al-Attiyah, triplu ctigtor al Raliului Dakar cu constructorul german. Oficialii VW au refuzat s comenteze informaiile, ns mai multe surse din WRC susin c germanii au primit miercuri ultima semntur necesar pentru a demara proiectul n mod oficial. Iniial, VW a intenionat s-i confirme participarea n WRC n cadrul Raliului Portugaliei de la sfritul lunii martie, ns la vremea respectiv constructorul german nu obinuse toate semnturile interne necesare. Via Automarket Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags 9:17 PM (1 minute ago) Audi Q3 VIDEO from vwblog.ro by piccciu Primul video oficial al noului model AUDI Q3 si alte 2 prezentari ale aceluiasi model Audi Q3: 360 Exterior si 360 Interior .

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Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Nokian tires Audi RS6 beats Bentley ice speed world record from vwblog.ro by admin

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New run on ice by an RS6 beats a world speed record set just a month ago by a Continental Supersports Convertible Sursa : http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030931030/nokian-tires-audi-rs6-beats-bentley-ice-speedworld-record#ixzz1G7roFz4p Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Casa de design Giugiaro a desenat primele concepte pentru noul su proprietar Concernul Volkswagen from vwblog.ro by admin Casa de design Giugiaro a desenat primele concepte pentru noul su proprietar Concernul Volkswagen. Cele dou modele din imagini ar putea reprezenta o ipotez de design pentru viitoarele Polo i Scirocco.

Specialitii de la Italdesign Giugiaro au creat dou concepte pentru cei de la Volkswagen. Acestea sunt primele concepte semnate de Giugiaro pentru

noul su proprietar i reprezint dou modele viitoare ale gamei Volkswagen. Unul dintre acestea se presupune c va deveni urmtoarea generaie de Scirocco, n timp ce modelul cu cinci ui prezint un aspect care sugereaz o legtur cu Up! sau cu un alt m odel mic de la Volkswagen, cum ar fi Polo. Dac v place aspectul acestor modele, nu v grbii s v entuziasmai, deoarece exemplarele respective sunt doar studii de design i nu au anse de a intra n producie n forma n care vor fi prezente la Salonul Auto de la Geneva. Treb uie s menionm c imaginile respective nu au fost publicate de nemii de la Volkswagen, fiind vorba de o scpare a serverelor de care au profitat britanicii de la Autocar. Sunt anse ca vehiculul cu cinci ui din imagini s reprezinte un viitor model de la Volkswagen, care s se integreze ntre Polo i Up!1. Avnd n vedere silueta sa, acesta amintete de o alt creaie a celor de la Giugiaro n special dac l privim din spate modelul purtnd o asemnare subtil cu Fiat Grande Punto. Att conceptul cu trei ui, ct i conceptul cu cinci ui prezint o parte frontal de dimensiuni mici, bogat n negru, care i confer un aspect extrem de agresiv i, totodat, futurist. De remarcat plafoanele din sticl ale ambelor modele, ale cror anse de a intra n producie sunt limitate din cauza costurilor mari de introducere n serie, sau, mai bine spus, de rentabilitatea mic a acestora. n cazul modelului cu cinci ui, observm o idee nou la nivelul profilului, unde portierele cu geamuri de dimensiuni mari au primit o poriune din plastic pe care par s fie dispuse mnerele de deschidere ale portierelor.Modelul n trei ui prezint un aspect ceva mai apropiat de producie, niciuna din formele sale nefiind realizabile. Singurul element exagerat, care nu va ajunge niciodat pe modelul de producie, este setul de jante de aliaj de dimensiuni mari. sursa http://vwforum.vwforum.ro/topic/38906-noutati-vag/page__view__findpost__p__1521109 Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM PERFECT LEASING. Un produs unic in Romania prin Porsche Leasing from vwblog.ro by admin

Porsche Leasing, companie membra a Porsche Finance Group, lanseazaPERFECT LEASING, leasingul financiar cu valoare reziduala reala. PERFECT LEASING vine in intampinarea nevoilor clientilor cu optiuni avantajoase, atat in timpul

contractului, cat si la incheierea acestuia. PERFECTLEASING are la baza principiul deprecierii, iar ratele de leasing sunt calculate plecand de la valoarea reziduala reala a masinii determinata de: durata contractului nr de kilometri stabiliti prin contract marca model motorizare mod de exploatare intretinere uzura morala

La finalizarea contractului, clientul are optiuni multiple: poate schimba autovehiculul cu unul nou, vanzandu-l catre dealer pe baza ofertei pe care o primeste de la acesta sau independent, unei terte parti poate prelungi contractul cu o noua valoare reziduala sau poate deveni proprietar, achitand valoarea reziduala a masinii Pentru mai multe detalii va rugam sa contactati Porsche Leasing la telefon 021 / 9229 in Bucuresti sau 0256 / 9229 in zona Banat, Timisoara ( tarif normal Romtelecom ) sau completand formularul de contact AICI. Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM SEAT IBX la Salonul Auto de la Geneva 2011 from vwblog.ro by admin

Fabricantul auto Spaniol a dezvaluit la Salonul Auto de la Geneva 2011 noul concept Seat IBX. Masurand 4.26 m in lungime, 1.80 m in latime si 1.62 m in inaltime, SEAT IBX reprezinta o combinatie intre un SUV si un coupe sport si a fost creat pentru a oferi un nivel inalt de practicalitate persoanelor ce traiesc in zonele urbane. Avand un design in aceeasi linie cu cel al conceptului IBE, SEAT IBX este propulsat de un tren de

rulare hibrid avansat ce este alimentat de electricitate in zonele urbane (autonomie de 45 km) sau folosind si motorul cu combustie interna ce are rol de a extinde autonomia acestuia. Fabricantul auto a mentionat ca principalii candidati pentru motorul cu combustie interna sunt noile motoare TDI si TSI ce echipeaza generatia curenta de modele Seat. Modelul standard SEAT IBX se asteapta sa aiba tractiune fata, in timp ce sistemul 4WD va fi oferit optional, dar cu toate acestea, fabricantul auto nu a mentionat daca noul concept SEAT IBX va intra in productie sau nu. Fabricantul auto Spaniol a dezvaluit la Salonul Auto de la Geneva 2011 noul concept Seat IBX. Masurand 4.26 m in lungime, 1.80 m in latime si 1.62 m in inaltime, SEAT IBX reprezinta o combinatie intre un SUV si un coupe sport si a fost creat pentru a oferi un nivel inalt de practicalitate persoanelor ce traiesc in zonele urbane. Avand un design in aceeasi linie cu cel al conceptului IBE, SEAT IBX este propulsat de un tren de rulare hibrid avansat ce este alimentat de electricitate in zonele urbane (autonomie de 45 km) sau folosind si motorul cu combustie interna ce are rol de a extinde autonomia acestuia. Fabricantul auto a mentionat ca principalii candidati pentru motorul cu combustie interna sunt noile motoare TDI si TSI ce echipeaza generatia curenta de modele Seat. Modelul standard SEAT IBX se asteapta sa aiba tractiune fata, in timp ce sistemul 4WD va fi oferit optional, dar cu toate acestea, fabricantul auto nu a mentionat daca noul concept SEAT IBX va intra in productie sau nu. Sursa autobook.ro Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM First Photos Audi RS3 Sedan Concept from vwblog.ro by admin

Weve already seen teaser sketches of Audis new A3 Sedan Concept, but tonight, the first real life photos of the design study started circulating around the web ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Salon . While Audi prefers to call the concept the A3 Sedan, the RS3 Sedan moniker sounds

more appropriate given the RS3 Sportback-sourced 2.5-liter turbocharged five-pot with 408 ponies lurking under the bonnet. Audis new concept study has a dual role as it previews both the design direction of the next generation A3 and the new four-door saloon body style that will be added to the range alongside the three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback and convertible models. The A3 saloon measures 4.44 meters (14.57 feet) long, 1.84 meters (6.04 feet) wide and just 1.39 meters (4.56 feet) high, so its slightly smaller than the new Volkswagen Jetta (4.64 m long). Audis presentation at the Geneva Motor Show will take place on Tuesday, March 1, so stay tuned on Carscoop for more photos and details. Weve already seen teaser sketches of Audis new A3 Sedan Concept, but tonight, the first real life photos of the design study started circulating around the web ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Salon . While Audi prefers to call the concept the A3 Sedan, the RS3 Sedan moniker sounds more appropriate given the RS3 Sportback-sourced 2.5-liter turbocharged five-pot with 408 ponies lurking under the bonnet. Audis new concept study has a dual role as it previews both the design direction of the next generation A3 and the new four-door saloon body style that will be added to the range alongside the three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback and convertible models. The A3 saloon measures 4.44 meters (14.57 feet) long, 1.84 meters (6.04 feet) wide and just 1.39 meters (4.56 feet) high, so its slightly smaller than the new Volkswagen Jetta (4.64 m long). Audis presentation at the Geneva Motor Show will take place on Tuesday, March 1, so stay tuned on Carscoop for more photos and details. Sursa: Worldcarfans Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM 2011 Volkswagen Bulli Microbus Concept from vwblog.ro by admin

The all-new Bulli concept is a development of the 2001 Microbus concept and represents a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier. Specs & Details:

Engine: electric motor powered by lithium-ion Horsepower: 113 bhp 0-60 mph: 11.5 seconds Top Speed: 87 mph Wheels: 18-inch alloy Press Release: Latest evolution of iconic Microbus brings new Bulli concept to Geneva Motor Show Six-seater (3+3 configuration) gives maximum flexibility within compact bodystyle Powered by lithium-ion battery supplying an 85 kW electric motor Show concept with two-tone paint echoes design features of original Samba bus All-new Bulli concept makes world debut at Geneva Motor Show, a development of the Microbus from 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier More compact than the earlier concept vehicle, it is powered by an electric motor and fitted with six seats and infotainment control via iPad. It is front-engined and front-wheel drive. New Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height. Wheelbase is 2.62 metres, slightly longer than that of a Golf (2.58 m). Bulli also has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear) in relation to its body width. Front and rear overhangs are very short. Kerb weight is 1,450 kg. Energy is supplied by a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery concealed in the sandwiched floor behind the sills which powers the Bullis electric motor. This engine produces 85 kW of power and 260 Newton metres of torque (115 PS/192 lbs ft). Theoretical driving range is up to 300 km (186 miles) a high value for an electric car. The new Bulli can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.5 seconds, and has a top speed (electronically limited) of 140 km/h (87 mph). Concept can also accommodate Volkswagens efficient petrol and diesel direct injection engines. Like the original Samba bus, the Bulli presented in Geneva has two-tone paint and a distinctive V on the bonnet; 18-inch alloy wheels are distinctive with stylised chrome hubcaps another tribute to the Samba bus. Bulli has six seats: three on a front bench seat (which can be folded) and three on the rear bench which can be folded flat to maximise loadspace. When all six seating locations are occupied, a 370 litre loadspace is available; with seats folded, the cargo capacity of the 1.8 metre long interior increases to 1,600 litres. A removable iPad in the centre console serves as a multifunctional touchscreen. Along with Internetbased applications and the media centre, it also handles phone and navigation functions. There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears. A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary switch to the left of the driver is used to control the lighting functions. Original design of the Volkswagen bus comes from that of Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon. On 23 April 1947 Pon sketched a compact bus a simple side view of a radically shortened public omnibus placed over the wheelbase of a Beetle with an m for motor written on it. This became the basis for the original Transporter or T1 which was launched in 1950. Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the Bulli, at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new

generation of Volkswagen people carrier the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter. More compact than the 2001 concept vehicle, the new Bulli is powered by an electric motor and fitted with six seats and infotainment control via iPad. It is front-engined and front-wheel drive. On a wheelbase measuring 2.62 metres slightly longer than that of a Golf (2.58 m) the new Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height. In relation to its width it has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear), and very short overhangs at the front and back. Its kerb weight is 1,450 kg. This includes the weight of the energy source: a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is concealed in the sandwiched floor behind the sills and powers the Bullis electric motor. This engine produces 85 kW (115 PS) of power and 260 Nm (192 lbs ft) of torque and the theoretical driving range is up to 300 km (186 miles) a high value for an electric car. With this electric motor, the new Bulli can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds and go on to an electronically limited top speed of 87 mph. The concept could also accommodate, as an alternative power source, one of Volkswagens efficient petrol and diesel direct injection engines. Like the original Samba bus, the Bulli presented in Geneva has two-tone paint and a distinctive V on the bonnet; its 18-inch alloy wheels with stylised chrome hubcaps are another tribute to the Samba bus. Inside the Bulli has six seats: three on a front bench seat (which can be split and folded) and three on the rear bench which can be folded flat to maximise loadspace or turn into a bed in the true spirit of the iconic campervan. When all six seating locations are occupied, a 370 litre loadspace is available; with seats folded, the cargo capacity of the 1.8 metre long interior increases to 1,600 litres. A removable iPad in the centre console serves as a multifunctional touchscreen. Along with Internetbased applications and the media centre, it also handles phone and navigation functions. There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears. A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary switch to the left of the driver is used to control the lighting functions. Such hi-tech equipment is of course a far cry from the original Volkswagen bus, the design for which came from that of Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon. On 23 April 1947, Pon sketched a compact bus a simple side view of a radically shortened public omnibus placed over the wheelbase of a Beetle with an m for motor written on it. This was to become the basis for the original Transporter or T1 which was launched in 1950 and is still popular to this day. Volkswagen Wolfsburg, Germany http://www.volkswagen.com/ The all-new Bulli concept is a development of the 2001 Microbus concept and represents a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier.Specs & Details: Engine: electric motor powered by lithium-ion Horsepower: 113 bhp 0-60 mph: 11.5 seconds Top Speed: 87 mph Wheels: 18-inch alloy Press Release: Latest evolution of iconic Microbus brings new Bulli concept to Geneva Motor Show Six-seater (3+3 configuration) gives maximum flexibility within compact bodystyle Powered by lithium-ion battery supplying an 85 kW electric motor

Show concept with two-tone paint echoes design features of original Samba bus All-new Bulli concept makes world debut at Geneva Motor Show, a development of the Microbus from 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier More compact than the earlier concept vehicle, it is powered by an electric motor and fitted with six seats and infotainment control via iPad. It is front-engined and front-wheel drive. New Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height. Wheelbase is 2.62 metres, slightly longer than that of a Golf (2.58 m). Bulli also has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear) in relation to its body width. Front and rear overhangs are very short. Kerb weight is 1,450 kg. Energy is supplied by a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery concealed in the sandwiched floor behind the sills which powers the Bullis electric motor. This engine produces 85 kW of power and 260 Newton metres of torque (115 PS/192 lbs ft). Theoretical driving range is up to 300 km (186 miles) a high value for an electric car. The new Bulli can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.5 seconds, and has a top speed (electronically limited) of 140 km/h (87 mph). Concept can also accommodate Volkswagens efficient petrol and diesel direct injection engines. Like the original Samba bus, the Bulli presented in Geneva has two-tone paint and a distinctive V on the bonnet; 18-inch alloy wheels are distinctive with stylised chrome hubcaps another tribute to the Samba bus. Bulli has six seats: three on a front bench seat (which can be folded) and three on the rear bench which can be folded flat to maximise loadspace. When all six seating locations are occupied, a 370 litre loadspace is available; with seats folded, the cargo capacity of the 1.8 metre long interior increases to 1,600 litres. A removable iPad in the centre console serves as a multifunctional touchscreen. Along with Internetbased applications and the media centre, it also handles phone and navigation functions. There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears. A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary switch to the left of the driver is used to control the lighting functions. Original design of the Volkswagen bus comes from that of Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon. On 23 April 1947 Pon sketched a compact bus a simple side view of a radically shortened public omnibus placed over the wheelbase of a Beetle with an m for motor written on it. This became the basis for the original Transporter or T1 which was launched in 1950. Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the Bulli, at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter. More compact than the 2001 concept vehicle, the new Bulli is powered by an electric motor and fitted with six seats and infotainment control via iPad. It is front-engined and front-wheel drive. On a wheelbase measuring 2.62 metres slightly longer than that of a Golf (2.58 m) the new Bulli measures 3.99 m in length, 1.75 m in width and 1.70 m in height. In relation to its width it has a wide track (1.50 m front and rear), and very short overhangs at the front and back. Its kerb weight is 1,450 kg. This includes the weight of the energy source: a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is concealed in

the sandwiched floor behind the sills and powers the Bullis electric motor. This engine produces 85 kW (115 PS) of power and 260 Nm (192 lbs ft) of torque and the theoretical driving range is up to 300 km (186 miles) a high value for an electric car. With this electric motor, the new Bulli can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds and go on to an electronically limited top speed of 87 mph. The concept could also accommodate, as an alternative power source, one of Volkswagens efficient petrol and diesel direct injection engines. Like the original Samba bus, the Bulli presented in Geneva has two-tone paint and a distinctive V on the bonnet; its 18-inch alloy wheels with stylised chrome hubcaps are another tribute to the Samba bus. Inside the Bulli has six seats: three on a front bench seat (which can be split and folded) and three on the rear bench which can be folded flat to maximise loadspace or turn into a bed in the true spirit of the iconic campervan. When all six seating locations are occupied, a 370 litre loadspace is available; with seats folded, the cargo capacity of the 1.8 metre long interior increases to 1,600 litres. A removable iPad in the centre console serves as a multifunctional touchscreen. Along with Internetbased applications and the media centre, it also handles phone and navigation functions. There is no tachometer (unnecessary with an electric motor) nor a centre console, nor gear lever. The latter is replaced by a rotary switch to the right of the driver, which is used to select forward and reverse gears. A push button in the same switch is used to activate and switch off the motor. Another rotary switch to the left of the driver is used to control the lighting functions. Such hi-tech equipment is of course a far cry from the original Volkswagen bus, the design for which came from that of Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon. On 23 April 1947, Pon sketched a compact bus a simple side view of a radically shortened public omnibus placed over the wheelbase of a Beetle with an m for motor written on it. This was to become the basis for the original Transporter or T1 which was launched in 1950 and is still popular to this day. Volkswagen Wolfsburg, Germany http://www.volkswagen.com/ Sursa Carpictures Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Noua Jetta se afla deja in showroom la Porsche Bucuresti Nord from vwblog.ro by admin

Noua Jetta se afla deja in showroom la Porsche Bucuresti Nord http://www.noua-jetta.ro/ Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Versiuni Speciale Volkswagen Golf R la Geneva 2011 from vwblog.ro by admin

Cei de la VW vor prezenta azi la Salonul Auto de la Geneva 2011 patru versiuni speciale Volkswagen Golf R. Aceste versiuni vin acoperite cu o serie de culori exclusive, tapiterie din piele in doua culori si diverse accente din fibra de carbon. Culorile in care sunt disponibile editiile speciale Volkswagen Golf R sunt Oryx White si Caron Steel Gray acompaniate de tapiterie din piele Nappa de inalta calitate si diverse accente inspirate din lumea motorsportului. La interior, versiunile speciale Volkswagen Golf R au primit aceleasi accente motorsport pe scaunele cu suport lateral acoperite in piele perforata, diverse insertii din fibra de carbon pe volan, schimbator de viteze si panourile portierelor. De asemenea, Volkswagen Golf R Special Versions au primit si un set de jante Talladega de 19 inch cu etriere portocalii, precum si noi carcase pentru oglinzile laterale fabricate din fibra de carbon. Cat despre performante, fabricantul auto german nu a adus nicio modificare. Cei de la VW vor prezenta azi la Salonul Auto de la Geneva 2011 patru versiuni speciale Volkswagen Golf R. Aceste versiuni vin acoperite cu o serie de culori exclusive, tapiterie din piele in doua culori si diverse accente din fibra de carbon. Culorile in care sunt disponibile editiile speciale Volkswagen Golf R sunt Oryx White si Caron Steel Gray acompaniate de tapiterie din piele Nappa de inalta calitate si diverse accente inspirate din lumea motorsportului. La interior, versiunile speciale Volkswagen Golf R au primit aceleasi accente motorsport pe scaunele cu suport lateral acoperite in piele perforata, diverse insertii din fibra de carbon pe volan, schimbator

de viteze si panourile portierelor. De asemenea, Volkswagen Golf R Special Versions au primit si un set de jante Talladega de 19 inch cu etriere portocalii, precum si noi carcase pentru oglinzile laterale fabricate din fibra de carbon. Cat despre performante, fabricantul auto german nu a adus nicio modificare. Sursa autobook.ro Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Noul corporate design si noul logo SKODA from vwblog.ro by admin Sub sloganul The New Power of koda , oficialii de la Skoda Auto au prezentat azi noul corporate design al marcii si implicit noul logo Skoda. Poti citi aici -> Istoria logo-ului Skoda. Aceasta schimbare afecteaza cea mai mare parte a logo-ului, sageata innaripata, care in noua versiune de design va fi mult mai mare si mai vizibila. Culoarea acesteia a fost schimbat din verde natural in luxurianta nuanta KODA Green. Modificarile sunt deja vizibile pe website-ul producatorului Skoda skoda-auto.com Add starLikeShareShare with noteEmailAdd tags Mar 14, 2011 10:45 AM Volkswagen Golf Cabrio premiera la Geneva from vwblog.ro by admin

Volkswagen a prezentat astazi imaginile oficiale ale noului Golf Cabrio. Modelul este bazat pe versiunea cu trei usi a lui Golf VI si ar putea deveni nlocuitorul lui Eos n gama. n cazul n care Eos si Golf Cabrio ar exista n paralel, acest lucru ar putea duce la confuzie n rndul clientilor si la canibalizarea vnzarilor celor doua modele n plus, ampatamentul este identic, lungimea difera cu 30 de milimetri, iar latimea difera cu numai 11 milimetri. Acoperisul soft-top este angrenat electro-hidraulic si poate fi cobort sau montat la loc n

doar 9.5 secunde. Influenta versiunii cu trei usi a lui Golf este mai mult dect evidenta, singura diferenta dintre cele doua modele fiind plafonul si montantii A, B si C. Linia montantului A a fost nclinata semnificativ nspre pasageri pentru a acomoda plafonul decapotabil. n ceea ce priveste gama de motorizari, clientii pot sa aleaga ntre sase motorizari otto supraalimentate si echipate cu injectie directa, patru motorizari TSI si doua motorizari TDI. Cel mai putin puternic motor oferit pe Golf Cabrio este un 1.2 Tsi de 105 CP, n timp ce motorul cel mai puternic din gama este comun cu cel al lui Golf GTI si ofera 210 CP. Golf VI Cabrio este oferit si n doua versiuni diesel. Una dintre ele are un motor 1.6 TDI de 105 CP, n timp ce versiuea mai puternica beneficiaza de aportul unui motor de 2.0 litri si 140 CP. Versiunea 1.6 TDI poate fi comandata si cu o transmisie DSG cu sapte trepte. Versiunea de baza a lui Golf VI Cabrio porneste de la 23.625 euro cu TVA inclus pe piata din Germania. Preturile pentru celelalte piete vor fi anuntate n curnd. Debutul modelul va avea loc la Salonul Auto de la Geneva. Desi Golf a ajuns la cea de-a sasea generatie, versiunea cabrio a acestui model este abia la a patra generatie propriu-zisa. Explicatia din spatele acestei afirmatii este ca productia lui VW Golf I Cabrio a fost prelungita pe toata durata de fabricatie a lui Volkswagen Golf II, dupa care a fost urmat de Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio. Versiunea Cabrio a lui Volkswagen Golf IV era defapt un Golf III Cabrio restilizat. Odata cu cea de-a cincea generatie a lui Golf, versiunea decapotabila a acestui model a fost denumita Eos, dar se pare ca nemtii s-au razgndit.