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Volkswagen India has announced a new servicing package and a 2+3 year extended warranty program for both its new as well as existing customers. These offers are a part of the monsoon benefits the company has announced for its customers. 2018 Volkswagen Sport gets cosmetic additions over regular offering The warranty package allows customers with an existing two-year new vehicle warranty to now have access to three more years of protection against unwanted repairs. Further, as an extent of these monsoon benefits, 1,000 customers across India have a chance to win gift coupons from Volkswagen, while five customers also stand to gain one additional year of service as an offer on the purchase of the service value package during this monsoon. This will be via a lucky draw. Driving a car in the monsoons needs a good deal of preparation to keep the driver safe and also to preserve the car. This time also sees a sales lull and car makers come up with initiatives such as this to add value … [Read more...] about Volkswagen announces a new extended warranty plan and service package

Can the all-electric Golf demonstrate that battery-powered cars are capable of more than ten-mile trips for city types? Our long-distance commuter Jimi is about to find out You might get the impression from the media that electric vehicles (EVs) are all the rage in the car industry. Just about every major manufacturer seems to be either making one or getting one ready. The reality however is that fewer than 1000 EVs were sold in the UK in April, from a total of 168,000 registrations in that month. There isn’t much to dislike about the ‘normal’ Volkswagen Golf. The expectations placed on the all-electric e-Golf are therefore perhaps slightly higher than might be the case for other volty versions of family hatchbacks. Read more: Here’s how much a speeding fine will really cost you We’ll be testing those expectations over the next few months in our newly-arrived e-Golf, VW’s second electric vehicle following on from the … [Read more...] about Living with the Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen By Andrew Nabors June 7, 2018 Shares Facebook LinkedIn Tweet Google+ Pin StumbleUpon Reddit Email Zebulon Pike was frustrated that he could not reach the summit. Nevertheless, he got closer than anyone before, so Pike’s Peak was named for him. His name also appears on VW’s latest race car. The electric I.D. R is aiming to smash the EV record for ascending the mountain, which currently stands just under 9 minutes.Sell Your Exotic Car with duPont REGISTRYThe track is 12.42 miles from start to finish. With only 156 turns, it rises 4,720 feet from the base to the summit. Technology has changed a little over 102 years, but those early pioneers had to face some of the same problems as today. From personal experience, the temperature drops significantly once you are above the treeline. So your summer tires will be fun in the arctic air.Speaking of air, at an altitude of 14,000 feet there, isn’t much of it. Before … [Read more...] about See the VW’s I.D. R 1st Pike’s Peak Run

Are there better Arteons than the base-level 1.5 TSI? Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI Elegance DSG Price: £32,540 Apart from the sloping roofline, what exactly is the difference between the expensive Volkswagen Arteon and the relatively less expensive Passat? Well, VW will tell you that every body panel is different, that the Arteon has a longer wheelbase, giving it extra cabin room and a more luxurious ambience, and that its hatchback adds extra versatility and boot space. To maintain the sense of difference between the models, the Passat makes do with an ‘old’ 1.4-itre petrol engine, while the cheapest Arteon has the newest 148bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit. But is that 1.5 a credible choice? Certainly, it’s a lot more refined than the 148bhp 2.0-litre TDI turbodiesel option, but it does emit some mechanical chatter at idle which gives way to a background drone at around 2500rpm – the sort of engine speed you’ll typically be dialled into on … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI review:

The new Volkswagen Golf R (MK8) is scheduled to hit the streets in 2020 and it is shaping up to be a proper hyper hatch according to a new report. We know VW will be cranking the latest R generation up a notch since it has been left trailing in the performance department with offerings from Mercedes, Honda and Audi. AutoExpress recently spoke with the new VW Group boss Herbert Diess who described the new Golf R as “the versatile car.” Related Posts New VW Polo GTI South African Pricing Revealed May 28, 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Officially Revealed May 10, 2018 The sales and marketing boss, Jürgen Stackmann also told the publication that “The role of R is that it can go beyond the rational; nobody needs a compact car with 400bhp (405 hp; 298 kW), but is there a place [for it?]. Certainly, and that’s the turf of R.” At this stage it is not yet known which mechanical layout we can expect but it is expected to stick … [Read more...] about 2020 Volkswagen Golf R To Be Fastest Ever With 405 HP (298 kW)

In a note to its accounts it said that claims on behalf of multiple claimants had been brought against a number of Volkswagen entities and dealers over the NOx issue, itself included.It said, so far, one firm of solicitors acting on behalf of sixteen claimants has sent a letter before action to Caffyns in respect of the NOx issue, claiming breach of contract and a breach of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. “As litigation progresses further, there is the potential for the number of claimants bringing claims against Caffyns to increase,” said Caffyns. “A claim in respect of one claimant has been issued protectively in the High Court (due to the limitation period being close to expiry), served and stayed by consent pending the determination of the Group Litigation Order (“GLO”) application.  Another claim in respect of four claimants has been issued protectively in the High Court and served. “On 28 October 2016, one of … [Read more...] about Caffyns spells out legal position on dieselgate

The new baby GTI known as the Polo GTI in the Volkswagen camp is scheduled to launch in South Africa next month and for those who have a keen eye on one will want to know how much they need to part with. CARmag managed to uncover the price tag and the new hot hatch is actually priced slightly lower than the model it replaces. The DSG model of the previous gen Polo GTI cost R379 900 but the new Polo GTI will set you back R375 900. Related Posts Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Officially Revealed May 10, 2018 VW Golf GTI Oettinger TCR Germany Street Packs 355 HP (265… May 9, 2018 The reason for this price decrease likely has something to do with the fact that this new model  will be built at Uitenhage right here in South Africa. As a reminder, the new five-door Polo GTI’s turbocharged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine makes 197 hp (147 kW) and 320 Nm of torque and is connected to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard* *6 … [Read more...] about New VW Polo GTI South African Pricing Revealed