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Since 1974 Volkswagen has produced the massively popular Golf. It is VW's best selling model, and it is now in its 6th mark.

* Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 1974 - 1984
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 1985 - 1992
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 3 1991 - 1998
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 4 1997 - 2006
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 2003 - 2009
* Volkswagen Golf Mk 6 2009 - present

It replaced the VW Beetle, but not straight away. VW Beetle production kept going until 1978 in Germany and until much later in Mexico.

This transition from air cooled to water cooled engines was in part thanks to Volkswagen's access to Audi technology.

Here is something to ponder [and may win you a pub quiz]: What has the Golf and its variants [Bora, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat] all have in common?

The answer is easy if you know that Jetta is the German for 'Trade Wind'. The word Golf does not refer to the pleasant game which Europeans beat Americans at. It refers to the Gulf Stream, the warm water that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and that flows to the north west coast of Europe.

The Golf Cabriolet series has been an on-off affair for Volkswagen ever since the introduction of the original model in the beginning of the 1980s. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Germans decided to give the Cabriolet another go with the presentation of a new model based on the 6th generation of the Golf that will be sold alongside the firm's Eos hardtop roadster.

The replacement of the roof with an electrically operated cloth top, the redesigned rear end and the more swept-back angle of the front windscreen frame along with the necessary structural reinforcements pretty much sum up the changes over the standard Golf hatchback upon which the Cabriolet is based.

At least in Europe, the Golf Cabriolet Mk6 will be offered with six direct-injection turbocharged diesel and gaosline engines with a power range from 105 PS to 210 PS. Scroll down for the photo gallery from the Geneva Show floors.
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Designed for every sports car lover, Volkswagen's Scirocco is good looking, handles sharply and is solidly built. On being the quickest, most powerful and most focused version of Volkswagen's small three-door 'coupe', It is a car which benefits from not having any direct competitors, so you can rest assured that you are getting something that is different. In its range-topping 2.0 TSI GT spec the Scirocco comes with excellent levels of equipment and its neat handling and superb refinement completes a great package. On the whole, the Scirocco is certainly a tempting buy.

For those who adore the spirit of automotives and understand each curve, the year 2011 has brought a great range of new cars. A car might just be a metal machine for some, but a drive reveals it as a machine of attitude, persona and characteristic and that is the reason why many people have been chasing cars for centuries. Here is an ultimate list of new cars for sale in Australia for February 2011.

Cannot wait to drive away in the new model you were planning to buy for past few months?

Get ready to consume some fuel because September 2010 is shaping up as one of the best months for all car lovers. If you are in the market to buy new cars, September will be the month to make the move. Read on to know what the auto market in Australia has to offer in the coming month.

Volkswagen has dropped pricing details for the new Amarok pickup truck in Britain. At launch, the Amarok will be offered only as a double-cab in three trim levels and with a choice of two turbo diesel engines. Prices start from £16,995 for the Startline model and £18,995 for the Trendline, while the range-topping Highline will cost from £21,575.

The entry-level powerplant is the 2.0-litre TDI with 122-ponies, which is available on the Startline models. A more powerful 2.0-liter BiTDI with 163-horses is standard on the Trendline and Highline models.

Starting at $23,485, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the a lot of big-ticket affordable bunched SUVs. Reviewers, however, do like what you get for about $24,000: accepted Bluetooth technology, adventurous car-like active dynamics and a high-quality German interior. “The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a altered acidity in a boilerplate chic by trading some acumen for a best berth and European active manners," says Edmunds.

Engine/Performance

Buyers get the best of three engines – but don’t avoid the petrol option. The firm’s able turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI assemblage is ill-fitted to the Tiguan, with affluence of torque and reasonable ammunition economy. However, college breadth drivers will adopt the agent options, which cover 138bhp and 168bhp versions of the firm’s accepted abuse 2.0-litre TDI. Opt for the 1.4 TSI or entry-level agent and you can even accept a added economical two-wheel drive transmission.

New Volkswagen Polo GTI is an award winning sports coupe. On first appearances it does not resemble a sports car but upon further inspection it is definitely something that will haul. The car lives up to its German name in its construction and durability. This car has some unique features for a car of this size. For one thing it has a six speed transmission with a clutch on the floor or a tap clutch on the steering column. Either one allows the car to go from zero to sixty with relative ease and speed.

2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI Front Angle View

2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI Car Picture

Volkswagen Amarok - What can drivers expect? Layout - The Volkswagen Amarok will initially be launched in a four door double-cab layout, with a single cab design to follow. The interior space is expected to outclass other UTEs, with full seating for five people, spacious headroom and leather upholstery.

2011 Volkswagen Amarok Car Interior

2011 Volkswagen Amarok Test Road

Comfort and Convenience Now with more options than ever the new Volkswagen Passat will come standard with features including power adjustable seats, power windows, and an in-dash CD player. Available options will include navigation, premium stereo upgrade, and climate control. The Passat will have true German quality finish work that with quality workmanship evident throughout the cabin.

Safety Features Volkswagen vehicles are known for the high safety ratings from the insurance institute for highway safety. The VW Passat will be loaded with safety features including front and side impact airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program, front crumple zones, side intrusion beams and a low roll over ratio.

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat for the US is larger than the European model and will be manufactured state side at Volkswagen's new facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC Side View

Mid-spec SE gains Bluetooth, electric folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors w/interior auto-dimming rear view mirror, climate control, 8 speaker audio system/DAB digital radio, chrome window trim, rain and light sensor and a driver fatigue detection system.

A duo of 2.0 TDI engines will also be available, generating 140bhp and 170bhp. A 6 speed manual is standard, while a 6 speed DSG automatic is be optional.

's Touareg 2 is a modification of the basic Touareg midsized SUV. Two engine options are available in this vehicle: a gasoline powered V6, or a turbo diesel v6. The gasoline engine is a 3. 6 liter VR6 that produces a maximum 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. The torque from this engine tops out at 266 foot pounds, delivered over a range of engine speed (2,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm). The engine is designed to run on premium unleaded gasoline for the best performance. The engine is managed by the Bosch Motronic management system. The engine bore is 89 mm, the stroke is 96.4 mm and the compression ratio is 11.3 to 1.The cylinders are arranged at 10.6, with 4 valves each.

The team of Volkswagen engineers has turned an innovative concept into reality with its TSI technology. A supercharger operates in the lower rev ranges while a turbocharger at higher revs. The combination of these two creates a generous amount of power of 125kW/170hp, constant torque band of 240Nm from 1,500 rpm to 4,750 rpm and low fuel consumption of 7.6 liters/100km.

2011 Volkswagen Touran Side View

2011 Volkswagen Touran Car Interior

The new Volkswagen Touran with its top-of-the-line auto parts like Volkswagen master cylinder is now offered with 125kW/170hp TSI engine. This direct injection engine is equipped with a supercharger and turbocharger that comes with a unique DSG direct-shift gearbox and Highline equipment as standard. Such impressive combination is exclusive in the MPV field.

2011 Volkswagen Touran Front Angle View

2011 Volkswagen Touran Front Seats Photo

In Germany alone; the Volkswagen is one among the best selling 7 seater MPV Cars. Volkswagen has not released many wagon type of cars; but this one happens to be one such famous car. The very first release of this car has been highly succesful, and much of the changes that happened after the initial releases didn't add much to its initial popularity. Alloy wheel pairs, newly designed grill, rub strips coupled with flank are few of the changes that were added recently to the car.