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1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine now available for the Volkswagen Scirocco
(25/02/2010)

The Volkswagen Scirocco is now available to order with an efficient new entry-level engine. The two-door compact coupé with the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine can be ordered with prices starting at £18,860 RRP on the road. The 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS unit develops 147 lbs ft of torque channelled via a six-speed manual gearbox, through the front wheels. Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes 9.7 seconds before reaching a top speed of 124 mph. Thanks in part to the engine’s small capacity, the Sci... [more]

New entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupe
(28/10/2008)

Volkswagen has announced a new entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupé, which are now available for ordering from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices for the entry-level model, fitted with a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine, start at £18,790 RRP on the road, opening the possibility of Scirocco ownership to a wider audience. At launch in September, the Scirocco was only available in range-topping GT trim. The new engines are now available in base trim which still benef... [more]

New Scirocco coupé makes its UK debut
(10/09/2008)

The very first examples of the new Scirocco are set to be delivered to customers at Volkswagen retailers across the as the much-anticipated coupé makes its debut. The new Scirocco also marks the introduction of a new range of personal finance packages from Volkswagen Finance – making the new coupé even more affordable. The Scirocco makes its return 34 years after the launch of the original Volkswagen coupé – of which over 77,000 examples were sold in the UK. Equipped from launch with a ... [more]

Sixth generation of the Golf unveiled
(07/08/2008)

The sixth generation of the Golf has been unveiled, five generations, 34 years and over 26 million vehicles after the original first went on sale. The new Golf is the safest, most technically advanced and most dynamic iteration yet. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board, Volkswagen AG, commented: ‘This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering more customer value than ever before.’ The new ... [more]

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Car sales grew 7.2 percent in January
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Toyota official sees 2012 Philippine car sales growing 7%
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