Golf 7: World Car of the Year

Posted on April 5, 2013 by VWNJB

Europe’s best-selling car also a big success globally
Four overall titles in five years: Volkswagen model again voted world’s best car

Wolfsburg, 28 March 2013 – The new Golf just keeps on winning: an international expert jury today named the bestseller from Wolfsburg ‘World Car of the Year 2013’. The globally sought-after prize was awarded at the New York International Auto Show. The ‘World Car of the Year’ title is a further milestone in the growing list of awards for the Golf. Continue reading →

Top Gear reviews European Golf 7

Posted on March 22, 2013 by VWNJB

By Paul Horrell, Top Gear

The BMW 3-Series wasn’t the first sports saloon of its size; there were Alfas and others. The Range Rover wasn’t the first luxury SUV – go look up the Jeep Wagoneer. And the Golf wasn’t the first compact hatchback, because the Simca 1100 did it years earlier. But BMW, Land Rover and VW, with complete dedication and unwavering direction, waxed and polished their respective templates over generations. They’ve reached the point where they define their classes and make all their rivals seem like mere impersonations. Continue reading →

2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Photos

Posted on March 4, 2013 by VWNJB

Written by: Edward A. Sanchez, MotorTrend

As is often the case with highly-anticipated vehicles before a major reveal, some outlets simply can’t contain themselves and abide by embargo agreements. We’ve had these photos for a while, but were prepared to abide by Volkswagen’s agreed-to embargo time. But once the pics are out on the interwebs, it’s free game, so with that being the case, here are the official photos of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon or “Variant” in Euro-speak. Continue reading →

VOLKSFEST EXTRA $1,000 FOR VW OWNERS!!!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by VWNCF

View The 2014 Volkswagen GTI In Full 360-Degree Mode

Posted on September 28, 2012 by VWNJB

This is awesome.

For all us sad souls who aren’t able to make it to the Paris Motor Show this year, Jalopnik is offering 360-degree tours of all the show’s most impressive vehicles. Click on the 2014 Golf GTI above to see the car from every angle.

Via: http://jalopnik.com/5946850/view-the-2014-volkswagen-gti-in-full-360+degree-mode?tag=paris-motor-show

Notes from the Paris auto show: Greenpeace crashes VW’s party

Posted on September 27, 2012 by VWNJB

VW Group Chairman Martin Winterkorn speaks to the media and is seen on monitors while a stray Greenpeace flag reading “Volkswagen – we smoke” hangs over the stage.

Greenpeace crashes VW launch event

Shocker! Greenpeace crashed Volkswagen’s splashy press launch of the new Golf. While VW CEO was extolling the virtues of their new compact hatch, a bright yellow banner dropped from the ceiling declaring “Volkswagen Nous Enfume! Greenpeace” which loosely translated means “Volkswagen, we smoke!” Continue reading →

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