June 2010 Blog Posts (8)

Engine of the Year' Trophies For TSI Technology

International awards ceremony in Stuttgart

The much sought-after ‘Engine of the Year Award’ has been won by Volkswagen – the tenth time already that the Group has taken the cherished trophy back to Wolfsburg. Entered in the competition this year was Volkswagen’s new 1.4 TSI engine and it won not only in the 1 to 1.4-litre category, but also took the overall award as ‘International Engine of the Year’.…

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Added by VW News on June 28, 2010 at 23:29 — 1 Comment

Vyv gets a facelift....

Hey all. Its about time i updated my sorry excuse for a blog. Note to self: post more often to avoid long stints typing. Well then, here goes...

Since we last met old Vyv has been thru a few changes, ill try to put them in order and not rave on too much so if youre not too bored already read on.

The bus is serving me well. I drive it everyday including to and from work and have done a few trips as far as Nelson Bay. It is my… Continue

Added by coupons on June 22, 2010 at 22:00 — 3 Comments

Dissapointment

Hopped into the Westy yesterday to take it for a drive and managed to collect the indicator stalk with my left leg. The inside disintegrated. Being left hand drive the indicator stalk is the first line of defence and it failed miserably.

Currently trying to patch it up so I at least have indicators pending a replacement unit 8-(

Added by Greg Christie on June 16, 2010 at 16:20 — 1 Comment

Westfalia going back together

Back in April I ripped out the interior of my newly acquired 1971 Westfalia Camper (tin top)... All about cleaning and minor repairs

Out comes the drinks cabinet as the first component to be removed. Should have drained the water tank first though! This was the most difficult part to remove due to the drainage going under the van and the vent going to the roof. The rest was pretty easy. Everything is…

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Added by Greg Christie on June 14, 2010 at 18:48 — No Comments

The New Golf R

More Power, Less Fuel:

New Golf R with 188kW and 8.7 Litre Combined Fuel Consumption

The new Golf R is here. Designed by Volkswagen Individual. All-wheel driven. As the flagship of the model series it is equipped with standard Bi-Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights. Shifted manually or by optional DSG. At 188kW it is the more powerful than ever before and at the same time, it is the most fuel-efficient Golf R of all times. A high-class sports… Continue

Added by VW News on June 12, 2010 at 17:28 — 1 Comment

The New Golf GTD

Comeback of a Classic:

Volkswagen brings the new Golf GTD to market

The Golf model lineup has been growing in leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched in Europe. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf arrived in Australia. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to centre stage, closely followed by the new Golf Wagon. And now the lineup continues: with the new Golf GTD. Its 125 kW power level makes it the… Continue

Added by VW News on June 12, 2010 at 17:23 — 2 Comments

Ratmuller Racing - Salt Rats

Added by Ash on June 10, 2010 at 13:30 — No Comments

Volkswagen Transporter Is Crowned ‘Best Van Of The Year’

The Volkswagen Transporter was awarded the trophy as ‘Best Van of the Year in the 2010 Delivery Magazine Awards. The award was officially announced at a function in Melbourne yesterday.

The updated Transporter range went on sale in April this year and represents a great value package when it comes to safety and innovative technology. On offer with three different engines as well as the optional award-winning DSG gearbox from Volkswagen, it suits any budget and… Continue

Added by VW News on June 4, 2010 at 23:40 — No Comments