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| 25/06/2010 I Awards 2010 ‘Engine of the Year’ trophies for TSI technology
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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| 11/06/2010 I Models Volkswagen New Golf R Launch - More Power, Less Fuel
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 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 car with compact-class fuel economy.
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| 11/06/2010 I Models Volkswagen New Golf GTD - Australian Launch
The Golf model lineup has been growing in leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the best seller 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 highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine today. The code letters GTD have revolutionised the diesel market with its turbocharged diesel engine; a diesel that is not only economical but exceedingly sporty too.
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| 07/05/2010 I Models The New Polo – Australian Launch
Up to 24 percent better fuel economy points the way to the future. Polo brings new dimension of quality to the super mini class. Three engines; TSI and Common Rail TDI in the Polo for the first time 4.6 litre fuel consumption and 121 g/km CO2 set new benchmark; ESP is standard; significantly improved crash properties.
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| 06/04/2010 I Awards Volkswagen Polo wins 2010 World Car of the Year Award
Second victory in a row for the Volkswagen brand. At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on 1st April 2010 the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year. Merit, value, safety, environment, significance and emotional appeal are the criteria for the World Car of the Year. In 2009, a Volkswagen model also ranked the highest: the Golf. |
| 15/03/2010 I Models Special Edition – New Beetle BlackOrange
Volkswagen Group Australia is now offering a special edition of the New Beetle Range – the New Beetle BlackOrange. The BlackOrange editon is available on each of the existing model and engine variants – New Beetle in petrol and diesel as well as the New Beetle Cabriolet. The New Beetle BlackOrange is available in two colour combinations.
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| 01/03/2010 I Awards 2009 Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards
Volkswagen Group Australia has officially crowned the winner of the 2009 Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards at a gala event in Sydney on Saturday. Ms Anke Koeckler, Volkswagen Group Australia’s Managing Director, presented the award to the National Dealer of the Year – Mr Lou Papile, Dealer Principal of Burwin Volkswagen, Victoria. A total of six awards including regional categories as well as the overall Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year and the National Dealer of the Year were also announced.
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| 13/02/2010 I Models The Australian Launch of the new Golf Wagon
The new Golf Wagon has finally been released in Australia, leading Volkswagen into the wagon market. It carries the same current “design DNA” styling as seen in the rest of our current range, with clear horizontal lines and bold highlights. And with up to 1,495 litres of cargo spaces for even the largest hauling tasks, the interior features excellent layout and a high level of everyday utility. The range offers two petrol and two diesel engine options, all fulfilling the Euro 5 emissions standards. And family safety has been considered as well; each model is equipped with a seamless package of passive and active safety features.
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| 12/02/2010 I Models Revised Passat range with new entry model and additional features
The 2010 Passat has taken yet another step forward. This time in the form of a revised engine range, additional features, and most significantly, a new entry price, thereby setting a new benchmark amongst the large well-appointed cars.
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| 20/01/2010 I Awards Volkswagen Golf is the 2009 Wheels magazine Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Golf has been awarded the 2009 Wheels magazine Car of the Year. The multi-award winning Golf has outclassed a field of 22 cars to collect what is widely considered to be Australia’s most coveted award. To have been selected for this award, the Golf had to impress eight judges over an extensive week of testing. Wheels magazine editor, Ged Bulmer, said: “The turbo-charged, five-door hatch Volkswagen range is outstanding. “The Golf oozes sophistication, refinement and development – in an energetic package that comes with fundamentally good steering and balance.”
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| 16/01/2010 I Awards Volkswagen defends “Dakar” title with one-two-three win
Triumphant title defence in South America: Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession. After a ‘showdown in blue’ the Volkswagen duos and their TDI powered Race Touareg prototypes celebrated a one-two-three podium lockout at the finish of the toughest challenge worldwide in motorsport. In the process. The Wolfsburg based brand therefore remains the only manufacturer to have won the car category of the Dakar Rally with diesel power. In addition to the efficiency of the Volkswagen Group’s diesel direct injection technology the Race Touareg’s reliability was the key to the 2010 “Dakar” victory. |
| 23/12/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Golf GTI: TopGear Car of the Year 2009
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been able to add another award to its name by taking out TopGear Car of the Year 2009. The Golf GTI has beaten a long list of high-profile competitors and has been able to demonstrate its hot-hatch credentials. |
| 09/12/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Eos: Carsales Network People's Choice Award for third year in a row
The Volkswagen Eos has taken out the Sports Car category for the third year in a row in the Carsales Network People's Choice Awards 2009.
The Carsales Network People’s Choice Awards are the country’s most comprehensive analysis of new car purchasing trends. Based on genuine new car enquiries across the Carsales network of automotive websites, the results are tallied from more than 300,000 entries. |
| 09/12/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Transporter: Carsales Network People's Choice Award
The Volkswagen Transporter has been named as winner in the Light Commercial Van segment at this year’s Carsales Network People's Choice Awards taking over from the Toyota HiAce.
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| 02/12/2009 I Awards Australia’s Best Cars crown the Golf 118TSI as ‘Best Mid size car over $30,000’
Volkswagen’s acclaimed Golf 118TSI has added another significant title to its list of achievements by claiming the award as ‘Best Mid size car over $30,000’ in Australia’s Best Car Awards 2009. The award winners were announced in a ceremony in Melbourne. |
| 27/11/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Golf 118TSI announced as overall winner in ‘DRIVE Car of the Year Awards 2009’
Volkswagen is also a triple category award winner. Volkswagen has taken out the overall win as ‘Drive Car of the Year 2009’ with its Golf 118TSI. In addition to that, Volkswagen can claim three category wins:
1. Best Performance Car under $60,000: Volkswagen new Golf GTI
2. Best Small Car over $20,000: Volkswagen Golf 118TSI
3. Best Luxury Car under $60,000: Volkswagen Passat CC 125TDI |
| 27/11/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Golf crowned ‘2009 Carsguide Car of the Year’ winner
The Golf has taken top spot at the ‘2009 Carsguide Car of the Year’ awards, establishing itself as the benchmark in the small car segment with Australian motoring experts. The Golf was awarded ‘World Car of the Year 2009’ earlier this year and now uses its winning formula in Australia to continue the claim to fame. It went on sale in Australia in early 2009 and has received rave reviews since |
| 13/11/2009 I Models The Jetta 2010 - Revised range with new engines
The model year 2010 Jetta range has been extended and now offers five attractive engine options catering for all needs. Two petrol engines and three diesel variants make up the new line-up of Jetta models, providing a great value, well equipped mid-size sedan.
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| 30/10/2009 I Models The New Golf GTI Australian Launch
More than three decades after a small band of engineers started work on the first prototype Golf GTI, the very latest evolution and sixth generation of the original hot hatch has arrived. The elements of the original Golf GTI remain; sharp dynamics, a responsive four-cylinder engine and driver involvement are at the core of the new Golf GTI. Yet it has evolved – the new Golf GTI is more powerful than any standard Golf GTI before it. However, the day-to-day usability of the new Golf GTI has not been forgotten and it is cleaner, safer and more efficient than ever before. |
| 28/08/2009 I Models New Golf 77TDI Trendline - the most fuel efficient Golf model
Powered by a sophisticated and efficient new diesel 1.6-litre engine, the five-speed manual Golf 77TDI can cover 100km with 4.9-litres on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle. Highway running consumption drops to just 4.3-litres per 100km. With a potential range of well over 1,100km, the new diesel Golf not only delivers its occupants in comfort and safety to their destination but at minimal expense. It produces peak power of 77kW at 4,400rpm, while maximum torque of 250Nm is delivered between 1,500-2,500rpm. Two transmissions are on offer, a five-speed manual and a seven-speed DSG.
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| 14/07/2009 I Models 100,000th Volkswagen Golf sold in Australia
The Volkswagen brand has just reached a significant milestone on the Australian market with the sale of the 100,000th Golf since the initial model introduction. The celebratory new Golf 118TSI was handed over to its proud owner, Mark Hall, by Solitaire Volkswagen Hawthorn in Adelaide. Judging by the humble beginnings of the MkI in 1976, which at the time was assembled locally in Clayton, Victoria, nobody could have preempted the significance of this truly iconic model. Wheels Magazine recognised the significance of the Golf when it was named Wheel’s Car of the Year in 1976, 4,429 Golfs were sold that year.
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| 02/07/2009 I Models Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles builds one millionth T5
One million T5s have been built since the start of production in March 2003. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles produced the one millionth vehicle of the T5 series on 30th June at the Hanover plant. The vehicle is a Transporter Van 1.9 l TDI 62 kW in Tornado Red. "The T5 is and remains the number one in its segment for new registrations in Europe and Germany", emphasised Stephan Schaller, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles during the celebrations at the Hanover plant.
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| 30/06/2009 I Awards Volkswagen named "Advertiser of the year" in Cannes
At the 56th International Advertising Festival “Cannes Lions 2009”, Europe’s largest automaker was presented with its first Lion in the “Advertiser of the year” category – thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 “advertising Oscars” in Cannes since 1961. “By honouring Volkswagen today we are honouring a company that has been a symbol of creative and innovative marketing in the automobile industry for decades,” Terry Savage, Festival Chairman, said during the award ceremony.
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| 16/06/2009 I Awards International Engine of the Year Awards 2009
Volkswagen’s 1.4 litre TSI engine has achieved the greatest success in the 11-year history of the competition. In addition to winning the overall award of International Engine of the Year 2009 it was also voted as Best Green Engine 2009 as well as Best Engine in the 1.0- to 1.4-litre category. Voting Volkswagen TSI technology to the number one position was a panel of 64 judges from 32 countries around the world. |
| 03/06/2009 I Awards Awarded for its Outstanding Design
The Volkswagen Passat CC was awarded for ‘Best Exterior Design’, which is both distinctive and sophisticated. The front end of the Passat CC shows another facet of the Volkswagen brand’s face. More dominant than on any other Volkswagen, the radiator grille with its two cross-struts and centrally placed VW logo spans the area between the headlamps
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| 27/05/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Multivan Wins Best People Mover of the Year 2009
Volkswagen’s Multivan Highline Diesel, has won ‘Best People Mover of the Year’ at the 2009 Delivery Magazine Awards.The Volkswagen Multivan offers outstanding space, tremendous flexibility and the quality you would expect from Volkswagen.The main features of the Multivan include the capacity to carry up to 7 people, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with ABS,six airbags (dual front, driver and passenger side and full-length curtain), front and rear parking sensors, rotating 2nd row of seatswith integrated seatbelts and a multifunction table (collapsible, sliding and removable).
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| 14/04/2009 I Awards Volkswagen Golf named 2009 World Car of the Year
The Golf captivated 51 of the 59 jurors from 25 diffrent countries: the overwhelming majority of panel members voted the model 'World Car of the Year'. The main critera assessed by the automotive journalists were performance, build quality, saftey, environmental compatibility, market significance and design. The jury was particularly impressed by the Golf's low noise level, robut workmanship and high-quality interior. The illustrious award was presented at the New York International Auto Show. |
| 01/04/2009 I Models The New Golf: Efficient and Friendly
The new generation Golf utilises innovative technology throughout its range of superbly engineered, high performance yet efficient models. All of the Golf’s engines meet tough new Euro V emissions standards, with reduced fuel consumption and improved CO2 footprints. The Green vehicle Guide states ‘you can make a difference by choosing a greener vehicle’ and the new Golf has been recognised as a good choice when it comes to driver’s wanting to lessen their impact on the environment.
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| 01/04/2009 I Models The New Golf: Highest Safety as Standard
Attention to safety was critical in the development of the new generation Golf and as a result it is available with a seamless package of safety features as standard. The exceptionally long list of features include seven airbags (premiering the dedicated driver’s knee airbag), redesigned safety optimised head restraints to help reduce whiplash injuries, programmable 2 stage unlocking and automatic locking after takeoff, and rear fog lamps. Every new Golf in the range also benefits from braking and traction control systems such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control system, which are integrated into the Golf’s Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP). |
| 01/03/2009 I Models The New Golf: Innovation and Technology
The Volkswagen brand is renowned for ground-breaking innovation and has once again increased the benchmark of class leading technology in the new range of Golfs. Advanced optional equipment available in the new Golf range includes 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), Adaptive Chassis Control, Optical Parking System (OPS), Rear View Camera (RVC), Park Assist with front and rear parking sensors and Media Device Interface (MDI).
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