Last week we reported that the VW group was recalling their DSG gearbox equipped cars in Asia for their inability to handle Asian climate and traffic. Several models of VW, Skoda and Audi were recalled in Japan, China and Singapore. This week, VW has initiated another recall this time for the VW Up! and its brand engineered cousins, the Skoda Citigo and the Seat Mii. The recall alert is not country...
Indonesia is emerging as the next promising auto market in Southeast Asia and Volkswagen is looking to have an early shot at what could became a cash cow in the coming years. The move was proposed by the VW Group to the Indonesian president Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his visit to Germany this March. [...]
Earlier this month, VW Singapore had issued voluntary recalls to 6,181 customers who were driving DSG-equipped Volkswagen models. The recall pertained to cars that feature a seven-speed dry-clutch DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) to resolve issues identified in the transmission. A media report claims that if left unresolved, affected cars could suffer a power loss. On [...]
When Volkswagen India invited Indian Autos Blog for the VW Polo GT TSI media drive in Goa last month, we had the chance to put forward some questions to Mr. Arvind Saxena, MD of VW India. Mr. Saxena told us that there were no all-new cars being launched this year and that VW would launch [...]
The VW DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox or Direkt Shalt Getriebe) is something well known to us Indians. The cheapest VW with a DSG gearbox happens to be the VW Polo GT TSI launched a few days ago and the technology is available in cars higher up such as the Jetta, Laura, Passat, Superb and so on. However, recently VW cars equipped with the DSG gearbox are being recalled in Japan and China due to a problem...
Skipping to the conclusion, the VW Polo GT TSI is the new hot hatchback of India. [Except for the badges, there's no drama on the bodywork to hint at the bomb under the bonnet] Unlike family-minded two-boxes that sport a body kit or stickers and claim to be sporty or fun, the GT TSI doesn’t have any drama on the body work to suggest its aggressive temperament. But a short test drive of this...
Well, girls generally like small, cute cars that are easy to drive and park, but if you happen to be a really tall girl, chances are that you develop a phobia for anything that is petite.
The 22nd annual Worthersee event in Austria will see Volkswagen bringing its new Golf GTI concept on to the stage.
It will preview the forthcoming high performance model of the Golf GTI to celebrate 40 years of the iconic hot-hatch.
