Would You Pay $50,000 for Kate Middleton’s Used VW Golf?

Say want you want about the media’s obsession around Britain’s newly-wed royal coupe, Kate and Williams, but for some people, like Sonny Brazil, it’s a gift from the heavens.
You see, Sonny’s father Al, bought Kate Middleton’s inky-blue 2001 VW Golf hatchback back in 2009 from her brother James for a reasonable £1,400 (about US$2,300 or €1,600 at today’s exchange rates).
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Siemoneit Racing’s VW Golf R Black Pearl with up to 530HP

While VW’s 270-horsepower Golf R hatchback is hardly underpowered, the engineers over at the German tuning firm Siemoneit Racing felt like it could use some extra ponies.
Siemoneit Racing calls its tuned VW Golf R the ‘Black Pearl’for obvious reasons- and it offers customers a choice of two performance packages. The first boosts the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine’s output from 270HP and 320Nm to 355-horses and 485Nm (357.7 lb-ft) through thanks to the updated ECU software, custom exhaust and a new air intake system.
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Opel Increases Market Share in Europe, GM Still not Happy

Opel has increased its share in Europe this year, with sales rising 6% up to May, giving the brand a market share of 7.4%, compared to 7% in 2010. So mother company GM must be satisfied, right?
Well, not entirely, according to Automotive News. And that’s because Opel’s cars are technologically advanced and due to high German working rates, are quite expensive to manufacture. However, they cannot be sold in prices similar to direct competitors such as Volkswagen because they lack their rivals’ image.
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2013 VW Golf GTI and Golf R Mk7 Test Mules Scooped in Germany

Never mind the body of the current, 6th generation Golf featured on these test two Volkswagen prototypes snagged by our scoop photographers in Germany; these are test mules for the upcoming Mk7 Golf GTI and its more powerful sibling, the Golf R.
Despite the fact that both vehicles look alike at first, a closer glance shows that the GTI is the one with the twin tailpipes while the R features a quad exhaust outlets. Another important detail worth mentioning are the rear wheel arch extensions that suggest a wider rear track for both models.
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VW Fields a Trio of 450-hp Golfs for the Nurburgring 24h Race

Volkswagen will participate with three 450-hp Golf24 cars in one of the most grueling endurance races in the world, the famed 24 hours of Nurburgring that will take place this weekend at the renowned German circuit. Read more »Source URL: https://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/VW%20Golf
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Alleged Dealer Employee Slams Ferrari 456 into an Oncoming Volkswagen Gol

A violent accident between a Ferrari 456 and a Volkswagen Gol that took place in Martinez, an affluent city located near the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires was caught on tape by a nearby security camera.
The video shows the blue Ferrari 456 after the driver lost control of the car as it heads slideways towards an oncoming Volkswagen Gol hatchback. The impact, as you can see for yourself in the security footage, is severe. Both drivers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Although we could not confirm this, media reports from the country citing police sources state that the driver was not the owner of the car but a dealer employee who was taking the Italian supercar for its technical inspection.
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KW Automotive Launches New Sport Suspension Kits for VW Golf VI

Bypassing the neat alloy wheels that are featured in KW Automotive's press pics but are not offered as part of the package, the German-based company has released three new suspension kits for the latest VW Golf. The V1, V2 and V3 KW coilover suspensions lower the sixth-generation Golf by 1.4-2.6 inch (35-65mm) on the front and the rear axle. While the V1 has preset dampening rates, the V2 kit allows drivers to make modifications in ride height and rebound dampening. As for the range-topping V3 kit, it permits an even higher degree of customization to the suspension with adjustable (and independent reacting) rebound and compression damping.




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Bologna Motorshow: VW Golf Plus Collectors Edition Concept Study

As well as revealing the production-ready Golf Plus facelift, Volkswagen also unwrapped a concept version of its high-roofline hatch at the Bologna auto show. Developed by VW's Individual division, the Golf Plus Collectors Edition is outfitted with an exclusive "White pearl effect" body color and a set of much new 18-inch "Bilbao" alloy wheels wrapped around in 225/40 rubber. But what really makes this concept study stand out from the rest of the Golf Plus range is its customized interior, and in particular... the "Italiano" espresso machine integrated in the center console.

Other unique features of the car's cabin include the high-gloss black piano paint accents and the high-end nappa leather seats in "Titanium black" and "St. Tropez" (cream white) with decorative "Viaggio" seams between the individual sections of leather trim.




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New VW Golf Plus Breaks Cover at Bologna Motor Show

What VW sees as the second-generation Golf Plus but is in reality a mildly facelfited version of the more practical Golf, made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. The subtly updated, plus-sized Golf, attempts to forge a link to the bodystyle of the Golf VI hatchback especially in what concerns the front end design with a new grille, redesigned bumper and revised headlamps. The rear bumper and roof rails were also redesigned as were the 'cherry red' rear lights that now incorporate LED technology. The exterior styling modifications are complemented by a range of new wheel and tire options, including 18-inch 'Bilbao' alloy wheels from VW's Individual division.

Inside the cabin, changes are equally limited and concern new upholstery materials and details that have been carried over from the new Golf. There's also new steering wheel options and air conditioning systems that are similar in design to those found in the new Golf and Passat CC.

Volkswagen has still to be confirm the full engine lineup, but there will a 1.4-litre 122HP TSI gasoline engine which is forecast to return 44.8 mpg UK with a top speed of 124 mph and a range of diesel units with outputs between 90HP and 140HP

For the first time on the Golf Plus, VW will offer its new ParkAssist system that has the ability to operate the steering automatically during reverse parallel parking manoeuvres. A rear-view camera, mounted behind the Volkswagen roundel on the bootlid, will also be available as an option

Prices, engines and specifications for the new Golf Plus will be announced closer to the vehicle's launch in Spring 2009.


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2009 VW Golf Plus Brochure Handed out by Mistake at Essen Motorshow!

The facelifted VW Golf Plus was supposed to break cover at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on December 3 but an accidental release of the car's brochure at the firm's Essen Motorshow stand has given us our first view of minivan. As you can see from the brochure scans published by Dutch newspaper De Telegraff, changes on the front end are limited to the Golf VI inspired bumper and grille along with the restyled headlights. We're not aware of any other changes but expect to see an updated trim for the interior as well as a few minor mechanical improvements.




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ABT Sport Package for the New VW Golf VI with up to 240HP

Every time the Volkswagen Group comes out with a new model, you can rely upon ABT Sportsline to present a full tuning package. Such is the case with the brand-new VW Golf VI that was revealed this past October in Paris. For the ABT Golf VI, the Kempten-based company has developed a sporty visual package geared to a series of upgraded mechanical components. With ABT's engine kit, the standard 122HP 1.4 TSI cranks out 160HP while the more powerful version of the same engine produces 200HP insetad of 160HP. For the diesel line-up, ABT's kit boosts the standard 2.0 TDI's output from 140 to 170HP. Even though the Golf GTI VI won't be introduced until next year, ABT has announced that the 2.0 FSI will produce 240HP thanks to a 30HP bump.

In terms of handling upgrades, ABT Sportsline equips the Golf VI with a high-perfromace braking system and a sport suspension. ABT also outfits the new German hatchback with a bodykit that comprises a front grill and apron, side sills, a roof spoiler and a rear apron in which the slanted 4-pipe exhaust is integrated. A set of 18 or 19-inch AR and BR rims round off the appearance.

ABT will showcase its tuning package for the new VW Golf VI for the first time at the Essen Motorshow on November 29.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Study

The usually articulate German folks over at Volkswagen revealed this mystery Golf GTI Performance Study at the annual GTI meeting at Wörther Lake in Austria without giving any information whatsoever apart from the car’s elusive name. We’ve no idea whether or not VW performed any performance upgrades on the GTI’s 2.0 TFSI engine, but they did fit it with Lambo style doors and an extreme wide bodykit along with a bi-color paintjob which is also continued in the cabin that features 2+1 seating. –More pics after the jump





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Karmann Won’t be Building 2010 VW Golf Cabriolet

As if things weren’t troublesome enough for German contract manufacturer Karmann after it ended production of the Chrysler Crossfire last year and the forthcoming termination of the Audi A4 Convertible this autumn and the Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet in 2009, German newspaper “Handelsblatt” is reporting that VW has given them a big fat “nein” in concern of the 2010 Golf Cabriolet.
Karman has built every single previous generation Golf Cabriolet -some 675,000 units altogether. Like many other carmakers in Europe, VW has decided to take production of niche vehicles into its own hands, leaving contract manufacturers such as Heuliez, Bertone and Karmann struggling to find replacement business. According to company insiders, the new Golf Cabriolet will make its market debut about a year after the hatchback versions of the new Golf are introduced in Europe in early 2009.
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VW Golf GTI Pirelli Available in the UK

The special edition Golf GTI Pirelli is making its comeback in the British market this year as Volkswagen announced that it has begun receiving orders with the first vehicles set to arrive in the country this June. Inspired from the original Golf GTI Pirelli that was introduced in May 1983, the 2008 version of the car is based on the Golf GTI Edition 30.
At its heart is an enhanced version of the 2.0-litre TFSI unit with its output raised from the standard 200 Hp to 230 Hp. Drive is channelled through a choice of 6-speed manual or the twin-clutch DSG gearbox. With this engine, the new GTI Pirelli reduces the standard car’s 0-62 mph time of 7.2 sec to 6.8 while the top speed rises from 146 mph to 152.
As with the original GTI Pirelli the new car features a set of unique wheels and in particular, a set of five-spoke 18-inch alloys wrapped in 225/40 R18 Pirelli P-Zero tyres. Other exterior features include body-coloured front splitter, side skirts and rear bumper complimented by a set of smoked rear light lenses and tinted rear windows. The Pirelli GTI will be available in a choice of three colours –silver, black and blue. -Continued
Inside, the Pirelli theme continues with the half-leather sports seats with tyre-tread imprints set into the seat base and back. Yellow stitching contrasts against the black leather of the seats, sports steering wheel and handbrake.
Prices in the UK will start at £22,555 on-the-road for the three-door model equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, rising to £24,385 for the five door model fitted with a six-speed DSG gearbox.
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VW’s Golf GT Sport Bourne Ultimatum Role Playing Game

It has been a while since we last played an online game but since we had nothing better to do this morning we decided to give VW’s Golf GT Sport Bourne Ultimatum RPG (Role Playing Game) a shot. We only got up to the point where you are asked to insert a code in order to continue, so if any of you guys or gals manage to finish it, do the right thing by sharing the answer(s) with us. Mind you, the game is on VW’s German site, but it’s rather straight forward so you probably won’t find any difficulties getting around.
Link: VW GT Sport
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$20k Buyers: Dodge Challenger SE V6 or VW Golf GTI?

At the New York Auto Show, Dodge announced that the entry-level version of the 2009 Challenger coupe, the SE that’s powered by Chrysler’s 250 Hp 3.5-liter V6 unit matted to a 4-speed automatic gearbox will be priced in the low $20,000s. Now, let’s say you’re in the market searching for a brand-new sports car in that price range.
Would you prefer an underpowered but attention grabbing rear-wheel-drive coupe like the base Challenger SE from an undiluted sport hatch like the 200Hp VW Golf GTI (priced from around $22k)? We’d also like to hear what our European friends have to say if these two cars where available for the same price in their home turf. Have your say in the comment section below. (Pic: rezza foournito)
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