02 February 2021, 06:47 PM
The Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI features the most powerful diesel engine ever offered in a vRS model with a peak power output of 200PS – a 16PS increase over the outgoing model. The engine is one of the latest generation of ŠKODA EVO power units, and features an aluminium cylinder block with aluminium pistons with low-friction piston rings. The turbocharger is water-cooled for improved temperature regulation, and its compression ratio is higher than on other EVO diesel engines. Power is delivered to
06 January 2021, 04:06 PM
The Golf Estate arrives in the UK available to order now in a diverse range of specification and drivetrain configurations split across three new trim levels: Life, Style and R-Line. The new Alltrack variant also makes its first appearance and is characterised by increased ground clearance, an all-terrain look and 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive.
The initial wave of engine and gearbox options in the new Golf Estate opens with a 1.0-litre 110 PS engine, fitted with a 6-speed manual trans
12 August 2014, 05:05 PM
Volkswagen has announced that the new and revised Jetta is now open for ordering at Volkswagen retailers. The first deliveries will occur in December of this year.
The new Jetta arrives with better efficiency, revised styling for the front and rear parts of the car and enhanced features and trims. The car is now sleeker than before and the overall improvement when it comes to aerodynamics reaches 10 per cent. A revised radiator grille is up front and it comes with three horizontal fins; a
14 July 2014, 09:45 AM
Audi has presented the 2014 A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Competition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the famous turbocharged direct injection technology. The special edition model comes with impressive performance characteristics and some nice styling upgrades.
The most important improvement is the additional boost of the 3.0 liter BiTDI diesel boosted to 326HP (240 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,400RPM. The combined fuel consumption is 6.1 liters / 100 km (38.6 mpg US or 46.0
19 June 2014, 09:52 AM
Audi has released full details and pictures for the impressive RS5 TDI Concept. The performance diesel model comes with an astonishing engine delivering exceptional power and fuel economy. It is designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the TDI engine.
Audi RS5 TDI is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged V6 TDI with a "supplemental electric turbocharger". The electric turbocharger is powered by a compact lithium-ion battery and uses a separate 48 volt electrical system that is con
03 June 2014, 09:07 AM
Volkswagen has finally delivered the first XL1 to a German customer. The remarkable engineering achievement (XL1) took years of development. Still, it has been whipped by a lot of eco-friendly vehicles, which cost significantly less than €110,000.
The manufacturer didn’t comment anything interesting about the significant event. The car boasts an onyx white exterior and a titan black and pearl gray interior.
Volkswagen XL1 is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain including a 0.8 liter
29 May 2014, 10:59 AM
Audi has announced the spectacular RS5 TDI Concept, which will be presented at the 2014 AMI Leipzig. The German manufacturer is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the TDI engine with this special model.
The car is based on the RS5 Coupe and comes with a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 TDI equipped with an electrically driven supercharger, which will eliminate the turbo lag. The power is 385HP (283 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. It is send to a Quattro all-wheel drive system through an 8-sp
22 May 2014, 11:02 AM
Audi has finally revealed the new 2014 Audi A7 and S7 Facelift. The new model is slated to go on sale in the end of this summer with pricing starting from €51,300 for the A7 and €82,300 for the S7.
2014 Audi A7 comes with a new single-frame grille as well as a modified front bumper surrounded by Matrix LED headlights (optionally available). The dynamic turn signal lights are now standard on the new taillights. At the rear, there is new bumper and updated exhaust pipe ends.
The interior
08 May 2014, 11:59 AM
Audi has unveiled the all-new V6 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel engine, which meets EURO 6 regulations. It is more powerful, more efficient and cleaner than ever. The engine is currently presented at the 35th International Vienna Motor Symposium.
The “TDI engines are a central part of our technology mix for the mobility of tomorrow. We have continued to perfect this technology over several decades and believe there is still potential for increasingy efficiency in the future too.”, commented Prof. R
31 January 2014, 02:55 PM
Audi has announced 2014 A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra Black Edition. It delivers better fuel efficiency, more power and nicer standard equipment.
The 2.0 TDI engine is tuned to 190HP (140 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). It is able to return 51.1 mpg US / 61.4 mpg UK or just 5.0 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.
The standard equipment includes S-line bodykit, DAB radio and an electric tailgate.
2014 Audi A6
08 January 2014, 03:32 PM
Volkswagen has announced the 2014 Jetta TDI Value Edition for the US. It is based on the Jetta S specification and comes with more additional equipment.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Value Edition is priced from $21,295. It is fitted with a 2.0 liter TDI Clean Diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is able to return 42 mpg US – 5.6 liters / 100 km on the highway. For additional $1,100 USD it can be configured with a 6-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic gearbox.
The standard equip
20 August 2013, 03:01 PM
B&B Automobiltechnik has introduced their latest project based on the powerful Audi SQ5 TDI. The tuning company described the vehicle as a “steam hammer”.
The exterior boasts an aerodynamic body kit including new front bumper, extended wheel arches to fit the enormous wheels and a revised rear fascia. Other highlights include a sports exhaust system, sport springs reducing the ride height by 30mm and a set of B10 22” wheels fitted with 265/30 R22 Michelin tyres.
There are three per