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Golf 7 Preview for the United States

This from VWVortex.com BY:  JAMIE VONDRUSKA 4 February 2014 Volkswagen gave us the first look at the new U.S. Spec Golf 7 models (fresh off the new assembly line in Mexico) at the North American International Auto Show. There were two Golf 7 models and two GTI’s on display at the show. While Volkswagen won’t officially announce trim packages, options and pricing till the New York Auto Show in April, we did learn a few details about the new models that will be offered here. The short version is that we expect that the Golf 7 models offered here will be very similar in price to the existing Golf 6 but with quite a bit more standard equipment. The TDI will be the exception which should be offered at a lower starting price. GTI models will arrive first at the end of May/beginning of June followed by 1.8TSI Golf models in July and TDI models in August (as 2015 model year cars). The factory in Mexico is slowly getting up to full production speed wanting to ensure quality firs...

Plug-In plus Volkswagen equals fuel efficient and fun!

Plug-in's are all the rave these days and Ford, Toyota and Honda  all are now offering vehicles fitted with the unique powertrains.  The problem?  It isn't 'fun' to drive a Prius Hybrid.  It isn't fun to drive a Fusion Energi.  It isn't fun to drive the Accord Plug-in.  The solution? - German Engineering... Enters Volkswagen into the mix and just as the case with VW's gasoline and clean diesel vehicles, the suspension and torque are brought to the party and the results... According to a fully documented rumor, Volkswagen Plug-in is in the making and it isn't just fuel efficient transportation, it's a joy to drive.  Transportation doesn't have to be boring, and Volkswagen's niche in the automotive world satisfies the 'fun' during your daily commutes.  Hoping to capitalize on the performance reputation of the  GTI : Volkswagen is reportedly developing a car called the Golf GTE. Power would come from the same powertrain...