30th August, 2005
The name of the new Volkswagen cabriolet-coupé has been chosen: Eos – goddess of
the dawn.
The name Eos refers to the Greek goddess of the dawn and evokes associations
with an idealised cabriolet driving situation – in the early minutes of a summer
day. Phonetically, Eos is a quick, clear name which is easy to say all over the
world.
The Eos concept continues to draw on Greek mythology. If you believe the
Greek myth, the goddess Eos rose with her chariot from the depths of the sea to
bring the people daylight every morning. Eos is also the mother of the wind and
of the evening and morning star. Dawn, wind, stars – this all fits in perfectly
with driving a fascinating cabriolet.
The Eos body concept was not derived from a closed-top model, it was
developed as an independent cabriolet-coupé. Fundamental technology such as the
engine range (85 kW/115 PS to 184 kW/250 PS) and the running gear can all be
traced back to the new Passat.
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Volkswagen Golf GT debuts the 'Twincharger'
30th August, 2005
At the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is presenting a
ground-breaking innovation in the development of direct injection petrol engines: The world’s first twin-turbocharged
FSI engine – the “Twincharger” .....
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First Details Of Next Generation VW Golf R32
10th August, 2005
Now comes a new R32 based on the Golf V generation. This time it packs 184 kW
(250 bhp) under the bonnet .....
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Berlin's Beetles
2nd August, 2005
A line-up of Volkswagen Beetles and New Beetles rolled
through Berlin’s city centre on Saturday 30th July .....
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New Volkswagen Golf Concept Cars
20th July, 2005
Trainees of Volkswagen Coaching GmbH have turned two Golfs into
exciting concept cars. The especially enhanced models boast a range of components from within the Group and have
paintwork finishes that are normally the preserve of Lamborghini .....
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Diesel Touareg Wins FIA Rally World Cup
12th July, 2005
The Volkswagen Works Touareg Turbo Diesel (TDI) Race Team have won the Rallye
d'Orient, giving them an unassailable lead in the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup .....
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Golf GTI Engine Awarded Engine of the Year
24th June, 2005
Volkswagen's 2.0 FSI Turbo engine, the power behind the Golf GTI, has been awarded
engine of the year in the 1.8 to 2.0 class at the International Engine Of The Year Awards .....
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Volkswagen Gives The Beetle A Subtle Restyle
23rd June, 2005
Volkswagen has given the Beetle a face lift. Not too much though, more
subtle touch-up with new lights and light surrounds .....
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The new Volkswagen Jetta
25th May, 2005
Volkswagen has revived the Jetta, Europe's most successful car in the
USA. Its technical genes are shared with the best-selling German car of all time, the Golf. Its design is entirely new .....
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