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Volkswagen Golf GTi MK1 - WHY YOU SHOULD DRIVE THIS CAR...
Article by RadioCafe.co.uk
...remains one of the purest and best to drive...
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NEWS ARTICLE FROM THE DAILY MAIL NEWS PAPER
A self-driving Golf GTi gives Herbie a run for its money
News Article - Daily Mail, 4th June 2006
The GTi has electronic 'eyes' that use radar and laser sensors in the grille to 'read' the road and send the details back to its computer brain. A sat-nav system tracks its exact position with pin-point precision to within an inch.
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New Volkswagen EOS microsite launched
Press Release - VW UK, 9th June 2006
With just over a month to go before the launch of the Eos coupé cabriolet, Volkswagen has revealed a new website for potential buyers, allowing them to experience the new car in an innovative way, as well as customise and select their own vehicle ahead of the on-sale date of 14 July.
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Q7 - The performance SUV
Press Release - Audi UK, 2006
With a 25 year history of permanent four-wheel-drive innovation, it’s no surprise that Audi’s first SUV offering leaves the competition standing. Advanced petrol and diesel technology lets you power forward efficiently, while the Audi Q7’s adaptive air suspension and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) ensure the ultimate in off-road handling.
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AUDI TAKES POLE POSITION IN TDI DIESEL DEVELOPMENT
Press Release - Audi UK, March 30th, 2006
The remarkable achievement by Audi of the first ever race victory by a diesel-powered sports prototype in this month’s gruelling 12 hours of Sebring marathon race is likely to have major repercussions for the road-going Audi TDI models of the future.
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AUDI S6 QUATTRO RELEASED FOR UK ORDERING
Press Release - Audi UK, March 13th, 2006
The latest addition to the acclaimed Audi S quattro Series - the formidable 435PS, V10 FSI S6 quattro - is released for UK ordering this week at an OTR price of £55,330 in Saloon form or £56,600 as an Avant. The first examples will reach UK customers in July.
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Volkswagen at the Geneva Motor Show 2006
Press Release - VW UK, February 28th, 2006
A number of new products will be on display at this year’s Geneva Show. In summary, the highlights are:
- Concept A: Crossover design leads way for new compact SUV
- Polo BlueMotion: Fuel efficient diesel power with 72.4 mpg
- Eos: The only convertible-coupé with a glass sunroof
- EcoFuel: CNG/petrol bi-fuel engine in Touran and Caddy
NEW AUDI A6 MULTITRONIC MODELS ARE LESS TAXING IN EVERY RESPECT
Press Release - Audi UK, February 9th, 2006
The smoothest, most efficient and most fuel-sparing
automatic transmission in the premium sector returns
to the executive class this week in the latest Audi A6 2.0 TDI and
2.7 TDI multitronic models, which consequently become the most cost
effective automatic saloons in the sector. Audi multitronic-inclusive
A6 TDI prices range from £26,725 OTR to £30,115 OTR
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Volkswagen back in first place in Europe - Customers enthusiastic about model offensive
Press Release - VW UK, December 23rd, 2005
Volkswagen is back in first place in Europe. Measured by the number of new vehicle registrations,
the brand has regained first place in 2005.
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GOLF RANGE STRENGTHENED FURTHER WITH LAUNCH OF NEW R32
Press Release - VW UK, November 21st, 2005
The R32 has the highest standard specification of any model in the Golf range,
and includes 18" alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, as well being powered by a
3.2-litre V6 250 PS petrol engine, the R32 features 4MOTION four-wheel drive as standard.
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GENEVA SHOW DEBUT FOR NEW 420PS AUDI RS 4 QUATTRO SALOON
Press Release - Audi UK, February 22nd, 2005
Four-door version of new Audi super car debuts with race-developed
V8 FSI power and new generation quattro
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AUDI A6 Voted World Car of the Year by 48 Judges
Press Release - Audi UK, February 18th, 2005
A panel of judges made up of 48 renowned motoring journalists
has reached its verdict: the inaugural title of "World Car of the Year" has
been awarded to the Audi A6. In taking this honour, the
sporty business saloon left its 35 rivals from all categories
trailing in its dust. The award ceremony was held on the
evening of 16th February as part of the Canadian International
Auto Show in Toronto
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The Golf Range acquires the sophisticated 4MOTION drive system
Press Release - Volkswagen UK, February 15th, 2005
Volkswagen has added another dimension to its Golf line-up,
with the launch of sophisticated 4MOTION four-wheel drive
versions. The new models will appeal to those attracted to the benefits
of 4x4 transmission, but not the greater height and bulk of an SUV - for
example, those who tow or regularly need to traverse light off-road terrain
such as fields or lakesides.
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THE GOLF GTi is voted best Hot Hatch by What Car? Magazine
Press Release - Volkswagen UK, January 21st, 2005
Industry heavyweight What Car? magazine has added to the new Golf GTI's growing list
of accolades by naming it 'Best Hot Hatch' in its annual Car of the Year awards.
The BBC's Top Gear, Channel 5's Fifth Gear, The Sun and The Mail on Sunday
have voted the GOLF GTi the Car of the Year.
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NEW AUDI A4 ARRIVES IN THE UK TRANSFORMED IN EVERYTHING BUT PRICE
Press Release - Audi UK, December 8th, 2004
Latest A4 Saloon and Avant models are transformed by major improvements but pricing
structure has little changed.
The 24 New A4 model range now open for UK orders with prices ranging from £18,765 OTR
to £28,725 OTR. First UK deliveries are expected in January 2005 (with
some versions in February 2005).
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THE LEGEND RETURNS AS THE NEW GOLF GTi IS REVEALED
Press Release - Volkswagen UK, September 2nd, 2004
Volkswagen has released the first pictures of the production-ready version of its
Golf GTI, ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show on 23 September.
Its striking appearance has remained true to the concept GTI, which was shown at
the Frankfurt Show last year, with an overtly sporty look reminiscent of the legendary
1976 Mk I version.
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NEW AUDI A4 RAISES STAKES IN THE COMPACT EXECUTIVE CLASS
Press Release - Audi UK, September 9th, 2004
Latest A4 Saloon and Avant ranges bring all new exteriors and a host of enhancements that
include four new engines.
- New A4 to début at the 2004 Paris Motor Show (September 25 to October 10)
- Four engines new to A4 - 2.0 T FSI (200PS), 3.2 V6 FSI (255PS),
- 2.0 TDI (140PS) and 3.0 TDI (204PS)
- Opens for UK ordering in mid-October, first UK deliveries in January 2005
- Extensively revised chassis incorporating elements from new A6 and flagship S4 quattro across the range
- All new body shell exterior incorporates latest Audi single frame grille and styling details from Nuvolari quattro design study
- New generation manual transmissions, plus six-speed tiptronic and seven-speed multitronic CVT automatics
- Upgraded braking system. Servotronic power steering for 2.0 T FSI, 3.2 FSI and 3.0 TDI models