Volkswagen unveils new Golf R Estate at Los Angeles Auto Show

Volkswagen has unveiled one of the sportiest all-rounders in the compact class - the Golf R Estate. This new car combines the high performance, drive ability and comfort of the Golf R hatchback, which was launched in March this year, with the spacious boot of the Golf Estate;

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Start of Golf production in Mexico marks another milestone for Volkswagen Group in North America

Production of the new Volkswagen Golf began at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico. The facility is to build further models from the Golf family for the North America region going forward. Dr. Ildefonso Guajardo, Mexican Secretary of Economy, Rafael Moreno-Valle,

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Volkswagen Group opens new vehicle production plant in Foshan, Southern China

The Volkswagen Group and its joint-venture FAW-Volkswagen inaugurated the new vehicle production plant in Foshan, Southern China. In just under two years, the Group has constructed a highly-advanced, resource-efficient car manufacturing facility at the new location

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Volkswagen Ireland reports 13 per cent market share for the month in August sales

Volkswagen were once again the number one brand in Ireland in August, with 483 units or 13.06 per cent market share, just ahead of nearest rivals Skoda in second place. From a strong month in July, sales across the Industry showed promising signs with an increase

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World's 30-millionth Golf drives-off the assembly line in Wolfsburg

It is an event of historical dimensions - the world's 30-millionth Golf has come off the assembly line at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg - a new production record for the most successful European car ever. Production of the original Golf began in early 1974. Since

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Volkswagen Golf wins the Europe's 'Car of the Year 2013' award

The new Golf is Europe's 'Car of the Year 2013'. The renowned international 'Car of the Year' Award is deemed one of the most important barometers in the automotive industry. The winners were announced in the run-up to the Geneva Motor Show.

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New Golf celebrates public premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2012

At the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris everything at the Volkswagen show area revolves around the new Golf. In showing prototypes of the exceptionally fuel-efficient Golf BlueMotion and especially sporty Golf GTI, both almost ready to go into full production, Volkswagen

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Chris de Burgh and daughter Rosanna Davison test the new Golf in Sardinia

The Irish singer and composer Chris de Burgh and his daughter Rosanna Davison will be the first celebrities to test the new Golf. The musician and the model will attend the international media driving presentation of the new Golf in Sardinia on October 5-7, this year.

Even before the

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Volkswagen showcases Golf in Paris Motor Show

Volkswagen's exhibition stand at the Paris Motor Show will be putting the spotlight on the new Golf. 'Volkswagen Hyperdrive', as the stand is called, functions as a large interactive stage with film projections, lighting displays and visitor interaction devoted to the new

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World premiere of the new Golf in Berlin

Thousands of invited guests experienced the world premiere of the new Golf this evening in Berlin. The New National Gallery proved a fitting venue for the perfected seventh generation of the car that has defined an entire vehicle class with regard to vehicle weight,

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