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This blog has been setup to give non commercial advice and opinion on new and old Cars. This includes opinion posts regarding the latest news in the Australian Car Industry as well as general hints and tips and how-to guides.

Recent Posts Tagged With 'Volkswagen'

• 2008 Volkswagen Passat R36 sedan and wagon

  Posted on Wednesday August 13th, 2008 at 22:59 in car news, Volkswagen

  Volkswagen has introduced its newest and fastest model into the potent R Series line-up, joining the powerful Touareg R50 and agile Golf R32.   Available as either a sedan or wagon, the new Passat R3...

• 2008 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life

  Posted on Thursday July 31st, 2008 at 04:49 in car news, Volkswagen

  The Caddy Maxi Life is Volkswagen’s contribution to the Australian people mover category, carrying up to seven adults and their luggage in perfect comfort.   A blend of form and function, VW bo...

• 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review

  Posted on Thursday July 3rd, 2008 at 03:45 in Behind the Wheel, diesel, Volkswagen

  2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review and Road Test One of life’s little luxuries. Model Tested: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan 2.0 litre four cylinder diesel DSG automatic - $37,790 (RRP) Optio...

• SUV Comparison Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

  Posted on Sunday June 29th, 2008 at 02:20 in Behind the Wheel, comparisons, diesel, honda, Subaru, suv, Volkswagen

  SUV Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan 103 TDI vs. Subaru Forester X vs. Honda CR-V Introduction Subaru Forester Honda CR-V Volkswagen Tiguan She Says Conclusion Read more… Model test...

• 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Review

  Posted on Tuesday June 17th, 2008 at 12:44 in Behind the Wheel, Volkswagen

  2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Review & Road Test Ready to tackle the concrete jungle Model Tested: Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI 4MOTION Wagon 6 Speed Manual - $35,990 (RRP) Performance, Economy,...

• Volkswagen Touareg R50 & Mercedes Benz ML500 review

  Posted on Wednesday June 11th, 2008 at 14:41 in Behind the Wheel, car news, diesel, mercedes-benz, Volkswagen

  2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50 & Mercedes Benz ML500 Review & Road Test & Comparison Model tested: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50 Recommended Retail Price: $129,990. Options fitted: None fitte...

• 2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50 Review

  Posted on Thursday June 5th, 2008 at 11:24 in Behind the Wheel, car news, diesel, Volkswagen

  2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50 Review Aus leidenschaft zum automobile Model Tested: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50 Wagon 5.0 litre V10 TDI Auto - $129,990 (RRP) Options: Metallic Paint - Standard; Sunro...

• VW and Sanyo to develop hybrid batteries

  Posted on Thursday May 29th, 2008 at 10:26 in australian car industry news, car news, concepts, electric, fuel news, hybrid, running costs, Volkswagen

  Sanyo Electric and Volkswagen have announced they will jointly develop lithium-ion batteries, joining an intensifying race to provide the key component for the next generation of hybrid cars. Sanyo, ...

• 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan First Steer

  Posted on Thursday May 29th, 2008 at 03:48 in australian car industry news, Behind the Wheel, car news, first steer, Volkswagen

  The Volkswagen Tiguan is a car that will set the revitalised German importer apart and at the same time take it into a headlong battle with some of the most established Japanese brands in one of Austr...

• Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 unveiled

  Posted on Friday May 23rd, 2008 at 09:55 in motorsport, Volkswagen

  Volkswagen has finally revealed the official details surrounding its race-prepped Scirocco GT24 that will participate in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race in two days. This incredible machine f...

• Retro Road Test Volkswagen Eos & MG B

  Posted on Monday May 19th, 2008 at 03:45 in Behind the Wheel, mg, retro roadtest, Volkswagen

  Retro Road Test – Volkswagen Eos & MG B Could Eos be the modern day MG B? Models Tested: 2008 Volkswagen Eos Coupe Cabriolet Auto - $52,290 (RRP) 1968 MG B Roadster Four Speed Manual - $3,355...