Sardinia's Costa Smeralda has been the launch pad for every VW Polo bar one since the first generation went on sale in 1975. It's a fitting match: Costa Smeralda translates as "emerald coast" and the Polo has been the little gem in VW's line-up since its inception. Volkswagen has sold 10.6 million Polos worldwide, and to underline the model's importance, the launch was graced by the company's bigwigs, including none other than Prof Martin Winterkorn, head of the board of management for VW Group, who commented.

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There could soon be Arab investment in Volkswagen, if a government leader in the German company’s home region has his way. Christian Wulff, premier of the state of Lower Saxony, told a local newspaper that he would welcome an approach from Arab investors. Such a move could thwart Porsche’s hopes to acquire a 75% stake in VW. The sports car company currently controls just over 50% of Volkswagen. The state of Lower Saxony controls 20% of Volkswagen, making it the second largest shareholder.

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After a one-two class victory for its Sciroccos at the Nurburgring 24 Hour race last summer, VW is returning to the Green Hell next month - but this time it's packing, er, gas. This is the Scirocco GT24-CNG, one of two natural gas-powered VW racers that will compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 23/24. The car is based around the same architecture as last year's Scirocco racer, but its 2.0-litre turbo engine has been modified to run solely on natural gas.

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The Kuwaiti backed Aston Martin Racing has won the Catalunya 1000 kilometres, on the team’s Le Mans Series debut with its new LMP1 challenger. The 007 car, driven by Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomas Enge (CZ) and Stefan Mücke (DE) finished first after a flawless debut run. Car 009, crewed by Harold Primat (CH), Miguel Ramos (PT) and Darren Turner (GB), ran in the top three until the final 40 minutes of the race, when a spin put the crew out of contention.

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At least two children, including an infant, were among five people killed in a multiple-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in south Fulton County. A sixth victim was in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital after what police believe was a hit-and-run accident. The accident happened about 1:45 p.m. when a Mercedes crossed the median on Camp Creek Parkway between Butner Road and Old Fairburn Road, near the Piedmont Driving Club Golf Course, Fulton County police said.

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Volkswagen’s latest version of the Golf has been named World Car of the Year by an international panel of motoring journalists. The Golf, which AutoMiddleEast road tested here beat stiff competition from Toyota’s diminutive iQ city car and the new Ford Fiesta. In the same competition, the results of which were announced at the New York International Auto Show, the Nissan GT-R was named World Performance Car of the Year and the little Fiat 500 was named World Car Design of the Year.
Honda’s FCX Clarity was named World Green Car of the Year.

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John White, CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada, says he and his American counterpart very much want to add the Polo compact to their respective lineups, so that's one hurdle down. In most cases, if the U.S. distribution arm of any particular car company does not want to sell this model or that, then the Canadian sales channel won't get that car, either. That usually holds true whether the car in question would be a big seller in Canada or not.
But the Polo would be instantly popular in Canada, competing against the likes of the Honda Fit.

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2009 New Beetle Convertible Blush is the new special edition from Volkwagen that comes with red leather interior combined with red ragtop. Its exterior boast exclusive White Gold paint which not offer on the standard version.

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Volkswagen first hinted at a new high-performance version of the Scirocco coupe when it revealed the GT24 race concept back at the Austrian Wörthersee Tour tuning show in May, but in what form the car will finally come to production is still up in the air.

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Volkswagen is starting the new year by presenting an automotive dream – an affordable, uncommonly economical and highly agile mid-engine roadster. Its name: Concept BlueSport. Status: concept. Dynamics: pure

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Over in the UK, drivers buying a new Passat CC now have a new transmission option that gives them an extra 1.2 mpg. The 160 hp 1.8L TSI four cylinder can now be paired with VW's 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox in place of the 6-speed manual.

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he unveiling of the next generation GTI was somewhat disappointing. The Mk VI only had a 10hp gain over the Mk V, and performed at almost identically. As such, slightly over-enthusiastic lovers of ze people’s car, people like us, were rather let down.

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The iconic Beetle was present at the Mumbai International Motor Show. Volkswagen is planning to launch the car and is trying to gauge customer response. VW was advertising the presence of the Beetle at MIMS by advertising it through radio.

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The Auto Trader road test team doesn’t normally review vans. But, the Caddy Sportline isn’t a normal van.
With its 17-inch wheels, spoilers, tinted windows and chrome trim it’s every delivery driver’s pin-up.A hardcore group of van drivers have been adding their own alloy wheels and go faster bits to their work horses for years.

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VolksWagen has an all-new Polo on the way in 2009, and is readying the wildest, fastest and sportiest version ever to top the range.Following in the footsteps of the MkV Golf GTI – which showed VW could still produce amazing performance cars when it launched in 2004 – the Polo GTI looks set to be a sales smash hit.As you can see, the flagship won’t be short of visual aggression.

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