Up to now park assist has been sold as a parking aid for people in private cars, but I always thought it made much more sense to develop this as an option for van drivers. A courier or other delivery drivers would surely welcome such a system. Well, Volkswagen have added it to their option […]
On July 11th the ESB ecar’s Fully Charged 2012 International EV Summit will take place at The National Convention Centre, Dublin and the Golf Blue-e-Motion will be in attendance on it’s first ever visit to Ireland. The Fully Charged 2012 EV summit is set to have a panel of high profile speakers providing insight and […]
Volkswagen Vans UK have produced its first infographic to help owners get the best from their vehicles. Based on the findings of a white paper entitled ‘Evolution of Van: Efficiency and Fleet Operation’. Produced by independent commercial vehicle consultant, Robin Dickeson, the infographic presents a user friendly way for drivers or fleet managers to see […]
Volkswagen have taken no less than 4 webby awards for their fantastic www.beetle.com website. The website, which was built by DDB Tribal is built in HTML5, and creates the impression you’re driving a beetle while scrolling through the options to build your own and share your finished product via social media. Volkswagen joins previous winners […]
By Philip Hedderman Ask any feminist and they’ll tell you there’s nothing more liberating than whipping your top off in public. It’s even more exciting when you do it in a crowded street as shoppers look on. Some are shocked, some are stunned while others are just downright envious. Well, as they say – if […]
The hottest Polo ever Volkswagen Head of Development Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg
Here’s a video where a VW Technician is going to talk you through how to change a wheel on your car. This is the right way to do it and everyone should learn the steps, so often it goes wrong and then it can cost hundreds to get things right again. Thanks to Paddy Comyn […]
“Size Doesn’t Matter” Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland has just announced the launch of its amazing €129 ex VAT comprehensive service offer that is open to any Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle regardless of model, size or age. This offer is available at any authorised Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Service Centre from 10th of April to 31st of […]
Volkswagen has moved to ease the financial burden faced by the Irish consumer by offering free insurance and free motor tax on any new Volkswagen car purchased in April. “Many Irish households were hit with another charge late last month with the introduction of the Household Charge, so we decided that we would ease the […]
At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International AutoShow, the Volkswagen Up! has been declared the 2012 World Car of the Year. This is the third time that a Volkswagen has been declared the “World Car of the Year”. The Volkswagen Polo won the honour in 2010 and the […]