Posted by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen Brisbane

If you want to experience Volkswagen Up! in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

Volkswagen eco Up! 05.12.2012

Runs on natural gas, bio-methane or petrol

Volkswagen has introduced the new eco Up! in Europe

Available as a three- or five-door hatchback, the eco Up! features a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that has been specially modified to run on natural gas. It produces 68 HP (50 kW) and 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in a leisurely 16.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 164 km/h (102 mph).

To maximize fuel efficiency, the car is equipped with an engine start/stop system, regenerative brakes and low-rolling resistance tires. This enables the eco Up! to average 2.9 kg of natural gas/100 km and have CO2 emissions of 79 g/km. More importantly, Volkswagen estimates the cost of traveling 100 km (62 miles) in Germany would only be about €3 using natural gas....read more

Posted by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

If you want to experience Volkswagen CC in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.carreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

It used to be called the Passat CC but that's now been abbreviated to simply CC.

Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the new VW CC with specs, fuel economy and verdict.

Despite being a contradiction in terms, the four door coupe look has legs with a few manufacturers going down that path including Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai. Most notable is the arresting Benz CLS that really lit the wick for this type of car more than a decade ago.

VALUE

Now sporting the square-set VW front and rear end styling, CC cuts a fine silhouette on the road from all angles and backs this up with a level of luxury not often seen this side of $100 grand.

But the CLS spells big bucks unlike the Volkswagen CC - a similar style car but at an affordable starting price of $54,990 for the front wheel drive 2.0Tdi we drove. There's also an all wheel drive 3.6 litre V6 petrol model at ten grand more - still a bargain in the greater scheme of things.

It used to be called the Passat CC but that's now been abbreviated to simply CC - just like corn chips. But there's nothing corny about the VW CC - it's the real deal and a sheer delight - to look at and to drive.

FEATURES

Goodies include Nappa leather upholstery, a high tech Satnav system, rear view camera, premium audio with a multi device interface, comprehensive trip computer, dual Bluetooth, auto bi-xenon headlights, paddle shift, adaptive cruise and plenty more. The test car also came with Driver Assistance Package that features lane assist, side assist with steering intervention (yes), adaptive cruise and front and rear emergency braking.

We were taken aback by the level of intervention all this equipment can deliver when activated. It will actually steer you away from the sides of the road if you stray, it will stop the car if you miss a stationary object in front, it will maintain a pre-selected distance behind a leading car over  a wide variance of speeds.

Where does it all end? Cars will drive themselves we reckon - and not too far into the future. . Park assist is handy as are the rain sensing wipers and dusk sensing headlights (bi-xenons). ...read more

Volkswagen CC

Price: from $54,990 (petrol), from $64,990 (diesel)

Warranty: Three years/unlimited km

Resale: 47%

Service interval: 15,000km/12 months

Safety: five star

Spare: Full-size

Engines: 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 125kW/350Nm; 3.6-litre petrol V6, 220kW/350Nm

Transmissions: Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, FWD (diesel) AWD  (petrol)

Weight: 1526kg -1656kg

Thirst: 5.5 litres/100km diesel, 144g/km CO2; 9.3 litres/100km petrol, 215g/km CO2

Posted by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

2013 Volkswagen Amarok 05.11.2012

Offers improved performance and fuel economy

Volkswagen has announced plans to offer an Amarok with an upgraded 180 HP (132 kW) BiTDI engine.

Designed to replace the previous 163 HP (120 kW) BiTDI, the upgraded engine enables the truck to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.0 seconds, average 35.3 mpg UK (8.0 L/100km / 29.4 mpg US) and have CO2 emissions of 211 g/km. Additionally, the model has an increased towing capacity of 3,000 kg (6,615 lbs) with the manual transmission or 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) with the new eight-speed automatic transmission.....read more

Posted by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

"The new Beetle is bolder, more dynamic and simply fun to drive."

Many more men are predicted to chance a second glance at a Volkswagen Beetle.

The retro revival car was not a hit at first with men but another re-work -- given an early tease in Sydney -- changes everything but the Herbie-style shape that makes a Beetle a Beetle, is claimed to be much more masculine.

It rolls into Australia next year in a one-size-fits-all package built around a 118TSI engine, with limited options and the choice of six-speed manual and seven-speed DSG gearboxes. "The new Beetle has a more masculine style which we believe will have a wider appeal," the managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia, Anke Koeckler, tells Carsguide.

"Based on the feedback from the Australian International  Motor Showthe new Beetle is definitely a more appealing vehicle to both men and women. It has a more dynamic and sporty style. "The new Beetle is bolder, more dynamic and simply fun to drive. It clearly has a place in our range as it shows the emotion in our brand." She says the re-design has been done to answer complaints about the previous retro Beetle.

Carsguide said from the start that the new-age Beetle was severely compromised by having to share the mechanical package of the Volkswagen Golf. That mean the rounded body had to sit well back, creating a people mover-style driving position, pinching rear-seat space, and turning the boot space beneath the rear hatch into an afterthought.

Volkswagen still sold more than one million cars globally, and boosted the Beetle back into a cabrio and a semi-speed machine with a turbo engine and all-wheel drive, but Koeckler predicts much more from the new car. "The new Beetle was designed be even more practical. Customers will find the vehicle has significantly more interior space as it is longer and wider and the boot area has increased from 209 litres to 310 litres," she says.

The new-new Beetle is expected in February, timing that puts it ahead of the seventh-generation Golf in a packed calendar of new Volkswagen arrivals. Koeckler refuses to speculate on pricing but confirms the one-car approach for 2013...read more

Presented by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

Volkswagen Beetle Remix Edition 23.10.2012

Volkswagen has announced plans to offer a Beetle Remix special edition overseas.

Designed to have an individualized appearance, the model is distinguished by Black or Reflex Silver mirror casings, side stripes with "bug" or "beetle" badging and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Interior changes are limited but include painted trim on the dashboard, door panels and steering wheel. Other highlights include air conditioning, a center armrest and a multimedia interface for the radio.

Under the hood, four different engines are available. Choices include a TSI with outputs of 105 HP (77 kW) and 160 HP (118 kW) as well as TDI that develops 105 HP (77 kW) and 140 HP (103 kW).

The model is currently available only in Germany and pricing starts at €20,250.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

Presented by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

Volkswagen Taigun concept 22.10.2012

Could preview a production model

Lending credibility to previous reports that a crossover smaller than the Tiguan is being planned, Volkswagen has introduced the Taigun concept at the Sao Paulo Motor Show.

Dressed in Seaside Blue, the compact crossover features rugged styling with plastic body cladding, anodized skid plates and 17-inch alloy wheels. Other highlights include a prominent grille, a ventilated hood and bulging fenders. There's also a two-piece tailgate, LED spot lights and hidden rear door handles. Contuine reading....

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

Presented by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

Volkswagen Polo-based crossover speculative rendering 16.10.2012

One will be a seven-seater!

Volkswagen spokesman Peter Thul has confirmed reports that the company is developing two new crossovers.

Speaking with Automotive News, Thul said one of the models will be smaller than the Tiguan. This likely implies it will be the Polo-based crossover that we reported on yesterday. It is slated be launched in 2014 and ride on the MQB platform. Styling will likely be influenced by the Cross Coupe concept and both front- and all-wheel drive options are expected.

The other crossover will be larger than the Tiguan and offer seating for up to seven people. Thul said it will appeal to American consumers who don't want a mini-van. Previous reports have indicated the model could be based on the US-spec Passat and cost less than the Touareg.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 NTH STAR or 1300 684 782.

Source: Automotive News

Presented by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

It's not often that any agency has praise for a product, but ANCAP (Australian Car Assessment Program) had just that for the Volkswagen up!. ANCAP commended for the first 5 star safety rating in the light car category. In particular ANCAP applauded the emergency braking system which would not only reduce under 30kph accidents, but minimize pedestrian injury as well.

Now having driven the up! I'm amazed at how good a car it really is. Enough round town power, great highway cruising and miserly at the fuel bowser.

Five ANCAP stars for Opel’s Astra, GTC and Insignia plus praise for VW Up safety kit

VOLKSWAGEN’S Up city car, which hits Australian showrooms this weekend, has become the first in its segment to be awarded a maximum five stars for crash safety by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).

Opel’s Astra small car and GTC coupe derivative plus the Insignia mid-size sedan and wagon were also given five stars.

ANCAP is also expected to publish results for the Corsa light car – which scored five stars in Europe – in coming weeks.

Priced from $13,990 plus on-road costs, the Up has become Australia’s least expensive five-star vehicle and was commended by ANCAP for the standard inclusion of an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, which works between 5km/h and 30km/h. Read More

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

If you look closely at the picture below, you'd think that the new Volkswagen Up is actually smiling.

Reminiscent of the Herbie look from the Volkswagen Beetle all those years ago, Up throws away the rule book for small cars in Australia. And probably the most important departure from normality is the price. Up! starts from just $13990 plus on roads with Northstar VW at $16900 drive away. We'll be showcasing the new Up! in the coming weeks - or as soon as we're allowed - and we promise that you'll be thrilled with the car.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655.

Simple line-up for tiny Volkswagen Up city car

ENTRY to a brand new Volkswagen is set to drop by $3000 in Australia when the Up city car arrives in dealers on October 6, priced from $13,990 plus on-road costs – just $500 more than the base Nissan Micra.

It will be sold in three- and five-door body styles – the latter priced $1000 higher and expected to be the best seller – both powered by a 55kW/95Nm 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with five-speed manual gearbox.

The German company will keep the Up range simple in Australia with just one trim level and a small number of options – but an automatic transmission will not be among them.

Australian-delivered Ups come standard with air-conditioning, electric front windows and door mirrors, an MP3-compatible six-speaker CD audio system with auxiliary input, height-adjustable steering, 14-inch steel wheels and a full-size spare.

A $500 optional tablet-like ‘Maps and More’ unit plugs into a dock on the dashboard and to provides a five-inch touch-screen with satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and infotainment functions plus a comprehensive trip computer with efficient driving coach system and additional instruments.

Maps and More can also be used away from the vehicle and has a function to guide the owner back to their car, as well as a 32Gb SD storage card for MP3 music.

The ‘comfort style pack’ adds 15 inch alloys, front fog lights, leather trim for the steering wheel, handbrake lever and gear shifter, contrast-stitched ‘leatherette’ upholstery, heated front seats and front and rear carpet mats for $2500.

A ‘comfort drive pack’ is $600 and adds cruise control, a multi-function instrument display and rear parking sensors, which gain a visual distance guide through the Maps and More system.

A panoramic sunroof with wind deflector and blind is $1400 and metallic or pearl paint is $500.

A coup for the sub-light segment is standard autonomous city emergency braking, which operates between 5km/h and 30km/h and warns the driver of an impending forward collision and automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not respond.

The rest of the standard safety equipment list comprises front and front-side airbags, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes with brake assist and hill holder and seatbelt reminders for all positions.

The Up has achieved the maximum five-star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP.

However there are no full-length side curtain airbags to provide side impact protection for rear passengers and rear parking sensors are optional.

Volkswagen Group Australia managing director Anke Koeckler suggested that although the Up enters the Australian sub-light city car segment already populated by the likes of the Nissan Micra, Holden’s Barina Spark and the Suzuki Alto, it almost creates its own segment because it offers “benchmark safety, benchmark technology and benchmark efficiency”....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

Every week or so, my wife Suzi reminds me that she gets the first Beetle that arrives in to our stock next year.

So iconic is the Beetle in her mind, that forgoing all other brands and models, she wants one and if I'm to keep the peace at home, then it will be Black, a DSG and have leather trim. Beetle has been available for sale in overseas markets for some time - but we've had to be patient to see it down-under.

Looks like an April 2013 launch, maybe earlier, once the launch of Up! and Passat Alltrak is out of the way. It will probably launch before Golf V11, which is a good thing, as the new Golf will sweep all before it.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

Single launch variant for VW Beetle in Australia

VOLKSWAGEN looks set to keep things simple when it launches the second-generation New Beetle in Australia early next year, with just one variant – powered by a 118kW petrol engine – approved for sale here. Volkswagen Group Australia manager of press and PR Karl Gehling today confirmed the single-variant Beetle line-up.

“That’s all there is,” he said, adding that receiving official Australian Design Rule (ADR) approval for import would not bring forward the planned launch date. ...read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

Don't be afraid to have a close look at Volkswagen Jetta. The quiet sibling of the Volkswagen Family has had a warranted facelift and is now the princess rather than the ugly sister.

We've got a Jetta on the showroom at Northstar VW that even a luxury car buyer would be pleased to be seen in - going to the shopping centre or even a ball. Jetta has grown up - the pimples have gone, the interior and exterior package is wonderful and when you couple this fresh look with a sports body kit, larger alloy wheels from the VW parts bin, you have one very attractive car.

If you want to experience Volkswagen Jetta in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655.

Passat helps to propel VW to a 62 per cent sales lift in United States

VOLKSWAGEN’S ambitions for world number one status received a boost in the United States last month when surging Passat sales triggered a 62 per cent rise in August VW retail volumes – the 24th consecutive month of growth for the German brand in the world’s second largest market.

Big Japanese manufacturers Toyota and Honda also continued their US sales recovery from last year’s stock shortages caused by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, reporting sales increases of 42 per cent and 60 per cent respectively last month.

The overall US market jumped a healthy 20 per cent, with even the Detroit big three motor companies all recording double-digit sales increases.....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

Be quiet  - be wery wery quiet, we're going Golf hunting.

By the time that the seventh generation Golf hits out shores in March 2013, they won't be any need to be quiet about new Golf. From its launch in Berlin this week, to the Paris Motor Show later in September, the world will know all about this vehicle - only that we down under won't see it till then.

This is the power of the internet - you'll see, know and be well advised about it, but short of touching it or travelling to Europe to see it, you'll just have to be patient.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655.

Volkswagen lifts shroud of secrecy from crucial seventh-generation Golf hatch

VOLKSWAGEN unveiled its larger, lighter and more frugal seventh-generation Golf hatch in Berlin overnight ahead of its public debut at the Paris motor show in late September.

Due in Australia by the middle of 2013, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s top-selling model is said to be up to 100kg lighter and 23 per cent more fuel efficient than its predecessor, courtesy of an innovative modular platform and a suite of revised four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.

The new Golf is crucial to Volkswagen AG’s ambitions of overtaking General Motors and Toyota as the world’s top-selling car-maker.

As expected, the Golf’s exterior styling is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and stays close to the winning formula of previous generations, but the more spacious cabin features a more upmarket design and a wider array of technology.

Despite these claimed improvements, the new Golf will kick off at an identical price point to the previous generation – at least in its home market of Germany.

Among the engine options is an upgraded, direct-injection 1.4-litre turbo petrol producing either 90kW/200Nm or 103kW/250Nm depending on tune, with the latter featuring fuel-saving cylinder deactivation technology that temporarily shuts down....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

Dr Martin Winterkorn says that Volkswagen have enough on their plate for now.

Porsche, Ducati, Man Trucks have been recently added to the Volkswagen portfolio and now's probably the time to bed these brands down into the VW juggernaut.  Not that anything will ever be off the radar - Proton, Alfa Romeo have been rumoured.

If you're in the market for a 5 seater Commercial vehicle with plenty of load space, then you need to see the vehicles on offer this month from Northstar Volkswagen. We've got a "Bulk Buy" of 2010 Build, MY 11 Model, Aug 2012 Compliance Volkswagen Transporter Crew Vans in Manual and 7 Speed Direct Shift Auto. Auto's from $45k and manuals for around $42k. All come with a Volkswagen 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty, 5% interest for businesses with an ABN and are eligible for the governments $5000 accelerated depreciation allowance if you qualify.

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655.

Volkswagen Passat CC facelift

CEO says 12 brands is enough... for now

Volkswagen has been gobbling up automakers for years, but it looks like the company's massive expansion has been halted.

Speaking with Handelsblatt, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn revealed the company isn't planning to buy anymore automakers as he noted "We have enough to do at the moment in taking our twelve brands to where we want to be."

Winterkorn also said he wants the company to grow in Southeast Asia...read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

If you want to experience Volkswagen in person, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au  or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655.

Volkswagen has released details of the 2013 Golf ahead of its debut.

Volkswagen says the Golf has increased 56mm in length and 28mm in width, but has shaved 28mm off the height. The cabin gets a space boost with more length, leg and shoulder room, while a  top-up of 30 litres luggage capacity to bring the boot area to 380 litres – now accessed through a wider opening.

Ergonomics experts have been through the interior, resulting in more steering column adjustment and changes to the placement of the driver’s seat, gear lever and pedals.....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

The seventh generation of the Volkswagen Golf is due to shed it shed its camouflage at the Paris Motor Show in late September. And we're in for a reasonable wait for the new model, probably due in Australia in late March 2013.

Why do we wait so long? Simple really - the majority of the world production for any European or American build is for Left Hand Drive (LHD) with only Australia and South Africa as the 2 'large' right hand drive markets, whilst Japan and the UK can have both LHD and RHD. So much for the imperial influence of mother England.

In the meantime, If you want to experience VW in the flesh, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth.

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

The seventh generation of the VW Golf VII is scheduled to premiere at the beginning of September in Berlin.

The production for the upcoming Volkswagen Golf VII will start at the beginning of this month, before the car's public premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. Before that, the world premiere of the compact hatchback will happen on September 4th at a special event which will be organized at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

As seen in previous spy shots, the design of the Golf VII will be an evolution of the outgoing sixth generation of the compact hatchback, but the biggest changes are underneath since the car will be sitting on the company's MQB platform that has been used on the new Audi A3 and the recently introduced Seat Leon....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

"Amarok service centres in remote locations to help VW tap lucrative mining market"

I've had a bit of experience with mining companies over the years. I first tapped into the sector via a fleet management company which necessitated frequent trips to the Capricorn Coal mine at Middlemount. I was amazed then and still am at the torture vehicles are put to in the mining communities, let alone down in the pits.

Toyota has had it so good for so long, but it's not surprising to see the competitors coming out of the woodwork in the last couple of years. There's Mazda, Ford, Isuzu D Max, VW with Amarok and even Mahindra, the Indian based manufacturer now making a space in Australia. The great advantage that Toyota had was that it's vehicles could be serviced by local mechanical shops close to the mines. The thought of having to drive an hour or 2 for a routine service was not on the radar. And that's where Volkswagen has a challenge.

Volkswagen vehicles are amongst the most technically innovative vehicles in the world and need to be connect to the VW diagnostic system to check on up to date programming, recalls, in service updates and the like. With my relationship with Complete Taxi Management, VW have been reluctant to share access to their systems, making an initial investment in the diagnostic computers and access to the VW mainframe very expensive. CTM have invested the necessary, but diagnosis on nearly 100 vehicles requires trained technicians, whilst mechanics working on mine vehicles are a different story.

Mine vehicles need to be working - and they work hard. When they're down for maintenance, they have to be turned around quickly and that's the biggest test for Amarok in the mine space. Who knows. If logic prevails then that might just open the door for other specialists to gain access to the same technology.

If you want to experience VW in the flesh, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth. 

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

VOLKSWAGEN is targeting lucrative mining fleet contracts with its rugged Amarok one-tonne ute range by setting up special service centres in remote areas of Western Australia and Queensland that cannot support a full dealership.

Mining giant BHP Billiton recently announced it has joined the growing number of fleets that will only buy vehicles with a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and VW wants to capitalise on this opportunity for the Amarok by reducing potential objections about servicing costs and convenience.

Speaking at this week’s launch of single-cab and automatic Amarok variants, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia national aftersales manager Phil West said a number of service centres will be operating in remote areas of WA such as Newman, Karratha and Broome by the end of this year.

VW is also holding a dealer event at Kununurra in northern WA this week to showcase the Amarok’s suitability to harsh environments.

Mr West said that for the past two years VW has been working with rural dealers to make sure they are “ready and positioned well to meet the market”.

“What we need to do is make sure that we have the capability in the network to support us… but clearly some of this market is clearly within an area that wouldn’t normally support a dealership,” he said.....read more

 

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

My first car when taking on the Volkswagen franchise nearly 3 years ago was a CC - a 4Motion (all wheel drive) and I fell in love with the brand there and then. VW CC as did the Passat CC exuded class in a vehicle that looks twice the price.

Apart from badge snobbery, CC matches it with all the other luxury car entrants save for one thing - the price. So if you can avoid HAVING to park a Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Lexus in your driveway, you owe it to your wallet or bank manger to test drive Volkswagen CC.

If you want to experience VW in the flesh, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth. 

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

 The Volkswagen CC is priced to go up against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

 The VW Passat CC, the first four-door coupe in its market segment, has been replaced by a new model, this time simply called the Volkswagen CC. Volkswagen wants the CC to have its own separate identity in the automotive world.

VALUE

The Volkswagen CC is priced to go up against the likes of the Audi A4,BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The CC 125 TDI starts at $54,990, the V6 FSI $64,990. And with a long list of options, buyers are invited to add their own touches of exclusivity.

The classy car only goes to add a further dimension to the ever expanding luxury sedan market. These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer for drive-away prices.

Standard features are comprehensive and include driver fatigue detection, satellite navigation, rear-view camera and front comfort head restraints with added front-rear adjustment.

There is more help for the driver with an assistance package that includes Side Assist and Lane Assist, which warn of vehicles in blind spots if you haven’t set the mirrors correctly, and prevents unintentional wandering between lanes by intervening in steering. There’s even Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist, and City Emergency Brake function.

Optional features include active climate control and ventilated front seats with black Nappa leather upholstery that now incorporate a massage function. There’s room for three people in the back....read more 

  

Commentary By Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen for new Amarok

An interesting commentary from Karla Pincott - the other genders opinion of a typically male dominated vehicle. Whilst most journalists will take about entry and departure angles, towing capacity, Karla looks more at the design, comfort and the like, and good on her.

As I see it, ute's have generally found their basis on the parents heavier truck range and have been downsized to suit. Isuzu D Max is typical of the combatants - Spirit of Truck - with all but VW having that heritage. Along comes Amarok, based on at the worst a 4WD and at best on a passenger vehicle chassis. The product of that is a smooth ride, great interior noise reduction and a sweet gearbox, now available as the world's first 8 speed automatic on this type of vehicle. 

And then there's the safety factor - VW is renowned for their 5 Star ANCAP safety rating and it's not left behind in Amarok. As with most other of their passenger vehicles, Amarok achieves a 5 star rating based on European tests and will undoubtedly achieve the same when a vehicle is crashed in Australia. If you want to experience VW in the flesh, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth. 

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

This is a solid blend of hardy workhorse and some creature comforts that make working life a bit more bearable.

 The Amarok range has just been bookended with a single-cab version to attract the tradies, and an eight-speed auto – the first in a ute here -- for the weekend warriors (and tradie bosses).So badge snobbery comes to the building site, and cashed-up contractors can get a European vehicle to broadcast how well they’re doing.

PRICE AND MODELS

There’s a dizzying list of 24 different models by the time you choose from the 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, bodies and spec: Trendline, Highline and Ultimate.

The single-cab chassis models start from $24,490 for the 118kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol (with a six-speed manual driving the rear wheels) and move to $27,490 for the 90kW/340Nm turbodiesel version, while the 4WD 120kW/400Nm turbodiesel will ask from $35,490 (with ute bodies adding an extra $1500 across the range).....read more 

 

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen Brisbane

It always seems that we're behind the game when it comes to the launch of new models. The USA already has the new Beetle hardtop and even before we get the same car, they're up for the convertible. The luck of having LH Drive I suppose.

Australia is one of the few countries to have RH drive. South Africa, New Zealand, share the LHS of the road, whilst those in the UK and even Japan can choose from either. Which leads to the question as to why? So why do we drive on the LHS? Without research it's an interesting question so feel free to enlighten me. 

With the ever increasing number of LH imports arriving from the USA, perhaps it's time to consider LH drive as an option. If you want to experience VW in the flesh, call into Northstar Volkswagen at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Noosa, Bundaberg, Maryborough, and a short trip from Nambour, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Bribie Island. We also get a lot of our customers as FIDO - that's not a dog by the way, that's fly in drive out. With cheap airfares, our customers come in from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mt Isa and even Sydney, Melbourne and as far away as Perth. 

We'll happily arrange a drive home registration and you know the best thing about this? The drive home gives you just the best running in you'll ever get. New engines love a long drive to bed everything in and you'll get the best economy you've ever experienced. Alternatively if you're time or distance poor, check us out online at www.northstarvw.com.au or read more reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au . Finally, if you can't come to us, we'll come to your home, workplace or worksite - call Northstar on 1300 894 655

 

Volkswagen has confirmed the Beetle Convertible will be launched later .....Read More 

  

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar VW

I've been in the motor industry for a long time - over 35 years - and during this time Toyota Hilux has held the mantle of the top model in the 4WD ute market. There's been contenders and some pretenders over that time, but Hilux still holds the "I am King" title.

In recent years, the tsunami in Japan, floods in Thailand and the relentless pursuit of Toyota by the other manufacturers has put Toyota Hilux under the spotlight. Seems that they won't get away any longer with higher prices and lower safety relying on the badge to retain market share.

Volkswagen Amarok took the battle to Toyota, Nissan, Ford and Mazda last year with the release of the dual cab Amarok and this year the battle intensifies with single cab and more importantly the automatic version. The 8 speed auto model is due for launch in August and will certainly put the cat amongst the proverbial pigeons for the balance of 2012.

If you want to be one of the first to experience auto Amarok, call into Northstar VW at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Northstar is only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Nambour, Noosa, Kingaroy and the Sunshine Coast. You can also shop online at www.northstarvw.com.au and check out my reviews at www.mycarreview.com.au .

The eight-speed auto quickly endeared itself on the long transport stage

Stuart Martin road tests and reviews the new Volkswagen Amarok auto at its Australian launch with specs, fuel economy and verdict.

Good things come to those who wait - apparently - so the Volkswagen brand is hoping the eight-speed auto Amarok will be a very good thing indeed.

The German brand's answer to the dominant Toyota Hilux has been longing for an automatic and it now has one, at least in the top-spec all-wheel drive models. There's also a single-cab version to get the German brand's steel-capped boot in the door of the workhorse market.

VW Australia managing director Anke Koeckler says she is happy with Amarok sales but a single cab and an automatic will have an impact in getting more on the streets.

"We are going to have access to customers which we didn't have in the past, so our dealers are experiencing new customers, rural Queensland are getting more new customers in particular, then they experience our whole model range," she says.

"With the auto the mix is quite significant, in business, private and tradies, the auto gives us more sales opportunities," Ms Koeckler says. The ZF-sourced eight-speed auto - that in differing incarnations has already done some time in BMW, Land Rover and Audi products - is now hooked up to an upgraded twin-turbo diesel all-wheel drive train.

The Argentinean-built Amarok (it means The Wolf to the Indians in northern Canada) uses the traditional torque-converter-equipped auto teamed with a Torsen centre differential - the company has conceded the tougher duties beneath an LCV meant a DSG wasn't going to cut it, particularly in low-speed manoeuvring.....read more

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

Having been in the motor industry for over 35 years, it's truly amazing at how far commercial vans have come since I started.

I sold the Ford Falcon Van and Ute and Escort Van  - no air bags, no power steering, some with no Air Conditioning and they'd only recently fitted 4 wheel disc brakes. They were cheap, build quality was questionable, but when they were fitted out with curtains and a mattress, they became the cult car of that generation.

How things have changed - ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Control, Traction Control, Electronic Safety Program, Diesel Engines, 5 star NCAP safety ratings, seating for up to 7 and economy to die for.

It's a great pleasure then that my company, Northstar Volkswagen have the best of the best in Caddy. From the base Caddy van up to the Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater with DSG transmission - the industry has come a long way.

If you'd like to find out more about Caddy for commercial or private use, Transporter, Multivan, Crafter or even the new Amarok Auto, then visit Northstar Volkswagen at 320 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula. We're only 15 minutes or so from Brisbane airport or a leisurely drive from Caloundra, Noosa or Bribie Island.

If you can't afford the time, shop online at www.northstarvw.com.au will provide the information on our range of light commercial vehicles, www.lovemyvw.com.au will showcase our monthly specials and www.mycarreview.com.au will reveal more reviews, road tests and other information

Volkswagen's Caddy is the state's top seller....Read More

Commentary by Bob Aldons - Northstar Volkswagen

When you buy a luxury car, do you buy the price of the badge or do you buy what the car can do?

There's a lot of people out there who'll spend $5000 or even $10,000 to buy a BMW, Mercedes, a Lexus or even an exotic just cause it's got a badge that other people will notice. it sort of says 'Look at me' - and I'm just as guilty as the next person. I've got 2 motorbikes in my garage - A Ducati Diavel and a Victory Hammer which just scream the same thing out.

For those people who are realists and don't buy the badge - and this commentary is for you, you have to look at the new Volkswagen CC. It's just a car that does everything really well, without the premium of the aforementioned badges. There's not a lot that you can add to a CC that doesn't come standard. If you're looking for the ultimate in safety, sure you can add adaptive cruise control and a lane change warning system (If you were in Europe, you could also expect a speed sign recognition system too) but apart from these 2 items, CC is arguably amongst the safest cars to drive in the world.

We're expecting our first shipment of Volkswagen CC any day now, but we still have one of the current models left. Volkswagen Financial Service are offering a 3.8% finance package as an incentive to move this last one. If you're in the market for a beautiful luxury car, check out the offer at lovemyvw.com.au or to view the new car visit northstarvw.com.au

You'll find Northstar at 322 Anzac Avenue Kippa-Ring on the Redcliffe Peninsula just a 15 minute drive from Brisbane Airport and a leisurely drive down the highway from Bundaberg, Noosa and the Glass House Mountains. Call Northstar Volkswagen on 1300 894 655 or 07 34808600

Jason Smith and his VW specialists will look forward to welcoming you to our modern air conditioned showroom. Take your time, have a beautiful Nespresso Coffee and take in the atmosphere that is Northstar. Children? Let them loose in our special Wiggles Children's Room - they'll enjoy the experience just as much as you will driving our cars.

It’s a business class cabin: upmarket fit-out, plenty of gadgets and comfortable seats – at least in the front.

Karla Pincott road tests and reviews the new Volkswagen CC with specs, fuel economy and verdict.

Volkswagen is aiming to move its Passat-based four door coupe upmarket, but is keeping prices down.

The reborn former Passat CC (Comfort Coupe) has been renamed – now just CC to its friends – repositioned and reloaded with ammunition to take value potshots at German and Swedish rivals.

The CC is the flagship for the local line-up, and needs to amplify its premium stance to get more attention in a marketplace where nearly every brand has become a clawing profile climber.

To read the full review on new Volkswagen CC click through to the Carsguide web site. Karla Pincott drove CC recently and share's her thoughts. What do you drive Karla - are you a Badge girl or a Value for money person ...read more