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Volkswagen Amarok TSI300 Petrol & TDI340 Diesel launched

The launch of the Volkswagen Amarok early in 2011 changed the landscape of the 4x4 and 4x2 pickup segments in Australia. Volkswagen became the first European manufacturer to attempt a shakeup of the largely Japanese dominated sector for a slice of th

Volkswagen: New Cars 2012

Volkswagen's storm up the popularity charts in Australia continues, led by the irrepressible Golf range. A seventh generation of the famous, classy hatchback is due in 2013 but before then the German car making giant has a raft of all-new models for

2012 Volkswagen Amarok to get eight-speed auto

The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok will come with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. This will be the first and only ute equipped with an optional eight-speed auto when it goes on sale in Australia next year. Volkswagen only just launched the V

Volkswagen Amarok off-road review

Tested by Dakar. That's the line Volkswagen uses to tout its Amarok's off-road credentials. Well, if sand and rocks are fodder for the Amarok, then how about mud, gravel and clay? That's exactly what we threw at the Amarok to see if it could r

Volkswagen Amarok Review

The all-new Volkswagen Amarok is the beginning of a new chapter for the giant German manufacturer as it seeks to become the world's largest car maker by 2018. Nearly one in every five (17 percent to be precise) vehicles sold in Australia is a

2011 Volkswagen Amarok on sale in Australia on March 1

The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok has been launched in Australia, promising to be a class leader in fuel efficiency, safety and interior comfort. On sale from March 1, the Amarok will initially be available as a four-door Dual Cab only, with the two-door

Euro NCAP awards 10 vehicles 5-star safety rating

The European New Car Assessment Program has tested 14 vehicles in the latest round of crash testing, with 10 vehicles achieving the maximum five stars. Among the top scorers were the Audi A1, MINI Countryman, Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, Kia Sporta