Video and Review : 2012 VW Up! five-doors will soon debut in UK

Volkswagen (VW) leaked images of the latest generation of VW Up! five-door version. VW Up! This five-door is the regeneration of the VW Up! previously, the only difference being the number of doors, from three doors to five doors.

As reported by Worldcarfans, previously, VW has showcased the VW Up! This five-door at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011 and then, but leaked this picture is a production version ready to go into production this mid-2012.

Further, the VW Up! five-door model is designed with off-road vehicles with improved road clearance of 15 mm and is equipped with front bumper plate, and the four wheels are chromated. However, in terms of suspension, the VW Up! five-door is still using standard suspsensi.

However, there may be changes to the engine than previous generation, so that gasoline engine 1.0-liter three-cylinder can spraying power 60 ps (44 kW/60 bhp) and 75 PS (55 kW/75 bhp). For fuel consumption, both three-door and five-door equipped with start-stop technology, which is 4.2 liters per 100 km.

In addition, Volkswagen has also been confirmed that the VW Up! This five-door will be introduced later this year and will make his debut at the prestigious automotive event in the UK.

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Video : Volkswagen Aqua Concept, futuristic car design

Volkswagen Aqua Concept conceptualized as a vehicle capable of passing on all fields. This vehicle is not only tough on the ground (asphalt, gravel and ice) but able to walk on water like a ship.

Designed by a young designer from China, Zhang Yuhan (21 years). Yuhan create this spectacular car to follow a race which was initiated by the German premium car manufacturer is.

The design looks futuristic with four fans and the airbag to be inflated to make it a little drift. Conceptualized as environmentally friendly vehicles with two motors that use hydrogen fuel that emits zero.

One motorcycle airbag functioned to develop in order to slightly raised off the ground. While motor vehicle only useful move.

"He runs equally well on land, ice and water," said Zhang Yuhan. "I'm hoping Aqua will be affordable vehicles that are available to the general public on one day."

This competition asks designers to come up with an 'off-road vehicles from China'. Aqua is based on technology available today.

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Video and Pictures : New VW Beetle 2011 by Chris Lesmana

Volkswagen AG has recently launched a redesign of the small car of the legendary VW Beetle simultaneously in New York, Berlin, and Shanghai. The car is the third generation, since the beginning of time was introduced in 1938.

Redesign of the Volkswagen Beetle has been thought since 2007 and is truly a global effort. The car is the result of a four-year sketch from Chris Lesmana, Indonesia is a designer reimagine his dream car a reality in Beetle 2012.

Here's the video ..!

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VW New Beetle was designed by an Indonesian

Everyone was amazed when the legend was born again. Yes, three places in the world, namely New York, Shanghai and Berlin to witness the birth of the VW New Beetle that exotic. But do you know who designed it? Indonesia!

Is Chris Lesmana, who made his sketch for nearly four years. Starting from his dream of a concept new VW Beetle, and now his dream has become reality. New Beetle back to life and make a charm in the three corners of the world.

Lesmana designing this new Beetle with VW's exterior designer, Frank Bruse. Both are raised in families that have Beetle, so perhaps the 'frog' is not the goods are odd. They just have to imagine the Beetle in modern form.

"But this is far more similar to the old than the new Beetle. However, we do decide to return to the theme early," said Bruse.

Lesmana's dream of a Beetle was welcomed by the VW Group boss, Martin Winterkorn, and immediately gave the green light to mjulai produce it. "The design was so good in the beginning, we almost do not change it," added Bruse.

In fact, without much comment Volkswagen Head U.S., Jonathan Browning said, "You do not change the car like that just for fun," he said assessing the design Lesmana.

What has been done designers Indonesia is certainly not easy. Everyone knows, the Volkswagen Beetle is a legendary brand icon. Throughout history, the VW Beetle has sold over 23 million worldwide, including 6 million in the United States.

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VW ambitious acquisition Ferrari

End of 2009 and there is news that Volkswagen (VW) wants to acquire one of the brands of Fiat Group, Alfa Romeo. However, the boss of Volkswagen, Ferdinand Piech, just want a Ferrari sports car brand to be part of the largest automotive principals from the German.

It was widely in local media in Germany. In fact, VW reportedly ready poured funds to 27 billion dollars to buy a Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ferrari has estimated selling price of 3.17 billion U.S. dollars only.

VW is aggressively strengthening the sports car segment of the various classes. The proof, though already mastered Lamborghini, Porsche, and Bugatti, they still intend to annex "Jingkrak Horses."

Rumors are rampant as Fiat plans to enlarge its stake in Chrysler partners and require fresh funds for new product development. However, Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne evasive. Fiat prefer a pathway to the exchange floor to remove the stock to the public market and still hold a majority stake company.

VW acquisition efforts on the world automotive brands seem to continue along his ambition to be the largest automotive manufacturer in the world. We'll wait the next breakthrough!

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