Volkswagen Polo was named World Car of the Year 2010

Volkswagen Polo has received one of the most important industry awards in the world - World Car of the Year 2010. This model has been extremely prestigious title by beating 30 competitors.

Justifying the award, was highlighted Polo exceptional quality, safety, uniqueness and ecological characteristics. In 2009, the award is accounted for in the participation model Volkswagen - golf. This year's poll rivals in final World Car of the Year were three models: the Mercedes Benz E-Class, Toyota Prius and the Volkswagen Polo.

Volkswagen has been also awarded in the contest, held annually awards the title of World Car World Green Car, which became one of the most prestigious, reliable and meaningful awards of this kind.

In the competition for the title of World Green Car 2010 jury awarded priority BlueMotion technology (available for the Polo, Golf and Passat), the two other finalists (Honda Insight and Toyota Prius).

Alhambra - functional and effective

New SEAT Alhambra is the perfect companion active and sporty lifestyle. The all-new minivan, the Spanish brand has a whole lot of room for family, as well as the equipment needed in work and hobbies.

Innovative and functional solutions makes the car not only meets the needs of the family, but it can also be an ideal means of transportation for people with a lot of business travelers.

As befits a car brand SEAT Alhambra has a new sporty character and gives a lot of fun to drive, while a vehicle with high utility values. The excellent driving characteristics, powerful engines (140 to 200 hp) and modern facilities, each kilometer traveled Alhambra provides a lot of fun - the more that requiring frequent visits to the gas station. At an average fuel consumption of 5.5 l/100 km Alhambra is a model in its segment.

Alhambra as a European minivan is an ideal size - increased to ensure an impressively spacious interior. With excellent visibility and maneuverability it incredibly easily maneuver in city traffic. Here is a specific number: the car is 4.85 meters long, 22 centimeters or more in comparison with the predecessor. The width of the car increased by 9 centimeters. Even in the third row can comfortably travel to adults, and large sliding doors (with optional electric motors) provide for easy boarding. Trunk is no less extensive. Its capacity is 885 liters for the five seats to 2,297 liters of the deposit of all except the two front seats.

Volvo V70 DRIVe with five stars in the ADAC ekoteście

ADAC - the largest organization in the automotive world, organized annually awarded the eco-test five-star car Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe. Volvo V70 diesel is the first in the history of conventional fuel-powered car, which received the ecological study, five stars.

In most tests, the Volvo V70 has reached the lowest level of carbon dioxide emissions among all cars in its class. Out of over a thousand models of cars tested by the ADAC technology experts, only three other models have achieved good results in the same way as the V70 DRIVe - two of which are models of hybrid cars, and the third is gas powered.

Tests were carried out in actual traffic, and car models were assessed by several parameters. In addition to emissions of carbon dioxide and particulates, among other things also tested air-conditioning system performance.

Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen Phaeton is produced in Glass Manufaktura in Dresden. The quality of this car and the comfort offered by the travel (serial all-wheel drive and pneumatic suspension) are a measure of the same for myself.

The new design shows a clear influence of DNA Volkswagen's design, created by Walter de Silva - Head of the Italian design company. Design team has clarified the face of this unique model, especially the front of the car. Timelessly elegant Phaeton has become optically wider and more athletic.

At the same time, new technical solutions. For example, Dynamic Light Assist, which is based on the camera, the dynamic adjustment of traffic lights and navigation system, which collects at the request of online data from Google, and presents them on maps. In addition, with optional Phaeton front camera recognizes traffic signs - speed limits are displayed on a computer screen and on-board touch screen on the center console. The system recognizes as a sign the ban on overtaking and displays it on screen.

Phaeton is available with two wheelbases, two variants of the rear of the cab (three-couch / twin seats) and four engines (one diesel and three turbocharged gasoline). Six-, eight-and twelve-cylinder engines have a power of 176 kW/240 hp to 331 kW/450 hp. The base engine is a gasoline V6 with 206 kW/280 hp. Gasoline engines are more powerful V8 and W12 power 246 kW/335 hp and 331 kW/450 hp. The diesel engine is extremely economical and comfortable V6 TDI is the first choice in Europe, this engine limousine.

The common rail direct injection and turbocharged power unit that develops a power of 176 kW/240 hp and accelerates the Phaeton to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed in this case is 237 km / h. Its average fuel consumption of just 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers (224 g / km CO2).

Volkswagen Taxi Milano

Volkswagen presented Milano Taxi - a prototype electric-powered taxis series. The main element of the presentation of the Volkswagen is electric drive. In 2013 company plans to launch a number of electric vehicles.

Not emit harmful substances taxi study was created based on years of experience as a manufacturer Volkswagen taxis.

Electric concept car designed for public urban and suburban traffic has a luggage compartment connected to the interior and touch screens for the driver and passengers. Milano Taxi is powered by an electric motor with a maximum power of 85 kW, supplied power from the built-in floor lithium - ion which allows the distance of up to 300 kilometers.

In addition to electric drive, a constant element of the sustainable development strategy is the Volkswagen optimization of energy-efficient, characterized by a low emission of harmful substances, vehicles with internal combustion engine. Volkswagen is firmly committed to this to be the most environmentally friendly car manufacturer in the world.