Barbie's Malibu Dream Car?

The Barbie doll brand was launched in March 1959 and comprised of enviable 5 mansions, lavish riding stables and a huge wardrobe any young girl could only dream of having. If having a great family and friends was not enough she has also had her own array of stylish sporty cars over the years. In possession of a rather cool pilots' license and various bicycles and boats, the 1960's icon has always had a parade of enviable cars parked on the imaginary drive way including classics like the VW Beetle, sporty Corvette convertibles and stylish Jeeps.

In 2009 the stylish Barbie Icon celebrated her 50th Birthday and as a present to the life-size 'Malibu Dream House' and to pay tribute to the iconic 60's brand, Volkswagen set about collaborating with Mattel to create a life-size version of 'Barbie's Malibu Dream Car', the VW Beetle convertible.

From inside and out, all around and back again the designers ABD Racing Werks, Katzin Leather and FoamMolders have not left a single detail unpolished or unrefined. The bespoke VW Beetle includes a lavish white custom leather interior, convertible top, hand stitched floor mats and even pink quilted leather lined doors. For the designers this was clearly not enough as the arm rests are also leather quilted to match the interiors. Under the bonnet it is hard not to notice the bright bespoke pink engine which includes even a dipstick to resemble Barbies' favorite shade of lipstick.

As well as the interior features the customized VW Beetle is also equipped with a motorized vanity section in the boot that entails a whole array of classic Barbie rhinestones and ornate mirrors offset by the perfect pink theme of the Beetle which is made up of 5 different color tones.

The customized one-off VW Beetle convertible was presented on a signature pink carpet at Barbies 50th birthday celebration in front of the already existing life-size 'Malibu Dream House' and with all of her fabulous celebrity guests.

2010 Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen has finally broken into the UTE market, and workmen, tradies and devoted pick-up drivers are eagerly anticipating the release of the VW Amarok in Australia later this year.

The first one-tonne class pick-up to be developed in Germany, the Amarok is set to be a leader in the UTE trade on interior space and comfort, fuel efficiency and safety features. Add in the refinement expected from a Volkswagen vehicle and the Amarok is likely to give other Australian workhorse UTEs a run for their money.

Volkswagen Amarok - What can drivers expect?

Layout - The Volkswagen Amarok will initially be launched in a four door double-cab layout, with a single cab design to follow. The interior space is expected to outclass other UTEs, with full seating for five people, spacious headroom and leather upholstery.

Engine and fuel efficiency - The Amarok runs on one of two 2.0 TDI diesel engines, the first a bi-turbo diesel engine and a second smaller diesel engine. One of the drawcards of the Amarok is its fuel efficiency, with the bi-turbo engine's fuel economy listed at just 7.8 l/100km and the smaller engine achieving a similar 7.6 l/100km fuel economy.

Safety Features - The VW Amarok is fitted with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability programming (ESP) with trailer stabilization for greater safety while driving on every surface. Head-adjustable head restraints and seatbelts, and driver and front passenger airbags ensure further safety.

Driveline concepts - The Amarok has three driveline concepts, making it suitable as both a workman's vehicle and for urban transport and inner city driving. Drivers can choose from a rear wheel drive and permanent or shiftable 4Motion all-wheel drive.

Other features - The Amorak can carry a one tonne payload and the vehicle's Gradient Climbing Ability can handle gradients as steep as 100%.

Amarok is Inuit for 'wolf' and with an imposing exterior and noticeably roomier interior it's sure to turn heads and live up to its namesake. The Volkswagen Amarok will also be the widest and largest mid-range pick-up truck available in Australia.

With Australia the fourth largest UTE market in the world, the newest player on the scene is soon to hit our shores. With the refinement expected from VW's, the Amarok will add another dimension to Australian working and recreational vehicles.

2010 Volkswagen Vento

July 2010 seems to be a month stormed with new car launches. Over five new cars would be launched and one of the most notable entries would be that of the Vento. Volkswagen has not disappointed the Indian consumer who had been waiting for the car's unveiling. The Vento, which is the sedan version of the Polo, has been unveiled on the 6th of July, 2010 in India. It has made its entry as a premium entry level sedan. Every inch of this car is believed to be designed keeping in mind the needs of the Indian consumer. Let's have a look at the Vento offering.

The VW Vento is all set to beat the competition. It is going to real tough as there were other recent launches in the very same segment; the Hyundai Verna Transform, Honda City and Maruti Suzuki SX4 have just entered the road.

The Volkswagen Vento will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. As the Maruti Suzuki SX4 and Honda City come in just petrol variants, the Vento has an advantage in this regard. The very same 105-bhp 1.6 litre engine that powers the BS III version of the Jetta will be powering the Vento while the diesel variant is believed to carry a 1.6-litre, common rail four-cylinder engine that is capable of churning out 105 bhp. This would be the same engine that the cars of the Polo Cup Racers in India are going to flaunt. The racers' cars, however, will be fine tuned to deliver 130 bhp. Both petrol and diesel engines will be mated to manual gearboxes while the petrol variants will also come with the automatic transmission option.

The Polo as a hatchback is very spacious and the sedan version of that car can certainly boast of more space, improved seating with better shoulder and headroom. The Vento also has new controls in the instrument console and the steering wheel comes in a new design with more chrome inserts than what was seen in the Polo hatchback.

The auto maker, Volkswagen says that the Vento will be equipped with features that it felt best suited for the Indian roads. It will come with an excellent suspension that offers great drivability on the Indian roads, a strong air conditioning system that takes care of extreme weather conditions which are very common in the country, convenient legroom including comfortable rear seats, high ground clearance and more for the fat Indian families. The Vento is high on safety too. It carries an array of features like Anti Braking Systems (ABS) and airbags and even a strong horn, that's really necessary for safe driving in India.

The Vento will be assembled at Volkswagen's much hyped Pune plant in Chakan. It will be built together with the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia hatchbacks. The Vento making its entry, Volkswagen now has seven models on offer in India, ranging from the Polo, Vento, New Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Touareg and the handmade luxury car Phaeton. Being very much aware of the competition in the promising Indian car market, the car maker has priced the car just right. Speaking of competition, the third week of July would bring us the much awaited hatchback Nissan Micra, while the Mitsubishi Evo X will launch a little later. Fiat is all set to roll out the 90-bhp Grande Punto Sport.

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line package is available with all Volkswagen Passat CC engines. Prices start at 2,200 Euros for the Passat CC 2.0 TDI (140 PS / 103 kW) with a 6-speed gearbox. Counting versions already introduced on the Golf, Scirocco, Touran, Tiguan, Passat, Passat Variant and Touareg, a total of eight models with R-Line equipment are now on the market.

List of New Volkswagen Car 2010 Models

Here are the list of all New Models in Volkswagen Cars this year 2010. Volkswagen is originated from the country Germany. Volkswagen Cars are very useful during World War II and until now many people who love to drive it.

Today many Volkswagen Car model are developed and already distribute from other country but Europe and US has best buyers. Volkswagen Cars are very high quality cars and one of the best cars in the world specially in the road.

Form Volkswagen Convertibles, Volkswagen Coupes, Volkswagen Sedans, Volkswagen Sports Cars, Volkswagen SUV, Volkswagen Vans and Volkswagen Wagons are best high quality cars you can dreamed off. I give you the list of all new models of Volkswagen Car 2010.

The List of New Volkswagen Car 2010 Models by categories:

Volkswagen Convertibles:
- 2010 Volkswagen Eos
- 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen Coupes:
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf
- 2010 Volkswagen GTI
- 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle

Volkswagen Sedans:
- 2010 Volkswagen CC
- 2010 Volkswagen GTI
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
- 2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
Volkswagen Sports Cars:
- 2010 Volkswagen CC
- 2010 Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen SUV:
- 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Vans:
- 2010 Volkswagen Routan

Volkswagen Wagons:
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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Volkswagen Scirocco

It was the mid nineties and I wanted something different to drive. Having just sold a fairly well worn but solid 1980 GTV, the one with chrome bumpers, I was still in a fastback coupe phase so the Scirocco was a natural choice at the time.

Finding a Scirocco in half decent condition was a difficult job as most had been driven to within an inch of its life. Finally I came across one while buying parts at the trade counter of a VW garage. It was a 1984 Scirocco Storm with electrics and leather, covered in dust and general garage junk, but it looked original. A deal was struck and I took it away that week, after a bit of playing around it was up and running, and it wasn't a bad car at all, very original. There was one big problem, it was brown. Not tan, this car was chocolate brown with tan leather, luckily it had escaped the vinyl roof surgery.

I was reminded of this car when I was behind one in traffic recently. I used to wash my one with pride, loved cruising in it, and now I was looking at this one with a gasp of shock at how awful it looked! Its covered in cheap plastic moldings on the body that look like they were fitted with a hammer. The front end looks misaligned, the driver looks like hes too close to the steering wheel, it just looks all wrong. What the hell was I thinking?

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Volkswagen Cars - New Up and Coming Models in 2010

Volkswagen often abbreviated to VW is one of the most recognized car manufacturers in an international automotive industry. In fact, this German-based car manufacturing company is one of the world's most admired names in auto industry that has constantly set new examples with the introduction of new cars featured with some of the best technologies.Established in the year 1937 by the German Labour Front Deutsche Arbeitsfront, the company has offered some of the most brilliant cars and SUVs. Whether it was the early Volkswagen Sedan, the Volkswagen Beetle or the late 90s model such Volkswagen Polo and Passa, every model introduced by the Volkswagen in the auto market always gained huge popularity. Apart from all this, in terms of performance and fuel efficiency, Volkswagen is still counted among the world's few known brands.

It has been years, this brand has enjoyed the great record of introducing some of the best well-built cars that yet remain matchless. In 2010, the company is again looking forward to launch new car models assembled with some of the best features at the most competitive rates. If you are a real lover of cars and planning to have your own brand new Volkswagen car, here are few most idyllic models that you must look out in the year 2010 -

Volkswagen Passat CC: The Volkswagen CC is an all-new vehicle from Volkswagen for 2010. Wrapped in a dramatic and elegant four-door body, this new model has a powerful and efficient base turbo engine. Balanced drive and handling along with beautiful interior are other major features that are hard to ignore. Adding to this, the new model also has an iPod connector although it is bundled with the world-class navigation system. Its driving dynamics is simply matchless. Perhaps it won't be wrong to say that the new Volkswagen Passat CC is a stylish, best and economical alternative to mainstream midsize sedans.

Volkswagen EOS: The new Volkswagen EOS is another gem of technology that can be real pride to own. This new model includes some of the best features such as leather-wrapped steering wheel along with audio controls, and a revised instrument cluster. The key feature that makes this model more unique is a chrome grille plus an optional sport-tuned suspension with 18" wheels. Adding to this, it is a hardtop convertible featuring an integrated power panoramic sunroof. Talking in terms of safety, it includes features such as an electronic stability system, active rollover bars, tyre pressure monitoring and front and side airbags.

Volkswagen Golf: The all new Volkswagen Golf of 2010 is much more fun and comfort packed driving machine. Featuring an all new look, this model is now available in four-door and two-door body styles. Moreover, it can be powered by either a 170-hp 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gas engine, or a new 140-hp 2.0-liter TDI clean-diesel engine. In addition to this, its standard safety features include stability and traction control, tyre pressure monitoring along with six airbags and anti-lock brakes.

Volkswagen Jetta: If you are looking to drive a true German sedan this year then there can be no alternative to Volkswagen Jetta. Available in sedan body style, this model has everything that can make you crazy. For those looking for the maximum fuel efficiency, Jetta can be the best options as it is powered by three different engines, a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine generating 170 horsepower and a 140-hp 2.0L TDI clean-diesel engine. However, the major highlight of this model for 2010 is it has a new and great look inside as well as outside and key features such as new headlights, bumpers, instrument cluster and fabrics and much more.

These are some of the popular car models from Volkswagen that is expected to rule the road this year. No doubt, owning any of these cars can be a real pleasure to drive on the road. As a result, it is sensible that if you can perform a proper research regarding the authenticate dealers as well. This year, every model from Volkswagen is worth enough to be appreciated and own.

New 2010 Volkswagen Passat

The new 2010 Volkswagen Passat focuses on packing as much comfort and dependability into a small car as possible, but it also features plenty of safety features. All styles of the Passat feature an Anti-Lock Braking System, which helps prevent the brakes from locking and causing the vehicle to slide. The front end has been designed to be crash optimized, with shock absorbing pads and properly placed crumple zones to protect the driver during front end collisions.

All 2010 Passats come standard with 6 airbags, located around the vehicle to optimally protect every passenger. Customers can also upgrade the airbag system to add two additional airbags, for extra safety in case of a crash. Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution is a newer feature that VW has added to this car. EBD allows the vehicle to add extra braking power to any wheel, allowing for a more controlled braking experience. If you slam on your brakes hard to avoid hitting another car, more weight and pressure is pushed onto the front brakes. The EBD system allows the car to add extra power to the front brakes to compensate, therefore avoiding sliding or loss of power.

This car also features a host of more minor, but still important, safety features. Like many new cars, this one features a built in tire pressure sensor, allowing the driver to monitor tire pressure electronically from inside the vehicle. Safety belts, shatter resistant glass, and all of the other regular safety features are also included in all packages. For anyone concerned about the safety of the vehicle they drive, the Passat has enough safety features to protect the driver and passengers during any situation.

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2010 Volkswagen GTI

First Impression
The 2010 Volkswagen GTI competes with BMW 3 series, Infiniti G convertible or Audi A4 because it brings a good feel and enough sensations at the seat of the driver's pants to create a great bond with the vehicle. It can be called another sport car on the road but it's more elaborate than that. It still has the old roof panel like the old designs

2010 Volkswagen is considered to be one of the best cars out there because of its refinements. The new, angular front-end forgoes the 2009's curvilinear front design for something stronger and more masculine. Neatly bent creases replace softer lines along the body. 2010 Volkswagen now has larger taillights, angular headlights and tighter profile. The dual exhaust bookend the lower bumper - this is a sublime design addition that adds strength. Sit a 2010 Volkswagen GTI next to a 2009 and the changes are more apparent.

Interior Features
The interior design of the 2010 Volkswagen is unique:

• Touch the interior materials, for they are solid
• Luxuriate in the driver seat, for it is one of the most comfortable in this bracket
• Grip the steering wheel and marvel at its sporty feel and racing-car design

Not only is the steering wheel the best in this bracket, it is one of the best feeling steering wheels on the market.

Pricing, Trims and Options
I list the starting value of a 2-door and 4-door Volkswagen GTI.

The Volkswagen GTI 2-door with the standard 6-speed manual is priced at starting cost of $23,489. But for a 4-door, 6-speed manual 2010 Volkswagen GTI its base price is $24,089.

Some of its options are as follows:

• Sunroof goes for $1,000.
• Rear side airbags on the 4-door only cost $350.
• Bi-Xenon headlights is valued at $700.
• Dynaudio 300W sound system is priced at $476.
• DVD satellite navigation cost $1,750.

Safety, Quality and Reliability
It's standard safety equipment includes:

• stability control
• antilock disc brakes with brake assist
• front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags

Engine and Transmission

• It has a turbocharged 200 horsepower, 2.0 liter 4-cylinder that puts out 207 pound feet of torque engine.
• It has A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard with a 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual.
  

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