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For second consecutive year a jury of 65 automotive journalists from 32 countries declared “Best Engine of 2010″ the petrol 1.4 TSI engine (with a mechanical compressor and turbine) of Volkswagen.
Apart from the winner, this engine is number one in its category for engines from 1.0 to 1.4 liters.

Three highest awards given and the engines of the company BMW. These are two diesel bi-turbo engine, which took first in the categories of volume 1.8 to 2.0 liters and 2.5 to 3.0 liters. The third driver of the Bavarian company that has a winner in its category is 4.0 with eight cylinders, which leads the category from 4.0 to 5.0 liters.

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Passat replace convertible Eos, Phaeton descends down the hierarchy.

VW Eos failed to win many fans and probably because of that the company is planing a light modernization of the model in 2011. But it will be the last. Today’s information states that in 2015 they will build a convertible edition of the VW Passat, which will replace the Eos.

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Volkswagen recently shown the new CrossPolo, which model filled the entire family of Polo.
New CrossPolo will be marketed in Europe with three petrol and three diesel engines. Power of the car will vary from 70 to 105 hp.

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Across the internet appeared (unofficial) pictures of the new sedan, Volkswagen Jetta.
The main difference with the previous model is the platform for which new generation is no longer a hatchback Golf. Thus, Jetta has a separate model, not derived from the Golf, as it was always present. The new Jetta is a fully rebuilt.

The result is not bad at all – stylish design, better proportions, 90 mm more length. The front of the car has more attractive appearance, the side profile has taken something from NCC hybrid coupe concept shown in Detroit in January.

The longer wheelbase provides a high comfort and more volume. It has increased legroom for rear seat passengers. Originally Volkswagen Jetta will be sold with five engines – three petrol and two diesel.

Petrol 1.2 TSI from 104 hp power, 1.4 TSI with 121 hp and the top two-liter TSI will power 200 hp. Diesel versions are 1.6 TDI 104 hp power and two-liter TDI with 138 hp power.

Most engines will be combined with gearbox and dual-clutch DSG. BlueMotion versions 1.2 and a volume of 1.6 liters will be equipped with stop-start system and regeneration of energy used by the brakes. BlueMotion petrol will cost an average of about 5.5 liters per 100 km and emissions of 124 g/km and diesel about 3.6 liters per 100 km and emissions of 109 g/km.

Prices of the new Jetta will start in Europe of around € 21,000 and will be available in early 2011.

Volkswagen began building a new factory in China with a capacity of 300,000 cars per year.
The factory will be in the city of Foshan in the province of Guangzhou in southern China. This will be the tenth factory in China at VW in partnership with Chinese company FAW.

The new factory will start production in 2013.

“China has become the largest and most important market for Volkswagen Group”, said Martin Vinterkorn, president of the board of Volkswagen. He added that total investment group in China by 2012 will increase to 6 billion euros.

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Today in Moscow Volkswagen presented the model Polo Sedan, designed especially for the Russian market.

The price of the compact sedan in Trendline equipment starts at 399,000 rubles (about 20,500 euro). Version Comfortline (with rich equipment, including ABS, heated seats, 15 inch wheels, etc., at a price of 468,000 rubles (about 24,000 euro).

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