Next Skoda Superb Could Debut at Geneva 2015

If you’re into big sedans that offer space and quality above all else, then you should get excited for the upcoming Skoda Superb.

Not only is it going to (hopefully) draw its styling inspiration from the stylish Vision C concept, but it will also be underpinned by the same version of the MQB platform as recently unveiled VW Passat.
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New 240PS VW Passat 2.0 TDI Proves it Packs a Strong Punch

Numbers are rarely impressive in mainstream cars these days, but extracting 240 PS (237 hp) from a two-liter diesel engine is.

It’s a real achievement in the sector, and when powering the new (lighter) VW Passat, it promises a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint time of 6.1 seconds; top speed is 240 km/h (239 149mph).
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This is What a 2016 VW Passat R Could Look Like

VW could create a real giant killer if it were to make a spruced up version of its all-new Passat.

Giving it 400 horses under the bonnet, rear wheel drive and sharper handling could see it face off against established hot saloons (and estates) - would be all the more convincing reason for Ford to consider making a Mondeo ST and Opel/Vauxhal to up the power of the Insignia OPC/VXR.
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Report Says More VW R Models on the Way

We’re thrilled to hear that Heinz-Jakob Neusser, the head of VW’s powertrain development arm, believes the people’s brand can have an “R” version of each and every model in the range. He thinks this is an applicable thought that’s only constrained by “customer demand and commercial viability.”
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VW Details All-New Passat’s Engines and Equipment [115 Photos]

Volkswagen has released new details and a huge photo gallery of the eighth generation Passat, which debuted at the Paris Auto Show last week.
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VW Passat GTE Joins Plug-In Hybrids Club in Paris

The VW Passat is an institution in Europe and like any self-respecting bureaucratic establishment it’s big, imposing and slow to change. The new one continues the familiar evolution of the model, though it does add an intriguing GTE plug-in hybrid model into the mix, to possibly lure folks away from the usual diesels.
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VW Confirms New Passat Alltrack for Next Year

A jacked-up version of VW's new Passat B8 with the usual crossover styling references and the Alltrack designation will join the saloon and estate models next year.
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VW Releases Pricing for New Passat in the UK

VW will start accepting orders for the new generation Passat saloon and Estate in Britain on October 7 ahead of first deliveries in January next year. OTR (On-The-Road) prices start from £22,215 for the sedan and £23,745 for the Estate.
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All-New VW Passat Gets GTE Plug-In Hybrid Version for Paris Auto Show

Following in the footsteps of the Golf GTE, the all-new VW Passat has received a GTE-badged plug-in hybrid version for the Paris Auto Show.
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