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The end of Volkswagen internal combustion engines

Volkswagen has announced that it will stop selling cars with internal combustion engines from 2035. The first continent to which the decision will apply is Europe.

As previously announced by several other car manufacturers, Volkswagen has also decided to move to the production of fully electric vehicles. This decision applies only to Volkswagen vehicles, not to the Volkswagen Group. The information was confirmed by Volkswagen Sales Director Klaus Zellmer.

In an interview with Muenchner Mercury, Klaus Zellmer also stated that, somewhat later, the decision on full electrification of vehicles will begin to apply to North America and China. South America and Africa will be covered by this decision when the political and infrastructural conditions for its implementation are met.

Whether 2050 (as announced) will be the end for Volkswagen internal combustion engines and the beginning of the green era remains to be seen.

Source: Muenchner Mercury

Golf GTE Skylight

For the annual Wörthersee festival, Volkswagen has prepared a new model, the Golf GTE Skylight. It is a car based on the basic model Golf GTE.

The body of the Skylight model is painted white with Lapiz Blue and Catalina Blue stripes. There are illuminated door handles, a larger rear spoiler, adjustable suspension, fenders like on the Golf R, stainless steel exhaust pipe ends made using a 3D printer and a 20-inch rims.

Inside, there are sports seats with blue upholstery combined with a dashboard and a steering wheel with blue details, a 3,110-watt sound system. Above the central touchscreen is the GTE hologram.

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Skylight is powered by a 1.4-liter TSI engine with an electric motor that combines 242 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed DSG transmission that transmits power to the front wheels with the help of an XDS electronic differential. The battery (13 kWh) of the electric motor gives the vehicle a range of 38 miles (60 kilometers).

New Polo GTI

Volkswagen has announced the arrival of the Polo GTI. Although the standard version was unveiled last month, a powerful GTI car can be expected to arrive.

Like other GTI models, the Polo GTI will have a new front grille with integrated LED lights on the side, a red line between the grille and headlights like on the Golf GTI.

Although there is no information about the engine, the Polo is expected to be powered by a turbo petrol 2.0-liter engine with 197 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. It will use a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and will reach 62 mph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 147 mph (237 km / h).

The arrival of the new Polo GTI is expected in June this year.

Source: Volkswagen