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VW and XPeng are developing a new E&E platform

In 2023, VW invested 700 million dollars in the Chinese car manufacturer XPENG, becoming the owner of 4.99% of the company, with which it agreed a partnership on the production of two models of this German brand. Now it has been announced that these companies are developing a special E&E (electrical and electronic) platform that will be in use from 2026.

A few months ago, the companies announced that the new platform will reduce costs and implement advanced automated driving features faster, with support provided through over-the-air upgrades. The first cars that will receive new electrical systems will arrive in 2 years, and one of them will be an SUV.

“We will be launching a new, very powerful electronic vehicle system on the market from 2026,” said Ralf Brandstatter, a member of the board of management for VW in China.

The contract has already been signed and two project headquarters have been established in the cities of Guangzhou and Hefei. This will allow Volkswagen and Xpeng engineers to work together on new systems.

Source: Reuters

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2025 VW Golf R Wagon coming soon

Volkswagen has announced that the hatchback and Wagon versions of the recently introduced Golf R are ready for official presentation and production. The teaser was published on the Instagram profile “volkswagen_r” and shows both versions in the blue camouflage that we also saw on the Golf R.

The hatchback comes with several visual changes compared to the R model, such as redesigned LED headlights and taillights, as well as redesigned bumpers. The interior will also be upgraded with a new 12.9-inch screen infotainment system, illuminated sliders and buttons on the steering wheel, as is the case with other updated versions of the Golf. The Golf R Variant will also undergo some changes, and will only be available in Europe and the UK.

When it comes to the powertrain, VW has not yet published technical specifications. The current Golf R is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-L TSI four-cylinder engine with 320 hp (239 kW), respectively 333 hp (248 kW) in the “20 Years” and “333” special versions. It remains to be seen whether the redesigned version will get a bit more power and come closer to its competitors. The engine will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: volkswagen_r via Instagram

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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started

VW recently introduced a redesigned edition of the Golf GTI, and the German company announced that the order book has officially opened. This is the most expensive version of the Golf, which starts at 44,505 euros in the basic version.

The Golf GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 262 horsepower (Europe-spec), which is 21 hp more than its predecessor. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, instead of the previous 6-speed manual transmission, which is no longer an option. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h.

When it comes to design, the new GTI comes with new LED Plus headlights as standard and an illuminated Volkswagen logo. Matrix IQ.LIGHT LED headlights are also available, but as an option. Even the LED taillights now get a new light signature.

Inside, the spacious cabin is equipped with sports seats with red stitching and the GTI logo embroidered on the backrest, Digital Cockpit Pro digital instruments, a 12.9-inch multimedia screen, and temperature adjustment controls that are now illuminated, and the voice assistant now also integrates ChatGPT.

It’s mounted on 17-inch rims, but buyers can opt for larger 18-inch rims (€705), 19-inch (€865), and Queenstown rims for €1,630.

Source: Volkswagen

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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started