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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

'Rok and a Hard Race: Apprentice-built V6 Amarok laps Mount Panorama in 2:57:24

Admin February 20, 2018 0

Lighter, stiffer, faster – unique Amarok thrills fans at the Bathurst 12-Hour Race

Volkswagen's apprentice-built Amarok V6 has completed a blazing hot lap of Mount Panorama in 2 minutes, 57.24 seconds, piloted by race driver Renato Loberto.

The race-ready uber ute set tongues wagging on the Mountain as it pushed speeds well in excess of 200km/h.

The car, along with the 'standard' V6 Amarok, was on display for fans as part of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle's sponsorship of the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race recently, which also included the 550Nm-powered ute fulfil duties as the official recovery vehicle for the race.

Volkswagen's V6 Amarok is the Official Recovery Vehicle of the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour

Volkswagen Motorsport

Admin February 01, 2018 0

Volkswagen and Liqui Moly forge new partnership for 2018 Bathurst 12-hour

Volkswagen has announced its sponsorship of Australia's premier endurance race, the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour.

As part of its sponsorship of the Bathurst 12-Hour, Volkswagen's 550Nm V6 Amarok will serve as the official recovery vehicle of the race.

Volkswagen will also bring its one-of-a-kind, track-ready Amarok V6, built by Volkswagen apprentices. The modified Amarok will perform a number of high-speed, manufacturers' laps on Friday, 2nd February.

The car made its debut at the World Time Attack event in Sydney last year, lapping Sydney Motorsport Park in under two minutes thanks to a range of performance upgrades to brakes and suspension, and a weight reduction process. The vehicle features the standard V6 turbo-diesel engine producing a best-in-class 165kW and a monster 550NM of torque.

The Amarok V6 will be on display at the Volkswagen stand in merchandise alley as well as taking part in a number of fan experiences throughout the race weekend.

"We're very excited to be partnering with the Bathurst 12-Hour and giving racing fans a unique experience with our new Amarok V6 and apprentice-built Amarok race car," said Volkswagen Australia's Commercial Vehicles Marketing Manager, Nicholas Reid,

"With a massive 550Nm on tap, the Amarok V6 is the most powerful ute in its class – which means it'll be right at home on Mount Panorama."

The Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will be held at Mount Panorama this weekend, from 2nd – 4th February.

Introducing JAC Volkswagen (江淮大众)

Volkswagen Group China

Admin December 23, 2017 0

Note: the JAC Volkswagen Chinese script, e mobility and S-logo similar to SEAT

Introducing JAC Volkswagen (江淮大众) the third joint venture in China. We now believe we know what the first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be. The first product codenamed Project No. 1 will be based on a
JAC platform with Volkswagen designed body.

From 11/10/2017

It is known that the first product of JAC Volkswagen will be on the basis of JAC platform, while the upper body will be developed with Volkswagen together, both parts have formed 30-person team, and the first batch products will be realized in the first quarter next year.

“The upper body of the new product will be changed on the foundation of JAC products, and 78 improvements of all the functional performances have been made, including the brake performance, noise performance and vibration performance. Besides, Volkswagen has sent experts to tease all the manufacturing and quality problems, and now all the problems have been solved. ”

In the industry insiders ’view, the first product will not only solve the problems of the product itself, but also improve JAC products management level and technology level, which means the knowledge will not only be applied in the electric vehicles, but also in all JAC products, thus lift JAC manufacturing management and control standard to Volkswagen level.

From 29/9/2017

As the provincial advanced manufacturing industry 'No.1 Project', every movement from the joint venture draws public attention..

'VOLKSWAGEN has sent its experts to work with JAC R&D team, and a group of more than 30 staffs are jointly designing and developing the first car of joint venture.' JAC Deputy Party Secretary Wang Dongsheng introduced. The new car will be produced on JAC platform and adopt higher standard put forward by VOLKSWAGEN. Moreover, it will be launched into market with a new brand.

'The working group has carried out all-round cooperation from market research, product design, experimental verification and cost control.' Ma Gangliang, the general manager assistant of JAC Passenger Car Manufacturing Company，said, 'There is a total of 13 development processes from the product development design process, and now we have completed 6 processes. At the end of September we will enter the 8th process to start the small batch design.'

According to Ma Gangliang, the technical experts of Volkswagen have made comprehensive tease of the manufacturing and quality management processes, after three rounds of production line inspection, all the identified problems have been improved. Moreover, all the off-line vehicles need to pass onsite examination instead of the former selected examination. Thus, the first new vehicle developed by joint venture will be manufactured according to higher quality standards, which will be more reliable, trustful excellent vehicle out of questions. 'During the cooperation, JAC technology research strength, manufacturing process and quality standard system have been greatly improved. 'He said.

JAC Volkswagen is currently developing the production facilities for Project No.1 which is in the Economic Development Zone in Hefei in the Anhui province. Both JAC and Volkswagen Group have joint 50:50 investment in the company. Both have contributed invests of 5.06 billion Yuan (2.95 billion Yuan in fixed assets) in the new venture.

Production start is due in 2018 with the JAC-Volkswagen Project No. 1 for China. With annual output starting at a moderate 100,000 units to begin with.

At least four additional BEV models are planned in the JAC Volkswagen family including a several BEV SUV models up to 2023. The e-up! prototype, SEAT Ateca on MQB and and first generation Tiguan based on the PQ25 (fifth generation Golf) platforms have both been seen testing on the roads around Hefei.

SEAT have not announced its involvement in the joint venture yet but obviously may also source a joint venture with JAC as they have a no representation in China. SEAT are contributing to the project but no press correspondence has been revealed as of yet.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have recently announced in November 2017 a Memorandum of Understanding for a joint venture with JAC building some of its range in China.

The Editor believes the whole range Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles could be manufactured with JAC as they currently sell a Sprinter clone and pickup. Volkswagen Group China do not have strong representation in the van and pickup markets in China. The Caddy, Transporter/Multivan, Crafter and the Amarok could fill the missing hole.

JAC have stated they will only do vans and electric vans with Volkswagen in a press release dated 11/09/2017.

If JAC and Volkswagen can share the commercial vehicles’ resources, there will be great cooperation spaces.

Right now, the cooperation between JAC and Volkswagen includes the research and production of pure electric passenger vehicles and spare parts. As is known to all, zero release pure electric logistic vehicles will welcome the rapid development. If JAC and Volkswagen will realize cooperation in the commercial vehicles area, except for pick-up, there will also be cooperation opportunity in new energy logistic vehicles.

Source: http://www.jac.com.cn/jac_activity/2017_jac_volkswagen/

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Apprentice-built Amarok V6 smashes two minute mark World Time Attack Challenge

Admin October 17, 2017 0

Volkswagen Modern Apprenticeship team achieves best time of 1:57.01 best time recorded at Eastern Creek
'World's Fastest Amarok': proclaims World Time Attack Challenge commentary team

Sydney, 16th October 2017 – Volkswagen Australia's top tier apprentices have claimed victory at the World Time Attack Challenge at Sydney Motorsport Park over the weekend, beating the 1:59sec
challenge set by the iconic Golf GTI hot hatch, in a modified V6 Amarok ute of their own construction.

Assembling in Volkswagen's Australian headquarters in Sydney recently, the team, comprised of top-tier apprentices from Volkswagen's own head office workshop and dealer network, spent a week dismantling and rebuilding a stock V6 Amarok Highline.

Working with a team of mentors from Volkswagen and its supplier network, the team stripped the Amarok of weight, added a custom-built suspension package dubbed 'The Big Bad Wolf' by engineers at Bilstein; and fitted an AP Racing brake setup in collaboration with V-Sport technicians. When the vehicle was track-ready, it was wrapped in custom vinyl, laid by Shane's Signs, and fitted with a set of semi-slick Michelin tyres.

The Amarok's award-winning powerplant, which boasts 165kW of power (180kW on overboost), and 550Nm of torque, was left as standard: proof of its track-blazing credentials.

The national apprentice team was on-hand at the WTAC, presenting the ute to the eager crowd of motorsport fans, and to get their concept car ready for its four high-speed track sessions on the Friday and Saturday.

Working with the project mentors from Volkswagen Australia and its supplier network, the team took feedback from the Amarok's pilot, race driver Ben Porter.

Throughout the weekend, Porter took the modified Amarok through its paces, first meeting the challenge's 1:59sec lap time set by the stock Golf GTI and then, beating the time altogether. The team of apprentices, mentors, technicians and Volkswagen staff were ecstatic when the Amarok V6 crossed the finish line with a best lap time of 1:57.01sec.

World Time Attack Challenge's track commentary team summed it up best, proclaiming it 'The World's Fastest Amarok'.

Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia, Carlos Santos said: "We're enormously proud of our Amarok V6, which we've always seen as the leader of the pack in terms of power.

"Thanks to this incredible team of Volkswagen apprentices, we've been able to show just how much power is under the hood of the Amarok – 550Nm is great for towing a boat or caravan; and now we can add smashing lap times to that list."

Project lead, PR and Brand Experience Manager, Kurt McGuiness added: "It's fantastic that this team of young apprentices not only met the challenge head-on, but far surpassed it on the track," Mr McGuiness said.

"It's important for us at Volkswagen to offer unique learning experiences to our apprentices. Our Big Bad Wolf Amarok track car is not only an example of our superior engineering, it's also a way for us as a business to support the lifeblood of our industry in Australia."

With history made, thoughts have turned to next year's challenge – perhaps the next class of apprentices will square off against the 213kW AWD Golf R at Eastern Creek?

'Rok Harder: Amarok V6 now with 3.5-tonne towing capacity

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Admin October 03, 2017 0

Sydney - Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia is pleased to announce a technical upgrade to its Amarok V6 2018 model range, with the multi award-winning bestselling Ute now offering a 3.5 tonnes towing capacity, up from the previous 3.0 tonnes.

To achieve this increase in towing capacity there have been engineering changes to the vehicle and a new 3.5 tonne rated genuine towbar will be available. While the Amarok V6's 165kW/550Nm remains the same, the ability to tow more comes from an update to the Amarok's rear step setup, allowing the greater capacity.

This update has long been a pet project of the Australian Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles team. Marketing Manager, Nick Reid, was thrilled to offer the heightened capacity to Amarok customers.
"We know that Amarok buyers use their vehicle for work and play. The ability to tow a caravan or a boat is at the very heart of the Amarok, and we're glad that we're able to offer this enhancement to our customers, and their weekends," Mr Reid said.

The Amarok continues to set the benchmark in the power stakes with its class-leading V6 turbo diesel engine, and has become the most purchased of all Amarok variants in Australia. Just last month, over 74 per cent of all Amaroks purchased were V6 models.

The uprated 3.5-tonne towing capacity applies to all Model Year 2018 Amarok V6 models onwards. The MY18 range of V6 Amaroks are available now for customer order in Volkswagen's national dealer network.

The Amarok line-up and recommended retail pricing remains unchanged for Model Year 2018.

MY18 Volkswagen Amarok V6 pricing:

TDI550 Sportline 4MOTION Dual Cab Ute 8-speed Auto	$55,490
TDI550 Highline 4MOTION Dual Cab Ute 8-Speed Auto	$59,990
TDI550 Ultimate 4MOTION Dual Cab Ute 8-Speed Auto	$67,990

Volkswagen Australia challenges apprentices to build race-ready Amarok

Volkswagen Australia

Admin September 26, 2017 0

High-performing apprentices from Volkswagen's head office and dealer network selected

The challenge: build a race-ready Amarok V6 to beat the iconic Golf GTI around Eastern Creek

New lap time to be set at World Time Attack Challenge in October

Sydney – Volkswagen Australia has challenged its top-tier apprentices from its head office workshop team and dealer network to build a unique, race-bred performance concept car, with the goal of beating a lap time set by the iconic Golf GTI at Sydney's Eastern Creek raceway.

Assembling at Volkswagen's Australian headquarters in Sydney on Monday 25th September, the team comprises of three high-performing apprentices from Volkswagen's 100+ strong national dealer network, and VGA's own inaugural class of workshop apprentices.

Luka Popovac, National Customer Experience & Capability Manager, was pleased to be offering this unique opportunity to Volkswagen's best apprentices.

"It's great to be able to give our best apprentices a chance to take on such a challenge and, in the process, give them priceless experience working with a range of technical experts from within Volkswagen and the motorsport community," Mr Popovac said.

The challenge is straightforward enough: build a car to beat a previously-set lap time of 1minute, 59 seconds, completed at Sydney's Eastern Creek raceway in a standard Golf GTI. However, unbeknownst to the eager team of technicians when they arrived at Volkswagen for the build's commencement, their chosen car is two-tonnes of 4x4 Volkswagen ute.

Of course, the donor car in question is Volkswagen's latest Amarok V6 Highline, with a maximum torque of 550 Nm available at less than 1,500 rpm, and 165 kW of power.

Project lead, Public Relations and Brand Experience Manager, Kurt McGuiness, explained the concept behind the build.

"Volkswagen has a long history of building apprentice concept cars for the annual GTI Conference at Lake Worthersee, Austria, and the cars have always been met with much excitement and fanfare. But, this is Australia – the biggest export market in the world for the Amarok – why not up the ante and have our apprentices build something that will excite and inspire Australian fans?" Mr McGuiness said.

"The decision to build our own super ute was an easy one," he continued.

The apprentice team is being led by a group of mentors from Volkswagen Australia's workshop team who will be on-hand to assist with the build, along with a group of generous external partners who will provide their parts and expertise throughout the week.

Bilstein Suspension, Michelin, V-Sport, AP Racing and Shane's Signs have all volunteered their time, expertise and products to assist in the build.

With the build now underway, the apprentice team has the remainder of the week to finish to complete their work. Once completed, the vehicle will be presented at next month's World Time Attack Challenge at Eastern Creek, where fans will be able to see the modified Amarok up-close and watch the new lap time be set.

The project will feature on Volkswagen's digital and social media channels in the coming weeks, along with media test drives available following the World Time Attack Challenge.

About Volkswagen's Modern Apprentice Program
Volkswagen's Modern Apprentice Program is an industry-recognised trade qualification, and offers apprentices a range of pathways and career development opportunities from within the national dealer network and Volkswagen's head office. Those who complete their apprenticeship and go on to achieve the Master Technician qualification receive an Amarok work vehicle, provided by Volkswagen Australia.

IAA 2017: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles shows Amarok Aventura Exclusive Concept and special ‘Dark Label’ model

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Admin September 05, 2017 0

V6 TDI concept vehicle with 190 kW
Special Dark Label edition from €33,714 net
Choice of 3.0 litre displacement engines

Hannover, 5 September 2017 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is exhibiting two new Amarok models at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The premium Amarok Aventura Exclusive concept pick-up in Turmeric Yellow Metallic offers a look at the future range-topping 3.0-litre TDI engine. The new Dark Label special edition model, which will be available from spring 2018, is also on view.

The Amarok Aventura Exclusive concept vehicle shows the road ahead for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles pick-ups. Even more horsepower, with even more torque. The concept vehicle with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and permanent all-wheel drive offers 190 kW/258 PS as well as increased torque. This ensures ample power for towing and acceleration. The ‘Turmeric Yellow Metallic’ concept car, with its generous double cab and clear design, boasts several highlights, starting with the high-gloss polished 19-inch ‘Milford’ wheels. The side sills, styling bar on the cargo box, front protection grille, exterior mirrors and rear bumper also feature a lot of chrome. Bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights add to its sporty appearance.

Also on display is the roll cover system – a lockable, waterproof cargo bed cover which will be available for the first time in an aluminium design. The underbody guard also features an aluminium look. Technical features such as ParkPilot, rear view camera and a mechanical 100 per cent differential lock assist the driver in the urban jungle as well as off-road.

Inside, the Amarok Aventura Exclusive concept vehicle boasts sporty accents with black leather, offset with Curcuma Yellow contrast stitching. The concept vehicle format also shows off its excellent 14-way adjustable ergoComfort seats, 3-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel with shift paddles and the Discover Media navigation system. The new black roof liner in the Amarok can be seen for the first time at the IAA in Frankfurt, harmonising extremely well with the titanium black interior. The chrome accents of the exterior continue in the interior, for example with the chrome look decor.

The Amarok Dark Label limited edition is based on the Amarok Comfortline equipment line and is decidedly stylish in ‘Indium Grey matt’. This also includes dark coloured add-ons such as black sill pipes, a styling bar in matt black, lacquered chrome strips in the front grille and the ‘Rawson’ 18-inch alloy wheels in anthracite with high-gloss surface. The Dark Label is aimed at design-oriented individualists who do not wish to sacrifice the advantages of a true off-road vehicle. Matt black door handles and exterior mirrors as well as a Dark Label logo on the lower door sill complete the stylish appearance. Inside, the new black roof liner and floor mats embroidered with the Dark Label logo continue the design theme of the special model.

Two V6 engine configurations are available for the Amarok Dark Label from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: a 120 kW TDI with a six-speed manual gearbox and either pure rear-wheel drive or on-demand all-wheel drive, and a 150 kW TDI with a six-speed manual gearbox and on-demand 4MOTION all-wheel drive, or an eight-speed automatic gearbox and permanent all-wheel drive. Available in Germany in spring 2018 starting at €33,714 net. Always with BMT, short for BlueMotion Technology, as standard. This includes a start-stop system, brake energy recuperation as well as tyres optimised for low rolling resistance. All performance levels meet the EU-6 emissions standard.

With a length of 5.25 metres and a width of 2.23 metres including the mirrors, the Amarok offers everything that could be expected from a traditional pick-up. The loading area of the four-door Amarok with double cab can accommodate a Euro pallet placed sideways and – depending on the trim line – payloads of over one tonne. In addition, some variants of the new Amarok have a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes.

Third annual International Spirit of Amarok kicks off this weekend

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Admin August 13, 2017 0

The countdown to the start of the third annual International Spirit of Amarok has begun.
The competition, which will see teams from South Africa, Australia, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, Russia and the United Kingdom battling it out to be named the toughest amateur 4x4 precision driver, takes place in the Kalahari Desert on 13-19 August 2017.

The event, as always, will be hosted by motorsport legend and Amarok brand ambassador, Sarel van der Merwe and will see a total of 21 teams of two (driver and navigator) from seven countries showcasing their off-road driving skills in this gruelling off-road challenge.

Van der Merwe said: “This international competition tests the 4x4 technical skills and abilities of the drivers in some of Africa’s toughest terrains and this year will be no different.”

“The drivers need to show skill and endurance in the following areas: advanced off-road vehicle handling accuracy; exceptional driver and navigator relationship; ability to handle an intense and pressurized environment; quick thinking and even quicker reaction times; ability to drive on dirt and sand with confidence and agility at high speeds; ability to handle intense off-road driving and all this within a specified time frame,” added Van der Merwe.

The teams will use 132kW manual 4MOTION® Amaroks to contest various challenges over five days. The challenges will be split into two categories, namely technical and speed. The speed challenge will simulate motorsport rally stages with long narrow farm style paths and longer distances. The technical challenges will involve extreme off-road conditions with inclines, declines and deep sand.

This year, apart from the most spirited team award, there are prizes for the top team per country, the top three countries, as well the top three teams overall. The prizes include trophies, medals and cash prize, whilst the overall winning team will get awarded with the coveted Wolf Trophy.

In the three years since the first International Spirit of Amarok, the competition has grown to include seven countries spanning across four continents.

“We are incredibly happy with the growth of the International Spirit of Amarok over the past three years and the support we receive from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Germany who are as determined as we are locally to expand the event to include even more countries from around the world,” said Jaco Steenekamp, General Manager: Sales and Marketing for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Amarok Sportline V6 releases in Australia

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Admin July 30, 2017 0

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles next week releases the long-awaited new variant of its class leading Amarok V6.

The Sportline joins the Highline and Ultimate in the only V6 turbo diesel ute lineup at $55,490 RRP.

With 165kW and 550Nm (180kW on overboost) driven through an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive, V6 Amaroks are capable of reaching 100km/h from standing in 7.9 seconds.

The Amarok stops fastest too, being the only comparable vehicle with disc brakes on both front and rear wheels. Amarok is also the most practical; it alone fits a full-size pallet between the wheel arches.

The new Sportline represents the most accessible price point to date for an engine shared by Porsche and Audi luxury SUVs.

Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Carlos Santos said: "Amarok V6's technology derives wholly from within the Volkswagen Group. We have not had to look to Japan for a donor vehicle.

"Amarok remains the only V6 turbo diesel ute on the market, a space it alone will occupy for some time to come."

A six-speed manual Sportline V6 arrives in Australia next year.

Amarok Sportline V6 TDI550 4x4 Automatic:

3.0l V6 Turbo Diesel
165kw of power
180kw with Overboost
550 Nm of Torque
Permanent 4x4
8-speed Automatic
Combined fuel consumption, 9.0L / 100km
4-wheel disc brakes
18" 'Manaus' alloy wheels
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear-view camera
Dual-zone climate control air conditioning
6.33–inch Composition media with App-connect
Dual Apple carplay
4 x 12v USB sockets (inc. tray)
Tinted rear windows
Mechanical diff-lock

Recommended Retail: $55,490
While Australia remains the Amarok's biggest export market, global demand has resulted in the Amarok no longer featuring an AdBlue system. All Amarok vehicles, including updated V6 models (without AdBlue), are EU5 compliant.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

'Rok and a Hard Race: Apprentice-built V6 Amarok laps Mount Panorama in 2:57:24

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Volkswagen's V6 Amarok is the Official Recovery Vehicle of the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Introducing JAC Volkswagen (江淮大众)

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Apprentice-built Amarok V6 smashes two minute mark World Time Attack Challenge

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

'Rok Harder: Amarok V6 now with 3.5-tonne towing capacity

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Volkswagen Australia challenges apprentices to build race-ready Amarok

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

IAA 2017: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles shows Amarok Aventura Exclusive Concept and special ‘Dark Label’ model

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Third annual International Spirit of Amarok kicks off this weekend

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Amarok Sportline V6 releases in Australia

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