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Volkswagen is responding to the increased global demand for customized, individualized vehicles which provide you, the driver, not only sportiness, but also exclusivity.  VW has officially announced, after much speculation following the release of the Golf R and Scirocco R, that they are creating a separate R division!  Special design packages, and enhanced performance models are the main focus.  Going forward all R-badged VW's are the responsibility of the new company, full name: Volkswagen R GmbH. 

What this means for us is more R-branded vehicles very soon.  In fact the new Passat CC that we love so much is already being offered as a Passat CC R-Line in Europe.  Also a Jetta R is rumored to be on the way, its preview was the New Compact Coupe concept at the Detroit Auto Show this year.  We expect to see the Golf R here next year.  For updated information, including availability, contact Checkered Flag VW and stay tuned for updates here. 

Here's the Press Release from Volkswagen:  Volkswagen R GmbH in the starting blocks

Wolfsburg, 16 March 2010 - The Volkswagen R GmbH will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models from Volkswagen in the future. Volkswagen AG has bundled the responsibilities and competencies for development, implementations and sales of individualised vehicle offers into Volkswagen R GmbH. For example, its portfolio includes the two new top models, the Scirocco R und the Golf R as well as the dynamic R Line design packages and luxurious Volkswagen Exclusive items.

"Our vehicles contribute to the emotionalisation and growth of Volkswagen brand," explained Ulrich Riestenpatt gt. Richter, General Manager of Volkswagen R GmbH.

The company's name, Volkswagen R GmbH, responds to the increased global demand for individualised vehicles with contemporary sportiness and exclusivity. The sporty positioning will be reflected more intensely in the programme of Volkswagen R in the mid and long term. The company has its headquarters in Warmenau near Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen R GmbH employs a staff of more than 350.

Source:[Autoblog]

In celebration of their 200th issue, the fellas at Top Gear magazine compiled what they call a "haphazard ramble through 17 years of the world's shiniest car mag, including the best and worst cars we've ever driven, the greatest journeys and the top jaw-breaking pictures."  They started with the good news first.  So you know I had to peruse their list of the Top 20 Cars and brag about the Checkered Flag models that were included.

The guys at Checkered Flag Honda will be happy to learn that both the Honda Civic Type R, and the Honda NSX-R made the cut. Audi made the list with the RS2, Volkswagen showed up with the Golf  GTI Mkv, and surprise surprise, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS was also honored.  To see the entire list follow the link below.  I'm curious to know who would be on your Top 20 Cars list, hit me up on our Checkered Flag Auto Group facebook fan page and let me know. 

Source:[Top Gear]

In celebration of their 200th issue, the fellas at Top Gear magazine compiled what they call a "haphazard ramble through 17 years of the world's shiniest car mag, including the best and worst cars we've ever driven, the greatest journeys and the top jaw-breaking pictures."  They started with the good news first.  So you know I had to peruse their list of the Top 20 Cars and brag about the Checkered Flag models that were included.

The guys at Checkered Flag Honda will be happy to learn that both the Honda Civic Type R, and the Honda NSX-R made the cut. Audi made the list with the RS2, Volkswagen showed up with the Golf  GTI Mkv, and surprise surprise, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS was also honored.  To see the entire list follow the link below.  I'm curious to know who would be on your Top 20 Cars list, hit me up on our Checkered Flag Auto Group facebook fan page and let me know. 

Source:[Top Gear]