The new VW Touareg has arrived in the dealers’ showrooms and Cobra Technology & Lifestyle (Alleestrasse 15-19, D-33818 Leopoldshöhe, Germany, phone +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 60, fax +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 50, Internet http://www.cobra-sor.com) dresses up the SUV with high-gloss stainless steel components and tailor-made wheels. The new Touareg exudes even more exclusive character with the Cobra CITYGUARD®. This 60-millimeter component is made from high-gloss stainless steel, and is attached to the lower part of the front bumper. The Cobra CITYGUARD® also offers another added benefit: The stainless-steel tube guard also protects the front apron against minor damages from inadvertent contact with curbs or other obstacles.

advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance intakes, filters, manifolds and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their new Mach Force-XP cat-back exhaust for the 2009-10 VW Jetta TDI with I4-2.0L motor part numbers 49-36401. Mach Force-XP exhaust systems are constructed out of huge, mandrel bent, 3” polished 304 stainless steel and utilize welded-on, bayonet style hangers and band style clamps for a complete installation that won’t shift under high heat or vibration conditions. To complete this system, a polished 304 stainless steel dual rolled welded on tip provides an awesome look out the back of your Jetta TDI.

advanced FLOW engineering (aFe Power), an industry leader in performance cold air intakes, filters and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their new Stage 2 sealed cold air intake for the 2008 VW R32 MKV with the V6-3.2L part numbers 54-11772 and 51-11772. aFe Stage 2 sealed cold air intake systems feature a durable, one-piece 18-gauge powder coated heat shield that blocks out engine heat and installs using factory-mounting locations and is finished off with a black powder coated top for an aggressive yet stealthy style.

Takeda USA, is pleased to announce the release of their new Takeda Attack cold air intake for the 2006-09 VW Jetta/Rabbit MKV part number TA-6002B. The Takeda Attack cold air intake is a true cold air intake design replacing the factory intake and locating the high flow air filter away from hot engine compartment air increasing air volume and improving air velocity for increased horsepower, torque and improved throttle response. TA- 6002B utilizes specially designed 2-piece wrinkle black powdercoated aluminum intake tubes to guide the air into the motor and provide an aggressive style.

advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance intakes, filters, manifolds and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their new performance air filter for the popular 2008 VW R32 with the V6-3.2L part number 30-10176 (Pro 5R) and 31-10176 (Pro Dry S). All aFe performance air filters produce high flow to increase horsepower, torque, throttle response and fuel mileage without substituting filtration efficiency. The unique polyurethane progressive bump seal provides a superior seal and keeps debris flowing through the filter. The tall round open pleats increase air flow.

advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance cold air intakes, filters and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their new Stage 2 cold air intake for the 2009 VW Jetta TDI with the I4-2.0L part numbers 54-81711 and 51-81711. aFe stage 2 air intake systems utilize specially designed rotomolded tube that are designed to maximize air velocity and improve horsepower, torque, throttle response and MPG.

The Golf GTI has been sold more than 1.7 million times since it debuted in 1976. Continental’s rubber technology was on board already in the first design. In the sixth generation, a completely new 2-liter turbomotor with specially developed components from ContiTech make the compact car even sportier.

The New England Forest Rally includes a new rally competitor who is out to prove that racers can be pioneers in the field of alternative energy sources. Greasecar’s (http://www.greasecar.com) Justin Cravin, of Holyoke, Massachusetts will compete in a VW that he has converted into a “Grease Car”, fueled by cooking oil typically used to prepare French Fries.

The Volkswagen model lineup has range, from the Touran, Scirocco, Passat, Jetta, Eos or Golf, diesel or not, there is something to appeal to the global consumer. The car manufactured by the German automaker Audi also fits the bill as a luxury or family vehicle and K&N has designed a performance air induction kit (57-0618-1) for several 2003- 2009 Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda and Audi models. See the complete vehicle list below. The K&N air intake system is equipped with a washable and reusable chrome top lifetime K&N air filter. The manufacturer’s air box restricts air flow to the engine. K&N’s performance air intake system is designed to free your vehicle from much of this restriction. This results in increased power with excellent filtration.

KW suspensions announces their stainless steel constructed coil-over for the Volkswagen Jetta V, (includes 2.5l and 1.9 TDi and Wagon models.) All 3 Variants of the KW suspension line up will be available. Important characteristics such as safety, quality and performance are all taken into consideration with each KW coilover design. Each vehicle application is specifically designed and engineered for a proper range of motion, min/max weight loads and min/max lowering.

K&N has developed a performance airbox system for a wide range of 2003 to 2009 Volkswagen, Seat, Audi and Skoda models found in Europe and around the globe.  See the complete list of vehicles below.  The 57S-9500 is fully compliant with the latest TUV emissions and sound regulations.  It was submitted for testing and certified before it was released by K&N.

The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has developed the first-ever timing belt intended for lifetime use for VW common-rail engines. The CONTI® Diesel Runner is used as standard in the diesel engine of the new VW Golf, the first VW diesel engine to meet the EURO 5 Standard.CONTI® DIESEL RUNNER timing belt. ContiTech’s CONTI® DIESEL RUNNER timing belt makes possible the intended lifetime use of common-rail engines.

advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), an industry leader in performance intakes, filters, manifolds and exhaust systems is pleased to announce the release of their new performance air filter for the popular 05-09 VW Rabbit – Jetta with the L5-2.5L MKV #30-10165 (Pro 5R) and #31-10165 (Pro Dry S). All aFe performance air filters produce high flow to increase horsepower, torque, throttle response and fuel mileage. The unique polyurethane progressive bump seal provides a superior seal and keeps debris flowing through the filter.  All aFe filters are washable and reusable and have a limited lifetime warranty.

The fifth generation Volkswagen Golf is one of the best selling cars in the world. The Golf is built in Wolfsburg, Germany on a high-tech production line with industry leading robotics. It has appeal for a wide range of buyers. K&N has developed an air intake system (57i-9500) for the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. See a list of the specific make and models below. Our K&N air intake kit includes a K&N chrome top lifetime air filter which is protected from engine heat by a heat shield. There is a flexible cold air hose which is positioned by the lower spoiler for a steady supply of fresh air. A silicone adaptor hose is also included to replace the vent hose from the stock air system. K&N designed this air induction kit to achieve extra horsepower by removing most of the restiction caused by the original airbox system.

The Volkswagen Golf V has been one of the most popular compact cars in Europe for more than 20 years. It replaced the Beetle in Volkswagen’s model lineup and remains near the top of its compact category throughout the world. K&N Engineering has designed a Typhoon air intake system (69-9754TS) in powder coated silver for the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf V 2.0 liter engine with 150 BHP. The low maintenance finish gives this K&N system an OE appearance.