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Latest updates on the Polo
Find out what's happening with the ever stylish Polo. Check out the latest news, awards and model information.
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02 February 2012
The beginning of a new era: Volkswagen introduces the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)
This year, the Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix – the German acronym is MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) – for the Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and SEAT brands. The MQB strategy represents a turning point in the design and production of future automobiles with transverse-mounted engines. The Modular Transverse Matrix standardises many vehicle component parameters – across brands and vehicle classes. At the same time, it offers access to new technologies.
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07 November 2011
First outing: Volkswagen starts testing programme with Polo R WRC
Wolfsburg (03 November 2011). Volkswagen has successfully started the tests with the new Polo R WRC. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management for Technology, and the two-time World Rally Champion and Dakar winner Carlos Sainz (Spain) completed the first test kilometres in the vineyards of Veldenz near Trier, the location that normally plays host to the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, without any problems today.
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11 July 2011
Save a mint with the new value-packed Volkswagen Polo Match
Volkswagen’s Polo range now offers customers even greater value for money, thanks to the addition of a new Match model which replaces the existing SE and Moda trim levels and provides £650 worth of equipment – but with a pricetag that means it costs £215 less than those models. Prices for the Polo Match start at £11,300 (RRP ‘on the road’) for the 1.2-litre 60 PS manual version.
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29 June 2011
Depreciation
You may have recently seen this advert running in national newspapers, magazines or on poster sites around the country and are wondering how we calculated this rather “unbelievable” figure. Well it’s time to believe, over 12 months or 12,000 miles, the average Volkswagen really does retain an average 10% more of their original value than competitors.
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21 March 2011
No holes in latest Polo offers, and now extended until 14th April
Volkswagen’s award-winning Polo has always offered superb value for money. And until 14 April there’s an even greater deal for customers, with £500 off, competitive finance packages, three years’ free servicing and free insurance*.
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18 March 2011
Polo and Golf retain class honours at 2011 Fleet News Awards
Volkswagen has retained its lead at the top of two key vehicle categories at this year’s Fleet News Awards, with the Polo once again crowned ‘Best Small Car’ and the Golf crystallising its position as the ‘Best Lower Medium Car’ fleets can buy.
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07 March 2011
Third issue of "Das." now online
In the summer of 2010, Volkswagen successfully launched its new digital, international customer magazine ‘Das.’ The third issue of this ‘Digital Automotive Space’ can be found online now at www.volkswagen-das.co.uk. It features an exclusive interview with Dakar legend "El Matador", a look at the Tough. Beautiful. Polo, and an exclusive chance to find out about the tests that are undergone to ensure the Volkswagen Quality.
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04 January 2011
Polo and Golf BlueMotion now exempt from London Congestion Charge
Not only are the highly efficient Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion and Golf BlueMotion models exempt from road tax but, as of this week, they are also exempt from the London Congestion Charge.*
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19 November 2010
New Polo TV ad is tough, but beautiful
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Polo commercial ‘Last Tango in Compton’, from DDB UK and award winning director Jonathan Glazer (of Guinness Surfer and Sony Paint) from Academy Films. The ad was first shown on 10th November and will be shown until 15th December.
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27 September 2010
Volkswagen at the MPG marathon: The results
Volkswagen is pleased to report a successful performance in this month’s 2010 ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon.