some news

Bumped into some news today, so here they are:

In 2008 we'll see the new VW Golf. It'll feature some new design, but there shouldn;t be any big revolutions in terms of technology. Most engines will remain the same, some will get a bit more power, the 3,2 litre V6 in the R32 model will be replaced by a 3,6 litre V6 (same as in the upcomming Passat R36) with something about 300HP, and the fastest Golf will now be called the R36. The new Golf is said to be cheaper than the present model.

In 2009 Opel will start building the fourth generation of the Astra, but before that, the present Astra will be sold as a 4-door sedan, but only in Eastern Europe. It'll have most of the engines from the hatchback, however, the turbocharged 1,6 and 2,0 petrol engines have not been confirmed yet (Personally, I doubt they'll confirm them).

That's it for now.