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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013
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It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.
Volkswagen Surprised by US Diesel Demand
Holding 72 percent of the light-duty diesel market in the U.S., Volkswagen itself is surprised by how quickly Americans have embraced clean diesel powerplants.
VW Smartphone App Makes Music as You Drive
Volkswagen has teamed up with dance Underworld to create a unique smartphone app that will play music based on the way you’re driving.
Volkswagen Golf Goes Electric in Los Angeles
The Volkswagen e-Golf has made its North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept Heading to 2013 LA Auto Show
Volkswagen will bring its CrossBlue Coupe Concept, which first debuted earlier this year in Shanghai, to the 2013 L.A. Auto Show.
Volkswagen Worldwide Recall Impacts 2.64M Vehicles
Numerous issues across the Volkswagen Group’s portfolio is causing a worldwide recall that will impact 2.64-million vehicles.
Volkswagen e-Golf to Make U.S. Debut at LA Auto Show
The Volkswagen e-Golf will be making its North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show next week.
Top 10 Car Designs by J Mays
In case you haven’t heard the news, J Mays is retiring from Ford. As group vice president and chief creative officer of Blue Oval design he’s kind of a big deal. But that’s not the extent of his achievements. Mays’ automotive career spans more than three decades with tenure at companies far beyond the one…
Ducati-Powered Volkswagen XL1 Might See Limited Run
Volkswagen has confirmed that a Ducati-powered XL1 is in development and the sports car could get green lit for a limited production run.
Ask AutoGuide No. 25 – Chevrolet Impala vs. Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Passat
Before trucks and utility vehicles became all the rage, large sedans used to be the heart of the American car market. They dominated thoroughfares and back roads of this country for decades. Big Buicks, mighty Mopars and forceful Fords were a way of life for drivers just half a lifetime ago.
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Starts at $20,895
Volkswagen has released pricing information on a host of Passat models, all of which get their power from a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Volkswagen Tiguan Under Government Safety Probe
Roughly 61,000 SUVs from Volkswagen are the subject of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Volkswagen’s 2013 SEMA Showcase: New Engines, Special Cars
Volkswagen is showcasing a couple of exciting vehicular improvements and some specially modified cars at SEMA in Las Vegas this week.
New VW Scirocco to Bow in 2017; US Sale Under Consideration
The next-generation Volkswagen Scirocco R could launch as soon as 2017 according to a recent report, and it could be a global product.
Top 10 Least Reliable New Cars: The 2013 Edition
If you’re shopping for a new car and reliability is at the top of your list of priorities, you might want to avoid the following vehicles found on this top 10 list. Based on Consumer Reports‘ reliability studies and surveys, these are the top 10 least reliable new cars on the market right now with the…
261-MPG Volkswagen XL1 Makes US Debut in Chattanooga
The Volkswagen XL1 has made its North American debut in Chattanooga, Tennessee where it’s on display at the 2013 Society of Environmental Journalists Conference.
Has Volkswagen’s US Market Plan Failed?
Several years ago Volkswagen launched an ambitious new product strategy for the U.S. market. It has failed.
Volkswagen Beetle R Mule Spied Testing
Volkswagen has begun development on its wildest bug ever: the Beetle R.
Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database
Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.
Volkswagen XL1-Based Sports Car may use Ducati Power
Volkswagen’s XL1 is designed to sip fuel thanks in large part to its light 1,700-pound weight, and now it seems Volkswagen may leverage that ultra-light frame into something a little faster and more fun.
Volkswagen’s Next VR6 Engine Could be Twin Turbo
Volkswagen is developing a new VR6 engine to be used in numerous models, and this time around it could feature a twin-turbo setup.
Volkswagen to Sell Electric Cars in the U.S. in 2015
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled its new e-Golf model which the German automaker plans on selling in the U.S. by 2015.
Top 10 Cheapest Convertibles
In the market for a convertible but the Jaguar F-Type doesn’t fit your budget? AutoGuide has compiled a list of the top 10 cheapest convertibles currently available.
Volkswagen Sub-Compact SUV Could Arrive in 2016
Volkswagen could have a sub-compact SUV to debut in the U.S. as soon as 2016.
