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Finalists for ‘Green Car of the Year’ Announced
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The folks at Green Car Journal have just released their list of finalists for the 2015 Green Car of the Year award. The group includes a surprising diversity of vehicles from several manufacturers.
First VW e-Golf Heads to Auction Block
Looking to get your hands on a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf? Are you always an early-adopter? Well, VW is auctioning off the first of these all-electric cars in the U.S. and proceeds from the sale will help an environmental charity.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: August 24 – 31, 2014
If you’re shopping for a sports car under $30,000 – AutoGuide.com has you covered.
AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout – Part Two: Track Test Elimination Round
Yesterday we took eight fun-to-drive performance vehicles under $30,000 and put them through their paces on the street. After much deliberation, we chose the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST as the king of the street. Despite a somewhat harsh ride, nothing else matches the raw, hilariously fun driving experience behind the wheel.
AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout
Sporty cars are not dead. Rumors of their demise are premature. Thrill-packed machinery litters the automotive landscape, available to suit nearly every budget. When it comes to motoring fun, one of the most intriguing segments is the under $30,000 price bracket, where several enticing choices can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Volkswagen Already Prepping Next-Gen Golf for 2017
In a bid to stay strong in an increasingly high paced industry, Volkswagen is reportedly already preparing the next generation Golf.
TRANS WARS Episode III: Revenge of the Shift
Welcome to the final installment of Trans Wars, a three-part miniseries exploring the automatic transmission. So far we’ve compared torque-converter and dual-clutch units, but these two gearboxes aren’t the only ones on the market today.
TRANS WARS Episode II: Attack of the Clutches
In yesterday’s installment of Trans Wars we explored the benefits and downsides of conventional automatic gearboxes, ones that feature fluid-filled torque converters. This type of transmission has been around for more than 50 years; it works well and has pretty much become the industry standard.
TRANS WARS Episode I: The Phantom Pedal
Join us for a three-part miniseries exploring the ins and outs of automatic transmissions. For the first installment we celebrate heritage by tipping our hats to a great motoring tradition that’s as American as baseball, apple pie and Oldsmobile. This is Trans Wars!
Why You Waited an Extra Year for the New VW Golf
Volkswagen is seeking to close the gap between launching products in Europe and the U.S. that left customers waiting an extra year to buy the seventh-generation Golf.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Gets $2,000 Price Cut
A year after it launched in Europe, Volkswagen is introducing the new 2015 Golf to America, with a base price of $18,815 including destination charges.
Next-Gen Volkswagen 2.0 TDI Coming This Spring
Customers should wait if they are about to buy a new diesel-powered Volkswagen sedan or coupe because a new turbo diesel will replace the current engine later this year.
VW Golf GTE Greens Out on Performance in Geneva
Volkswagen’s latest performance-oriented Golf uses as plug-in hybrid drivetrain and its here for inspection at the Geneva Motor Show.
Volkswagen Golf GTE ‘Sports’ Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Set to sit beside the GTI and GTD, Volkswagen revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its more performance-oriented Golf.
Volkswagen Golf R Evo Powered by V6?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Evo is expected to make its debut at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, and speculation of what will be lurking under the hood is running wild.
VW Golf R ‘Evo’ Expected at 2014 Beijing Motor Show
A more extreme Volkswagen Golf R model is anticipaited to make its debut at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.
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.
2014 Mazda CX-5 Long Term Update 4: Going Golfing
We check back in with our CX-5 long term tester. We know it can handle a family, but is it cut out for the bachelor life?
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 Alltrack Planned for U.S. Launch in 2014
Volkswagen has its eyes set on competing against the Subaru Outback with an all-wheel-drive, Golf-based Jetta SportWagen due in the U.S. in late 2014.
Volkswagen Golf Production Hits 30 Million Milestone
Over the span of seven generations, Volkswagen has produced 30 million of its Golf hatchbacks.
Volkswagen VR6 Engine Previewed in Design Vision GTI
Volkswagen’s VR6 engine will continue into another generation despite past rumors that suggested otherwise.
VW Golf Optional Carbon Fiber Roof Helps Performance
Volkswagen is adding a carbon fiber roof option to the Golf that will cut up to 20 lbs. from the car.
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Could Have 300 HP
The next-generation Volkswagen Golf R is currently undergoing testing and it is believed that the range-topping hatch will make between 290 and 300 hp.
