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Volvo Developing Architecture to Rival Volkswagen Golf
Volvo is working on a car sized to rival the Volkswagen Golf that will come as both a hatchback and a sedan.
Nissan Leaf New York Taxis Celebrate Earth Day
Nissan and New York City are celebrating Earth Day together by launching a pilot program to use the Leaf electric car as a taxi.
Toyota Matrix Announcement Coming, Likely Axed in US
Sorry Matrix fans, it doesn’t sound like Toyota’s compact hatchback is going to be around much longer.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named World Car of the Year
The 2013 World Car of the Year was just announced at the New York International Auto Show this morning. Rising up against some stiff competition, Volkswagen’s versatile Golf drove away with the prestigious award.
2015 Volkswagen Golf: First Look Video
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf is finally showing face in North America at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
2015 Volkswagen GTI Reworked, Gets Slight Power Boost
Performance hatchback enthusiasts brace for impact! The 2015 Volkswagen GTI is locked, loaded and aimed at America.
2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Revealed in NYC
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive just made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. It’s an ohm-inous reveal, especially for died-in-the-mohair enthusiasts who will no doubt find the car re-volt-ing and have amp-le things to complain about.
2015 VW Golf Announced with Three Engines
Grab your three wood and don your Tam o’Shanter because Volkswagen just revealed the North American version of its 7th generation Golf. This 2015 model is larger and roomier inside than its predecessor but lighter and more fuel efficient at the same time.
Ask AutoGuide No. 4 – The Winter Games
It’s hard to believe but this is the fourth installment of “Ask AutoGuide.” For an entire month now our certified experts have provided the finest motor-vehicle shopping advice available for the price. Our crack team of automotive oracles has been at our readers’ beck and call for 30 straight days, though admittedly it’s been mostly…
Ford ‘Fiesta Movement’ Revived For Fresh Marketing
Ford is back to its old tricks this year as it announces a plan to revive the “Fiesta Movement” campaign it used four years ago to introduce the sub-compact to U.S. buyers.
2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Offers 201-HP Turbo Engine
Kia just revealed its brand-new Forte 5-Door at the Chicago Auto Show today, including a potent 201 hp turbocharged version.
Ken Block Focus ST, Tanner Foust Fiesta ST Racer Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Ford isn’t making such a big deal out of its booth at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be excited about. Quite the opposite, actually.
2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Blows into Windy City
Keeping pace with Hyundai, Kia unveiled its latest production car today: the 2013 Forte 5-Door.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC Gets 220 HP, Rally Style
Push the bookends a bit farther apart on the shelf where you keep the specification sheets for cars you can’t own because Volkswagen just released details for its Polo R WRC.
Nissan Versa Note Teased Before 2013 Detroit Auto Show
News of Nissan’s plan to debut a new version of the Versa hatchback broke last week and now the brand is confirming that plan through a teaser image.
Audi S1 Prototype Spied in the Snow Without Camo
Spy photos are revealing an uncovered Audi S1 prototype — the smallest in the brand’s line of performance-oriented vehicles.
2014 Audi A3 Sportback Not Headed to US: Brand Says
Audi will continue as previously planned with its A3 for sale in the U.S. as a sedan model only according to a company representative.
Volkswagen Golf Might be Made in Mexico
Volkswagen executives will hand down a decision on where to build additional Golf compact hatchbacks in a few weeks’ time.
Ferrari FF Gets Panoramic Glass Roof
Strange (and exciting) as it already is, the Ferrari FF will get a panoramic glass roof to separate it further from the flock.
2013 Audi A3 Sportback Previews US-Bound Sedan
Only offered in Europe, the Audi A3 Sportback is the five-door hatchback version of its compact line.
Toyota Debuts New Auris Ad Using Transgender Woman
Toyota’s ads for the 2013 Auris already made headlines for featuring a model who identifies as a transgender woman. Now, the automaker produced another ad for the Auris featuring a transgendered singer from a Japanese band.
Audi S3, A3 Sportback Headed to Paris Motor Show
North Americans’ choices with the 2014 Audi A3 will be limited to the sedan, but that doesn’t mean other parts of the world have to be left out of the fun.
2013 VW Golf Losing 220 lbs, Improving Fuel Economy
Set for its unveiling next month in Paris, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf is going on a serious diet that will reduce weight and fuel consumption significantly.
Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Released: 32 MPG Highway
When you think of a hatchback with 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, good gas milage is probably far from being in the list of top priorities, but would you complain if it came with the package anyway?
