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Has Volkswagen’s US Market Plan Failed?
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Several years ago Volkswagen launched an ambitious new product strategy for the U.S. market. It has failed.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Priced From $17,540
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta gets itself a new 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that offers a five mpg improvement on the highway compared to the outgoing 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine.
Volkswagen Car-Net Launched on Select 2014 Models
Volkswagen has launched the first generation of its Car-Net in-car assistance system on select 2014 models.
Volkswagen Reels in 2013 US Sales Goals
Volkswagen is shrinking its U.S. sales target for 2013 to 440,000 units.
2014 VW Jetta Ditches Five-Cylinder, Rear Torsion Beam
Volkswagen has been listening to the criticism of its latest-generation Jetta and has decided to update the 2014 model year compact sedan with several improvements.
Volkswagen 1.8L Turbo Four Replacing 2.5L Five
Volkswagen will begin phasing out its 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with the 2014 model year, the company announced today.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 2 – June 9, 2013
Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide was on hand for the official unveiling of the all-new, 2014 Toyota Corolla. Check out what the Japanese automaker has done to its entry-level, popular sedan.
2013 Jetta GLI Gets More Power, Better Fuel Economy
Volkswagen is upgrading the Jetta GLI with the a new 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine with a slight bump in power over the 2012 model.
Ask AutoGuide No. 5 – In the Family Way
Last week was a lot like the British ocean liner Lusitania; it got sunk, but this time around it wasn’t the Kaiser’s fault. Instead of falling prey to a German U-Boat it was torpedoed by the New York Auto Show.
Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles
Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to…
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen New Photos, Interior Revealed
Though the 2014 Volkswagen Golf Variant, or Jetta SportWagen as its sold in the US, has already leaked on the web before its Geneva Motor Show debut, some more photos popped up today revealing the wagon from all angles.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Praised for Biodiesel Capability
The National Biodiesel Board is commending Chevrolet for offering the its new diesel-powered Cruze compact sedan with an engine capable of burning B20 blended biodiesel fuel.
Volkswagen Now Sells Seven Models With 40+ MPG
The new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has achieved an EPA-estimated 48 mpg on the highway and 42 mpg in the city, making it the seventh vehicle in the German automaker’s lineup that is capable of over 40 mpg on the highway.
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.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Starts at $24,995
Volkswagen just announced pricing for the Jetta Hybrid, the newest member of VW’s compact family which will start at $24,995.
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Goes 185-MPH, Sets World Speed Record
A turbocharged Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has just set the record for ‘Hybrid Speed Record’ at the Bonneville Salt Flats after it went 185.394-mph. It’s the fastest speed ever achieved by a production-based hybrid out on the Salt Flats.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta to Bring Back 1.8T
Earlier, we detailed Volkswagen‘s changes to its 2013 lineup which included the addition of the 2013 Jetta Hybrid. And just like that, it’s old news as Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen of America, spilled some details on what the 2014 Jetta will be equipped with.
Volkswagen Jetta Alltrack Heading to America
Volkswagen appears to be readying a Jetta Alltrack for the American market, a crossover variant based on the next-generation Jetta wagon models.
Volkswagen Jetta High End Trim Package, 1.8 Turbo Four coming in 2013
The Volkswagen Jetta will see a new top-of-the-line trim level called the SEL Plus later this year, though the more exciting news is that Volkswagen plans to replace its 2.5-liter inline-four with a 1.8-liter turbo-four next year. The new high-end SEL Plus trim will see softer-touch materials in the interior, and like the GLI model,…
Volkswagen Plug-In Hybrid Slated For U.S. Market
The U.S. could have a plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen in the relatively near future. The company already has a hybrid Jetta on the way for the 2013 model year, but this version of the car would take electrical implementation to the next level. We’ve known about the possibility of a plug-in hybrid for quite some…
Volkswagen Leads Industry With Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
Congratulations are in order for Volkswagen. The Routan has just earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award, making it the ninth Volkswagen vehicle to receive this rating. This also means that Volkswagen has received the highest number of IIHS awards for vehicle safety. Helping them reach this coveted spot, Volkswagen…
Volkwagen Jetta Coupe Axed
Volkswagen‘s plan to build the handsome Jetta coupe have been tossed. As the capacity at the Puebla, Mexico plant is already up to its brim with the Jetta wagon, Golf, and Beetle, there simply isn’t any more room for an addition model to be assembled. Moreover, the Mexico plant anticipates production of the Beetle convertible…
Ford Mustang, VW Jetta TDI Under Investigation for Safety Issues
Both the new Ford Mustang and the new VW Jetta are facing possible recalls as a result of ongoing investigations by safety officials. The Mustangs in question are those from the 2011 and 2012 model year equipped with a manual transmission, with reports from owners stating an inability to shift into gears while merging into…
GM CEO Confirms Chevy Cruze Diesel Version In U.S
General Motors has officially confirmed that there will be a diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze compact car in the U.S, planned for introduction in 2013. The current Chevrolet Cruze Eco is rated at around 40 mpg on the highway, so the diesel would have to deliver significantly better fuel efficiency than that to justify…
