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Ask AutoGuide No. 31 – Mazda 3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Impreza
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It’s a new week and that means it’s time for another installment of Ask AutoGuide. As the Motor-Vehicle Problem Solvers we never stop working for you, our loyal audience… as long as we’re punched in and Samantha down in HR has approved the overtime. In any event, small cars are becoming the automotive industry’s next…
Vehicles Axed in 2013
A lot went down in 2013. It was something of a banner year for the automotive business. Products continued to get better, sales steadily improved and alternative propulsion, whether in the form of electricity or diesel gained significant traction.
VW Beetle Dune Concept is a Modern Day Dune Buggie
Volkswagen just revealed pictures of the second concept car it will bring to this year’s Detroit Auto Show: the Beetle Dune.
2014 Volkswagen Passat Sport Priced From $27,295
Volkswagen has announced that the 2014 Passat Sport will have a starting price of $27,295 including delivery.
2014 VW Jetta TDI Value Edition Announced for $21,295
Volkswagen is making it easier than ever before to get into a Jetta TDI, announcing a new value edition of the car which starts at $21,295.
December 2013 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers
The numbers are in, figures tabulated and Champaign corks popped. It’s a brand-new year and 2013 is forever in the rear-view mirror. New-vehicle sales for December have finally been reported. Overall deliveries were pretty flat across the board. Roughly 2,600 vehicles separate last month’s performance from the same period in 2012. Cold, snowy weather kept…
Volkswagen Tops 100,000 Diesel Sales in US for 2013
Between Volkswagen and Audi, VW AG managed to sell more than 100,000 diesel-powered vehicles to U.S. customers this year.
Ask AutoGuide No. 28 – Chevy Impala vs. Honda Accord vs. Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota Avalon
What do Abraham Lincoln, Shaquille O’Neal and Chewbacca have in common? Truth be told, not a whole lot. Honest Abe got capped, Shaq can’t shoot free throws and Chewie is hairier than a herd of yaks… or the filter in a Econo Lodge hot tub. This trio’s differences abound, but one thing they all share…
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Edition 30 Celebrates a Milestone
Volkswagen is celebrating three decades of its Jetta model with a special GLI Edition 30 model.
In the Future, Will All Vehicles be Turbocharged?
More and more automakers are leaving naturally aspirated engines behind for units with turbochargers or superchargers. Is this the new trend moving forward, or just a fad?
Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled for Lighting Fault
Volkswagen is recalling 62,155 of its Tiguan crossovers from the 2009 to 2011 model years because of a flaw with the exterior lighting.
CEO of Volkswagen America Resigns
Jonathan Browning has left his position as CEO of Volkswagen America for personal reasons.
More Vision Gran Turismo Concepts Heading to GT6
This weekend, PlayStation 3 gamers in North America will be enjoying Gran Turismo 6 and to hype up the release, Polyphony Digital has released renderings of even more Vision Gran Turismo concepts that will be heading to the game.
Volkswagen Amarok Could Head to US if Truck Tariff Ends
The CEO of Volkswagen Group of America says the brand would consider bringing the Amarok to America if the U.S. government gets rid of the “Chicken Tax.”
VW Touareg X Special Edition Marks 10-Year Anniversary
To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, the Volkswagen Touareg will get a special edition X model based off the TDI Clean Diesel Lux trim.
Volkswagen Golf Named Japanese Car of the Year
The Volkswagen Golf is an internationally popular car and it’s adding one more trinket to its trophy case, winning this year’s Car of the Year Japan.
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.
