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Toyota on Track to Regain Title As World’s Largest Automaker
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Toyota has announced its sales figures for the first half of 2012, and the numbers look like Toyota will be able to beat out GM and Volkswagen in sales for 2012. In the first six months of this year the Japanese automaker sold 4.97 million vehicles.
Volkswagen Golf GTD Under Consideration for US Sales
Can a hot hatch also be a diesel? They certainly think so in Germany and an increasing acceptance of diesel-powered cars could see such a model on our shores in the near future.
1952 VW Bug Featured in First Episode of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
Well, the wait is finally over. Jerry Seinfeld’s new Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee has aired its first episode that stars comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, a 1952 Volkswagen Bug, and of course, coffee.
Most Shopped New Cars for the Week: July 15-21, 2012
It’s Saturday morning and that means it’s time for the AutoGuide most shopped new cars of the week list.
Volkswagen Considers New Bid for Lotus-Parent Proton
Europe’s largest automaker is considering of putting in a new bid for Malaysia’s Proton in order to tap into the growing southeast Asian market. But perhaps the more interesting story here is that Proton owns iconic British sports car maker Lotus, which could consequently put the Lotus brand under Volkswagen‘s already impressive umbrella of brands…
Volkswagen Beetle to Hit Dealers Late 2012
We’ve known for quite some time now that the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will debut at this year’s LA Auto Show, and the automaker has also revealed that it would launch with retro special edition models.
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 2013 Lineup Detailed Including New Jetta Hybrid and Beetle Cabriolet
Volkswagen is continuing its onslaught of new products this year by adding the Beetle convertible and Jetta Hybrid to its lineup.
Top 10 Cars We Wish Were Sold in America
We might have some fancy cars over here in the USA, but there are quite a few vehicles overseas that we can’t help but think are desperately missing from our shores. More than a few are niche market models perfect for auto-enthusiasts, while others are more stylish or practical than what’s currently available in the…
Most Shopped New Cars for the Week: July 1 – 7, 2012
Shopping for a new car and curious what’s popular? There are the usual choices like the Toyota Camry and Honda Civic, but if you want to know what other car shoppers just like you are looking at we’ve compiled a list of the five most researched new cars on AutoGuide this week.
Porsche Acquisition on Track for August by Volkswagen
Following an agreement by the automakers board members, Volkswagen’s acquisition of Porsche will be on track for completion in a month’s time.
11 Future Hybrids Heading to Dealers Soon
Even though they’ve been around for well over a decade now, hybrids still have that ‘new technology’ feel. Consumers continue to be apprehensive to hybrid technology and there’s plenty of misinformation surrounding it.
Porsche Skips Taxes on 4.5 Billion Euro Transaction… Legally
If you’re wondering how to sell the controlling stake in a major car company for 4.5 billion euros and leave the tax collector hanging without legal worry, just ask Porsche.
Volkswagen Challenges WHO Claims About Cancer-Causing Diesel Exhaust
In response to the World Health Organization’s recent decision to classify diesel exhaust as a carcinogen, more toxic to your health than second hand smoke, America’s largest retailer of diesel passenger cars is questioning the findings.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: 1,000 Karmas Sold, Stick-Shift M6
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Fisker Sold Over 1,000 Karmas this Year Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic…
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Headlines AMI Leipzig Models
Volkswagen will be showcasing four new models at the upcoming Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig, from the CC, Scirocco, Beetle, and Polo ranges.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition Available this Fall
Slated to go on sale in the U.S., Europe and other markets this fall, the special VW Beetle Fender Edition made the jump from concept to reality thanks to a warm reception after its debut in Frankfurt last year.
Volkswagen Wants Small SUV: Exec Says
Keeping in line with its aggressive expansion plan, Volkswagen is considering adding another SUV to its lineup that would sell in both the North American and overseas market.
2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line Revealed
It’s been a few months since Volkswagen revealed its updated 2013 CC model, and now the German automaker has added the sporty, R-Line as an available trim level.
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 Beetle Convertible Launching with Retro Editions
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is scheduled to be revealed at the LA Auto Show this year and the German automaker will kick off its launch with at least three special edition variants.
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to Bow in LA with Decade Inspired Special Editions
Volkswagen seems to have a history of launching cars with special editions right away. That’s exactly what they’re planning to do with the new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, which will be bowing with three special editions, each inspired by the styling of a decade.
Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Patent Images Confirm Production
The Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet is the drop top version of the powerful Golf R, and we now know thanks to patent drawings that the cabriolet concept we saw last year will be put into production, although it likely won’t make it the the States.
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Caught Testing
The last couple days have been a storm of spy photos with the latest to come our way picturing the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
