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Posted by cros 285 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
It's certainly not often that we get to sample the European-spec version of a vehicle on this continent, but that's what we got from Volkswagen just over a week ago in Seattle—months before the U.S. version of the new sixth-generation Golf goes on sale. The current fifth-generation Golf saw a U.S. introduction that was staggered a couple of years... Read More »
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5 votes
Posted by cros 292 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
The wait is over--the 2011 Volkswagen Polo is here and we've driven it. That is, if you count the iPhone-based "Volkswagen Polo Challenge" that's been ticking off a million-plus downloads since it launched in March. The iPhone app puts the new Polo through its paces on a set of eight driving challenges, leaving you to push it to the adhesion... Read More »
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14 votes
Posted by cros 299 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Volkswagen has set a lofty goal of tripling VW and Audi sales in the U.S. by calendar year 2018. To help meet that objective, the company began construction of a new factory facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee in May. Now comes word that the company is also investing a whopping $1 billion to expand and improve its only existing North American... Read More »
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13 votes
Posted by cros 306 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Volkswagen gave us a preview of its first series electric vehicle at last week’s 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, where the company also confirmed that the first cars will be on sale around 2013. The preview was in the form of the 2009 Volkswagen E-Up! electric-vehicle concept, which featured an efficient all-electric powertrain packaged in the... Read More »
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18 votes
Posted by cros 313 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
  What is it?: Volkswagen's affordable hot-hatch version of the Golf. The basics: Turbo four-cylinder, front-wheel drive, three or five doors, 200 horsepower Price: $23,990-$25,690 (incl. destination charge) On sale: Now The 2010 Volkswagen GTI, previewed at last year's Paris Motor Show, is coming to the U.S. as part of the Mark VI Golf update... Read More »
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20 votes
Posted by cros 320 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Volkswagen of America president Stefan Jacoby has confirmed to High Gear Media that the new sedan to be built in Tennessee will effectively replace the VW Passat in North America--and that the former Phaeton sedan will return to the U.S. market. Speaking to journalists gathered to drive the new VW Golf, Jacoby admitted that today's Passat is too... Read More »
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10 votes
Posted by cros 327 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
About three years ago, the Volkswagen Group set a goal of catching up with the world's #1 automaker, Toyota. And to its credit, VW leapfrogged past Toyota last year to become the world's largest automaker -- at least in terms of production volume. Now Volkswagen has reaffirmed its commitment to the goal of besting Toyota in productivity, sales... Read More »
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16 votes
Posted by cros 334 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
It's hard to believe, but the 2010 Geneva Auto Show is already upon us: doors open to journalists next Tuesday, March 2, and the displays will remain on view for the public through March 14. We'll provide ongoing coverage of the unveilings, updates, concepts, and clunkers -- but of course, we know even that won't be enough for some of you... Read More »
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11 votes
Posted by cros 341 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
It's Friday, and we can already hear our office manager banging the tequila slammers, but before we head home to pack for the 2010 New York Auto Show, we'd like to leave you with our favorite video clip of the week. It's a German spot advertising Volkswagen's lane assist feature, which you'll find on models like the 2011 VW Touareg at left. It's... Read More »
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20 votes
Posted by cros 355 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Top Volkswagen officials in Europe have confirmed that the next-generation version of the Phaeton large luxury sedan will return to the U.S. Although a facelifted version of the current Phaeton will be released in Europe and China, the next-generation Phaeton is still at least two years away, likely more, from U.S. introduction. Ringing in at... Read More »
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11 votes
Posted by cros 362 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Earlier this week, Volkswagen officially revealed the all-new 2012 VW Beetle. After months of teases, the slightly more relaxed silhouette and softened 'Beetle dome' wasn't so much of a surprise. Yet the exterior details, which come across as less soft and carefree, more sporty and aggressive, hint that this is no love bug. And then there's the... Read More »
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11 votes
Posted by cros 369 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Forget Chrysler and that "Born of Fire" ad that generated so much buzz (justified or not). Forget Kia and its indomitable, award-winning rodents. The only auto ad from 2011 that you folks really enjoyed is Volkswagen's clip with the diminutive Darth Vader. We're not making that up: marketing research powerhouse Nielsen just released a list of the... Read More »
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19 votes
Posted by cros 376 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Before the proliferation of electronic sensors and computer technology in the world of cars, engineers actually used to go out and beat the hell out of the cars they were testing--quite literally. BMX-style jumping ramps, old-fashioned door slamming and even a sledgehammer or two to a roof panel were all tricks of the trade as we’ll see in... Read More »
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8 votes
Posted by cros 383 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Believe it or not, I actually know a male, allegedly with genuine cojones, who owns a VW New Beetle--with an automatic no less! So naturally you’re thinking he’s some kind of sissy, or doesn’t know what a real car is, or doesn’t appreciate what driving and being a car nut is all about. Sure, you’d mostly be right. And... Read More »
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10 votes
Posted by cros 397 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Honk much? If you're driving one of the new 2011 Volkswagen Jettas already built and sold in America, you might be sounding the warning horn more than you'd like. The German automaker's American sales arm says it's recalling some 71,043 2011 Jettas for a problem with the anti-theft system. The wiring issue could cause the vehicle's horn to cut off... Read More »
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14 votes
Posted by cros 404 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
Jonathan Browning, president and CEO of Volkswagen of America, has the Bulli microbus concept at the very top of his “unfunded projects he’d like to see in production” list. Shown at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, VW’s Bulli combines styling elements from the 1950s VW Type 2 Transporter and their 2001 Microbus... Read More »
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