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Tag Archives: Volkswagen
Rear-wheel-drive versus front-wheel-drive: the age-old debate
These days, front-wheel-drive has become the drivetrain layout of choice for most manufacturers. Even BMW, famous in the past for criticizing the layout, has given into the temptation with their FWD Concept Active Tourer. But many of us gearheads have … Continue reading
Posted in Cars, Technology
Tagged BMW, BMW Concept Active Tourer, Volkswagen, Volkswagen GTI
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Not all bright and rosy? Some Volkswagen diesel engines reportedly experiencing fuel pump failures
There’s been a reoccurring diesel theme around here lately, with the engines clearly gaining traction in North America. But it seems that things might not be quite as bright and rosy as I thought. A number of Volkswagen and Audi TDI owners … Continue reading
General Motors’ Mark Reuss mulling more diesels for their North American lineup
It seems that my plea for diesels in North America was very well-timed. Since then, we’ve seen the rollout of several new diesels at the LA Auto Show, and now this – Mark Reuss, President of General Motors North America, … Continue reading
Posted in Car Companies, Cars, Engines
Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Silverado, General Motors, GMC, GMC Sierra, Mark Reuss, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat
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The trickle-down effect: What expensive technology do you want to see go mainstream in the future?
Cruise control, anti-lock brakes, traction control – these are all examples of technologies that started life in high-end cars commanding more money than the majority of us could afford. But nowadays, you’d be hard-pressed to find a car that doesn’t … Continue reading
Automakers respond to my pleas, roll out lots of diesel goodness at LA Auto Show [UPDATE]
Just last week I wrote my plea for more diesel cars here in North America. If you haven’t read it, to make a long story short, diesel is awesome and we don’t have enough in North America. But it seems … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Shows, Car Launches, Cars, Engines
Tagged 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi, Audi 3.0L TDI V6, Audi A6, Audi A6 TDI, Audi A7, Audi A7 TDI, Audi A8, Audi A8 TDI, Audi Q5, Audi Q5 TDI, Audi Q7, Audi Q7 TDI, Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda, Mazda SKYACTIV-D 2.2L, Mazda6, Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D, Volkswagen, Volkswagen 2.0L TDI, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
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Forbidden Fruit: 5 cars we absolutely need in North America
After writing about the need for more diesel cars in North America yesterday, that got me thinking: what are some other cars we miss out on, that we really ought to have a crack at? So I decided to put … Continue reading
Posted in Cars
Tagged Buick, Buick Regal, Buick Regal GS, Citroen, Citroen DS3, Citroen DS3 Racing, Dacia, Ford, Ford Falcon, Ford Performance Vehicles, Opel, Opel Insignia, Opel Insignia OPC, Renault, Renault Clio, Renaultsport, Renaultsport Clio 200, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Scirocco
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Volkswagen and Audi recall over 168,000 TDI models
Volkswagen and Audi are both recalling 168,275 TDI models due to the possibility of a fuel leak in the engine bay.
US-spec Volkswagen Golf R priced from $33,990 plus destination
Volkswagen has finally released pricing for the US-spec Golf R, nearly a year after we found out the car would be coming to these shores. The range-topping Golf will set you back a rather pricey $33,990, excluding destination.
Volkswagen launches Vehicle Pre-Order program, special edition 2012 Beetle to be the first model on offer
Volkswagen has launched the Vehicle Pre-Order program today, allowing customers to reserve vehicles online. A special edition 2012 Beetle has also been rolled out to be the first model offered through the program.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle set to be unveiled in Shanghai, high-performance variant may follow
A report on Autoblog suggests that the next-gen VW Beetle will be unveiled at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show, with a possible high-performance variant to follow.
Posted in Auto Shows, Cars
Tagged 2011 Shanghai Motor Show, Shanghai Motor Show, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle
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