I’ve always been one to sing the praises of diesel vehicles. North America has been hesitant to embrace them, but diesel cars tend to be more efficient and pack quicker acceleration. Unfortunately, it’s not always so bright and rosy. A number of Volkswagen and Audi owners have been reporting premature fuel pump failures in their diesel cars, enough to have prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into the 2010 Audi A3, 2010 VW Golf, and 2009-2010 VW Jetta diesels.
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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, says he is in favour of more diesels for the lineup, with one already confirmed and one being considered for next year.
Volkswagen takes the wraps off US Passat in Detroit
Volkswagen has finally taken the wraps off the US version of the Passat. Until now, it has been known as the New Midsize Sedan, with a name change expected, but it looks like Volkswagen has decided to stick with the old name.
The new Volkswagen Passat: More photos and details
Volkswagen has given us more photos and details on the new, seventh-generation Passat.
Seventh-generation Volkswagen Passat revealed
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Passat has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show, taking on Volkswagen’s latest styling DNA.
Volkswagen Passat CC gets a third rear seat in Europe
Volkswagen has responded to customer requests by adding an optional 3-seat rear bench. Many customers believed that the car needed this additional practicality, enough customers to make VW add it.
Volkswagen adds Passat CC to the R-Line
Volkswagen is adding another car to their R-Line, the Passat CC.
The car was originally shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year, but it is now going on sale in Europe, and full details have been released.
Volkswagen Launches Highline Plus Version of Passat
Yet another trim level released today, this time for the Volkswagen Passat. It’s called the Highline Plus, and it’s based around the Passat Highline.