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New Volkswagen Touareg R to receive diesel V8, making U.S. debut by 2012
Sep 4, 2010 7:01 am
Volkswagen has given the Golf, the Scirocco and the first-generation Touareg the R treatment. [more]
2010 Volkswagen Golf Four-Door, an AW Drivers Log:
Sep 2, 2010 3:54 pm
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was impressed with this car and frankly, I didn't think I would be. It is, in my opinion, one of the best-driving small cars on the market, driving like a much bigger car. [more]
NHTSA investigates 2009 VW Jetta TDI for engine stalling
Sep 2, 2010 12:15 pm
Following reports filed with NHTSA and permeating in online forums, feds will now investigate the '09 Jetta TDI over a potential engine stalling issue.
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Volkswagen Amarok camper conversion ready for adventure
Sep 2, 2010 8:01 am
Filed under: Aftermarket, Truck, Europe, Volkswagen
Volkwagen Amarok with Bimobil camper - Click above for image gallery
If you had your heart set on a Volkswagen Amarok before the company made it clear that the truck wasn't heading to North America, prepare to have your wounds lightly salted. A... [more]
Volkswagen's August Sales Down 7.9 Percent; Diesel Still Hot
Sep 1, 2010 9:09 pm
Volkswagen sales were down 7.9 percent in August despite Cars for Clunkers last August. Year-to-date, sales have increased by 21.3 percent.Volkswagen's diesel sales continue to be hot despite reports of stalling TDIs. Volkswagen says the diesel versions of the Jetta SportWagen, Touareg, and Golf... [more]
By The Numbers - August 2010: The C4C hangover continues
Sep 1, 2010 7:24 pm
Filed under: By the NumbersLuxury marques gain ground while volume brands suffer
Just like any spending spree, there are consequences. And for the second straight month, the automakers that benefited most from Cash For Clunkers have seen their sales figures fall through the floor compared to... [more]
Prototype Mazda3 with 2.0L Sky-G engine gets 30/40 mpg
Sep 1, 2010 3:57 pm
Filed under: Budget, Technology, Mazda
2010 Mazda3 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Mazda gave us a glimpse of its next-generation Sky-G (gas) and Sky-D (diesel) powertrains at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, as well as its new Sky-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. These engines are... [more]
Report: Volkswagen Touareg R will be sold in U.S. with a diesel by 2012
Sep 1, 2010 3:32 pm
Filed under: Performance, SUV, Europe, Volkswagen
2011 Volkswagen Touareg - Click above for high-res image gallery
Last time we talked about the next-generation Volkswagen Touareg R it was to relay rumors that the high-performance SUV might drop the automaker's venerable 5.0-liter diesel V10 TDI... [more]
Diesel Investigation: NHTSA Investigating Volkswagen Jetta TDIs Over Stalling
Aug 31, 2010 8:08 pm
Volkswagen introduced a new 2.0-liter, turbo-diesel I-4 in the Jetta for the 2009 model year, and it seems the model has had some growing pains. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now investigating the vehicle over stalling problems.In total, the NHTSA is investigating 37,889... [more]
Donto Motors P1 to take on Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow
Aug 31, 2010 7:26 pm
Filed under: South America, Racing
Donto Motors P1 - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you've never heard of Argentina-based Donto Motors before, you're not alone. However, just because this company has remained out of the spotlight doesn't mean they don't have big things in the works -... [more]
Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion Won’t Hit the Market Until 2013 – Feature
Aug 31, 2010 5:04 pm
Why the Golf Blue-E-Motion won’t beat the Nissan Leaf to market.
Fact: Electric vehicles are coming. Nissan will start selling its electric Leaf this fall (see below), BMW’s Mini subsidiary has a small number of Mini Es running around California, and Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to lease... [more]
2012 Volkswagen New Beetle Rendered – Future Cars
Aug 31, 2010 4:55 pm
The cult of the Beetle demands a new edition, and VW will oblige.
Shockingly, despite a crazy (non-U.S.), VR6-powered RSi version and a midcycle face lift, the hype surrounding the New Beetle certainly died down over the past few years, and the car is due for a redesign. After all, it still uses... [more]
Volkswagen Touareg R Rendered; Will Use Diesel V8, Likely Hit U.S. by 2012
Aug 31, 2010 2:31 pm
Illustration by Christian Schulte
The R models are to Volkswagen what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz and M is to BMW: They are among the sportiest, quickest, and best the brand has to offer. You might know that the Golf and Scirocco have received the R treatment, but so too did the first-generation... [more]
First image of 2011 Volkswagen Passat leaks out? [UPDATE]
Aug 31, 2010 11:28 am
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen, Diesel
2011 Volkswagen Passat - Click above to enlarge
A Norwegian website claims to have snagged the first official photo of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat from one of the automaker's European retailers (they didn't, see the UPDATE... [more]
LA Auto Show preview: Infiniti to launch 2012 M35 hybrid
Aug 31, 2010 10:58 am
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Infiniti
2012 Infiniti M35 hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
Infiniti has officially announced plans to debut its first hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The M35 hybrid first appeared - badged as the Nissan Fuga... [more]
Report: NHTSA looking at 2009 VW Jetta stalling issues
Aug 31, 2010 9:27 am
Filed under: Sedan, Safety, Volkswagen, Diesel
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Cick above for high-res image gallery
It's only taken seven filed complaints out of 37,889 vehicles sold, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking a close look at the 2009 VW Jetta TDi regarding... [more]
Supply and Demand: With Supply Down, Used Car Transaction Prices Soar
Aug 31, 2010 1:08 am
A recent survey shows that consumers looking for a used vehicle may be in for some sticker shock. Last year, the government took almost 700,000 vehicles out of service with Cash for Clunkers, decreasing the available supply of used vehicles. High unemployment rates and a rather bleak market have... [more]
Feds investigate 2007-08 Jeep Wranglers, '09 Jetta diesels
Aug 31, 2010 1:00 am
Washington -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened investigations into 223,000 2007-08 Jeep Wranglers and 37,889 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI diesels for possible safety hazards. [more]
You Decide: EPA, DOT Propose Two New Fuel Economy Labels, Want Your Input
Aug 30, 2010 9:08 pm
It used to be so easy: Measure how far a car, truck or SUV would travel on one gallon of gas, and slap the results on the window. Then people had to go and start building electric cars and hybrids that don't fit the mold. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of... [more]
Suzuki Swift Delayed To 2012 Or Beyond
Aug 30, 2010 7:45 pm
One of Suzuki's most intriguing new models—the all-new Swift hatchback—isn't arriving to U.S. dealerships this year after all. According to Automotive News, citing American Suzuki's head of product development and business Steve Younan, the product plans for the Swift were put on hold... [more]
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition: How low is too low?
Aug 30, 2010 7:24 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Volkswagen, Diesel, Long-Term Garage
2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
My daily driver is lowered. Really low. Like damn-near-touring car low. Almost every car I've owned over the last decade has benefited from... [more]
Moving Target: Suzuki Swift Still on Hold for U.S. Market
Aug 30, 2010 4:08 pm
While we've already driven the all-new Suzuki Swift, Suzuki is officially pulling the wraps off its new small car at next month's 2010 Paris Motor Show, with sales in Europe and Japan beginning shortly afterward. Although the new Swift was originally slated for sale in the U.S. market as well,... [more]
Report: Suzuki Swift delayed in the U.S., again
Aug 30, 2010 2:31 pm
Filed under: Hatchback, Suzuki
2011 Suzuki Swift - Click above for high-res image gallery
The on-again, off-again plans to bring the Suzuki Swift to the U.S. have been thwarted yet again as the automaker fleshes out its global product plans with its new partners at Volkswagen.
According to... [more]
Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Feds Look Into Potential Stalling Issue
Aug 30, 2010 2:00 pm
Experienced any unexpected stalling in a late-model Jetta TDI? You might have information that's useful to Volkswagen, or to the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which just opened a preliminary investigation into the issue. NHTSA said that its Office of... [more]
Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring
Aug 30, 2010 1:01 pm
Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Porsche
2012 Porsche Boxster - Click above for high-res image gallery
As expected, the Spyder is the send-off model for the current generation Porsche Boxster (987), so a new version - rumored to carry the 981 designation - is... [more]
Today in Car News: Economics 101, Stalling Jettas, and Diesels
Aug 30, 2010 12:51 pm
Auto sales may have helped consumer spending in July, but were a small bright spot in some pretty dim economic news. [Detroit Free Press] What car would you lose your job over? We'd choose an XKR Convertible, but--hey, wait--we drive cars for a living! No need to steal! Whew. [Jalopnik] The 2009... [more]
Suzuki delays U.S. launch of the Swift
Aug 30, 2010 11:22 am
The redesigned Suzuki Swift will be at the Paris motor show in October. Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the yen against the dollar. [more]
NHTSA examines '09 VW Jetta over stalling issues
Aug 30, 2010 11:22 am
Washington -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into whether diesel Volkswagen Jetta vehicles should be recalled because of complaints about engine stalling. [more]
Suzuki delays U.S. launch of the Swift:
Aug 30, 2010 11:02 am
Suzuki has delayed the relaunch of its Swift small car in the United States until next year while it works on a global product strategy with Volkswagen AG and ponders the growing strength of the yen against the dollar. [more]
Volkswagen's risky route to growth
Aug 28, 2010 9:45 pm
Volkswagen's determination to become the world's largest automaker by 2018 has led to some risky moves. Volkswagen does some things very well. Madcap expansion is not the German giant's forte. Despite that, VW is currently: Spending billions of dollars on a new plant and vehicles for the U.S. [more]
Musical chairs continues with execs at VW/Porsche
Aug 28, 2010 5:35 pm
Filed under: Europe, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Porsche, VolkswagenVolkswagen continues its executive shell game. The company has announced that Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert will take the reigns as its new chief product strategist. If you follow the comings and goings of auto execs, Wolpert's name likely... [more]
Forget name changes! Golf consistently good
Aug 28, 2010 6:21 am
Volkswagen is in the process of revising the look of its entire brand, and the 2010 Golf - available with two or four doors - was the first to go under the knife. [more]
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.27.10
Aug 27, 2010 7:20 pm
Review: 2011 Toyota Sienna Limited
There's no better test of a minivan's mettle than a summer vacation with the family.
Top Gear producer on Stig book: "He's ours"
Who is the Stig? That question is one of Google's top queries, proving the world wants to know the identity of Top Gear's masked... [more]
Neil Winton: Tough Alfa Romeo targets under scrutiny as VW takeover rumor fades
Aug 27, 2010 4:07 pm
If Volkswagen of Germany was really interested in buying Alfa Romeo, Fiat of Italy's chronic loss-making sporty subsidiary, CEO Sergio Marchionne would surely have thought Christmas had come early. [more]
Best Buy Geeked About Ford Transit Connect
Aug 27, 2010 12:07 pm
Ford's Transit Connect is aimed at small-business customers who have cargo and delivery needs, but no one said it can't be used by big businesses, as well. Best Buy's famous Geek Squad has been using Volkswagen's New Beetle--alongside traditional full-size vans--as part of its fleet. Well, add... [more]
We Repeat: Volkswagen Amarok not coming to U.S.
Aug 27, 2010 9:28 am
Filed under: Truck, Volkswagen, Diesel
Volkswagen Amarok - Click above for high-res image gallery
We'll say it once again, with feeling (aka, italics): The Volkswagen Amarok is not coming to the United States. If you want one, we're sorry. Vee-Dub simply doesn't think there are enough of you... [more]
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.26.10
Aug 26, 2010 7:20 pm
First Drive: 2011 Nissan Juke
The packs a compelling combination of unique styling, turbocharged power and a Generation Y-approved interior. But can you get past its looks?
Chevrolet Suburban celebrates 75 years, Autoblog drives every generation
Chevrolet celebrates the 75th anniversary of... [more]
Rumormill: Volkswagen Touareg R Hybrid under consideration
Aug 26, 2010 6:28 pm
Filed under: Hybrid, Performance, SUV, Technology, Volkswagen, Rumormill
2011 Volkswagen Touareg - Click above for high-res image gallery
The words "performance" and "hybrid" are typically only bandied about in the same sentence by marketing types. Here in the real world, lugging around an extra... [more]
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up! caught in Death Valley
Aug 26, 2010 3:58 pm
Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchback, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Up! spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Even though Volkswagen won't be offering a gasoline-powered version of its exclamatory little Up! city car here in the United States, we're still slated to get its E-Up! electric... [more]
Spied: VW Up on U.S. soil
Aug 26, 2010 2:16 pm
After several auto show tours, VW's Up city car has finally hit U.S. soil as a full-fledged prototype.
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Thread of the Day: Pick Your Favorite Small Car With Under 125 Horsepower
Aug 26, 2010 2:08 am
If you think horsepower alone qualifies the worthiness of a vehicle, hit the "back" button now. Otherwise, MT forums addict Harvey- has come up with a pretty interesting topic asking you to choose from a handful of cars possessing under 125 horsepower.Per the thread starter's post, only the... [more]
Auto briefs
Aug 26, 2010 1:00 am
Ford, Mazda invest $350M for Thailand pickup trucks; Volkswagen hires GM's former head of Adam Opel; Toyota aims to improve fuel efficiency by 25% by 2015; Ford's 2011 Fiesta honored with Top Safety Pick award [more]
VW to bring $85K Phaeton back to U.S.
Aug 26, 2010 1:00 am
Berlin -- Volkswagen plans to bring back the $85,000 Phaeton to the U.S., where the sedan flopped and was withdrawn in 2006, as part of the German carmaker's aim of tripling its share of the world's second-largest market by 2018. [more]
2011 Audi A1 Sales Expanded Globally, But Not to the U.S. - Should It?
Aug 25, 2010 6:08 pm
Initially, Audi planned on keeping its new A1 compact a European exclusive. After unexpected interest around the world, however, the company's diminutive hatchback will now going global, but unfortunately still has no plans to come to the U.S.The news of the Audi A1 sales expansion comes from... [more]
Bugatti has lead in speed contest
Aug 24, 2010 11:21 pm
CARMEL, Calif. -- Clocking 268 m.p.h., Bugatti reclaimed the title of world's fastest production car last month with its new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Is the elite Volkswagen division worried about losing the record to upstart Shelby SuperCars, which took the honor away once before? Not really.... [more]
We Hear: Porsche Engineering New Front-Engine Platform for VW Group
Aug 24, 2010 10:08 pm
We're waiting with baited breath for the Volkswagen Group to iron out the details for the forthcoming BlueSport Roadster, Audi R4, and new Porsche 356, but disagreements between all three camps may delay those programs for some time. At least the three are said to have come to terms on a new... [more]
DUDE wins VW App My Ride contest
Aug 24, 2010 5:32 pm
Filed under: Europe, Technology, Volkswagen
Volkswagen has chosen a winner for its App My Ride contest. Out of all of the clever coding submitted, one shining piece of software rose above the rest - DUDE. Think of it as a handy in-car butler that assists the driver with a number of tasks. For... [more]
Volkswagen reveals Race Touareg 3 ahead of Dakar Rally
Aug 24, 2010 1:26 pm
Volkswagen has officially unveiled its Race Touareg 3, which will compete in the 2011 Dakar Rally. The new model builds off the success of the Race Touareg 2.
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Volkswagen Unveils Race Touareg 3 for 2011 Dakar Rally
Aug 24, 2010 1:16 pm
Volkswagen’s Race Touareg took first place in the 2009 and 2010 Dakar rallies, and the brand hopes to bring home a third straight trophy with a revised truck for the 2011 rally. The off-road race takes place in Chile and Argentina next January and, like every year, will cover about 5000 miles.... [more]
Porsche, not Audi, will build sports car platforms for VW
Aug 24, 2010 10:58 am
Filed under: Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen
Volkswagen BlueSport Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
There was said to be some tussling going on between Porsche and Audi over which brand would provide the platform for the Volkswagen Group's future sports cars. A report in Automobilwoche... [more]
Feed Summary
- New Volkswagen Touareg R to receive diesel V8, making U.S. debut by 2012
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf Four-Door, an AW Drivers Log:
- NHTSA investigates 2009 VW Jetta TDI for engine stalling
- Volkswagen Amarok camper conversion ready for adventure
- Volkswagen's August Sales Down 7.9 Percent; Diesel Still Hot
- By The Numbers - August 2010: The C4C hangover continues
- Prototype Mazda3 with 2.0L Sky-G engine gets 30/40 mpg
- Report: Volkswagen Touareg R will be sold in U.S. with a diesel by 2012
- Diesel Investigation: NHTSA Investigating Volkswagen Jetta TDIs Over Stalling
- Donto Motors P1 to take on Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow
- Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion Won’t Hit the Market Until 2013 – Feature
- 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle Rendered – Future Cars
- Volkswagen Touareg R Rendered; Will Use Diesel V8, Likely Hit U.S. by 2012
- First image of 2011 Volkswagen Passat leaks out? [UPDATE]
- LA Auto Show preview: Infiniti to launch 2012 M35 hybrid
- Report: NHTSA looking at 2009 VW Jetta stalling issues
- Supply and Demand: With Supply Down, Used Car Transaction Prices Soar
- Feds investigate 2007-08 Jeep Wranglers, '09 Jetta diesels
- You Decide: EPA, DOT Propose Two New Fuel Economy Labels, Want Your Input
- Suzuki Swift Delayed To 2012 Or Beyond
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition: How low is too low?
- Moving Target: Suzuki Swift Still on Hold for U.S. Market
- Report: Suzuki Swift delayed in the U.S., again
- Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Feds Look Into Potential Stalling Issue
- Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring
- Today in Car News: Economics 101, Stalling Jettas, and Diesels
- Suzuki delays U.S. launch of the Swift
- NHTSA examines '09 VW Jetta over stalling issues
- Suzuki delays U.S. launch of the Swift:
- Volkswagen's risky route to growth
- Musical chairs continues with execs at VW/Porsche
- Forget name changes! Golf consistently good
- Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.27.10
- Neil Winton: Tough Alfa Romeo targets under scrutiny as VW takeover rumor fades
- Best Buy Geeked About Ford Transit Connect
- We Repeat: Volkswagen Amarok not coming to U.S.
- Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 8.26.10
- Rumormill: Volkswagen Touareg R Hybrid under consideration
- Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up! caught in Death Valley
- Spied: VW Up on U.S. soil
- Thread of the Day: Pick Your Favorite Small Car With Under 125 Horsepower
- Auto briefs
- VW to bring $85K Phaeton back to U.S.
- 2011 Audi A1 Sales Expanded Globally, But Not to the U.S. - Should It?
- Bugatti has lead in speed contest
- We Hear: Porsche Engineering New Front-Engine Platform for VW Group
- DUDE wins VW App My Ride contest
- Volkswagen reveals Race Touareg 3 ahead of Dakar Rally
- Volkswagen Unveils Race Touareg 3 for 2011 Dakar Rally
- Porsche, not Audi, will build sports car platforms for VW