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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SE – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

There seems to be a general disagreement in the motoring press about VW's latest version of the Tiguan SUV. Car & Driver rates it an enthusiastic third best in the small SUV class, behind only the Mazda CX-50 and CX-5. Which is it? ... Continue reading

Nutson' s Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 6-12, 2022

Nutson' s Weeky Auto News Wrap-up November 6-12, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy auto news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Stay'n Alive In A Small Car Crash, Some Help You, Some Not So Much! - Don't Worry About the Audio System, Color Or Brand Name When Shopping - HEED This Report It Could Save Family Lives

Stay'n Alive In A Small Car Crash, Some Help You, Some Not So Much! - Don't Worry About the Audio System, Color Or Brand Name When Shopping - HEED This Report It Could Save Family Lives

Seven of 11 small cars tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new, tougher side-impact test, but four models are rated poor. The Mazda 3 sedan and Mazda 3 hatchback earn good ratings. ... Continue reading

Overworking Causes Van Drivers to Experience Mental Health Issues With 1-in-5 Overwhelmed Daily

Overworking Causes Van Drivers to Experience Mental Health Issues With 1-in-5 Overwhelmed Daily

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is urging van drivers to prioritize mental health ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 7, 2022

Official NHTSA Recall Summary November 7, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line – Review by David Colman

2022 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line – Review by David Colman

What does VW's Golf R become when it grows up? The 2022 Arteon R-Line. If you're in the market for a civilized hot rod from Wolfsburg, look no further than the top level Arteon we drove. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss

I like VWs. I find them comfortable, and fun to drive. ... Continue reading

iSeeCars.com Reports: Inflation Hammering the Car Market, Driving Up Prices (But Not Income) Reducing American's Vehicle Affordability

iSeeCars.com Reports: Inflation Hammering the Car Market, Driving Up Prices (But Not Income) Reducing American's Vehicle Affordability

Auto Central October 27, 2022; AIADA Online reported that new research shows that popular cars like the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Mustang have become too expensive for regular Americans. A shortage of new vehicles and other pandemic-related factors have driven car prices through the roof in recent years, reports The Insider ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary October 24, 2022

Official NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary October 24, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Taos 1.5T SEL - Review by Mark Fulmer

The subcompact SUV world has a new kid from the folks at Volkswagen who know how to design and engineer small vehicles. First of all you begin with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four and an eight-speed automatic (FWD) transmission which gets a combined 31 mpg. ... Continue reading

China ADAS and Autonomous JV Partners: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, GM, Volvo, Ford, Tesla, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, & Nissan

China ADAS and Autonomous JV Partners: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, GM, Volvo, Ford, Tesla, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, & Nissan

DUBLIN, Oct. 17, 2022 -- The "Chinese Joint Venture OEMs' ADAS and Autonomous Driving Report, 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Tiguan SE - Review by Mark Fulmer

If your product is popular and selling well, there's no need for big changes. Thus Volkswagen made only slight modifications to the 2022 edition of the Tiguan. The company has always had a sensible approach to vehicles. No reason to sport-ify or add glitz. ... Continue reading

2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

So much to love, but it’s like forcing a world-class sprinter to wear ski boots ... Continue reading

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport V6 SE with Technology - Review by Mark Fulmer

For families of four or less, VW has created a stylish two row version of its three-row Atlas SUV, and gave it the designation Cross Sport. By loading it with a healthy dose of standard features and a reasonable price tag it looks to be quite competitive in its crowded class. ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary October 3, 2022

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary October 3, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

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