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Volkswagen Jetta Recalled for Fire Risk

Volkswagen Jetta Recalled for Fire Risk

Volkswagen said that it is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires. The recall covers certain cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years. ... Continue reading

Are EV's The New Edsel? Study Shows Marketplace Not As Enthused As Car Makers And Wall Street Promoters

Are EV's The New Edsel? Study Shows Marketplace Not As Enthused As Car Makers And Wall Street Promoters

The Mobility Confidence Index for battery-electric vehicles remains neutral, decreasing among American drivers to 54 from 55 (on a 100-point scale) while increasing among Canadian drivers to 58 from 57. For self-driving vehicles, the index is still low, slipping to 34 from 35 in the United States, while holding steady ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

The 2020 version has been simplified to one well-equipped trim powered by a 147-horsepower, 1.4-liter turbo-4 attached to either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. ... Continue reading

EV Charging Wherever You Go (Without A LONG LONG Extension Cord) - Its Spiffy

EV Charging Wherever You Go (Without A LONG LONG Extension Cord) - Its Spiffy

Get Spiffy, Inc. (SpiffyⓇ), an on-demand car care, technology, and services company, today announced a partnership with SparkCharge to deliver on-demand electric vehicle charging. ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review An SUV for Small Families with Big Cargo by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel Some families need 3 rows of seats and for them there is the VW Atlas. For smaller families who do not need the 3rd row and yet need plenty of cargo space, there is the Atlas Cross Sport with the same wheel ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Unveils 2022 Taos Compact SUV +VIDEO

Volkswagen Unveils 2022 Taos Compact SUV +VIDEO

The Volkswagen Taos will slot under the Tiguan, and is the second proof point of Volkswagen’s doubling-up SUV strategy following the launch of Atlas Cross Sport earlier this year. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Top Auto News October 4-10, 2020

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Top Auto News October 4-10, 2020

EV Cheaper To Own After 200,000 miles, New Hummer At WS; Killer Takata (Still); Ex Car Execs Joining EV Start-up; Waymo Rolling; Toyota and Hyundai H Trucks; Norwegians LOVE EV's; ADAS Everywhere; Distaff Racing; RIP Driver Laura Salvo (21), Journalist and Photog John Lamm (76) ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Family Sports Sedan Review By Larry Nutson

2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Family Sports Sedan Review By Larry Nutson

The Jetta GLI is now in its 36th year on the U.S. auto scene, having first appeared in 1984. This just four years after the Jetta nameplate itself first came to these shores. ... Continue reading

NHTSA: Volkswagen Recall

NHTSA: Volkswagen Recall

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V561000 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components UNKNOWN OR OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected 23 S ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - October 5, 2020

NHTSA Recall Summary - October 5, 2020

NHTSA Recall ID Number below Volkswagen, Ford, Land Rover, Nissan, RV's, Trailers, Trucks, Other ... Continue reading

2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Review by David Colman + VIDEO

2020 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Review by David Colman + VIDEO

Sluggish but nice. Ten years ago, the future of the Passat looked bright and promising. VW had just started production of their premium sedan in Tennessee. ... Continue reading

2021 VW Atlas Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 VW Atlas Review by Mark Fulmer

2021 VW Atlas review by Mark Fulmer A Popular Big Family Car, Refreshed by Mark Fulmer The Auto Channel The 2021 edition of the popular seven-passenger, three-row Atlas SUV includes modifications to the exterior design that include a more modern look to the grill and standard all-LED lighting. There are engine choices ... Continue reading

Watchout Carvana, Vroom, Cars.com, CarGuru, Etc; CarMax America's Largest Used Car Retailer Enters Online Used Car Home Delivery Fray

Watchout Carvana, Vroom, Cars.com, CarGuru, Etc; CarMax America's Largest Used Car Retailer Enters Online Used Car Home Delivery Fray

CarMax customers have the option to buy a car online and receive delivery through contactless curbside pickup, available nationwide, or home delivery, available to most customers. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

he brand’s first long-range EV to be sold stateside. This compact SUV will offer all the best features of Volkswagen’s current lineup—hallmark driving dynamics, bold design, and advanced technology—along with long-range EV capability and three years of fast charging with Electrify America for no additional cost ... Continue reading

Oh My! Things Must Be VERY BAD For Forbes, They Take A Low Road And Move Into Click-bait Publishing With "37 New Cars To Avoid".

Oh My! Things Must Be VERY BAD For Forbes, They Take A Low Road And Move Into Click-bait Publishing With "37 New Cars To Avoid".

My oh my what help is there for the reat of us when the popul;ar and well funded Forbes Magazine resorts to Click-bait to eeek revenue out of the pits of the web. Forbes list of 37 cars to stay away from. ... Continue reading

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