News By Topic: Volkswagen

2025 NACTOY Finalists Revealed

Nov 21, 2024

Every year, among a crowded field of new and updated models, a few well-designed and well-made vehicles truly stand out as award worthy. To that end, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards organization today named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles to its prest ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

Nov 21, 2024

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

These are the top car brands causing headaches for American consumers

Nov 14, 2024

The cars, trucks, and brands that make Americans the most angry. ... Continue reading

Nutsons Weekly Auto News Wrapup November 3-9, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

America's Longest Running Internet Automotive Column Auto Central November 9, 2024;Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's "take" on this past week's ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2024 Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-line By Thom Cannell

Nov 6, 2024

2024 Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium R-line Review ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 27-November 2, 2024

Nov 3, 2024

Here are Larry's top story pick; USA October sales forecast. US DoE factoid of the week.EVs and politics.TIME's Best. Used car prices Underwater car loans. All-electric waste trucks. Safe driving in Europe. Vintage muscle car EV. More at SEMA. RAM Recall. ... Continue reading

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline (E15 - 15% Ethanol)

Oct 30, 2024

Explaining Unleaded 88 Gasoline Turn About is Fair Play as Ethanol Industry Zings the Oil Industry with Brilliant Branding Strategy By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up October 20-26, 2024

Oct 27, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks </b>from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

Stellantis, Toyota and Honda Buck Auto Market Stabilization Trend

Oct 21, 2024

Good morning, Today, Cars.com released its September Industry Insights Report that showcased overall stability through the mark but highlighted the brand specific trends affecting consumers interested in some of the most popular models. The market is seeing a shift as Stellantis is cutting prices while Toyota and Honda ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY AND DETAILS - October 14, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

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

OFFICIAL DETAILED NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - October 7, 2024

Oct 7, 2024

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

Loyal Customers Returning to Their Brand of Choice As Inventory Increases J.D. Power Finds

Sep 29, 2024

TROY, Mich.: 25 Sept. 2024 — Perennial brand loyalty leaders including Toyota, Honda and Lexus have each been able to grow their respective shares of loyal customers amid stagnation experienced by other brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading

RWD Awful In The Snow Then, Worse Now, Yet Returning For An EV Encore (Must Be Cheaper To Build)

Sep 25, 2024

I was a RWD Volvo (544, 164, 240, 940) Guy and BMW 3 Series owner with RWD which was even as inept as the Volvo's in the snow. In a coating of snow or slush every one of the listed vehicles provided me with no traction, skidding here and there, every red light and stop sign was an adventure, so much so that my RWD fami ... Continue reading

2925 Volkswagen Taos Arrives At Dealers

Sep 20, 2024

Revised exterior styling and an expanded selection of paint options are joined by new wheel designs to deliver even more curb appeal, while upgraded in-car tech and powertrain refinements further elevate the appeal of this neatly packaged compact sport-utility vehicle. The updates begin with the exterior, which now spo ... Continue reading

Wells Fargo To Finance Volkswagen, Audi, and Ducati in the United States

Sep 20, 2024

- Wells Fargo will provide new U.S. consumer retail financing for vehicle purchase as a co-branded offering, with an estimated transition beginning in April 2025- VWFS continues to lead VWGoA financing solutions for brand and dealer relationships while prioritizing consumer leasing and delivering usage-based products, ... Continue reading