News By Topic: Volkswagen

Volkswagen Recalls 680,000 Vehicles For Slippery Key Problem

Aug 26, 2019

Washington DC August 23, 2019; Reuters reported that Volkswagen said it is recalling 679,000 U.S. vehicles sold since 2011 that could roll away because of an electrical issue.The automaker said drivers could remove the key after stopping without placing the car in park, which increases the risk the vehicle could roll a ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending Auigust 24, 2019

Aug 25, 2019

Too Many Autonomous Crashes; Ferrari's New Models; Recharge At Shell Stations In Singapore; Bolt Extends Range; California CAFE Scam; Audi 600 HP Avant Wagon Coming; Car Brands In Popular Music; Mergers?; Volkswagen Recall. Pebble Beach 2019; Our Friend Spy Photog Jim Dunne Passes, RIP Jim ... Continue reading

What Is Fueling The Growth Of Van Sales In US?

Aug 20, 2019

They may not be as alluring as a convertible or as hot as an SUV, nor do they share the spotlight with Pickups when it comes to earnings calls, but, nevertheless, Van sales in the US are booming. Growth in the segment during the first half of 2019 averaged 4.2% compared to the year-ago period, only marginally behind th ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Announces 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Aug 14, 2019

NORTH TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 -- AutoPacific today announced the 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) winners. ... Continue reading

WAJ Test Days In Carmel Valley CA - Tough Duty But Someone Has To Do It

Aug 8, 2019

WAJ-the Western Automotive Journalists group has a great tradition of holding excellent events at least once a year and 2019 was no exception. Instead of hurtling around aimlessly at a nearby track and wrecking tires on cars belonging to someone else-namely the manufacturers- this year the event was a more civilized af ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending August 3, 2019

Aug 4, 2019

July US Auto Sales; New Car Destination Charges RISING; NACTOY Candidates For Car Of The Year; Europe Dis's Diesel Loves Electric; Audi Exec Off To Jail; USMCA On Idle; Automotive Heritage Awards; Buh-Bye VW Best Warrantee; Survey Shows: Autonomous Cars Lagging; CAFE Alive In Some States; Historic Vehicle Register Disp ... Continue reading

Volkswagen July 2019 US Sales

Aug 1, 2019

About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen is Title Sponsor of Chattanooga MotorCar Festival

Jul 31, 2019

Volkswagen To Shorten New Car Warranty From 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper To 4 years/50,000 miles And Give Dealer $200 ADV Per Vehicle Starting With 2020 Models

Jul 29, 2019

Washington DC July 29, 2019; The AIADA reported that Volkswagen will scale back its industry-best 6-year/72,000-mile bumper- to-bumper warranty program to 4 years/50,000 miles, but throw in two years of factory-covered maintenance beginning with its 2020 model-year vehicles, Automotive News has learned. And, reports Au ... Continue reading

2019 Volkswagen Golf SE Review By John Heilig

Jul 26, 2019

Our tester had so many things that didn’t work the way I expected them to, that I am disappointed with the car. First, the air conditioner simply didn’t cut it. In mid-90-degree weather it seemed to take forever to cool down, and then it would shut off when you came to a stop sign or red light. The start/stop butto ... Continue reading

Official Findings From J.D. Power 2019 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study

Jul 24, 2019

“Satisfaction with new technology is improving, but infotainment remains an area where automakers can get better. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - Chevrolet Bolt, e-Golf, F-1 Podcast

Jul 21, 2019

Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Greetings; First the seriously good news. As you know I have been working for a Ferrari magazine since 1996. ... Continue reading

BUH-BYE! - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ALLTRACK AND SPORTWAGEN TO END PRODUCTION IN 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Volkswagen of America announced today that the critically-acclaimed Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and Golf SportWagen will end production with the 2019 model year. Volkswagen will continue building the Alltrack at the Puebla, Mexico plant through December 2019 to provide enthusiasts additional opportunity to own an affordab ... Continue reading

Inaugural J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study: Subaru Ranks Highest Overall; Lexus Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands

Jul 17, 2019

Brand loyalty is a key objective of automakers not only because it leads to a customer repurchasing or leasing another vehicle from the same manufacturer but because that customer is more likely to recommend the brand to friends and family members shopping for a new vehicle. To acknowledge this key component of the aut ... Continue reading

Nutson's Car and Truck News Digest; Week Ending July 13, 2019

Jul 14, 2019

Ford Loves VW; MB Love BMW; Chandler Loves Waymo; Governor's Love CAFE?; Driver Ratings; Swiss Love Exotic Car Auction; Jaguar Loves New EV's; New Corvette Loves Staring Role; Buh-Bye Beetle; No-one Loves Jeep Or Ford Recall; MT Loves Car Of The Years; Bondurant Loves School Of Drag; TACH Loves Collector Car Appreciati ... Continue reading