Short Spin: 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Sep 21, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE AUTO CHANNEL LOS ANGELES - November 25, 2015: Last week, during the first media day of the L.A. Auto Show, I jumped into a Volkswagen e-Golf, one of five that were available for test drives around the Convention Center area. Even though the lap around the Convention Center was ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2016
* A VW engineer has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in the company's emission cheating scandal. James Liang, age 62, of Newberry Park, Calif. entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Detroit. He is cooperating with investigators with the hopes of a reduced sentence from the maximum of 5 years and a fine of ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Debuts New Crafter Commercial Van + VIDEO
Sep 13, 2016
HANNOVER/OFFENBACH - September 12, 2016: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has presented the new Crafter to around 350 international media representatives in Offenbach. With a maximum payload of 5.5 metric tonnes, a larger maximum cargo volume of 18.4 m3 and an excellent variety of drive types and derivatives, the new Cra ... Continue reading
2016 Jeep Cherokee Review By Steve Purdy
Sep 8, 2016
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Volkswagen US Sales = August 2016
Sep 1, 2016
August sales totaled 29,384 units Best ever August for Tiguan, with 3,302 units, a 4.3 percent increase over August 2015 Best ever August for GTI, with 2,081 units, a 9.1 percent increase over August 2015 Herndon, VA — (September 1, 2016) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 29,384 units deliver ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 28, 2016
The Jetta Hybrid is the most fun-to-drive way to save fuel DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS If the fuel economy potential of a hybrid is appealing but you also actually like driving and have so far seen hybrids as boring transportation appliances for people who hate cars, Volkswagen has something that might be of ... Continue reading
Reuters Reports Deal Reached For U.S. Volkswagen Dealer Compensation
Aug 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters In an exclusive report that Volkswagen AG is expected to announce on Thursday it has reached a deal in principle to compensate its 650 U.S. dealers in connection with the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal, a source briefed on the matter said. The ... Continue reading
Aug 21, 2016
* This middle week in August is the traditional time for two of the most important car events in the country - the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit and the Monterey Car Week culminating in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. The former celebrates the automobile and motorcycle interests of everyman with ev ... Continue reading
Scania Trucks and Asko Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion
Aug 18, 2016
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Asko, which is Norway’s largest convenience goods wholesaler, is continuing its investment in sustainable transport services. The company will together with Scania start testing trucks with an electric powertrain. Electrical energy is converted from hydrogen gas in fuel cells on board the vehic ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 16, 2016
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Cars That Have the Most and Least Maintainence Costs
Aug 15, 2016
Washington DC August 12, 2016; The AIADA online newsletter reported that according to the website Priceonomics the Toyota brand and its gas-electric hybrid Prius are the winners in keeping maintenance costs low in the long run and luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz are on the high end of maintenance costs. Over t ... Continue reading
Ahead Of Its Time: The Visionary Budd-E Concept Van Is Honored Once Again
Aug 5, 2016
WOLFSBURG - August 5, 2016: The BUDD-e has been honoured for its forward-looking overall concept at the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards in Plymouth, Michigan. The awards jury pointed out that the BUDD-e is an environmentally compatible model that also meets the vehicle-utility requirements of the 21st ... Continue reading
Review: All-new 2016 VW Touran 2.0 TDI +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2016
2015-07-01 by hoenkhaus More than 1.9 million people bought a Touran since 2003. The new one offers everything his predecessor did and much more. We took him to a test drive in Amsterdam and had a closer look to at the new model. source: http://autovideoreview.com Better that his predecessor – the all-new VW Tou ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Passat GTE Delivers The Best Of All Worlds +VIDEO
Aug 1, 2016
August 1, 2016: Space, pace, and environmental credentials that even before its official UK showroom debut have already secured it a prestigious ‘green’ award: the new Volkswagen Passat GTE is calculated to offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Ca ... Continue reading
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