VW R32 Overview Volkswagen R32 Specs Consumer Reviews of VW R32 VW R32 Photo Gallery VW R32 Video Review

By Kurt Gensheimer

Blings:

• Polished 4Motion Haldex system
• Scalpel-sharp handling
• Heavenly VR6 exhaust note
• Luxurious interior

Dings:

• DSG only
• Rear styling is hard to love
• Bullish understeer in wet conditions
• Tough to justify next to the new GTI

Ruling: If you want the most refined, mature and well-mannered hot hatch on the market, this is the one.

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VW R32 Overview R32 Full Review Consumer Reviews of the R32 R32 Photo Gallery R32 Specs

The Volkswagen R32 is a great addition to the hot-hatch category. But is it a great value when compared with the VW GTI? Watch our video review and tell us how you think the R32 rates in your book.

 

Overview Consumer Reviews of Touareg 2 VW Touareg 2 Photo Gallery VW Touareg 2 Specs

By Francis Cebedo

Blings:

• Impeccable interior
• Innovative side headlights that light up when the car is in a turn
• Adjustable ride suspension really works and it adjusts the auto height automatically
• Auto sensing rain wipers worked flawlessly
• So many controls to play with and I never had to open the manual
• The electronic parking assist is a great tool. The rear camera also displays graphics to indicate where the car is going.
• Ahh luxury. Driver and passenger both have powered seats; the kids in the rear have their own climate control and their own heated seats.

Dings:

• Cargo room is limited
• Folding rear seats is painful to operate
• Sunroof is tiny
• Exterior styling seems unchanged from the previous Touareg
• No iPod dock

Ruling: This is a luxury SUV.

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Overview Volkswagen Eos Full Review Consumer Reviews of the Eos VW Eos Photo Gallery Volkswagen Eos Specs

VW now has a hardtop convertible. Top up equals no cowl shake, better security than a soft top, less road noise. Top down means keeping the sunscreen handy and the wind in your hair (if you have any).

 

 

Which would you prefer: a hardtop or soft top convertible?

 

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Monday, November 5, 2007

VICTORVILLE, Calif. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the Stanford Racing Team’s clean diesel Passat wagon TDI, “Junior”, has scored a second place victory at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge. “Junior” was one of only six vehicles to complete this challenging urban course.

“The DARPA Challenge is a tough competition and the team has pulled together a vehicle and autonomous driving system that handled the best that the course could offer,” said Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, executive director, Electronics Research Laboratory, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Junior” was able to skillfully and safely negotiate the three missions in this extremely challenging urban environment, and we are very pleased with our results.”

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Overview Volkswagen Eos Specs Consumer Reviews of the Eos VW Eos Photo Gallery VW Eos Video Review

by Kurt Gensheimer

Blings:

• Powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0T engine
• Oooh aaah retractable hardtop
• Audi-esque interior
• European built

Dings:

• Frustrating nav system that’s last generation
• Squeal happy tires
• Bassy drone at 1500 RPM
• After a few options, you’re getting close to $40K

Ruling: A fun, versatile convertible that no longer wears the “chick car” label.

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Overview Specs Consumer Reviews Photo Gallery Videos

by Alex Kramer

Pros:

1. German build quality
2. Luxurious interior
3. Improved acceleration
4. Confident handling
5. Classy styling

Cons:

1. Hefty curb weight
2. Drivetrain could use refinement
3. Intrusive center console
4. A bit pricey for a compact

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Sun Oct 21, 12:15 AM ET

FRANKFURT (AFP) - The European Court of Justice is expected to rule on Tuesday against the so-called “Volkswagen Law”, paving the way for Porsche to take control of the continent’s biggest carmaker.

Striking down the 40-year-old law which prevents Volkswagen from being taken over would allow Porsche to raise its 31-percent stake to a majority.

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October 10, 2007

Hanover, Germany played host to 71,000 visitors last weekend to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans. Over 5,000 Transporter vans and campers were on display from the original ‘split-screen’ T1 to current fifth-generation models.

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