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Potentially On Hold: Porsche’s Takeover Of Volkswagen
The global economic and credit crisis is hitting more than just the Big Three. On Wednesday, Porsche announced in Stuttgart it might delay taking over control of Volkswagen due to the shrinking demand for Porsche brand cars. Because of the downturn, chief executive of Porsche Wendelin Wiedeking, said it might no longer take 50 percent […]
Read More »L.A. AUTO SHOW: 2010 Mazda 3, Honda Insight, Touareg TDI, Seinfeld at Boxster/Cayman release and Germans love the word "efficient".
Here’s the straight poop on what’s happening at the Los Angeles Auto Show…
Read More »Jetta TDI Wins Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award
OK, it’s sort of damning with faint praise, but even Popular Mechanics knows a nice ride when it sees it. Sure, winning notice from Popular Mechanics doesn’t rank up there with an award from Road & Track or Car & Driver, but it does count for something, and they are recognizing a pretty nice car. […]
Read More »A 2009 VW R32 For the U.S.? Nein!
By Tony Borroz Looks like VW is keeping the goodies to themselves again with word that the new for ’09 R32 will not be seeing the shores of the good ‘ol U.S. of A. Hey wait a minute, didn’t VW do this before? didn’t they tease us with lots of pics of the R32, then […]
Read More »2008 Volkswagen Passat Turbo – A Great Value…Depending on Options
Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews Volkswagen Passat Overview Volkswagen Passat Photo Gallery Volkswagen Passat Specs By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: Powerful yet fuel efficient 2.0T engine More room than a Manhattan loft Smooth 6-speed manual transmission Terrific highway cruiser Dings: Goofball keyless ignition system and e-brake No stereo controls on steering wheel Front end feels heavy with […]
Read More »2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review – the new age of diesel arrives
Volkswagen is proudly promoting their new TDI turbo-diesel engines in America after finally becoming 50-state compliant and exceeding the emission regulations for all 50 states in the U.S., especially California’s strict emission regulations. Volkswagen’s TDI engine is so clean, it qualifies for a $1,300 advanced lean burn federal income tax credit. Not only are future […]
Read More »2009 Volkswagen Tiguan First Impressions Review – VW goes wild with their new compact SUV
Review and photos by Derek Mau Pros: Comfortable ride Quiet cabin Zippy 2.0L 200hp engine with a generous helping of torque View to the heavens with panoramic sunroof Turn-by-turn directions from nav-system is audible and displayed directly in front of the driver Cons: Too much body lean with aggressive turns Touch-screen for navigation and audio […]
Read More »2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Review: Jett-ing Around in the New Wagon
VW Jetta SportWagen Consumer Reviews VW Jetta SportWagen Overview VW Jetta SportWagen Photo Gallery VW Jetta SportWagen Specs Review and photos by Gary Chan Pros Steering Indirect a/c cooling Lots of useful storage/loading features Cons Interior noise Horsepower and torque Chrome section on front bumper
Read More »Volkswagen's Clean Diesels Eligible For Alternative Motor Vehicle Federal Tax Credit
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affirming that the vehicles qualify for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.
Read More »Buy yourself a Volkswagen and contribute to your child's college tuition
PURCHASE VOLKSWAGEN’S ALL-NEW ROUTAN AND HELP FUND YOUR CHILD’S COLLEGE TUITION Volkswagen partners with Upromise® to provide customers $1,500 when they buy or lease a Routan Not a bad deal if you are considering a new minivan. You can get a new car, use it to haul the kids around town, apply some funds to […]
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