I think it’s what people call irony: Just a week or so before Toyota became synonymous with unintended acceleration, it was focusing on the intended kind at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Team Toyo Street at the Motion Custom Car Show 2009. Cars included Jay Jimenez 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T, Tommy Pham 2005 Acura RSX Type S, Garry Collins 2002 Widebody BMW 330, Aaron Rafol 2001 Chevy Cavalier Z84, Neal Woon-Fat 1990 Skyline GT-R nicknamed PINKY.
Looking to the future, Volkswagen unveiled a new concept coupe at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. In addition to this, they have identified the United States as a critical market for them in the upcoming years. The company expects to double its market share in the United States over the next three to four years. During this time, Volkswagen estimates it will sell some 450,000 vehicles, many of which manufactured in the United States.
Will Volkswagen build the new Golf and Jetta (a.k.a. MKVI or MK6) slightly smaller and significantly lighter? If we take a look at gas prices already above $4 and climbing towards $5 the answer seems to be geared towards… YES!... Carbon fiber to be used as an economical alternative.
I’m currently in the market for a new car, and I’ve found a couple of these cars in my price range ($8-$10k). I’m looking for something that can be reliable, while also having some extra torque and horsepower for a more fun experience.
With big SUVs and even smaller crossover SUVs becoming less popular as the price of gas rises (and the economy sinks,) Americans still need a vehicle with enough utility to carry their stuff around, and sedans just don’t hold enough cargo. For example, the 2009 VW Jetta TDI sedan has 16 cubic ft of truck space. Get that same car in the SportWagen edition, and the cargo capacity increases to 67 cubic ft with the rear seats folded down.
They finally did it! They finally made a diesel-powered car that everyone can live with. In the past, diesels have been mostly ignored by US consumers, save for a small die-hard fan base. Most consumers didn’t even look twice at one, assuming they’ll be driving a slow car, spitting black smoke, dirtying up the air, and rumbling like a loud tractor.
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Volkswagen of America will lose hot-selling diesel models of several of its most popular cars as the automaker catches up to new federal emissions standards that take effect this fall. VW will drop the diesel versions of its Jetta, Golf and Beetle models for the 2007 model year, which begins this fall. The new U.S. limits for nitrogen oxide emissions are among the most stringent in the world.
First, Volkswagen unleashed its wacky \223GTI Fast\224 commercials with a demonic doll that encourages its owner to drive faster and ignore all other concerns. Later, the automaker touted its German engineering with the Un-Pimp My Ride. Now, VW is going for the all-out shock factor with its new \223Jetta Friends\224/\224Crash\224 commercials.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Jetta and the GTI have each captured a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award for 2007. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study measures owner delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicles.
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