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2018 Volkswagen Atlas Receives NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Receives NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the all-new, seven-passenger 2018 Atlas has earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which runs the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), and has provided consumers with vehicle safety information si ... Continue reading

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Green Cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 From Green Car Guide.UK

Electric cars were the big news at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Night at Frankfurt IAA 2017: VW Presents the new I.D. CROZZ +VIDEO

Volkswagen Group Night at Frankfurt IAA 2017: VW Presents the new I.D. CROZZ +VIDEO

The countdown has begun for a breakthrough in electric mobility, and 2020 could represent the turning point. That is because the Volkswagen brand is accelerating into this new era by developing a new generation of innovative electric vehicles – the I.D.2, I.D. BUZZ3 and I.D.CROZZ. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Sept 4-10, 2017: For Sale VW Fixed Diesels; EV's, EV's, New Leaf; IIHS PIck-up Tests; Autonomous; Emissions Rising

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest Sept 4-10, 2017: For Sale VW Fixed Diesels; EV's, EV's, New Leaf; IIHS PIck-up Tests; Autonomous; Emissions Rising

TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. Or put these stories in context by searching the past 25 year's millions of pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news, video, audio, rants and raves accessible from The Auto Channel's Automotive Ne ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon TSI S W/4Motion Review By Steve Purdy

2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon TSI S W/4Motion Review By Steve Purdy

Base price for the Golf Sport Wagon is $22,445 without all-wheel drive and $24,930 with. The basic car is well equipped and our AWD test car has no listed options. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL UPDATE - September 4, 2017 : MAZDA, BMW, GMC, CHEVROLET, VOLKSWAGEN, MERCEDES-BENZ, FOREST RIVER

NHTSA RECALL UPDATE - September 4, 2017 : MAZDA, BMW, GMC, CHEVROLET, VOLKSWAGEN, MERCEDES-BENZ, FOREST RIVER

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death.RECALL UPDATE - September 4, 2017 : MAZDA, BMW, GMC, CHEVROLET, VOLKSWAGEN, MERCEDES-BENZ, FOREST RIVER ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest , August 28 - Sept 3, 2017: Harvey and Cars; GM Sales Against The Trend; ET (Electric Truck); Tesla Troubles; Recalls Of Course

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest , August 28 - Sept 3, 2017: Harvey and Cars; GM Sales Against The Trend; ET (Electric Truck); Tesla Troubles; Recalls Of Course

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VOLKSWAGEN US AUTO SALES AUGUST 2017: Up 6.4%

VOLKSWAGEN US AUTO SALES AUGUST 2017: Up 6.4%

August sales totaled 32,015 units, an increase of 9 percent over August 2016 Year-to-date sales totaled 220,344, an increase of 6.4 percent Sales of the all-new 2018 Atlas totaled 2,807 units Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 2,516 units Herndon, VA — (September 1, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) toda ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Summary August 21-27, 2017: VW id Buzz EV Bus; Pebble Beach; Hyundai PU; Cars For Teens; VW Diesel Consequences; Ferrari;

Nutson's Automotive News Summary August 21-27, 2017: VW id Buzz EV Bus; Pebble Beach; Hyundai PU; Cars For Teens; VW Diesel Consequences; Ferrari;

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AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC (AUGUST 26, 2017) SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC (AUGUST 26, 2017) SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Ready to Roc! – World Premiere of the New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

Ready to Roc! – World Premiere of the New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. ... Continue reading

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

California Led the World in Sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With 1000 (No Not A Mistake) 1H 2017, says Information Trends

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Globally, over 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles were sold or leased in the first half of 2017, according to Information Trends. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Announces Production Of New Electric Van Based On Microbus +VIDEO

Volkswagen Announces Production Of New Electric Van Based On Microbus +VIDEO

The I.D. BUZZ1) concept car from Volkswagen is being further developed in preparation for its launch as a production vehicle. The Chairmen of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands, Dr Herbert Diess and Dr Eckhard Scholz, announced their production decision today at the Conc ... Continue reading

Spearheading A New Class: The New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

Spearheading A New Class: The New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO

With the presentation of the new T-Roc in six days’ time, Volkswagen will be introducing a new model that is set to make waves in the compact SUV class: the all-new crossover model boasts crisp proportions, a progressive design and a wealth of innovations. In urban traffic or on long trips, the new T-Roc combines the ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson

2017 Volkswagen Passat A family-sized sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_9333) When I am new car shopping the power train is right at the top of my list of particulars that come in to consideration. The reality of today is that, more often than not, choices within ... Continue reading

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