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J.D. Power On Electric Vehicles

J.D. Power On Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles: Interest Grows, but Consumer Understanding Doesn’t By Chris MalottThe Millennial generation has sometimes gotten a bad rap in recent years. Seriously, type in “millennials are killing” in the search bar of your browser. ... Continue reading

New Edition Of The 14 Million Unit Best-Seller Charismatic Volkswagen Polo Overcomes Class Boundaries

New Edition Of The 14 Million Unit Best-Seller Charismatic Volkswagen Polo Overcomes Class Boundaries

This Polo makes the future real LONDON - June 16, 2017: With more than 14 million units sold, it is one of the world's most successful compact cars: the Polo. Now a completely new generation of the best-seller is launching. ... Continue reading

All-New 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Starts At $25,345

All-New 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Starts At $25,345

The striking new Tiguan features increased interior and cargo space, sophisticated driver assistance technology, and carries America’s best SUV bumper-to-bumper transferable warranty HERNDON, VA - June 15, 2017: Volkswagen of America, Inc., today announced that pricing of the all-new 2018 Tiguan will start at $25,345 ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Offers First Look At The New Polo +VIDEO

Volkswagen Offers First Look At The New Polo +VIDEO

The countdown has begun: this coming Friday (June 16, 2017), Volkswagen is revealing the new Polo in Berlin. The latest edition of the best-selling car is larger, more spacious, more comfortable and will continue the success story of the compact model of which more than 14 million units have been sold. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL WRAPUP - June 12, 2017

NHTSA RECALL WRAPUP - June 12, 2017

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. ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring FWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

What's the difference between a crossover and a hatchback of similar size? Style. A crossover sits higher off the ground and is taller, for both the "SUV" look and, allegedly, greater interior space and ground clearance for active-lifestyle activities. ... Continue reading

2017 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ

2017 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ

VW Jetta In Top Semi-Luxury Form DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen has long been known for evolutionary rather than revolutionary product development, with more changes under the skin that to that skin. Back in the 1950s, when American cars changed outside, often radically, nearly every year, VW made its ... Continue reading

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE An Economy Car With Something Extra By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What is it about VWs that I’ve always liked? I’m not really sure. Most of the ones I’ve had – and there have been many – have been less than first rate in terms of dependabilit ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Launches New Joint Venture for E-Mobility in China

Volkswagen Launches New Joint Venture for E-Mobility in China

The Volkswagen Group is expanding its successful engagement in the People's Republic of China with a new joint venture. In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) in Berlin to ... Continue reading

IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths

IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths

On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: May 22, 2017: Toyota, Audi, Chevrolet, Jeep; Honda; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; Hino

NHTSA RECALL RECAP: May 22, 2017: Toyota, Audi, Chevrolet, Jeep; Honda; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; Hino

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. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP - May 10-15, 2017: Audi; VW; Acura; Honda; Jaguar; Porsche; RAM; Thor; Freightliner

NHTSA RECALL RECAP - May 10-15, 2017: Audi; VW; Acura; Honda; Jaguar; Porsche; RAM; Thor; Freightliner

Washington DC May 15, 2017; 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. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 8-14, 2017: VW TDI Deals; MB Diesels Verboten In US; Mazda Diesel Arriving Soon; Ford Rice Rockets; RAM Recall; 1 Million 911's

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 8-14, 2017: VW TDI Deals; MB Diesels Verboten In US; Mazda Diesel Arriving Soon; Ford Rice Rockets; RAM Recall; 1 Million 911's

* Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess recently asserted that his company will sell 1 million battery driven vehicles per year by 2025 outperforming Tesla in the developing EV market. With diesels virtually gone from the U.S. portfolio and in trouble elsewhere, perhaps more R&D resources are available for EVs. ... Continue reading

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