Breaking cover this before its debut at the Geneva Motor Show was the second generation 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. Although it received a modest refresh in 2008, VW’s midsize SUV has hasn’t changed much, so the new model will be a welcomed addition to this ever-changing segment. The size and overall look of the 2011 Volkswagen [...]
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During the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, Volkswagen will be introducing its new performance division, R GmbH, to better compete with the likes of Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M divisions. Although VW buyers can order performance components through the VW GearStore, there’s no official word on whether vehicles from this new division will make [...]
Not only has the updated 2010 Volkswagen GTI been awarded one of the Car and Driver 10Best Cars, but the latest GTI has also been named the Car of the Year by Automobile Magazine. The VW GTI is renowned for being the affordable driver’s car, which is no doubt part of its appeal in the [...]
Volkswagen continues to hold its own in the U.S. market. As many of VW’s competitors face steeper sales declines , the German automaker is continuing to focus on its new product offensive. This includes updates to the GTI for 2009, as well as the recently released Tiguan crossover.
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There are several imports that stole the show at this year’s LA Auto Show, but one new vehicle that shouldn’t go unnoticed is the all-new 2009 Volkswagen CC. Following the latest trend in German engineering, the Volkswagen CC is a four-door coupe, offering the convenience of a sedan with the sleek profile and sporty performance of a coupe.
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Despite the huge sales declines for SUVs and trucks, there’s one niche within the SUV segment that remains viable and profitable for automakers: the crossover. American drivers are finally realizing that full-size, truck-based, gas-guzzling sport utilities are just silly when you can get moderately efficient cargo haulers with a far more compliant and even sporty ride in the form of a crossover.
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