The all-new Volkswagen Touareg TDI just laid claim to another world record. The diesel-powered SUV traversed the Pan-American Highway from start to finish in 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes, beating the previous record holder by more than three days. The epic journey began July 2 at the southernmost tip Argentina and ended in [...]
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Although American drivers aren’t yet accustomed to diesel-powered cars, there are plenty of high-mileage vehicles available for those willing to give it a try. One of the best performers is the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, which officially delivers a very hybrid-like 43 miles per gallon on the highway. The Passat TDI features a 2.0-liter, turbodiesel [...]
For the second year in a row, the Green Car of the Year award, presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has gone to a diesel-powered car from the Volkswagen Group. This year the winner was the 2010 Audi A3 TDI. For its balance of strong fuel economy, low emissions, luxurious accommodations, and sleek styling, [...]
