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2010 NAIAS: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe doesn’t replace Scirocco in our hearts

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Call us spoiled, but we'll just take the Scirocco. Not that the Concept Coupe (props on the creative name guys) is a terribly ugly vehicle, but it's like putting ground chuck in a steak mold if you are a performance person. That being said, next to the Volt this is one of the better looking hybrids out there. Going with the unofficial theme of concept cars for NAIAS this year, this is another hybrid. Fire power comes from a turbocharged 1.4L inline four with 150 horsepower, which is backed up by 27 horsepower electric backed up bu lithium-ion batteries. The grand total of 177 means this car scoots to 60 in 8.1 seconds which is not to bad considering it should get around 56 mpg or so. Great figures, but we know you guys can put this tech in the Scirocco. Aiding in those high mpg's is VW's 'coast down' technology that automatically disengages the transmission after the driver lets off the throttle and allows the car to coast for longer periods of time, as well as regenerative braking. Although it's still in the concept stages it looks far too polished to stay there. We wouldn't be surprised if the Concept Coupe showed up in your local Volkswagen dealerships.

Volkswagen’s Black Beauty: The 2010 GTI

Monday, December 21, 2009

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VW has spiced up their line-up in recent years, from the introduction of the EOS a few years ago to the sexy and sleek looking CC last year. For 2010 the GTI gets a face lift and some interior refinement. That would make any critic happy. The front fascias’ devilish grin gives you a hint of what’s to come. While this black beauty is not the most powerful of the hot hatches on the market, it is definitely the most refined.

Insane automotive photography, Part II: Hillbilly HDR, Corvette Z06, Ford GT Burnout, and rigshots

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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We've re-invented our insane automotive photography feature as a weekly format of the best and most amazing automotive related pictures posted to our Insane Automotive Photography Group on Flickr. This week we have hillbilly HDR, Corvette Z06, a Ford GT Burnout, and some amazing rigshots.

Insane automotive photography, Part I: Super cars, american muscle, and even the Eiffel Tower

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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We're re-inventing our insane automotive photography feature as a weekly format of the best and most amazing automotive related pictures posted to our Insane Automotive Photography Group on Flickr. This week we have super cars, super views, american muscle, and European luxury.

IIHS Releases Safest New Vehicles for 2010

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of cars awarded Top Safety Pick. The 27 vehicle list includes 19 cars and 8 SUV's. The Big Winner? Subaru, with five of its cars winning the awards from the IIHS. The Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza (except WRX), Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and Subaru Tribeca were selected, that's almost Subaru's entire lineup. Volvo and Volkswagen also cleaned up with four cars a piece taking home a trophy. Detroit was not to be out done, each Big Three Automaker had at least two cars make the list. The IIHS points out that Toyota and it's subsidiaries were absent from the list after receiving 11 awards last year, as well as BMW, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Saab for not having qualifying vehicles. Other big surprises include the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion missing the grade for only meeting 'acceptable' standards in the new roof safety standards.

Volkswagen GTI named AUTOMOBILE Magazine “2010 Automobile of the Year”

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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It's that time of the year again folks! The 2010 awards season is here full force. Automobile Magazine is in the spotlight today, announcing that the 2010 Volkswagen GTI has won "2010 Automobile of the Year."

VW sets January 2010 as arrival date of Jetta TDI Cup “Street” Edition” in showrooms

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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Finding a way to blend a stylish body package with its economical diesel motor, Volkswagen of American recently announced it will build the well-received Jetta TDI Cup "Street Edition" to arrive in showrooms at the start of next year.

Consumer Reports’ 2009 Reliability Survey- Ford Fusion tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Ford scored big in this year's Consumer Reports 2009 Car Reliability Survey. As the only Detroit automaker to be labeled with "world-class" reliability, 46 of 51 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury products scored average or above average. General Motors did well with some of its new offerings but Chrysler continued to struggle. Who took home the "most reliable" and "least reliable" titles? Read on and find out...

VW DSG reader stories round 3 – “Flash of death” woes lead to brand new recall

Monday, August 31, 2009

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Late Friday night we broke the news that Volkswagen of America was offering up another 53,000+ vehicles as part of a second recall concerning its DSG transmission. Our readers knew something bigger than a simple temperature sensor acting up was afoot and let us know. Here's a few more of the emails that we've received.

Volkswagen recalls 53,300 new vehicles, announces service program to address DSG complaints

Friday, August 28, 2009

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Volkswagen Group of America has announced that it will ramp up an official customer service program to specifically address DSG related issues for Volkswagen and Audi models. At the same time, the company announced a new recall that includes over 50,000 vehicles.