Tag: TDI
Motoring Monday: 2015 SEMA Show Preview
On Motoring Monday we have a preview of some hot concept vehicles coming next week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, from Ford, Chevrolet, and Hyundai. And, in our reality check, we're gonna catch you up on what's bee...
Tech Look: 2015 Volkswagen 2.0 TDI EA288 Engine
For 2015, Volkswagen introduced their all-new 2.0 liter TDI EA288 series turbo-diesel engines to North American models, an engine sharing very little with the one it replaced. Redesigned to offer more power, better...
Quick look: Volkswagen Amarok TDI pickup
Have you ever asked yourself what if Volkswagen built a pickup? Well you might know they already do, it's the sporting and edgy Volkswagen Amarok. It's just not sold in North America. The Volkswagen Amarok is avai...
Reality Check: Volkswagen Golf TDI World Record
We've achieved as much as 10 mpg over EPA estimates in a Volkswagen Golf TDI, but fellow auto journalist Wayne Gerdes has once again put us to shame. On a planned road trip of the lower 48 states, closely monitored...
First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Starting at $24,995, the Beetle TDI comes in a pretty well equipped trim level at the outset. There is plenty of chrome trim down low on the rockers, across the front fascia grille and the lower window belt line. L...
Reality Check: Volkswagen TDI Scandal Month One Update
It's been a little over a month since the story broke about Volkswagen cheating emission laws with their TDI engine software around the world. And here's where it's at as of today. Since our previous report, Volksw...
What’s New: 2016 Volkswagen Passat
In the heat of the EPA emissions scandal, Volkswagen unveiled their freshly updated and feature fortified 2016 Passat sedans in Brooklyn, New York. And yes, it's supposed to offer a TDI engine. The American built 2...
What You Need To Know: Volkswagen TDI Dieselgate Settlement
What you need to know about the landmark settlement today between Volkswagen and the U.S. Government over the 2.0 liter Volkswagen TDI emissions cheating scandal. VW and U.S. agreement settles DOJ and FTC civil...
Motoring Monday: Volkswagen TDI Scandal Update
We have a special edition of Motoring Monday to round up the latest news surrounding the Volkswagen TDI scandal known as dieselgate. I hate that term, but it's what it is. Since our last update the list of vehicles...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
This Volkswagen Passat was introduced in 2011, as a car designed and built specifically for the North American market. It's larger than the Passat sold in Europe, with a 110” wheelbase and some 2” wider than the Jetta...
