Tag: Volkswagen
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2014: Volkswagens On The Block
While Barrett-Jackson is most known for '57 Chevys and muscle cars, the surprising fact is that restored Volkswagens get plenty of roll across the block. Surprising to many is that they can command as much money as a ...
Motoring Monday: November 24th, 2014 – LA Auto Show
Welcome to Motoring Monday for November 24th, 2014. I'm Sam Haymart for TestDrivenTV. Today we've got highlights of the LA Auto Show including some beautiful new metal from Mercedes-Maybach, Lexus, Lincoln and Chry...
Test Drive Review: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the premium grade here in North America on a car that for the most part is unique for our market, and built in Mexico. Still riding on a version of the last generation Golf VI platform...
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...
First Look: Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept
Volkswagen tells us the Tiguan GTE Active Concept hints at the next-generation Tiguan crossover, but at the same time it woos us with a futuristic plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Well, not so futuristic actually. While ...
Reality Check: EPA action on Volkswagen TDI cars
In our Reality Check, last week the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), accused Volkswagen of fudging the law with software to defeat smog equipment their popular TDI engines. They allege Volkswagen ...
Volkswagen TDI Scandal: Week One Update
A week ago the equivalent of a nuclear bomb landed on Volkswagen with the EPA's announcement they've been cheating smog laws with their TDI engines. Now a week into this breaking news, a lot has happened. And here is ...
Motoring Monday: New 2016 Mid-Size Sedans
On Motoring Monday we're looking at what's new for 2016 in mid-size sedans, including the redesigned Nissan Altima, Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord, and Volkswagen Passat. And in our Reality Check, Ford has a publicity st...
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...
Motoring Minute: Volkswagen XL Sport
The Paris Motor Show is known for artful and striking concept cars, and Volkswagen was right on cue unveiling their XL Sport. But this one isn't a concept car. Expanding on their XL1 franchise, the new XL Sport lev...
