Tag: Volkswagen
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...
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...
2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI: Trail Ride
The Volkswagen Touareg TDI though branded with the modest “People’s Car” moniker, credibly dukes it out with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz in its category. It it a significantly fortified upscale vehicle not o...
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 ...
Motoring Monday: September 21, 2015
On Motoring Monday, we're talking the top cars from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the new Infiniti Q30 compact, the 2017 Jaguar F Pace crossover, and Audi's answer to Tesla, their eTron Quattro. And in our Re...
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...
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...
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...
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...
