Tag: Volkswagen
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 ...
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...
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...
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 Monday: July 13, 2015
On Motoring Monday we've got the new 2016 Mini Clubman and the more powerful Audi S7. The Ford GT returns to 24 Hours of LeMans, and a new world record has been set in a Volkswagen Golf TDI. First Look: 2016 Mini C...
Route 66 Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Why take the modern day 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible on old Route 66? Well they share a lot in common, both iconic of automotive history and lore. They both bring imagery and memories to all who see them, and th...
Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI is all-new this year, known as Golf VII or the seventh-generation. It's available in both a five-door hatch as our SEL is here as well as the SportWagen model. Built on the all new MQB ...
First Look: Volkswagen C Coupe GTE Concept
Pulling our strings and pushing our buttons, Volkswagen continues to tease their next generation full size sedans with yet another concept car, the C Coupe GTE. While it had its coming out party at Auto Shanghai in...
Motoring Monday: May 4, 2015
Welcome to Motoring Monday for May 4th, 2015. Today we have first looks at the 2016 Lexus ES, the Volkswagen C Coupé GTE Concept, and a demonstration of the new Ford Edge Active Park Assist. 2016 Lexus ES The 2...
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...
