There are some pretty amazing vehicles in other parts of the world that the U.S. has never had the chance to buy. As automakers create lines specific to the various needs of geographic regions and foreign markets, there isn’t a need to make them for everyone. So, there are some you can’t buy in certain …
Ford and GM have a huge advantage over their Japanese and German rivals. We’re seeing it in the number of Japanese companies in the hottest segments with the oldest models, and European companies rich in cars but almost nonexistent in trucks and SUVs. It took a while for this to happen, but US manufacturers are …
The charts and analysis are so confusing. Are electric vehicle sales up or down? Are all of the other countries seeing a rise in electric vehicle sales except the US? Did electric vehicle sales tank in 2019? The standard response to the number of EV sales in the US is 2%. It’s 3% in California. …
Ford unveiled its Mustang SUV just last month at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. Already it has announced a smaller Mustang is on the way. Ford said it wasn’t done sprinkling the Mustang name around to other new products. Man, it wasted no time in doing it. So, another, different Ford Mustang is coming …
If you think VW can’t go big, think again. The 2020 VW Atlas SUV is large-five inches wider than a Toyota Highlander, and almost 200-inches long. You know an SUV this big has a third row, even if this one seems a bit cramped. When the seats are folded down you gain almost 100 cubic …
In what can only be called a daring move on VW’s part, it began production today of the 2020 T-Roc Cabriolet. Why so daring you ask? Because it’s a convertible crossover and the last two that tried this were dismal failures. But we love oddball attempts like this so we’ll fill you in on the …
The latest sales figures are in with pickups, crossovers, and SUVs accounting for almost 75% of new vehicle sales. This is the highest level we have seen in a continuing rise in such sales. While Truck/SUV sales increase, we are seeing cars drop down to life support. Not all was bad for cars, but SUVs …
It’s practically a cliché: “no replacement for displacement.” If you want your truck or SUV to tow the most, carry the most, you need the biggest engine possible. And as a helpful by-product, you get more speed. Except, not always. There’s more than one way to generate big numbers than simply increasing the size of …
The Volkswagen Amarok is a reliable pickup truck that many Americans have never heard of. That’s because it’s not available in the U.S., for now at least.
Ford and Volkswagen are two auto giants. Both companies are looking to improve truck production, will the partnership work or is it a mistake?
Until recently, Europeans have largely viewed pickup trucks as vehicles owned by workers. We once thought this way in the U.S., too.
It’s beginning to look like we should prepare for a flood of new small pickups to hit the market. Ford car-based truck test mules have been spotted running around Australia. Kia is allegedly planning a similar-sized pickup for release there, too. While no pickup version of Ford’s baby Bronco exists officially, there’s a good business …
With over 50% of Volkswagen sales being crossovers and SUVs in the US it’s no wonder it wants more models to take a larger bite of the commercial pie. More VW SUVs and even pickups are coming. But just like so many other companies, it is eyeing electrification as part of its plan. In early …
Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok midsize pickup is coming in 2022. That means the all-new Ford Ranger is coming in 2022. What’s the connection? Ford and VW announced in January 2019 they will share certain platforms and co-develop other new ones. Part of that agreement included having the 2022 Ranger and Amarok share not only architecture but …
The Volkswagen Golf has been in production since 1974 and it has easily become one of the brand’s flagship vehicles. Known for its economical, affordable, and fun style, the Golf hatchback has fans all over the world. Scheduled to begin its eighth generation, the question remains: will the 2020 Volkswagen Golf continue to be one …
From design and assembly to the showroom and open road, virtual reality is improving the business of making and selling cars.
Fast cars and high price tags are typically thought to go hand in hand. But this doesn’t always have to be the case, take a look at these examples.
Many automakers are making AWD vehicles more accessible and providing the performance you want at a reasonable cost.
People sometimes ask, “What’s in a name?,” and we find ourselves asking that about the less well-known names Volkswagen gives some of its vehicles. Native English speakers get “Beetle” “Golf,” and we even got the VW “Thing” from back in the 1970s. But once it started doing other names starting with “T,” it can be …
There isn’t much real competition among electric cars, but a new era is dawning. Volkswagen is getting in the game, even if some models will only be available in Europe. Even though the Volkswagen Group has already released electric cars under their other brands, such as the Porsche Taycan, this is the first electric VW. …
There are lots of motorist out there that have a soft spot for anything Volkswagen makes. One reason for this is nostalgia. Maybe they drove a VW Beetle or Microbus during their youth, which triggered life long brand loyalty. The second reason for this is that Volkswagen has done a great job of using technology …
Winter can be a rough time to drive, especially in New England. Salt, snow, and wind make for tricky conditions. These cars are up to the challenge.
Volkswagen just revealed its new ID3 electric car (stylized as ID.3) the night before the 2019 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The Volkswagen ID3 is groundbreaking as the first of Volkswagen’s new generation of all-electric vehicles and is a realignment of the brand toward being environmentally friendly. The car is the first VW that is …
There’s a new long-range electric car headed to production soon, and it’s called the Volkswagen ID3. It is the first step in VW’s attempt to move away from the diesel scandal it’s still embroiled in and move into zero-emissions vehicles. The ID sub-brand will be based on VW’s modular EV platform that it calls MEB. …
Many people, especially baby boomers, are excited that an updated version of the iconic Volkswagen bus will be available in a few years.
If you’re a cupholder fanatic, you’ll be delighted to learn that these seven cars have more cupholders then you’ll ever need.
Surfers want a car that both stylish and functional. Here are a few options that are built well and can carry a board to two.
In an industry first, Volkswagen will convert your original Beetle to an electric drivetrain. It is partnering with eClassics in Germany to turn your car into an electric Volkswagen Beetle. eClassics’ first conversion is shown here, a 1973 Super Beetle ‘vert, and we have to say, it looks good. All VW-Made Components The cool part …
Few vehicles have the storied history of the VW bus. That’s why people were so excited to hear that the VW Microbus was coming back.
With the continuing fraud charges and fines in the billions of dollars that Volkswagen and other manufacturers are facing by what has been called “dieselgate,” it’s a bit hard to keep a straight face with this latest VW news. That being said, VW announced today a new generation of 2.0-liter TDI Evo diesel engines that …
Picture this: you’re happily crawling up an off-road trail in the Colorado Rockies in a luxury SUV. As you process that image, let’s suppose that the luxury SUV is a Volkswagen Touareg. So, how does a comfortable, tech-heavy mommy cruiser climb up a rugged 4X4 trail? It does it surprisingly well. The Touareg, as The Fast …
After years of decline, the Beetle was finally discontinued. The car will hold a special place in history, and we’ll miss these things about it.
The more things change the more they stay the same. Volkswagen has announced that they will reveal their new logo at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. If you think you’ve seen it before you may have noticed it in their Hello Light ad for the ID Buzz Microbus EV. Then again, you might have …
Volkswagen and Ford are teaming up to build cars of the future together, both in terms of electric and self-driving cars.
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting time. The new driver has gained a measure of freedom and gets to pick out that first, special vehicle. It’s important to make good choices when selecting your first vehicle. Some vehicles have too much power for a new driver. Some vehicles need a bit more road experience than a …
All wrapped up for you in a neat bow are all of the cars we say “goodbye” to in 2019. These cars—and they’re all cars with the exception of two Lincoln crossovers that are being renamed for 2020—won’t be back in 2020. A couple might show up down the road, but for almost all of …
Not again! Volkswagen, what are you doing? Stop it already! Just when you thought Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” emissions debacle was behind it, a German court today revealed that VW’s “fix” for the diesel cheating devices contains another cheat device. We can’t make this up. In a court hearing in Dusseldorf, Germany, the district court there has revealed …
With a net worth of $950 million, Jerry Seinfeld has the funds to buy some incredible cars — and he’s done just that. In fact, the comedian prizes his cars so much that he keeps them in a $1.4 million state-of-the-art garage and bases an entire Netflix show around them. As his fame and wealth …
Some cars are better for city life. We found the best cars for urbanites, with city-friendly features and maneuverability in mind.
A common assumption is that Volkswagen’s are challenging to maintain and repair. Is there any truth to this or have times changed?
Those of you in a funk over the cancellation of the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and can’t afford a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible can now rejoice! No, the CrossCab is not coming back, nor will there be a price cut on the Evoque ‘vert. What appears to be a worthy replacement is on the …
Model cancellations, consolidations, and a march toward electrification are leading car manufacturers to make drastic decisions. Today, the Wall Street Journal announced that both General Motors and Volkswagen are killing off their Hybrid models. For them, it’s either conventional engines or electric — no middle ground. What they’re saying “Our strong preference is to go …
As car companies announce their 2020 lineups, we’re seeing more and more models dropped. In some cases, it’s to make room for more crossovers and SUVs. In others, it’s to dump some slow sellers while gearing up for replacements in 2020 as 2021 models. Today’s discontinuation derby calls to the Volkswagen Golf R and Audi …
Volkswagen continues its company wide shake-up by announcing these 2 model will no longer be available in the U.S. after 2019.
America’s best-selling Volkswagen model was the Tiguan SUV. This prompted the German automaker to invest more in the U.S. SUV market.
Volkswagen gives a little, and takes a little. On the heels of their 2015 Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen Group of America wanted to present a positive face. They began offering a six-year and 72,000-mile new car warranty. It was a great way to show potential and returning customers they were solidly behind their products in spite …
Fuel economy is still a huge determining factor for many people when shopping for their next car. So what are the models that give you the best mileage?
Each year Consumer Reports conducts a survey that gauges the worst cars in terms of reliability. Which cars have been the worst of decade?
When Volkswagen was caught cheating emissions tests people were outraged. Now, new research reveals the damage is worse than we thought.
The Volkswagen Beetle has been around since 1938. The iconic car met it’s demise, with the last car being rolled off the assembly line recently.
