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Which Terrible Cars Would People Never Buy Again?

The internet is a great place to research cars, but sometimes you want a more word of mouth type approach. Apparently, one Reddit user thought so. In this thread, they put a question out there asking everyone which terrible cars they would never buy again because of the problems they had while owning the car. …
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3 Hot Hatches That Will Make You Want to Ditch Your Sedan

While style will always be up for debate, hatchbacks are starting to gain more traction over the classic sedan body style. Hatchbacks can add more practicality as well as a personality when it comes to your daily ride. These types of cars offer the sleekness of a traditional sedan and the utility of an SUV. …
Volkswagen Polo GTI compact hatchback car on display at Brussels Expo

2020 Honda Fit or Volkswagen GTI: Which Hatchback Should You Buy?

Sometimes, all you need is a little car that’s fun to drive and gets good fuel economy. The 2020 Honda Fit and 2020 Volkswagen GTI are two of the top hatchback options to pick from. Here’s a look at how they stack up against each other. Where the Honda Fit and Volkswagen GTI rank U.S. …
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What Kind of Car Can I Get for $5,000?

Although used car prices are expected to drop, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not like every single one will be universally affordable. True, a used Porsche Cayman or Audi S4 is a great deal, especially compared to a new model. However, they’ll never be truly cheap. Trying to find a car under $5000 …
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Who Would Pay Almost $40,000 for a 1983 Volkswagen GTI?

Although the Beetle eventually led to the Porsche 911, it’s the Golf that’s arguably more important to Volkswagen. Initially sold as the Rabbit in the US, the Golf has been used for everything from basic transportation to dual-engine Pikes Peak racer. Then there’s the Volkswagen GTI, which kick-started the hot hatch segment, creating rivals like …
Hyundai Kona compact crossover suv on display at Brussels Expo

Automakers Start to Resume Production in Europe

Recently, we talked about how China’s auto sales are starting to show signs of recovery as automakers resume production in the area amid the COVID-19 crisis. Now, we are seeing automakers reopen their production facilities in Europe too as Auto News reports. Hyundai and Kia Lead the Way Korean brands Hyundai and Kia were among …
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The Most Satisfying Small Cars Under $35,000

Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …
View of the Volkswagan AG Touareg car at a Volkswagen retail outlet

Why Do Owners Complain About the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg the Most?

When Volkswagen finally entered the SUV market in 2004, the Touareg created a lot of excitement with VW fans. The crossover SUV had a choice of three engines, off-road maneuverability, and of course, SUV versatility. The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has a unibody structure and a carlike look that is reminiscent of Volkswagen’s luxury sedans. Even …
Volkswagen Touareg SUV on display at Brussels Expo

The 2020 Volkswagen Touareg: The Best Diesel SUV Americans Can’t Buy

The Touareg was Volkswagen’s first foray into the SUV world, and it was a vehicle that combined the practicality with the Volkswagen name. They were late to the SUV party, introducing the Volkswagen Touareg to American drivers in 2004. Fans in the United States were disappointed when VW decided to discontinue the Touareg in 2018 …

The Biggest Changes Coming to Volkswagen’s Best-Selling Model

VW’s best selling model, the Volkswagen Tiguan, is getting an update and it appears we can expect some exciting changes. The Tiguan has been a wildly successful vehicle for the brand. This spring it surpassed production of six million units, making the Tiguan the best-selling car in the Volkswagen brand and Group. It is available …

Bugs -Plagued VW ID3 Goes On Sale Anyway-Gets Fixes Later

When last we reported on Volkswagen’s first electric vehicle the ID3 hatchback, the German company was experiencing major software glitches threatening its release this summer. Well, there’s good news! The bug-plagued ID3 will still go on sale anyway this summer. Whatever software problems it has will be fixed at an undetermined time in the future …

More Coloring Books for Car Enthusiasts

Coloring pages aren’t just for kids anymore. Car enthusiasts and designers confined to their homes are finding new ways to share their love of cars Earlier this month, we shared some coloring books designed by our favorite automakers. Since then more automakers and designers have jumped in to help us creatively pass the time during …
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This Ignored Station Wagon Is About to be Discontinued

Americans are obsessed with the Subaru Outback. If we think station wagon, often the first image that comes to mind is of an Outback generation. But there’s another wagon that may not deserve to be ignored. It can be hard to compete with something so iconic. That’s why Buick’s wagon, the Regal TourX has been …
The back of a Volkswagen GTI Golf car is displayed at an assembly line at the Volkswagen factory

The 2015 Volkswagen GTI Proved to Be Very Unreliable

One area that consumers focus on the most when shopping for a new or used vehicle is reliability. With how easy it is to search for reviews of anything online, it comes as no surprise that people scour websites like Consumer Reports and Edmunds for weeks while they’re researching what car to buy, looking for …
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio interior

Top 5 Car Interiors Ranked for 2020 By Brand

If you spend a lot of time nestled into the seat of your car, then the interior comfort and quality of your vehicle is a big deal for you. Nothing makes road trips or daily commutes more miserable than a seat that is not comfortable, or the placement of buttons on the dash just out of reach, or the …

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Passat Just a Really Big Jetta?

Although refreshed for the 2020 model year, the Volkswagen Passat still seems the same as it ever was. And technically, it is. The new Passat has a new look and some new features, but it still rides on the same platform that it has been for almost the past decade. Considering they didn’t update the …
The new Volkswagen Touareg R50 is displayed at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Why You Should Never Buy the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen fans are loyal to their favorite models, often owning more than one in their lifetimes. Those who own a Volkswagen Touareg are equally fierce about adoring their SUVs, and there are plenty of reasons why. Produced from 2004 through 2017, this luxury SUV was one of the first in the segment, and, according to …
A Volkswagen Touareg is seen during the Vienna Car Show press preview at Messe Wien, as part of Vienna Holiday Fair

The Volkswagen Touareg Has Some Expensive Common Problems

Volkswagen is well-known for two things, making great cars and, unfortunately for VW, Dieselgate. That said, despite VW’s high-tech process of making a car, VW makes a lot of mistakes down the road. Here’s a look at the Volkswagen Touareg and some of the most expensive issues it may have. The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg’s engine …