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Filed under: Aftermarket , 2015 SEMA Show , Volkswagen , Sedan , Performance Momo has a tuned 2016 Jetta GLI for SEMA, and its subtle mods are more about adding extra style than uncompromising performance. Continue reading MOMO tunes the 2016 VW Jetta GLI for SEMA MOMO tunes the 2016 VW Jetta GLI for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Oct 2015 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1iuO6uX

There are many questions that can be prefaced by “What if…” and this 2016 VW Jetta GLI 2.0T is the answer to the question, “What if Volkswagen were to offer a MOMO Edition of its successful sports compact.” The result is a vehicle that is best described as OEM-plus. It maintains all of the benefits of the turbocharged VW sedan, but gives it greater focus for the sports-oriented driver. It also boasts a dash of Italian style, with aggressive 19” MOMO light alloy road wheels, an attractive MOMO steering wheel and a vibrant interior treatment based on MOMO’s signature red and yellow color scheme. The 19 x 8.5” MOMO Revenge wheels represent the first “mesh” wheel design from MOMO in almost 30 years.
It is a split-10 spoke wheel with a concave center and raised cap detail. It is available in matte anthracite, as used here, and matte black. The new MOMO Revenge EVO wheel, which will offer the same sharp design but a brand new finish, will be released in 2016. With an aggressive offset, t...

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel A research team from Harvard and MIT estimates that in America alone, the additional emissions from VW's 2.0-liter TDIs caused 60 premature deaths. Continue reading VW diesel emissions cheats could cause 59 early deaths VW diesel emissions cheats could cause 59 early deaths originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1RE7667

ECS engineered in-house and manufactured in the U.S.A., you can expect nothing short of the very best quality in terms of fitment, precision and longevity. Designed to match the OEM dipstick length and indicator reading, simply check your oil level as you would on your original dipstick, but with billet confidence! The ECS dipstick handle is made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum for durable and dependable operation. Each handle arrives with pre-installed Viton O-ring(s) for maximum sealing capacity and oil / fuel resistance. Every ECS dipstick handle is available in 3 color choices, Black Anodized, Silver Anodized or Polished finish, all shipped for free*.  Black Anodized  ​ Silver Anodized  ​ Polished  ​ Joining the oil level indicator to the dipstick handle is accomplished by a precisely measured, stainless steel wire rope that is crimped on either side to solidly lock the components in to place. To take this a step further, all dipsticks are pull-...

Filed under: Videos , Tokyo Motor Show , Mazda , Subaru , Suzuki , Tesla , Toyota , Volkswagen , Sedan , Concept Cars , Autoblog Minute , Auto News Recaps Consumer Reports pulls its Tesla recommendation, the U.S. Copyright Office offers a ruling affecting car owners, VW gets hit hard with third-quarter losses, and lots of exciting news from Tokyo. Autoblog senior editor Greg Migliore reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute Weekly Recap . Continue reading Autoblog Minute: VW Q3 financial woes, 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Autoblog Minute: VW Q3 financial woes, 2015 Tokyo Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1P1ZT2j

Team enters season finale with a lock on the 2015 championship title Herndon, VA —  No matter the result on track, Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross (VARX) will be celebrating at the Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale in Las Vegas. After four consecutive wins and double podium finishes, VARX teammates Scott Speed and Tanner Foust are the only drivers left in the running for the 2015 driver’s championship. Even with a championship already secured, the team does not plan to rest on its laurels; a shot at the manufacturer’s title and team pride means that everyone will be pushing for another strong result to round out the year. Scott Speed finally gained the championship lead after collecting a second-place finish in the first of two rounds in Barbados last month. The driver of the No. 41 ORAFOL Volkswagen Beetle GRC added to his lead in the second leg of the doubleheader, claiming another runner-up finishing position. He now sits 36 points ahead of teammate Foust, within sight...

Like so many brilliant ideas before it, it all started over a beer.  “I haven’t done anything stupid in a really long time”, I told John Acton, our Head of Sales.  Sure, we are both fortunate enough to travel for work quite often, but the resulting inconsistency in personal schedules doesn’t leave much chance for spontaneity.  Yes, it’s a first world problem.  No, I’m not ashamed to admit it.  And luckily, John felt the same. So a plan was hatched, and now we’re staring down the barrel of one of the most ambitious road trips we’ve ever attempted.  This Sunday morning, I’ll make the nearly two-hour trek from our Central Pennsylvania office to Philadelphia’s International Airport in order to catch a plane destined for Chicago O’Hare.  Once safely on the ground, John will pick me up in a Mk7 GTI, and we’ll depart for Las Vegas- a roughly 25 hour journey, which we’ll be tackling in one shot.  This means that at some point on Monday afternoon, we’ll r...

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full testimony of Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga operations before the Tennessee Senate Committee on Finance, Ways and Means Appropriations Subcommittee] Senator Watson, Senator McNally, Senator Tate, and members of the community, thank you for inviting me to be here today.  I know that some of you have travelled across the state, and I certainly appreciate you being here.  I’d like to especially thank Commissioner Boyd for being here today. My name is Christian Koch, and I am the President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations.  I have been with Volkswagen 25 years and I came to Chattanooga in 2014 from Germany, where I was a managing director for Volkswagen’s operations in Saxony.  Today, I am responsible for all matters relating to the Chattanooga factory. As I am sure you are aware, the last several weeks have been trying times for Volkswagen and our hardworking ...

[Editor’s Note: Below is the full testimony of Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga operations before the Tennessee Senate Committee on Finance, Ways and Means Appropriations Subcommittee] Senator Watson, Senator McNally, Senator Tate, and members of the community, thank you for inviting me to be here today.  I know that some of you have travelled across the state, and I certainly appreciate you being here.  I’d like to especially thank Commissioner Boyd for being here today. My name is Christian Koch, and I am the President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations.  I have been with Volkswagen 25 years and I came to Chattanooga in 2014 from Germany, where I was a managing director for Volkswagen’s operations in Saxony.  Today, I am responsible for all matters relating to the Chattanooga factory. As I am sure you are aware, the last several weeks have been trying times for Volkswagen and our hardworking ...

U.S. remains one of the most important markets for Volkswagen Chattanooga, Tenn./Wolfsburg, Germany, October 29, 2015 – The Volkswagen Group has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its Chattanooga facility, where it plans on producing a newly developed midsize SUV for the U.S. market. As previously announced, the Group plans on a total investment of approximately $900 million in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SUV. In the state of Tennessee alone, Volkswagen Group anticipates a $600 million investment and creation of 2,000 additional jobs.  Production of the new midsize SUV is scheduled to begin in Chattanooga toward the end of 2016. “The United States continues to be one of the most important markets for Volkswagen, and our commitment to Chattanooga and the state of Tennessee is clear proof of that,” said Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “The Chattanooga plant is a core part of our strategy in North America. Here and t...

Filed under: Videos , Volkswagen , Wagon , Autonomous A team from the University of Nevada managed a record-setting 1,500-mile journey in an autonomous 2010 VW Passat wagon across Mexico. Continue reading Autonomous VW makes 1,500-mile trek through Mexico Autonomous VW makes 1,500-mile trek through Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1XEbeam

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel Volkswagen boss Matthias Mueller released a new five-point plan that calls for the company to reassess its goal of rampant growth. Continue reading VW shifts gears to 'qualitative growth,' not huge sales numbers VW shifts gears to 'qualitative growth,' not huge sales numbers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1kWvSo7

Filed under: Videos , BMW , Chevrolet , Ford , Hummer , smart , Tesla , Volkswagen , Volvo , Infotainment , Technology , Autoblog Minute Here are the finalists for Autoblog's 2016 Technology of the Year award. Autoblog 's Chris McGraw reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute, with commentary from Autoblog executive producer Adam Morath, AutoblogGreen editor-in-chief Sebastian Blanco, and Autoblog senior editor Alex Kierstein. Continue reading Autoblog Minute: Finalists announced for 2016 Tech of the Year award Autoblog Minute: Finalists announced for 2016 Tech of the Year award originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://ift.tt/1LEJMUl

Over the past few years, aggressively flared bodykits have come into their own, spurred on in part by the stance scene and the ever-increasing popularity of JDM tuning styles.  More recently, the treatment has been applied heavily to Porsche models by Rauh Welt, Scion FR-S/Toyota BRZ by Rocket Bunny, and most everything else by Liberty Walk.  But for this year’s Essen Motor Show, Sidney Industries will be porting this style to the Mk7 GTI, and we must admit it looks quite good. Using lines reminiscent of those found on the Renault R5 Turbo, mixed with something straight out of the BTCC, this GTI certainly will turn heads in Germany at the end of November. The post Sidney Industries Widebody GTI Coming to Essen appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex http://ift.tt/1GMV9Lb via IFTTT

Bentley’s extraordinary ice-driving event returns for 2016 Bentayga to demonstrate prowess on frozen lakes of Finland Former World Rally Champion, Juha Kankkunen, leads tuition team (Crewe, 29 October 2015)  The most powerful, most luxurious, most exclusive and fastest SUV in the world, the Bentley Bentayga, makes its ice-driving debut in 2016 at Bentley’s flagship customer event, Power on Ice. Power on Ice is an unforgettable four-day experience that provides the opportunity to push a full range of Bentley cars to their limits. Running throughout February next year, guests will be among the first to explore the Bentayga’s extraordinary capabilities in one of the most beautiful and challenging environments in the world. Two days of exhilarating ice driving training are provided by the vastly experienced Bentley Ice Driving Team. Leading the tuition will be four-time World Rally Champion and two-time ice-speed record holder, Juha Kankkunen – who personally designs each of the...

Now that MOMO’s 2015 SEMA project Jetta GLI is sounding the part, thanks to an exhaust system from Milltek, it’s time to focus making the car more dynamic from a driving perspective.  Namely, it’s time to address brakes and suspension, with help from OEM suppliers and aftermarket superstars Brembo and H&R. As one of the most notable OEM suspension suppliers, H&R’s Street Performance Coilovers and Sway Bars were one of the easiest choices made by the team on this project.  Most importantly, the same standards that H&R holds their OEM pieces to are applied to their vast line of aftermarket suspension components, meaning the fit, finish and durability are all top notch. Without much hesitation, the team set to disassembling the GLI’s stock suspension and fitting the H&R upgrade.  As with all H&R pieces, the physical installation is incredibly straightforward.  Fast forward a couple of hours, and a few tweaks in the alignment and height ...