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Volkswagen reanimates the Dune Buggy for Geneva

Filed under: Green , Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Concept Cars , Electric , Future The Buggy is back as an electric concept. Continue reading Volkswagen reanimates the Dune Buggy for Geneva Volkswagen reanimates the Dune Buggy for Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2UsH7q1

VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Mitsubishi , Nissan , Toyota , Volkswagen When just counting light vehicles, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi is tops. Continue reading VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but VW was 2018's top-selling automaker — but originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2DK28qW

Why it's so hard to give up gasoline

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric Convenience, and convenience stores. Continue reading Why it's so hard to give up gasoline Why it's so hard to give up gasoline originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2To7oG8

German automakers explore alliance to develop self-driving cars

Filed under: BMW , Mercedes-Benz , Volkswagen , Autonomous Also, BMW and Mercedes could share a platform for 1 Series and A-Class. Continue reading German automakers explore alliance to develop self-driving cars German automakers explore alliance to develop self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2U90Ue3

Volkswagen I.D. R will attempt to set a Nurburgring lap record

Filed under: Volkswagen , Electric , Performance The electric racer has its sights set on the Nio EP9 Continue reading Volkswagen I.D. R will attempt to set a Nurburgring lap record Volkswagen I.D. R will attempt to set a Nurburgring lap record originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2B6AcMf

Mk8 VW Golf caught uncovered in Germany

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Future Evolutionary styling hides all the big changes. Continue reading Mk8 VW Golf caught uncovered in Germany Mk8 VW Golf caught uncovered in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Hm44JJ

VW unveils production Golf GTI TCR for overseas

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance It will not come to the U.S. market. Continue reading VW unveils production Golf GTI TCR for overseas VW unveils production Golf GTI TCR for overseas originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Cx3Hql

Volkswagen mulls extending diesel incentives across Germany

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel It might offer trade-in deals for older cars in all of Germany. Continue reading Volkswagen mulls extending diesel incentives across Germany Volkswagen mulls extending diesel incentives across Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2TXchFO

Join Autoblog editors for a full video tour of the 2019 Detroit Auto Show

Filed under: Videos , Detroit Auto Show , Acura , Cadillac , Chevrolet , Ford , GM , Hyundai , Infiniti , Kia , Lexus , Nissan , RAM , Subaru , Toyota , Volkswagen , Convertible , Coupe , Crossover , Hatchback , Minivan/Van , Sedan , SUV , Truck We check out the Supra, Explorer, GT500 and more. Continue reading Join Autoblog editors for a full video tour of the 2019 Detroit Auto Show Join Autoblog editors for a full video tour of the 2019 Detroit Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Crcudp

VW Amarok AT35 truck is designed for arctic exploration

Filed under: Aftermarket , Volkswagen , Truck , Diesel , Off-Road Upgraded suspension and a cappuccino machine make it perfect for long hauls off-road. Continue reading VW Amarok AT35 truck is designed for arctic exploration VW Amarok AT35 truck is designed for arctic exploration originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2svZoqq

Checking in on VW comeback: 'I believe in the redemptive power of America'

Filed under: Design/Style , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Detroit Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Hatchback , Minivan/Van , Sedan , Diesel , Electric , Future Brand walks fine line between growth and winning back its base. Continue reading Checking in on VW comeback: 'I believe in the redemptive power of America' Checking in on VW comeback: 'I believe in the redemptive power of America' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2SVZFPj

Volkswagen, Ford announce automotive alliance

Filed under: Green , Detroit Auto Show , Ford , Volkswagen , Truck , Autonomous , Electric VW will gain access to Ford Ranger platform. Continue reading Volkswagen, Ford announce automotive alliance Volkswagen, Ford announce automotive alliance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2QPDicl

VW will build electric vehicles for the U.S. in Tennessee

Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Detroit Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Hatchback , Minivan/Van , Sedan , Electric , Future , Luxury Automaker will invest $800 million and create 1,000 new jobs. Continue reading VW will build electric vehicles for the U.S. in Tennessee VW will build electric vehicles for the U.S. in Tennessee originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Hclb0P

2020 Volkswagen Passat is a refreshed sedan in a sea of crossovers

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show , Volkswagen , Technology , Sedan New styling on a refreshed platform. Continue reading 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a refreshed sedan in a sea of crossovers 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a refreshed sedan in a sea of crossovers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Rpaf4o

VW could face recall of more cars over emissions in Germany

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel There are 370,000 of the models under investigation in Europe. Continue reading VW could face recall of more cars over emissions in Germany VW could face recall of more cars over emissions in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2TGMnpM

Elektroauto: German EVs are coming — and Germans are interested

Filed under: Green , Audi , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Volkswagen , Electric It's generational, but even oldsters are intrigued Continue reading Elektroauto: German EVs are coming — and Germans are interested Elektroauto: German EVs are coming — and Germans are interested originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2D517ZY

Volkswagen delivered 10.8 million cars in 2018, eyes world No.1 spot

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Audi , Porsche , Volkswagen Waiting to hear from Toyota, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Continue reading Volkswagen delivered 10.8 million cars in 2018, eyes world No.1 spot Volkswagen delivered 10.8 million cars in 2018, eyes world No.1 spot originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2THQ6Dg

2020 Volkswagen Passat teased ahead of Detroit debut

Filed under: Volkswagen , Sedan The 19-inch wheel package indicates we're looking at a sporty R model. Continue reading 2020 Volkswagen Passat teased ahead of Detroit debut 2020 Volkswagen Passat teased ahead of Detroit debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2VIDn5a

Wagons make a bit of a comeback, with new models, sales on the rise

Filed under: Audi , BMW , Buick , Volkswagen , Volvo , Wagon Sales up 29 percent in five years. Continue reading Wagons make a bit of a comeback, with new models, sales on the rise Wagons make a bit of a comeback, with new models, sales on the rise originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2ACKyDa

VW, Ford to reveal 'global alliance' at Detroit Auto Show, sources say

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Plants/Manufacturing , Detroit Auto Show , Ford , Volkswagen , Autonomous , Commercial Vehicles , Electric 'Talks are going well' for cooperation that would save billions of dollars. Continue reading VW, Ford to reveal 'global alliance' at Detroit Auto Show, sources say VW, Ford to reveal 'global alliance' at Detroit Auto Show, sources say originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2sj3uST

These are the best new car and truck deals of January 2019

Filed under: Automakers had great incentives to end 2018 on a high note, but there are still some great deals on new cars and trucks in January, 2019. Here are the best new vehicle deals of the month. Continue reading These are the best new car and truck deals of January 2019 These are the best new car and truck deals of January 2019 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2EHzLdE

Toyota, VW and GM partner on autonomous vehicle education

Filed under: CES , Audi , GM , Toyota , Volkswagen , Autonomous The partnership is called PAVE. Waymo, Intel and AAA are in it, too. Continue reading Toyota, VW and GM partner on autonomous vehicle education Toyota, VW and GM partner on autonomous vehicle education originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2VAAEed

More than half of Mazdas sold in 2018 are CX-5s, and other interesting sales facts

Filed under: Etc. , Weird Car News , Chevrolet , Dodge , Ford , Lexus , Nissan , Volkswagen , Crossover , Hatchback , Minivan/Van , Sedan 2018 was a fascinating year for car sales. Continue reading More than half of Mazdas sold in 2018 are CX-5s, and other interesting sales facts More than half of Mazdas sold in 2018 are CX-5s, and other interesting sales facts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2TzS0G2

Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit

Filed under: These are electric cars and plug-in hybrids that will still qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit in 2019. Continue reading Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit Cars that still qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2TpvVtF