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2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vs. sport compact sedans: How they compare on paper

Filed under: Honda , Hyundai , Subaru , Volkswagen , Sedan , Performance , Comparison Hot hatches, but not hatches. Continue reading 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vs. sport compact sedans: How they compare on paper 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI vs. sport compact sedans: How they compare on paper originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2TpJTiY

VW's Jetta GLI pricing makes it a relative bargain

Filed under: Volkswagen Volkswagen has pressed the Jetta GLI's MSRP under $26,000. Continue reading VW's Jetta GLI pricing makes it a relative bargain VW's Jetta GLI pricing makes it a relative bargain originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2H43XRv

VW Group creates 'Jetta' brand to woo first-time buyers in China

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen Jetta the brand appears to have nothing to do with Jetta the car. Continue reading VW Group creates 'Jetta' brand to woo first-time buyers in China VW Group creates 'Jetta' brand to woo first-time buyers in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2GMh7TW

Volkswagen T-Roc R is just a taller Golf R

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Performance Shares 296-hp engine and suspension components with the hot hatch. Continue reading Volkswagen T-Roc R is just a taller Golf R Volkswagen T-Roc R is just a taller Golf R originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2GZBgoJ

VW warns of challenges, to redouble efforts to meet targets

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Emissions Production bottlenecks and new emissions rules are headwinds for Volkswagen. Continue reading VW warns of challenges, to redouble efforts to meet targets VW warns of challenges, to redouble efforts to meet targets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Xgidfy

Germany's latest trade surplus might further push Trump to set car tariffs

Filed under: Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , BMW , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Volkswagen 'We are proud of our cars, and so we should be' — and the world wants them. Continue reading Germany's latest trade surplus might further push Trump to set car tariffs Germany's latest trade surplus might further push Trump to set car tariffs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Xel5JJ

Is buying 55 VW Westfalia vans for $350,000 the best or the worst decision?

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen , Used Car Buying , Minivan/Van , Classics That works out to $6,363 per van. Continue reading Is buying 55 VW Westfalia vans for $350,000 the best or the worst decision? Is buying 55 VW Westfalia vans for $350,000 the best or the worst decision? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2DTZhKV

Volkswagen planning a GTI Cup go-fast Golf?

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Future , Performance Third Golf hot hatch to slot between GTI and Golf R, but be the sportiest. Continue reading Volkswagen planning a GTI Cup go-fast Golf? Volkswagen planning a GTI Cup go-fast Golf? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 17 Feb 2019 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2SUFDI9

Ford, VW reportedly near agreement on self-driving partnership

Filed under: Ford , Volkswagen , Autonomous Any investment could value Ford-backed Argo AI at $4 billion. Continue reading Ford, VW reportedly near agreement on self-driving partnership Ford, VW reportedly near agreement on self-driving partnership originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2IgTeFp

Iconic Volkswagen 'Light' bus from 1969 Woodstock gets new life

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Classics , Specialty The same artist who painted the original worked on this van, too. Continue reading Iconic Volkswagen 'Light' bus from 1969 Woodstock gets new life Iconic Volkswagen 'Light' bus from 1969 Woodstock gets new life originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2EbO2i2

Trump's proposed tariffs could cut German car exports to U.S. by half

Filed under: Government/Legal , BMW , Mercedes-Benz , Volkswagen He'll get Commerce Department's recommendation by this Sunday. Continue reading Trump's proposed tariffs could cut German car exports to U.S. by half Trump's proposed tariffs could cut German car exports to U.S. by half originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2STHQn4

VW T-Roc crossover is getting an R model

Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Performance It will be revealed at Geneva. Continue reading VW T-Roc crossover is getting an R model VW T-Roc crossover is getting an R model originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2E856FD

2019 Chicago Auto Show Special | Autoblog Podcast #570

Filed under: Podcasts , Chicago Auto Show , BMW , Mazda , Mercedes-Benz , RAM , Subaru , Toyota , Volkswagen We also discuss the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and BMW X5. Continue reading 2019 Chicago Auto Show Special | Autoblog Podcast #570 2019 Chicago Auto Show Special | Autoblog Podcast #570 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2MXrFzy

VW's EV Dune Buggy concept could preview a new world of fun coachbuilt cars

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Classics , Electric , Future , Off-Road , Performance Volkswagen might not build this itself, but the MEB platform means someone else sure could. Continue reading VW's EV Dune Buggy concept could preview a new world of fun coachbuilt cars VW's EV Dune Buggy concept could preview a new world of fun coachbuilt cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2DwzXuj

2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 4 things we learned

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Volkswagen , Sedan , Performance For one, it's more aerodynamic than a Golf GTI. Continue reading 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 4 things we learned 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: 4 things we learned originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2Bq2Cku

VW Jetta GLI takes all the right cues from the GTI and Golf R

Filed under: Volkswagen , Sedan , Performance 228 hp, six-speed manual, fully independent suspension, and LSD. Continue reading VW Jetta GLI takes all the right cues from the GTI and Golf R VW Jetta GLI takes all the right cues from the GTI and Golf R originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2RM7PYX

Bet everything on EVs: Inside VW's $91 billion strategy shift

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric , Future How company leaders resolved to create opportunity from disaster — 'if we jump far enough.' Continue reading Bet everything on EVs: Inside VW's $91 billion strategy shift Bet everything on EVs: Inside VW's $91 billion strategy shift originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2MRuouw

Volkswagen Jetta GLI comes into focus

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Volkswagen , Sedan , Performance It debuts at the Chicago Auto Show. Continue reading Volkswagen Jetta GLI comes into focus Volkswagen Jetta GLI comes into focus originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2GajOhH

VW's Electrify America buys Tesla Powerpacks for EV charging stations

Filed under: Green , Tesla , Volkswagen , Electric The devices will let drivers avoid high-demand rates. Continue reading VW's Electrify America buys Tesla Powerpacks for EV charging stations VW's Electrify America buys Tesla Powerpacks for EV charging stations originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen http://bit.ly/2SmKr8X