Posts Tagged ‘automobile’
Clean diesel or hybrid drive? It's an intriguing question, and one that's not quite so easy to answer. There's the price of diesel fuel to consider, which runs a few dimes over that of regular gasoline. Then there is fuel mileage. Does the Volkswagen Jetta TDI have a shot at dethroning the Toyota Pr......
Are fuel prices hurting acceptance of modern diesels?
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDIDiesel fuel prices are hovering about 20 above gasoline on average. It seems that automakers are a bit worried this disparity could have a negative impact on their upcoming diesel-powered cars and trucks. While it's true that Volkswage......
First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Friday, September 19th, 2008
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
click above for high-res galleryThe state of California has the toughest vehicle emissions regulations in the world in its LEV II (and the corresponding national Tier 2 Bin 5) standards. Those rules treat all engine types the same regardless of what fuel they use. It doesn'......
VW Rabbit TDI confirmed for next fall, no diesel Tiguan
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Click on the image above for our high-res gallery of the Golf VIVolkswagen officials gave Autoblog some insight into their new model roll-out plans when we met with them earlier this week at the media drive for the new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. First into showrooms will be the 3.0-liter Touareg TD......
Toyota launches new Corolla Altis
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Toyota today launched the much hyped Corolla Altis in India.New Corolla altis will replace the corolla in India. With the formal launch at the Noida Expo ground corolla altis is now available across the Toyota Dealerships for sale. “This year’s target is to sell 63,000 vehicles, and by fiscal 20......
Jetta TDI = hotcakes, Tiguan, not so much
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Despite the fact that Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI sedan and Sportwagen cost more and have yet to get here, plus fuel prices in the five-dollar range, customer desire for the sparkless VeeDubs is running high. Perhaps buyers don't realize that these ain't the old Rabbit rattlers that cost three cents......
Next Volkswagen Passat could be built Stateside
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Following-up on last week's announcement that Volkswagen was looking at Alabama for a new manufacturing facility, the German automaker's management board is expected to make their final recommendation today. Following that announcement, Volkswagen's supervisory board, headed by former VW group CEO F......
Volkswagen looking at Alabama for new plant
Monday, July 7th, 2008
Volkswagen's management will meet tomorrow to refine plans to expand automobile production into the United States. While a final recommendation isn't expected until July 15, Alabama appears to be the front runner (over second-choice Tennessee) to receive the $788 million plant that will initially bu......
Volkswagen to launch Jetta in India
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the much touted Jetta sedan in India. The new Jetta will add to Volkswagen Indian product range from mid July. Jetta is produced by Volkswagen since 1979 and is very popular in western countries. The car is well known for its safety and solid nature among consumers......
Volkswagen prices 2009 Jetta TDI from $21,990
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Volkswagen revealed today that $21,990 will be the base price for its highly anticipated 2009 Jetta TDI, while the Sportwagen model will start at $23,590. This is extremely aggressive pricing on the part of Volkswagen that places the Jetta TDI in direct competition with the Toyota Prius, as eco-mind......