More Than Half of All New Vehicles Sold in Norway Last Year Were Hybrids or EVs
Automakers spent much of the waning days of 2017—and early-goings of 2018—divulging ambitions for proliferating the adoption of electrified vehicle technology on a global scale over the next several years. In Norway, the switch from fossil fuels to alternative energy vehicles is well underway—in 2017, more than half of all new vehicles sold were hybrids […]
Reto Brun to Helm Newly Dedicated Volkswagen Brand Design Center
The new Volkswagen brand studio located in Santa Monica, California, is now under the direction of Reto Brun, who has accepted the position and title as Director of Design. According to Volkswagen, the Design Center California (DCC) will serve as the epicenter of U.S.-based designs for the VW brand. “Mr. Brun will oversee the DCC […]
Car and Driver Magazine Names 2018 Volkswagen Golf models to “10Best” List
This year marks Volkswagen’s 12th consecutive inclusion in Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” list. Pitted against 65 vehicles, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf models–e-Golf, Golf, Golf Attack, Golf GTI, Golf SportWagen, and Golf R–have risen above the competition to earn a spot on the annual list and will be showcased in the January 2018 edition of Car and […]
Forget Range and Green Energy: Let’s Look at Plug-In Cars’ Performance
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle supporters is “Oh, people don’t talk about the right stuff with electric cars; it’s all about saving the planet but nobody talks about the performance!” Well, let’s rectify that, shall we? Crossing It Off: Make a fall time bucket list with your family […]
The EV List: Every Mainstream Electric Car Available in America Right Now – Updated Once More
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is, […]
Honda Announces Disappointing Range for Clarity EV
Back in April of 2016, Honda had a glorious day in the alternative-energy-vehicle department, as it happily and confidently announced that the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, which would be launched later that year fueled by sweet hydrogen, would soon be followed by two more green cars: a plug-in hybrid Clarity and a fully-electric Clarity. Sweet! […]
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Overview
Volkswagen makes well-engineered, robust vehicles, and the Tiguan crossover is no exception. Sharing the same platform as the VW Golf, this two-row seater is celebrating its 10-year production anniversary with a new generation–in Europe, at least. Sporting some much-needed updates to remain competitive in the global market, the latest Tiguan is a fine entry in the VW lineup […]
Diesel Engines Lose Popularity in UK as Tides Turn to Gasoline, Alternative Fuels
Across the world, businesses are jumping onto the “going green” train, and companies in the United Kingdom are no exception. A recent study has found that business in the UK are slowly moving away from using diesel-fueled vehicles in their fleets. The new study, which was completed by vehicle-leasing company ContractHireACar.com, shows that business of […]
European EV Sales Update: Nissan-Renault Lead All-Electrics While Mitsubishi Dominates Plug-in Hybrids
Europe has been becoming increasingly open to the adoption of electric vehicles, with Germany starting incentive programs and countries like Norway making electric power a very, very attractive option. So, as the market improves, who has been a best-seller? According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory, that is actually a bit of a trick question […]
VW Plug-in Hybrid Golf GTE Sport Concept Takes On LA
If you’re a fan of futuristic vehicles, take a look at the VW Golf GTE Sport Concept that just rolled out at the LA Auto Show. This is the first time that the concept has been on display in North America, and is a look into the future of the VW model lineup, especially in […]
The Best at Using the Least: Top 5 Most Efficient EVs/PHEVs on the Road
When looking at electric cars, the one word that you see over and over is “efficient”: Look how fuel-efficient it is! Look how efficiently it uses braking energy! But which of the most efficient cars is the best at being efficient? Number 5: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Starting the list is the lightest and smallest of the […]
Dream About Golf? Hyundai’s Trip to Hawaii Sweepstakes Can Make Your Fantasies Come True
Hyundai’s striving to appeal to all types of sports fans through its ever-growing involvement in professional sports sponsorship. From FIFA soccer to the NFL, the Korean automaker is building a reputation as an athletics-minded brand. With the recent addition of David Feherty as Hyundai’s golf ambassador, the automaker is taking aim at the hearts of […]
Volkswagen Unleashes New Performance Golf Concept
The entire Volkswagen Golf family was named the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Any other model would have just kicked back for the year and let the award boost sales on its own. Not the Volkswagen Golf! Volkswagen Motorsport has developed its first race car based off of the Golf to race in the Touringcar […]
Volkswagen January 2015 Sales Figures Revealed
Volkswagen of America sold 23,504 total units last month, representing a .04% sales bump compared to January 2014. That infinitesimal increase was fueled primarily by the Jetta family and the acclaimed Golf family, with the all-new Golf delivering 2,040 units for the month (a 143% increase over January 2014, the Golf GTI delivering 1,978 units […]
British Pop Star Robbie Williams Named Volkswagen Marketing Manager
It seems like Volkswagen always hogs the best car commercials for its home country (case in point: that German TV spot in which a dubbed-over William Shatner drives an e-Golf). Now VW has launched a new European ad campaign that features British pop star Robbie Williams, who the company is calling their new “marketing manager.” We’re […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Wins Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
Awards-season has been kind to the Golf. First, Yahoo Autos gave their Car of the Year Award to the GTI. Then, a week later, Green Car Reports bestowed their Best Car to Buy title upon the rest of the Golf family. And then this morning, the prestigious 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015
Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW Golf lineup includes the Golf TDI Clean Diesel model (30/45 mpg city/highway […]
William Shatner Stars in New Volkswagen Ad
Octogenarian Canadian actor and “singer” William Shatner is the star of a new German Volkswagen commercial, which features the Shat doing what he does best: playing a slightly fictionalized version of himself. The video plays off of Shatner’s association with his most iconic character, veteran police sergeant T.J. Hooker. No, we’re kidding, it’s about Star […]