VW to Produce ID.5 Electric SUV in Late 2021
Volkswagen is currently in the middle of an electric revolution. Its line of ID all-electric vehicles is gradually growing, with its most prominent example being the successful ID.4 SUV. This year will see the lineup expand even more, with a coupe version of the ID.4 — called the ID.5 — now confirmed to go into […]
Unleash the 2019 VW Jetta GLI at the Chicago Auto Show
Volkswagen showed off the 2019 VW Jetta GLI at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show this morning, revealing a more performance-driven sedan than its predecessor. This was due to the addition of the VW Golf GTI engine and technology. Learn More: About the 2019 Golf GTI The 2019 GLI utilizes the 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine, which […]
5 Cars That Will Send the Best Message on Your First Date
When it comes to impressing a woman on your first date there are so many things to consider, from your choice of venue to your dress sense. If you are thinking of picking her up in a car, this can go a long way towards determining if there’s likely to be a second date. So […]
Kia Optima Makes 2016 North American Car of the Year Shortlist
Since its North American debut, the 2016 Kia Optima has been kicking butt and taking names. The luxurious, yet affordable sedan has quickly established itself as the car to beat in the industry, raking in awards left and right. Now, the Optima is truly establishing itself as a big player in the automotive world after […]
Could VW’s Diesel Snafu Spell Good News for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Last week, the auto industry was hit by scandal as details emerged of Volkswagen using special software on its diesel models to cheat emissions tests. Not only could this cost VW billions in fines, but it could also turn away some of its most loyal customers who bought their turbodiesel models on the assumption that […]
10 Safest New Cars For 2016
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed its summer tests and has awarded ten new vehicles with the distinction of either being a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus. The IIHS tests vehicles on the level of protection it offers passengers in the event of a collision and evaluates how efficiently the vehicle’s […]
VW Follows Sales Victory With Reports of a New Tiguan
In the first half of 2015, Volkswagen had a major victory over Toyota as it became the biggest-selling automaker in the world with 5.04 million cars sold from January to June. It was reported that VW had an internal goal of beating Toyota by 2018. If that was true, Volkswagen has achieved that three years ahead of […]
Autocross Racer Takes Adorable Mom Out for a Spin
If you’re looking for a great way to spend more time with your mom, then why not take her out on your next autocross excursion? That’s exactly what Scott, an autocrosser, recently did. In his girlfriend’s borrowed 2014 GTI, no less. Related: Tips for Driving in the Rain Originally, Scott wasn’t planning on taking his […]
Vincentric Names Hyundai Veloster Best Value in America for Third Consecutive Year
The Hyundai Veloster is truly a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Its sporty design gives it the appearance of a coupe, while its hatchback makes it one of the more practical small cars on the market. And now, Vincentric has awarded the Veloster with the title of Best Value in America in the subcompact segment—not for the first […]
Rumored Toyota Yaris WRC-Inspired Hot Hatch Coming Soon
America isn’t known for its vast array of hot hatches (no matter how much we beg automakers to bring them our way). Sure, you have your Ford Focus ST, your VW Golf GTI, and your MazdaSpeed3, but compared to other countries, our hot hatch population is sorely lacking. The latest rumored hot hatch that probably […]
Why Mitsubishi is the WWE of the Automotive Industry
Full disclosure: If you aren’t even remotely interested in professional wrestling, this will be of almost zero appeal to you. This is a wrestling nerd deep-dive. You have been warned.
[wptab name=’The Road to Geneva-mania’] An Introduction: The Road to Geneva-mania Mitsubishi is promising an all-new concept SUV for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with two shadowy images that strongly imply a design study unlike anything we’ve ever seen before from the brand: At least that’s what shadowy teaser images tend to want you to […]
Honda Accord Makes 10Best Cars in America List A Record 29 Times
Car and Driver magazine has chosen the Honda Accord as one of its 2015 10Best Cars in America, marking the 29th time the Accord has been recognized as such in the 31-year history of the award. That is, not surprisingly, a record number of appearances. “Once again, the Honda Accord is traveling down a road […]
Here Are the Candidates for the 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year
Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the high honors for the Car of the Year while the redesigned Silverado was lauded as the Truck of the Year. GM will, however, have a […]
World Cup of Cars: Germany vs. Algeria
We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and it’s time for Germany and Algeria to meet at Estadio Beira-Rio in the town of Porto Algere. The winner of this match will go onto the quarter finals to face the winner of the earlier France-Nigeria game. The Germans might have superstars like […]
World Cup of Cars: Germany vs. Portugal
After an exciting weekend of football, the first match of the week sees Germany take on Portugal. The two teams are in Group G—otherwise known as the Group of Death because of the unusual number of highly-acclaimed teams. While both teams are strong, Germany would appear to have the upper hand after scoring 25 goals […]
U.S. VW Sales in April Drop 8.4 Percent
Volkswagen sales are down 10.4 percent one-third of the way through the year; VW's bright spots include the Passat, Jetta, and TDI Clean Diesel model lineup.
Volkswagen has announced their April sales figures and, to be frank, they’re not terribly pretty. VW Sales in April totaled 30,831, down 8.4 percent year-to-date and bringing the automaker’s U.S. sales down 10.4 percent year-to-date. Though Volkswagen has largely failed to find its footing in America in 2014, there are a bright spots from which […]