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more about #volkswagen more comments → MushyHeirloom: I'd always wondered why LeMons had been Beetle-free. Now it isn't, and I'm very, very pleased. more » LTDScott: Congrats to both teams! more » Novaload: OK, that's impressive! Way to go, PLRs! more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: Now if anyone, even just one, person at Chrysler had half a brain, they'd really grab this opportunity. Safety is important, and a fantastic selling p... more » dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity: Want to be safe? Just buy the black car with the concrete front in the first picture. more » Rabbi Dave: Just a big FYI The IIHS does not test Porsches. It does not test many of the most expensive BMWs and Mercedes either. Therefore their absence should n... more » Elhigh: Single most important safety feature: an alert driver. Everything else is bandaids to minimize the consequences of the driver's failure, both of this... more » DoctorNine: I guess it would be best to drive in overstuffed furniture. That would, you know, cushion any impacts. more » YankBoffin: Wow, a Sebring superlative that does begin with the word "worst." more » BigHarv: The S80, Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS all share architecture-no surprises there #iihs more » -
#24hoursoflemons
And The Winner Is...
Since we all care more about the Index Of Effluency than we do about the overall winner, I'm going to take advantage of my very limited internet access to share the IOE winner with you: Purple Lemon Racing's 1969 Beetle! More » -
#carcrashes
BMW, Toyota Don't Make IIHS 2010 Top Safety List
This year, people aren't thinking about buying a car the IIHS considers one of the 27 safest for 2010. They're thinking about pink slips, erectile dysfunction, and suicide. According to the IIHS, these people should buy Toyotas and BMWs. More » -
#carpocalypse
Why Do Republicans Hate American Automakers?
A German company is battling with a Japanese one to become the world's biggest automaker. Italians own Chrysler. It's like World War II except we're losing. So why are Republicans suddenly on the side of the automotive Axis powers? More » -
#bloggingtheautobloggers
Automobile Picks 2010 VW GTI As "Automobile Of The Year"
The 2010 Volkswagen GTI nabbed the title of "Automobile Of The Year" for the second time in five years because of its "blend of athleticism, practicality, and performance." Talk about VeeDub fan-boys. [Automobile] -
#breaking
Volkswagen-Porsche World's Largest Automaker, Toyota The New GM
VW-Porsche has overtaken Toyota as the world's largest automaker, at least through the first nine months of 2009, having produced 4.4 million cars to Toyota's 4.0 million. Somebody warn Poland. More » -
#topgear
Top Gear In Trouble For Suicide Scirocco Spoof
Top Gear is once again in trouble for Scirocco TDI ad spoofs. First, it was a German car invading Poland. Now, viewers are upset about this spoof ad about suicide — conveniently, one week before season 14 starts. [TimesOnline] -
#downonthejunkyard
1971 Volkswagen Squareback
Seeing a VW Fastback in action on a racetrack reminded me of how cool the Volkswagen Type 3 was. The Fastbacks and Squarebacks were never as common as the Beetles, but you'd see them. Here's one that isn't coming back. More » -
#carcrime
VW Bus Stolen 35 Years Ago Found In Shipping Container
Customs inspectors doing a routine inspection on a container on its way to Europe discovered a VW Bus which had been stolen 35 years ago inside. The recently restored Bus will be going to the insurance company, not the owner. More » -
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#industrynews
VW Golf Mk1 Production Ceases After A Quarter-Century
The original Golf lived on in South Africa for 25 years, but production is ending this year. VeeDub fans covet Mk1s, so it's no surprise they were able to produce more than 500,000 of them for South Africa. [AutoTrader.ca] -
#engineswap
There's Nothing Wrong With A 1965 Ford Cortina That A Honda S2000 Engine Can't Fix!
Well, you need a few things in addition to that Honda F20C to get that Cortina set up properly. A full roll cage helps, as does a completely hot-rodded suspension. Welcome to Jeff's Garage! More » -
#newcars
VW Reveals Sketch Of New Mid-Size Sedan
Volkswagen's released this fairly useless-for-determining-actual-design sketch of the automaker's forthcoming new mid-size sedan, set to be produced in their all-new production facility in Chattanooga, TN. The planned market introduction for the chalk drawing hovercraft is late 2011. -
#howto
How To Change The VW Beetle's Generator Belt In Five Seconds
Say you've got an air-cooled VW Beetle and all of five seconds to change the old belt on the thing. Here's a helpful how-to on this speedy one-tool procedure. (Thanks for the tip Jon) -
#axisofauto
VW Plans World Domination, US-Built Mid-Size Sedan
VW wants to "dominate" the US market, using its against-the-odds current strong sales and profits (relatively) to go counter-cyclical and triple US sales. An American-made mid-size sedan is at the center of those plans.
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#ifeelgassy
VW Golf TwinDrive Is German For "Chevy Volt"
Motor Trend's Frank Markus got time with the VW Golf TwinDrive, a plug-in diesel-electric hybrid prototype operating much like the Chevy Volt. The difference? The engine can run the wheels as well as the generator. Don't expect production soon. [MotorTrend] -
#adwatch
VW Turns Stockholm Subway Staircase Into Awesome Giant Piano
Volkswagen's turned a subway staircase in Stockholm, Sweden into a giant piano to show fun can trump conveniences like an escalator. The ad, created by DDB Stockholm, is part of the "Fun Theory" campaign and does indeed seem fun. [Neatorama] -
#beetleball
Beetleball 2009 Long Beach to Las Vegas is in the Farfegnugen history books.
After over 450 miles of oil was sprayed all over America's freeways, the Beetleballers (well most of them) arrived on the Las Vegas strip to complete the endurance rally. More » -
#beetleball
Beetleball Checkpoint #1 Amboy, California
The Beetleballers are revving the life out of their Volkswagen motors as they head through California, Arizona and Nevada on the way to Vegas with a quick stop in Amboy (if they can find it). More » -
#downonthestreet
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit LS Diesel
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. How much power does a car really need? More » -
#beetleball
Beetleball is on!!!
With a LeMans start (a sprint across the street on foot and then brief panic as you try to get the 40 year old Beetle to start) the 2009 Beetleball Long Beach to Las Vegas is underway! More » -
#beetleball
BeetleBall Long Beach to Las Vegas!
The concept is simple, bring a Type 1, air cooled, VW, leave the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California and be the first one to the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. More » -
#newcars
US-Bound 2010 VW Golf TDI To Get 31/42 MPG
For years we've bemoaned the lack of a diesel option in the Golf range. No more. Not only is the 2010 VW Golf TDI coming to America, it'll be available with a manual, lowered sport suspension and 42 MPG highway! More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Wiener Dog VW Camper Longs for Your $5,800!
Frequently, those of diminished mental faculties are derisively referred to as riding the short bus. Nice Price or Crack Pipe isn't that mean, but if that aphorism is true, we've got a VW that'll make you a Mensa member. More » -
#retro
Automotive Survivors Part II: More Cars Made For At Least 20 Years
When we had the 50 Cars Made For Over 20 Years list a few weeks back, we were deafened by the howls of outrage from those whose favorite cars didn't make the cut. More »
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#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Carmen Miranda’s Karmann Ghia for $9,300!
Okay, it's not really Carmen's, but Nice Price or Crack Pipe is still trying to figure out what a Flamenco dancer has to do with this drop top Vee-dub. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
Volkswagen E-Up! Concept: Enjoy The Silence
What we thought was an electric minivan is in fact a quiet little "3+1" city car. What we believed to be an 82-horsepower zero emissions concept was just that. Volkswagen says it's the Beetle of the future; we're thinking Polo. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
VW Phaeton Exclusive: Because Maybe They'll Buy It If It's More Expensive
Legend speaks of the return of the Volkswagen Phaeton, a.k.a 'Piech's Pholly,' a.k.a. the VW sedan so mind-blowingly expensive, Americans wouldn't wrap their wallets around it. To combat the problem, Volkswagen has now made a version even more expensive. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
2010 Volkswagen Golf R: The Scirocco R For America
We may never get the VW Scirocco R, but the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R offers the same engine, is AWD-equipped — and it's actually bound for the U.S. of A. as a replacement for the R32. More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
Volkswagen E-Up Concept: All-Electric German Micro-Van
Don't look now, but the all-electric VW E-Up, the silent-but-deadly concept version of the forthcoming VW Up, will be unveiled tomorrow in Frankfurt. It'll get an 82HP e-motor with 80 miles of range and a 30 minute partial charge time. More » -
#retro
The Ultimate Automotive Survivors: 50 Cars Made For Over 20 Years
While the Beetle, Ambassador, Mini, and 2CV each enjoyed more than four decades of production in pretty much their original form, we mustn't overlook the other long-term survivors of the automotive world. More »
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#lolcars
A Fitting Tribute To Muammar Gadaffi
Libya may have a facebook page, but Muammar Gadaffi is still a persona non grata. Thus, instead of a tent in Jersey they're celebrating with a Beetle in Tripoli. [Photo Credit: AMMAR ABD RABBO/Getty Images] -
#newcars
VW To Bring Civic-Fighter, Pilot-Fighter To US Market
Volkswagen of America CEO Stefan Jacoby told us in remarks today at their U.S. headquarters VW plans to bring a small, (potentially) Up-like Civic-fighting coupe and mid-size, three-row, Pilot-fighting SUV to the U.S. market. -
#jalopnikreviews
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE: First Drive
My friends are well-educated young professionals who quote The Wire like Southern Baptists quote scripture — ideal Volkswagen buyers. Will they see the Routan as child carrier for Tristan & Zooey or just a rebadged Chrysler Town & Country? More » -
#frankfurtmotorshow
2010 VW Polo Three-Door: Don't Call It A Coupe
The three-door 2010 VW Polo may not be the most exciting small car to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show (ahem, Mini Coupe), but it seems stately by comparison. Also, it's actually going to be built. More »
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#adwatch
Volkswagen Wants To "Dominate" U.S. Market, Triple Sales
According to AdAge, German automaker Volkswagen fired ad agency Crispin out of a desire for "domination" and tripling of U.S. sales. Jahwohl! Vee agreeh! Max zee Beetle eez maybe not zee right car fahr zee sales domination. [AdAge] -
#recalls
VW Voluntarily Recalls 13,500 Vehicles Over DSG Transmission Woes
VW of America says a small number of Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos models built between September 2008 and August 2009 may have faulty DSG transmissions and has recalled 2009 and some 2010 vehicles. [PRNewswire] -
#roadtrips
Ten Cars To Drive Across The U.S.A.
When we drove from Manhattan to Detroit's Woodward Dream Cruise, it got us thinking about the Holy Grail of American road trips: all the way across the country. It has to be done, but behind the wheel of what? More » -
#industrynews
VW and Porsche make official the most incestuous auto merger in recent memory. [WSJ]
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#backtobasics
Nine Great Bare-Necessity-Mobiles
Yesterday, GM announced a return to basics. That's good because sometimes, mobility alone is all we can afford. Few bare-bones cars had something making them more than basic transportation. Some, starting with the Model T, did. Here's our favorites. More » -
#adwatch
Parking Assist Allows Attendants To Enjoy Liquid Lunches
In touting their new parking assist system to South Africa, Volkswagen has hired parking attendants to hit the beach, grab a beer and otherwise enjoy not having to do their jobs. It's a great campaign that makes no sense. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
DOTS Karmann Ghia Type 34: 6000 Bucks?
Remember the über-rare Type 34 we saw down on the Alameda street about a year ago? It's for sale! More »
