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more about #vwpassat more comments → avanti5010: Remember that other German madman who wanted to "dominate" the world. VW will go crashing down just like he did. Some people (I will not mention from ... more » buffcoat and beaver: Not really mentioned here is that VW wants to made the new midsizer larger AND cheaper than the Passat. High on the list of cars I don't want is a Vol... more » bugattatra: I like VW's, however I see some serious flaws in their future domination plans that need to be addressed first: 1. VW's are quite unreliable and know... more » Blue387: Those windows make the greenhouse look like a pillbox. Why the heck are automakers fascinated with this design cue? more » AiDonWaiKit: I see body lines of the new Camaro in that concept. more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Deep-fried anything is at worst, tolerable. /didn't go to State Fair of Texas this year...yet I am, however, steering clear of fried butter, if we a... more » superbadd75, now I remember why I left...: If they can't exorcise the quality demons of their Mexican plant, then their 800,000 U.S. sales are way beyond a pipe dream. more » Scandinavian Flick: Make it a RWD pony car fighter with a manual tranny option, and they might have a chance... The key to success is to find a niche in the market that ... more » GeeHalen: I can already flashforward to see 'this' in NASCAR... Sorry, I laughed. more » DoctorNine: So, is there a Lotus Decepticon a block down, behind the apartment building, waiting to destroy innocent bystanders? more » leavethegun-takethecannoli: This is cool, and now that we're on the topic of Tranformers, how come nobody ever touched the all-spark to an aircraft carrier? Wouldn't that be one ... more » shepherdfarmer: Tada!!!! more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): JOSH I don't get it. PAUL What exactly don't you get? JOSH It turns from a Passat into a robot, right? PAUL Precisely. JOSH Well, what's fun about... more » .357: He's about to attack us... Oh, wait. Never mind. His electrical system just gave out. more » Pessimippopotamus: It's a Transmorpher! more » -
#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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#transformers
VW Passat-a-Bot Transformer Attacks Beijing Mall
The lack of Volkswagen robot action in Transformers 2 didn't stop a Beijing mall from trying to latch on to the Transformer fever sweeping China, building a home-made VW Passat-a-bot to publicize their recently-opened movie theater. Gallery below. More » -
#hoonoftheday
Romanians Weld Cars Together For Parking Lot Hoonery
Take the nose-end of a VW Passat diesel and weld the front of an Opel Omega to the back, hop in the car with a buddy and enjoy some silly-looking shenanigans in the parking lot. More » -
#sharingiscaring
12 Unexpected Examples Of Car Part Prostitution
Whether an engine or a steering wheel, parts-sharing is an easy way for manufacturers to save money. Still, many car owners may be surprised by what parts get shared. Here's 12 unlikely examples.
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