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Step Into Black: The Joy Of Driving At Night

On the surface, it is negative space, an environment defined by what it lacks. We immerse ourselves in it so often that we take it for granted. It is nighttime, and it is perfect for driving. Are you still asleep? More »

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By Sam Smith

#cartoys

The Life-Size Tamiya Sand Scorcher: Don't Run That Thing In The House

Japanese R/C model manufacturer Tamiya recently commissioned a 1:1-scale version of its iconic 1979 "Sand Scorcher" Volkswagen Beetle. Now that one of our childhood dreams is a reality, we would also like to announce our desire for a pony. More »

02/04/10

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By Sam Smith

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Mind-Bender Weekender for $14,500!

The VW Bus has lots of fans, despite being simple transportation with the aerodynamics of a brick. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings you a wasserboxer brick that's not so simple — and in fact comes with the WRX. More »

01/29/10

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By Graverobber

#nicepriceorcrackpipe

Pull Out Your Thing for $8,600!

Ralph Nader may have hated the Thing, but Patty and Selma can't get enough of the Thing. Now, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know what you'd pay to play with your own Thing? More »

01/28/10

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By Graverobber

#spyphotos

If Only The Real 2011 VW Touareg Was This Small

Two shots of a toy based on the 2011 VW Touareg way ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in March. What do they reveal? A VW Golf grille on a 2011 Porsche Cayenne. Or is that the other way around? More »

01/27/10

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By Wes Siler

#novelties

The Dragon in a Microbus

Dragoning is not the sole domain of Audi R8’s. Recent photographs of a much earlier product of the Volkswagen Group shed light on the high potential of Type 2 Transporters in attracting mythical reptilians. More »

01/18/10

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By Peter Orosz

#foundoncraigslist

Also On Craigslist, Conan O'Brien's Old Volkswagen For $95K

Joining The Tonight Show on Craigslist is a person claiming to have Conan's high school era 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI. The price? A Pope Car-like $95,000. And good news, according to the poster it runs "like a raped ape." More »

01/18/10

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By Matt Hardigree

#racingnews

VW Caddy TDI Van Competing In Volkswagen Racing Cup!

First we checked it wasn't April 1st, then decided after news the El Camino is back, again, this is probably the coolest story of the day: a VW Caddy Diesel Van will be competing in the Volkswagen Racing Cup! More »

01/14/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

#detroitautoshow

VW New Compact Coupe Debuts In Backstreet Boys Style

The VW New Compact Coupe just debuted here at the Detroit Auto Show amidst a pretty, um, Backstreet Boys dance routine. Radical bro. Still, a spiffy hybrid powertrain and 45 MPG in a good-looking car. More »

01/11/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

#detroitautoshow

VW New Compact Coupe: Like A Scirocco, Only Bigger, Less Sexy

The Volkswagen New Compact Coupe concept bowed a little early today, previewing an Audi-esque Golf variant that's like a Scirocco but not as sexy. But hey, it's got a hybrid powertrain that lets it hit 45 mpg. More »

01/11/10

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#lolcars

How Not To Remove A Lug Bolt

Confession: When it comes to car repair, we've maimed, broken, set fire to, and flat-out destroyed a lot of stuff. Most of the time, we did not use a power reciprocating saw. This guy did. Ow. More »

12/29/09

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#nicepriceorcrackpipe

Hop into a 1984 Rabbit GTI for $4,500!

Hot versions of mundane econo-boxes preceded the Rabbit GTI, but none became iconically emblematic of the breed as did the VW. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if this '84 puts a rocket in your pocket. More »

12/28/09

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By Graverobber

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1986 Scirocco Breaks Like the Wind for $4,000!

Volkswagen used to name their cars after winds. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a 16V Scirocco, and it's up to you to see if it blows. More »

12/22/09

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By Graverobber

#engineporn

Wards Ten Best Engines For 2009: A Closer Look

Wards has once again named its ten best engines. Surprise-surprise things are getting smaller. Diesels and four-cylinders are well represented, many a-turbocharger, hybrids, some V6's and only one, lonely V8 engine and that's Korean. Let's take a closer look. More »

12/09/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#laautoshow

VW Wants To Make Up! (Lite) Yours In 2011

This is the VW UP! Lite concept, debuting moments ago at the LA Auto Show. It's a four-seat, front-wheel-drive, diesel-electric hybrid with 70MPG fuel economy. While it's not production-intent, Ze Germans have announced plans for an ultra-efficient compact by 2011. More »

12/02/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#nicepriceorcrackpipe

Crazy Like a Fox for $3,300!

Not just Pumas come from Brazil, and today Nice Price or Crack Pipe continues to mine the South American Menagerie for contestants, with a foxy Volkswagen. More »

12/02/09

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By Graverobber

#newcars

VW Amarok Officially Shows Off Decidedly Un-Wolf-Like Face

The VW naming department is probably awesome. We're betting it goes like this: "Let's do drugs and read local-language editions of Encyclopedia Brittanica." And that's how the Inuit word for "wolf" came to name this new truck, the VW Amarok. More »

12/01/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#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 »

11/22/09

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By Murilee Martin

#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 »

11/18/09

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By Matt Hardigree

#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 »

11/16/09

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#bloggingtheautobloggers

Click here to read <em>Automobile</em> Picks 2010 VW GTI As "Automobile Of The Year"

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]

11/10/09

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