Detroit, MI — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce that their latest concept, the New Compact Coupe (NCC) Hybrid, has been named the “Best Concept” by AutoWeek at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Every year, editors from AutoWeek search the halls of the world’s biggest auto shows, and pick their favorite [...]
Although the hybrid concept rolled out at the Detroit Auto Show recently is a coupe, the styling gives us a clue as to what the next-generation Jetta, slated to hit dealer lots this summer, will look like.
Finally…a sports coupe that gets 45 mpg! VW estimates this new yet-to-be-named coupe to be available within two years. Click the below link for more photos and description. http://www.worldcarfans.com/110011123910/vw-new-compact-coupe-concept-unveiled-for-detroit-debut
For the uninitiated, the IRS is allowing up to $1300 tax credit for qualifying vehicles ($1700 for 2010 Golf TDI automatics), hybrids and clean burning diesels purchased prior to December 31st, 2010. The catch is that the credit is only allowed for the first 60,000 vehicles sold for each manufacturer. So how do you know [...]
VW Of America has launched TDI Truth And Dare, what it calls “an unedited consumer blog forum” that boasts lots of great content and interactive features. The site is designed to debunk diesel myths and raise the fuel miser’s profile — and sales, of course — in the USA. Highlights include Diesel Finder, Savings Calculator, [...]
Q: Why would you buy a Prius? A: Fuel economy. Q: So why would you buy a Prius? The Jetta TDI beats Prius in Popular Mechanic’s testing, sets a Guiness world record for fuel efficiency, and has superior handling and performance (see video below). http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/blogs/new-guinness-fuel-economy-record-an-amazing-679-mpgin-a-jetta http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4284188.html
