Posted in Auto News on Mar 4th, 2011
From the moment we first saw the VW Darth Vader Super Bowl, we knew it would spawn its share of spoofs. They’re here, and this one does not disappoint. As long as you’re an OdoClub member — whether you’re driving a VW or a Prius — you’ll earn rewards for every mile you drive. And [...]
Posted in Auto News on Apr 6th, 2010
The Volkswagen Beetle is set to make another comeback. This will be the Bug’s second return — the first was in 1998. (Digital image of what the next-gen VW Beetle may look like.) And although it will still look like the original Beetle — rounded hood, round headlamps and tail lamps, and separate fenders covering [...]
Posted in Auto News on Mar 9th, 2010
Volkswagen’s new hybrid Touareg’s cool feature is that it can shut down its V-6 engine while going as fast as 99 mph. VW spokespeople call this “sailing” Shutting the engine down like this increases the engine-off operation of the Touareg into a range other hybrids have yet to achieve. Take your foot off the gas [...]
Posted in Auto News on Nov 11th, 2009
Volkswagen – Porsche has replaced Toyota as the world’s largest automaker. VW – Porsche largely benefited from the state-backed stimulus packages around the globe. VW has produced 4.4 million vehicles so far this year, while Toyota has only seen 4 million cars roll off the production line since January. VW reached this milestone after taking [...]