Volkswagen took the wraps off its Golf GTI Mk VI concept at the Paris Motor Show, revealing the next-generation of the beloved hot hatch. We have seen the basic Golf Mk VI previously , but this concept shows the model enthusiasts have been craving. It is powered by a 210-horsepower turbocharged four...

For those who have doubted the fuel economy benefits of today’s modern, clean-diesel engines, the record-setting duo John and Helen Taylor have broken the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States averaging 58.82 miles to the gallon. The previous Guinness...

The Obama family owns a single vehicle, a late-model Ford Escape Hybrid , according to Newsweek . It replaced a Chrysler 300C. The McCains own 13 vehicles, including: 2007 Ford F-150 , 2001 GMC SUV, 2001 Honda sedan , 2008 Jeep Wrangler , 1960 Willys Jeep, 2000 Lincoln, and 2005 Volkswagen convertible...

In a series of crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently assessed how well the bumpers of 20 small car models would protect the vehicles from damage in low-speed collisions. The worst performers were the Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius , and Volkswagen Rabbit, each sustaining...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) recently completed crash test evaluations of eight small SUV models finding most provide good protecting in front-end collisions, but decidedly mixed results from side and rear crashes. The best performers, earning the Institute's Top Safety Pick...

Modern diesel engines are powerful, clean, fuel efficient, and increasingly backed by federal tax incentives. The Mercedes-Benz GL320, R320 and ML320 Bluetec qualify for the credit, according to Automotive News , which reports the credits range from $900 to $1,800. The IRS does not yet feature the Mercedes...

Previously a hallmark for hybrid cars, federal income tax credits are now available for two Volkswagen diesel models, the Jetta TDI sedan and Jetta TDI SportWagen. Each is eligible for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit worth $1,300. The credit amounts will begin to phase...

Volkswagen has been counting down the days until the Paris Motor Show in October for the official unveiling of the sixth-generation Golf, though the car has already hit the Internet. Official information has not been released yet, though the blogosphere is full of speculation. The Golf VI appears to...

Hard to believe the Volkswagen New Beetle has been on the road for a full decade, already. Most vehicles would go through two full generations in that period, but the New Beetle has built on the original’s reputation for going the distance. (The classic Beetle was produced from 1938 until 2003!) Since...

Volkswagen has launched a major polling effort that goes beyond auto-show-type feedback, to learning how the public feels on a variety of seemingly mundane issues, such as “Cup or cone?” and “Boxers or briefs?” VW is taking the user-generated content approach, reaching out to consumers online and in...