Volkswagen is recalling certain diesel models to fix an issue with fuel-injection pulses that could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line in specific load and rpm conditions. The problem creates an additional stress in the fuel line. The recall consists of certain 2009-2012 Jetta TDI and Jetta Sportwagen TDI models built from [...]
With diesel-powered engines slowly but surely making their way onto the American market, the German automakers are taking the lead, introducing diesel-powered variants of their most popular gasoline-powered models. Increased fuel-economy, more torque, and a smaller price-premium over gasoline-powered cars than electric-hybrids, diesel power certainly offers a range of benefits. Current diesel prices however, are [...]
We’re almost done test-driving the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI for the week and today we’re giving you a look around the inside. The inside of the 2010 Golf TDI screams quality and design throughout. In fact, we think the Golf has the best interior design and quality of all the vehicles in this segment. All Golf [...]
Today, we welcome the first diesel to ever enter egmCarTech’s garage for a full week-long test drive – the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI. First Impressions: We are very impressed. We recently asked you guys whether or not you would consider a diesel powered vehicle over gasoline – with most of you leaning towards diesel (which [...]
Green Car Journal announced today that it has picked five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year. The winner will be announced during a press conference at the 2009 LA Auto Show on Dec. 3. 2010 Green Car of the Year Finalists: Audi A3 TDI Honda Insight Mercury Milan Hybrid (no idea why [...]
The Golf has returned to the United States – well, we kind of new that already but today, Volkswagen has made it official. Kicking off the lineup is the 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 which is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine making 170-hp with a peak torque of 177 lb-ft. Transmission choices include a 5-speed [...]
We don’t know what’s taking Volkswagen so long but we’ve waited long enough to get the new redesigned Golf on the stateside. Apparently, we’re just weeks away from seeing the 2010 Volkswagen Golf in U.S. dealerships and pricing for the model has been revealed on Volkswagen’s website. Previously known as the Rabbit, the 2010 Volkswagen [...]
Letting go of its “Rabbit” nameplate and returning to U.S. with its Golf badge, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf made its stateside debut today. Volkswagen has confirmed that when the Golf goes on sale in the U.S. later this year, the TDI will be a part of the hatchback’s lineup. Volkswagen has not confirmed yet which [...]
