2016 Jetta CC?

Volkswagen has just released some images for what they are calling the concept for the 2016 Golf CC. If the car is ever slated to ship satateside, it will hit our shores as the 2016 Jetta CC. If  released, this would be a niche car suited to Jetta owners who are looking for a little more pizazz out of their economy vehicle. We could probably expect to see these cars fitted with VW's next generation of turbocharged engine, and it will ride on the same platform as the 3rd generation Audi A3 and Golf VII. The car will most likely be fitted to both FWD manual and Direct Shift Gearboxes, with the possibility of a 4motion option still in the air. Pricing will probably be in the high $20's to low $30's, and I think it'll be a huge success.

Is it Safe?

Volkswagen has a great advertising agency to help them out with commercials. Check out this one on safety. "Is it fast?"

It's Electric!

For years, Volkswagen has dominated the diesel market and shattered records. But the people want more. Here it is! Volkswagen's 2013 Jetta Hybrid will go on sale this year. Featuring a 1.4 liter turbocharged TSI engine, expect to see around 150 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. But wait, theres more. The electric motor is good for another 27 hp, bringing total power output to over 170 and making it the fastest hybrid in its class, with a 0-60 of about 9 seconds. Das efficiency.

Blast from the Past

Let's kick off the new year by taking a look back at a Jetta from the past. A nice 2001 1.8 Turbo with an airbag suspension, and some nice BBS wheels. Enjoy, Dubbers....

The Art of Driving

Driving is more than just getting to where you are going, it is more than just transportation. Driving is a merger of driver and machine, an appreciation of engineering, and a reflection of human design. Take a look at how VW interprets driving in the new 2012 Jetta GLI.

Fender Premium Audio is Here

Check out this video from the Chicago Auto Show highlighting our new partnership with one of the most trusted names in audio quality, Fender. The 400 watt, 9-speaker audio system pumps out tunes with clarity and precision on all frequencies, so crank the knob (or push the button on your steering wheel) and turn it UP!

Move Over Hybrids!!! TDI is Here!!!

That's right, the most fuel efficient car in North America is a diesel, not a hybrid. The record was set in 2008 (using the same TDI engine used in todays Jetta) over a 9,419 mile journey across the continental United States. Ready for the numbers? 58.82 mpg average!

This wasn't a downhill cruise with the wind to your back either, this was a test of real world driving conditions. The trip passed through New York, NY; Rutland, VT; Toledo, OH; Des Moines, IA; Spearfish, SD; Missoula, MT; Winnemucca, NV; Santa Monica, CA; Durango, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; Mount Vernon, IL; and Ponchatoula, LA; before finishing up 20 days later in Beckley, WV after using only 11.04 tanks of fuel!

At the current price of diesel, thats about 6.9 cents per mile! Oh, and did I mention the car MOVES?! 236 lb-ft of torque will launch you to your desired speed more quickly than the hybrids out there (and quite a few gasoline cars, too). Das Efficiency.