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Volkswagen Performance Concept
VW

Coming to Detroit: VW Passat Performance Concept

This past week has hardly felt like a marathon but the run-up to the Detroit Motor Show is genuinely killing me. There's just so much good stuff to see. Volkswagen have attempted to come to my aid and while they did provide a glass of water, it's a long way away from the nourishment my petrolhead body needs. Volkswagen Performance...

2011 Volkswagen Jetta
VW

Volkswagen Jetta U.S. engine to be replaced

Volkswagen is doing great pretty much all over the world, but the U.S. market is rather trickier than predicted and their Achilles' heel for a number of reasons. One of these seems to be an issue with fuel economy. Despite plenty of efforts with clean diesel, gasoline powered models are still most popular in North America. Though they make some...

2012 Honda GoldWing
Honda

Honda rumored to be working on a hybrid bike

The Japanese at Honda seem to be around the rumor pot a lot lately and even though it's not clearly apparent, they can't really be blamed for idle hands. The latest of uncertain news is regarding one of Honda's premier products, not exactly the four wheeled variety, but still interesting. The hybrid craze is really going to a field where...

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes

The Mercedes Benz C Class turns 2012

Ok, it's just me who considers this sort of car as ready for a pension plan but it did get a 2012 face along some other things. Among the "other things" you'll find a new engine, one of the small 4 cylinder sort. Since the styling changes are on the minor side, let's focus on what else the three pointed...

2011 Volkswagen Passat
VW

A leaked photo of the upcoming Volkswagen Passat

The photo in question despite some quality issues is of mild importance to people in the market for what is otherwise a very popular, quality, four door sedan. Due to be released at this year's Paris Motor Show the picture reveals what was most expected by the automotive press, the exterior design. To this extent it seems the 2011 VW...

Mitsubishi

New images with the 2011 Mitsubishi ASX

This 2011 Mitsubishi ASX (or RVR) will become a brand because it looks a really awesome car and it will probably compete with the other famous SUVs like BMW X6, Audi Q7 and so on even if I never read something saying this, if I would think to buy a SUV between this 2011 Mitsubishi ASX and a BMW X6,...