CES 2023: Placing All Bets
According to the folks at CES, the automobile is the new consumer electronic device. Especially when it is fully powered by a battery pack.
Tag: Volkswagen
Rental Car Review: The Passat’s Last Ride?
The only customers buying a Passat were rental car fleets. In turn, they were easy upgrade fodder.
My Favorite Vehicles of 2022
Some did have a portal to plug in for a wee bit of electricity. Nonetheless, the internal combustion engine still ruled the roost at V&R – for now.
My Thoughts Exactly: 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Simply put, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI became the benchmark for compact sedans looking to ooze more performance for more engaging driving.
My Favorite Vehicles From The 1970s
The idea of slotting a key into an ignition, turning it over, depressing the brake, shifting a gear and opening up the throttle was magical to this child of the 1970s.
Reporter's Notebook: Farewell, Passat
Of course, things change. The market changed. No longer were mid-sized family sedans attractive to families. Consumers choose the SUV instead.
My Favorite Vehicles From The 1960s
The 1960s was a decade of change. Americans were divided, as is today.
Commentary: Legacy Manufacturers Sweep 2022 NACTOY
This year’s NACTOY could be seen as a vote against the EV. Rather, a vote against the start-ups in the automotive industry.
Historiography: Of Porsche, Piech and Volkswagen
It all began with a single man. He got married, had a business partner – who became part of the family. The rest reads like a script from Dallas or Dynasty.
My Thoughts Exactly: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
To be honest, I felt that Volkswagen knew what they were doing by bringing the long-wheelbase model to our market.