Commentary: The SUV As A "Butch" Commodity
There’s been a lot of stuff that has come across my screen. I needed some time to suss it all out that does not require its own bandwidth.
Tag: Volkswagen
My Thoughts Exactly: 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen of America saw this and figured “we better give our customers a Rabbit GTI.” The Fall of 1982 brought a Rabbit GTI to performance-hungry enthusiasts.
Video: Our Second Quarterly Review…Report…???
So, what are these videos? What would like these to be called? Are these podcasts? News programs? Utter BS? Are you bored by now?
My Favorite Track Weapons
The racetrack is a place where teenagers are given more than enough tarmac to test out their abilities to become a safer and more aware driver. This domain is not exclusive to teenagers.
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.
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.