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Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion

Posted by Mike Caudill on Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:39 PM

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2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion

It’s not often a VW comes along that really works to draw exciting attention to itself. I say this with much respect as VW has a strong identifiable brand and a model line-up that suits just about every consumer on the road. The all-new 2009 Volkswagen CC is truly a breath of fresh air and a step in a bold new direction for VW design. With smooth, yet pronounced exterior lines that flow from the front grille to the rear deck lid, the VW CC actually reminds me of a Mercedes CLS.

First Drive

The interior of the CC took me by surprise. Yes, it had the same VW (German) feel inside, but with more flair. The seats were sporty and the stitching was eye catching. The instrument panel was clean and modern with dials easily identifiable. The illuminated tachometer and speed gauges (at night) also drew my attention as they screamed…look at me…I’m sporty.

Getting behind the wheel, the CC had plen...

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Road Test Review: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 V10 TDI Twin Turbo

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:42 AM

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The 2008 VW Touareg 2 V10 TDI may just be the most fun you can have in a Volkswagen.

I will be honest here, when I knew I was getting this car (especially after turning in the keys to the Audi S5) I did not think I would be in for much. I approached this 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 with low expectation. We're talking Beverly Hills Chihuahua low expectations here.

Sure, it has a 5.0L 310-hp V10 twin turbo diesel engine, and that seems interesting, but I wasn't sure it would be enough to propel this 5,800-lb+ behemoth along with any sense of urgency. Perhaps I was a bit hasty when reading the specs on this VW Touareg because I should have focused more on the torque...all 553 lb-ft of it. More...

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2008 Gumball Rally: The Fastest Party on Earth

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 2:14 PM

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Gumballers hitting the streets -- not shown is the trailer that carries their wallets. (Photo courtesy of W. Skinner)

Let's play pretend for a minute … Close your eyes and imagine that you are a celebrity/professional athlete/super wealthy person, etc., and you are a little bored at the moment. What would you do if you had access to exotic automobiles and $120,000 burning a hole in your pocket? No … you've already donated enough for tax purposes. (Wow you’re boring!) You would enter the 2008 Gumball Rally!

The Gumball got underway over the weekend with the city of San Francisco providing the starting point. Participating in the adventure are Ferraris, Porsches, Land Rovers, as well as one 60s-era VW bus powered by a Porsche engine. This year's Gumballers are heading on a course that will lead them all the way to Beijing and the 2008 Summer Olympics. [...

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