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VW’s Dean Karnazes runs a double marathon
A Golf TDI Clean Diesel doesn’t stop at 26.2 miles per gallon. And VW’s sponsored runner “Diesel Dean” Karnazes didn’t stop at 26.2 miles at this year’s Chicago Marathon.
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Businessinsider.com: Volkswagen Preps for a Diesel Revolution
November 2, 2009.
Businessinsider.com recently sat down with Volkswagen of America’s COO, Mark Barnes, to discuss the rebirth of diesel in America. This interview covers everything from Volkswagen’s feelings about Cash For Clunkers to the amazing penetration of the Jetta SportWagen TDI clean diesel. It’s a unique perspective that provides significant insight into where Volkswagen of America [...]
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PopularScience.com: Test Drive: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
November 2, 2009.
All you really need to know about this PopularScience.com article about the new VW Golf TDI clean diesel is that it kicks off on the famous Autobahn near Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. After all, where else could you legally take the Golf TDI model for a 125 mph test drive? The defense rests.
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Greencar.com: Green Car Journal’s Top 5 For 2010
October 29, 2009.
GreenCar.com just released their list of nominees for their “Green Car of the Year” award and, surprise, Volkswagen has an entry on the list. And, surprise surprise, the VW nominee happens to be a TDI clean diesel. On second thought, perhaps the element of surprise isn’t what it used to be, considering all the accolades [...]
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October 29, 2009.
Volkswagen’s answer to the Chevy Volt goes by the name of TwinDrive, and it has a few tricks up its diesel-powered sleeve. Frank Markus from Motor Trend was one of the lucky few who got to drive one of these electric hybrid Golf prototypes in Germany, and he goes into impressive detail about some of [...]
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Megenbier wins Jetta TDI Cup Season Series
October 29, 2009.
Braselton, GA – For the third consecutive race weekend, the drivers of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup had to navigate a rain-soaked track on race day. This added an interesting but familiar twist to the final race of the year, which was contested on the 12-turn, 2.54-mile road course at Road Atlanta.
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October 23, 2009.
On September 25th and 26th, Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford joined the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup as a guest driver at Road Atlanta. As the series’ regular drivers found out, Whitford’s talents aren’t only limited to the studio or the stage. He’s also an avid amateur racecar driver, and he finished 18th in the final race [...]
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Jetta TDI Cup racer Mark Pombo comes clean
October 23, 2009.
Mark Pombo was practically born at the track. His passion for racing was passed on by his father Pepe Pombo, winner of two SCCA National Championships in the 80s. For Mark, racing has been a lifelong dream starting at the age of 5 and continuing all the way up to his two thrilling seasons as [...]
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