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 is headed, as well as what type of role clean diesel technology will play in Volkswagen’s future.
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SOURCE: http://www.businessinsider.com/volkswagen-preps-for-a-diesel-revolution-2009-10
4 Comments
1. Harry Dill | December 6, 2009 at 8:44 pm
For the last several years I have been a Mini Cooper enthusiast despite my many years spent behind the wheels of VW automobiles. With the most recent Mini redesign, I have lost my passion, particularly since a U.S. version of the diesel has been put on hold indefinitely. The new VW TDi models have stolen the thunder from Mini and I am intent on making my next car either a Jetta SportWagen TDi or Golf/Rabbit. The additional horsepower, exceptional torque, and fuel efficiency, I am eager to join the TDi enthusiasts of the world. I will upgrade the powertrain, engine CPU, suspension, and exhaust system to extract maximum performance, and make a few cosmetic and interior modifications to personalize the vehicle and voila … I will be a happy man!
2. James Darrell Black | December 16, 2009 at 9:43 am
LOVE FOR A CAR? 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI.I”M SO PLEASED WITH NOT HAVING TO PLUG UP MY DIESEL IN THE WINTER.THIS MARRIAGE OF MY WAGON WILL LAST AS LONG AS I LIVE. THE SAVINGS IS GREAT, I’VE SEEN MY BROTHER IN FLA, GOING TO SEE MY BROTHER IN NJ,SO SEE THE SAVINGS WILL BE AFFORDABLE TO DO THESE TRIPS MORE OFTON. THANK YOU!
3. Tdi Miser | January 1, 2010 at 8:37 am
Roger that James Black now if we can get others to buy in we may save some forrests for our children to see. There’s a saying that I’m fond of being a retired Cavalry Trooper, ” You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink”, DAS AUTO , UBER ALAS!!!
4. Squire Fiske | January 8, 2010 at 9:35 pm
My 2006 Jetta TDI 5speed with 115000 miles has been trouble free from the time I roll it off the dealership showroom floor and with hi-way milage holding at 48mpg. I’m keeping it till the wheels fall off.
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