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 [...]
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 [...]
Blog.MotorTrend.com: Volkswagen TwinDrive: The People’s Plug-In
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 [...]
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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Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford races in Jetta TDI Cup
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 [...]
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 [...]
TDI Cup racer Devin Cates comes clean
October 19, 2009.A second-generation racer, and only 19, Devin Cates is one of the top amateur road racers in the United States. He has proven to be a consistent threat at courses such as Road Atlanta, Caroline Motorsport Park, Nelson Ledges, Mid Ohio and his hometown track Summit Point. Winning the Jetta TDI Cup adds yet another [...]
Famed Hot Rodder Sees Opportunity in Clean Diesel Tech
October 14, 2009.Courage. Determination. Perseverance. Persistence. They’re the words you see on those workplace posters, aimed at rallying the troops and inspiring residents of Office Space-type cubicles to put their noses to the grindstone. Sure they’re heavy on the cheesy factor, but the message they convey is behind the success of every world-class athlete and Fortune 500 [...]
Volkswagen Golf TDI: Practical Never Looked So Good
October 14, 2009.Like it or not, most everything comes at the expense of something else. Want that new house with a pool? You may just have to sign over Junior’s college fund. But when it comes to a stylish car that’s powerful, fun, roomy, refined and affordable? Well, in that case you’re in luck. You won’t have [...]
A Clean Diesel Conversation with VW CEO Stefan Jacoby
October 9, 2009.In this video clip, provided by the U.S. Coalition of Advanced Diesel Cars, President and CEO of Volkswagen of America Stefan Jacoby discusses why VW has so much confidence in clean diesel technology, and how he thinks Volkswagen’s TDI clean diesel lineup provides a viable solution for bridging oil-based engines to the next technological step.
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Autoblog.com: Frankfurt World Premiere of VW E-Up! Concept
October 6, 2009.When Volkswagen announces they have created the Beetle for the 21st century, you’d better believe that people start asking questions. Well, ask no more, as VW finally pulled the curtain back on the E-Up!, a car poised for ubiquity in cities starting in 2013. The E-Up! may be the smallest VW car ever assembled, but [...]
Gizmag.com Reports on the New Volkswagen L1 Concept
October 5, 2009.Want a closer look at the creative marvel that is the Volkswagen L1 concept? Take a look at the following Gizmag clip. It’s the next best thing to being on the VW design team…
SOURCE: http://www.gizmag.com/vw-shows-170-mpg-tandem-diesel-hybrid-two-seater/12833/
Wired.com: VW Redefines “Car” With a 170 MPG Diesel Hybrid
October 2, 2009.Volkswagen had quite a number of tricks up its sleeve at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, and the announcement that has undoubtedly received the most attention is the unveiling of the new “L1.” A car that, as Wired.com so eloquently put it, “redefines ‘car.’” This beautifully futuristic car is not only one of the most [...]
VW’s Dean Karnazes runs a double marathon
September 30, 2009.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.
Jetta TDI Cup: Cates Wins First Race in New Jersey
September 21, 2009.Millville, NJ – Less than 24 hours after one of the most exciting races of the season, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup drivers returned to New Jersey Motorsports Park for their second race of the weekend. And once again, the drivers didn’t disappoint. Race fans were treated to a near repeat of [...]
Jetta TDI Cup: Thompson scores second win
September 21, 2009.Millville, NJ – It’s been a weekend full of challenges for the 26 drivers competing in the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Today’s race brought a whole new challenge: dry conditions.
After qualifying the previous day in extremely wet conditions requiring Pirelli rain tires, today’s sudden dry conditions [...]
TDI Cup Racer Andy Lee Comes Clean
September 16, 2009.Andy Lee knows about sacrifice. Six years ago his mother sold her house to help him start his career in racing. Since then, Lee has taken that same level of dedication to the track. When he’s not searching for sponsorship money, he walks the tracks and does his homework to get an edge over the [...]
VW Announces 2010 Jetta TDI Cup Qualifying Paths
September 9, 2009.With the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup winding down, organizers have launched the search for next season’s best young drivers to compete in the landmark clean diesel racing series.
“I’ve been racing since I was four years old, but the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was my first professional racing experience,” said returning [...]
Jetta TDI Cup: Mark Pombo takes win at Mosport
September 8, 2009.Bowmanville, ON – Mother Nature returned to challenge the 26 drivers competing in today’s Round 7 of the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport International Raceway. Overnight rain left the 10-turn, 2.459-mile road course wet and loaded with puddles, which led series officials to run the race on rain tires.
Despite the wet [...]
Forbes.com Video Network: Earth-Friendly Diesel
September 8, 2009.Check out this insightful video from www.Forbes.com that does a great job of breaking down the science behind TDI clean diesel technology. It also features some key players in the automotive industry, including Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer, who reveals, among other things, that models equipped with clean diesel engines have the distinct [...]
WWLP: Diesel cars and trucks rivaling hybrids
September 3, 2009.It may be no surprise that we’ve been championing the diesel cause for quite some time, but it’s pleasant news to see the rest of the country catching on. This news report from WWLP, the NBC affiliate out of the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts, discusses the “comeback” of diesel. They even reference an interesting prediction [...]
NewYorkTimes.com: Exxon to invest millions to make fuel from algae
September 3, 2009.Kudos to Exxon Mobil for its recent investment of $600 million into the production of liquid transportation fuels from algae. This financial commitment is a big deal because this type of alternative fuel exploration is vital to meeting Congress’ mandate that biofuel levels reach 36 billion gallons by 2022.
More and more biofuel companies across the [...]
AutoObserver.com: Diesels Paying Back Quicker Than Hybrids
August 28, 2009.Score another victory for clean diesel vehicles everywhere. The bright data analysts at Edmunds.com have reported that the payback times for diesel engine vehicles currently beat those of hybrids. There are a number of factors that affect payback times, but there is explicit discussion surrounding the attractive payback of the Jetta TDI. According to its [...]
Gearlog.com: VW Jetta TDI a bargain for highway driving
August 26, 2009.Be warned: The opening line in this glowing review from www.Gearlog.com is, “Can you drive 1,000 miles in your car and spend less than $60 on fuel?”
As you scrape your jaw off the floor, prepare for it to hit the ground again as you realize they’re actually talking about the Jetta SportWagen TDI diesel, and [...]
