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While the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta performs more than adequately with the standard 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine, the optional 2.0 liter turbocharged engine turns this family car into a genuine performance car. My tester came with a slick 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox including Tiptronic self-shifter. Added to the Jetta's classy interior it proves that in Germany you can have your Black Forest Cake and eat it, too. $22,620 for starters, $25,595 as tested, EPA mileage estimates 25 city/32 highway. First Glance: When a sports car isn't practical enough… Unlucky in love, lucky in test drives. A short time ago I had the good fortune to be testing an Accord on California's fabled Hwy. 1, an auto...

From the time that Porsche has purchased additional stakes in Volkswagen, everybody has expected that it will soon be making a controlling bid for the takeover of Europe's largest automaker. And this is exactly what the German sports car maker has done, during the first week of the month-long bidding process, Porsche AG has offered a bid for the takeover of VW but it was the lowest allowable under the German law and the investors didn't like it at all. Porsche has acquired 188 common shares and 13 percent shares from Volkswagen shareholders as of the end of last week, basing in a statement to the Elektronischer Bundesanzeiger, which is the government's web site for financial filings. The German...

It is difficult to miss a Hummer, but how many companies could afford to run one to promote their business? The answer is, of course, very few and it is doubtful whether GM's overgrown offspring would be the most suitable promotional vehicle for many of them. What then are the alternatives and how could businesses benefit from using a vehicle as an advertising medium?What is a promotional vehicle?A promotional vehicle is a car, truck or SUV with purpose-designed adhesive vinyl graphics applied to its exterior, promoting a business or one of its products or services.The graphics may be a full wrap (the whole vehicle is covered), a decal wrap (decals are applied to body panels) or a window wrap...

Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have...

The 2005 Volkswagen GTI is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the 1.8T and the VR6. The new GTI boasts a top speed of 145mph and will hit 62mph from rest in just 7.2 seconds on the six-speed manual version combining for the first time FSI technology with a turbo charger. This unique combination also gives the added benefit of excellent fuel consumption for a hot hatch, averaging 35mpg.The Golf is available in four models: GL and GLS in two door or four door configurations. Both trims can be equipped with either a 1.9L 100 horsepower turbo diesel engine or a 2.0L 115 horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Available...

The 2005 Volkswagen GTI is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the 1.8T and the VR6. The new GTI boasts a top speed of 145mph and will hit 62mph from rest in just 7.2 seconds on the six-speed manual version combining for the first time FSI technology with a turbo charger. This unique combination also gives the added benefit of excellent fuel consumption for a hot hatch, averaging 35mpg.The Golf is available in four models: GL and GLS in two door or four door configurations. Both trims can be equipped with either a 1.9L 100 horsepower turbo diesel engine or a 2.0L 115 horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Available...

Cars are a one-time investment for most people, and since it is a big investment, price plays a very important role when choosing a car. Most people have a budget limit for indulging on a new car. Manufacturers change the prices of cars quite often, depending on the market conditions, competition, demand and supply factors, introduction of newer models, and many other factors. Hence, obtaining up-to-date information about the prices of new cars is a very important part of car shopping.There are many brands of cars in the market today. The model of the car, the make, the year of manufacture, the brand, the manufacturer, and various other factors determine the price. Cars may be classified by the...

One of the largest crazes around the world is cars. We are not sure where this obsession comes from but since their invention people have been obsessed with making autos faster, fancier and better than they are. The funny thing is that most individuals think about their autos as machines and leave it at that. This is different from one group of auto lovers. I am speaking specifically about VW auto lovers. I can think of no type of auto that is more obsessed over or fawned over than the VW auto. The Volkswagen has a following that is unmatched by any other brand of auto. This is because many VW lovers treat their cars as people so much in fact that they name their cars. When many VW owners...

The Porsche 356 was a sports car buffs dream. The 356 was the brain child of Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. The body style was the work of Erwin Komenda and the mechanical came off the VW Beetle the design of Ferdinand Porsche Sr.When it first hit the market it was available as a roadster, cabriolet, and coupe and over the years it saw many changes both in power and style. You might be surprised to discover that the 356 Porsche was actually Porsche's first production automobile and one has to admit it was a great pick!This timeline is a bit rough around the edges but it will give you and idea of how the 356 evolved from start to finish.1948: Just after the war Porsche located to Austria so that they...

The 2005 Volkswagen GTI is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the 1.8T and the VR6. The new GTI boasts a top speed of 145mph and will hit 62mph from rest in just 7.2 seconds on the six-speed manual version combining for the first time FSI technology with a turbo charger. This unique combination also gives the added benefit of excellent fuel consumption for a hot hatch, averaging 35mpg.The Golf is available in four models: GL and GLS in two door or four door configurations. Both trims can be equipped with either a 1.9L 100 horsepower turbo diesel engine or a 2.0L 115 horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Available...

They finally got it right. The first time I saw a Honda was in a hotel parking lot. There in the sun was a miniature car, bright red, gleaming with chrome and polished like a Rolls Royce in drag. I couldn't believe the quality of paint compared to the American equivalent a la Falcon, Chevy II and Plymouth Dusters. A week of dedicated browsing turned up a 1979 Honda Civic Coupe five speed with the celebrated CVCC engine. Zero to sixty in nine seconds and thirty-five miles-per-gallon to boot. The engine purred like a sewing machine and revved to seven thousand RPM. Of course it was RED and it went 100K miles without repair.I had been considering replacing my eleven-year-old Honda Accord Coupe that...

One of the largest crazes around the world is cars. We are not sure where this obsession comes from but since their invention people have been obsessed with making autos faster, fancier and better than they are. The funny thing is that most individuals think about their autos as machines and leave it at that. This is different from one group of auto lovers. I am speaking specifically about VW auto lovers. I can think of no type of auto that is more obsessed over or fawned over than the VW auto. The Volkswagen has a following that is unmatched by any other brand of auto. This is because many VW lovers treat their cars as people so much in fact that they name their cars. When many VW owners...

Do you remember the Volkswagen Rabbit? Well, if you do not, let me refresh your memory.First off, the Volkswagen Rabbit has been in production since 1974. This vehicle has been created and produced by Volkswagen AG. Since its birth, The Rabbit has been manufactured and marketed under various names which include the Volkswagen Caribe, the Volkswaegn Cabrio, and the Volkswagen Cabriolet. It is a simple FF compact car with quality Volkswagen car parts yet it finds competition in its segment through the forms of the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Peugeot 307, Mazda 3, Saturn Ion, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and the Renault Megane.And now, a generation of the Volkswagen Rabbit is ready for...

Congratulations! If you're reading this, you've probably at least made the first high level decision on finding the right vacuum cleaner for your needs. That decision of course was between an upright or a canister design style vacuum.As far as getting the latest information from a consumer report site, magazine or forum, my advise is don't bother! At least until you understand what requirements, features and functionality are important for you to have in a new vacuum cleaner. Without knowing what you want, how will you know when you find it? See the problem?To compare upright vacuum cleaners you need to know what details and construction features you're comparing against. To actually make any...

To ensure car manufacturers meet the expectations of the mainstream customer, many of today's cars leave the factory with low-velocity, ultra-quiet exhaust systems. As a result, exhaust flow (along with power and torque) is restricted. But our performance exhaust systems release this stranglehold on your engine. By using patented technology to boost exhaust flow velocity, our exhausts systems unleash the power and optimize your cars performance.What's more, you will gain a non-raspy distinctive euro exhaust note. And while stock exhaust systems tend to discolor and lose their showroom appearance quickly, our systems ads fine motorsport styling to your vehicle, designed to endure years of heavy use...

There were over 12,000 individuals from all over the place pre-registered for the conference. The hotel was packed like I haven't seen it since 1999.On the first floor of the Hilton on 6th Avenue there is a bar with a huge seating area of tables and curved couches. It doesn't open until 5-6 in the evening, during the day people use it as a place to sit while they are waiting for something or just killing time. There are always 2-3 tables in use.During Ad:Tech every seat was taken - attendees comparing notes and connecting with their contemporaries to discuss ideas they'd just picked up in one session or another or from a vendor in the exhibit hall. You could feel the buzz, the energy!The press...

In the global automotive industry things are really heating up as the traditional players fight for a top spot in the race for global dominance. General Motors Corp., which has been number one in terms of global auto sales for over 75 years, is fighting to keep that title in the face of growing competition from Toyota. Last year Toyota was trailing General Motors by only 261,805 units.Though it looks inevitable that Toyota will claim top spot, increased sales in China (GM is now #1 in China beating former top dog Volkswagen) and surging sales in India have buoyed global sales for the General despite declining sales in North America. General Motors boss Rick Wagoner recently stated "If we can keep...

Do you remember the Volkswagen Rabbit? Well, if you do not, let me refresh your memory.First off, the Volkswagen Rabbit has been in production since 1974. This vehicle has been created and produced by Volkswagen AG. Since its birth, The Rabbit has been manufactured and marketed under various names which include the Volkswagen Caribe, the Volkswaegn Cabrio, and the Volkswagen Cabriolet. It is a simple FF compact car with quality Volkswagen car parts yet it finds competition in its segment through the forms of the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Peugeot 307, Mazda 3, Saturn Ion, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and the Renault Megane.And now, a generation of the Volkswagen Rabbit is ready for...

There are so many types of cars on the market right now and a ton of cars that have come and gone over the years but the one that sticks out in my mind as one of the greatest with the richest history and largest following is the VW Beetle. The VW Beetle has actually been around for about seventy years. Very few cars can say that...

Allow me a short analogy here to start...Solenopsis, a member of the ants family, build piles of sand or soil that can be more than a couple of feet on top of the soil and can create a deep burrow way underneath, and they are known for their dogged determination and hot temper. Their enemies know at once that these small creatures are, in reality, dangerous and can be difficult to defeat.When the makers of small cars finished building their latest models, they may have the little but deadly creatures on their mind because their products were designed in congruence to the little insect's capability to be powerful and ferocious in spite of its size. In today's contemporary society, the makers of...

Another passenger family sedan has been released by the Volkswagen and it is the Volkswagen Golf. As of 2005, the statistics from Volkswagen say that there has been some 24 million Volkswagen Golfs already built, that is why the company claims that this vehicle is its best selling model in its entire history.This vehicle has been produced in a couple of body styles. The list of body styles for the Volkswagen Golf include the hatchback with three doors, the hatchback with five doors, the estate station wagon, the sedan or saloon, and the convertible. Each of these body styles has had their own characteristics and their own features. The Volkswagen Golf has had various functions as well that ranges...

Allow me a short analogy here to start...Solenopsis, a member of the ants family, build piles of sand or soil that can be more than a couple of feet on top of the soil and can create a deep burrow way underneath, and they are known for their dogged determination and hot temper. Their enemies know at once that these small creatures are, in reality, dangerous and can be difficult to defeat.When the makers of small cars finished building their latest models, they may have the little but deadly creatures on their mind because their products were designed in congruence to the little insect's capability to be powerful and ferocious in spite of its size. In today's contemporary society, the makers of...

Auto repair guides explain the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of automotive supplies. These are guides meant for home users as well as professionals. Nowadays, these are available in electronic versions, and there are many software packages available to diagnose and fix automotive problems.Major companies in this industry such as Ford, Mercedes, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen provide electronic auto repair guides so that even amateur users can learn a lot about auto repair. Auto repair guides usually tell you how repairs are done on all major parts of an automobile including the brake system, cooling system, electrical system, engine system, A/C-heat system, body and exterior, exhaust system, fuel...

Matched against the best-selling subcompact models offered by Ford, Honda and Toyota, the Jetta is Volkswagen's best-selling line.Combined with the nearly identical Golf, more than 40 models of the vehicle are offered, including several 20th anniversary special editions.I drove the 1.8-liter, 180-horsepower, turbo-charged 4-cylinder GTI anniversary edition for my weekly test. It included nearly every standard feature and option imaginable and was true to form to its intended audience.Drivers seeking a zippy little machine get exactly that. From its bright "Tomato Red" exterior and black-and-gray interior, the Jetta is more sports car than subcompact and it couldn't be more conspicuous...

Often people ask my opinion of the various exemptions that can be used to exempt an aircraft from California sales and use tax. I have a canned response that runs them briefly through the available methods. Many times they question why we dont propose using the "Common Carrier" or "Part 135" exemption as it is often referred to in the industry. Aero & Marine Tax Professionals ( are experts in helping people avoid paying sales tax on their aircraft purchases. If they insist I explain it to them, I start by asking some simple questions: 1. Do you intend to place your aircraft on charter because you want to generate some revenue to off set your costs? 2. Do you think this exemption is a viable method...

Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology for the VW Passat is set for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005."For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have...

Most auto connoisseurs consider the Porsche 64 which is also sometimes known as the VW Aerocoupe, Type 64 and Type 64K10 as being the first automobile made by Porsche. It was manufactured mainly from parts from the Model 64 VW Beetle and that is where the model number comes from...

Clouds hold a special attraction for me, especially when Im flying above and can enjoy them from this unique perspective. They seem so angelic, so pure, so easily shaped into sculptures of the imagination wherein one can read all sorts of strangetales. I watched the Volkswagen beetle cloud as it began shifting its form into wispy little alphabet letters. At first, vapory patches seemed to break away and almost disappear before my eyes. This strange cloud seemed to have a will of its own, changing shape again. How amusing! It may have been the angle or a trick of the light. Parts seemed to be forming the letters . . . G...D ... N. Then they vanished, changing forms like some animated caricatures in...

It is difficult to miss a Hummer, but how many companies could afford to run one to promote their business? The answer is, of course, very few and it is doubtful whether GM's overgrown offspring would be the most suitable promotional vehicle for many of them. What then are the alternatives and how could businesses benefit from using a vehicle as an advertising medium?What is a promotional vehicle?A promotional vehicle is a car, truck or SUV with purpose-designed adhesive vinyl graphics applied to its exterior, promoting a business or one of its products or services.The graphics may be a full wrap (the whole vehicle is covered), a decal wrap (decals are applied to body panels) or a window wrap...

Drivers have more stress during the holidays, alcohol consumption increases and patience in busy traffic can quickly wane.A 200-mile roundtrip, therefore, is a less-than-ideal way to spent part of Thanksgiving. It's potentially more problematic knowing the crowded, late-night return trip could include a stretch of interstate infamous for its thick, late-night fog.But visiting family outweighs the inconveniences of potential driving hassles. And if the journey is made in a vehicle with a commanding and secure road presence, such concerns are sufficiently eased.So it was during my weekly test drive of the 2005 Acura TL. The vehicle was successful for several years, but Acura redesigned...