Clean Diesel Fuels Volkswagen’s June Sales
ERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2009 sales of 19,027 units, representing an 18 percent decrease over June 2008. However, Volkswagen's award winning clean diesels posted their best sales month since their re-launch with 5,072 units, representing an impressive 26 percent of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen once again posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,982 units. Clean diesel TDI's accounted for 81 percent of SportWagen sales, 40 percent of Jetta sedan sales, and 29 percent of Touareg sales. "Volkswagen of America is encouraged by the momentum of our clean diesel TDI ...
AudiUSA.com’s New Look
Audi USA just launched their new site. A clean look, it's good to see that they are finally moving into the 21st century. TDI Diesel got the prime left banner spot - proof that Audi is very serious about this engine type. Personally, many of us can't wait till A3 TDI hits the showrooms this Fall. Let us know what you think about the Audi's new website by posting a comment.
2010 Audi A3 TDI Review
Auto Blog posted a favorable review of the upcoming 2010 Audi A3 TDI. We know many folks that are saving their hard-earned greenbacks for the diesel-powered version of the A3. Audi started its big push for clean diesel here in the U.S. market this spring when its big Q7 TDI finally went on sale. While the Q7 TDI is one of the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUVs available anywhere, it's only the beginning for Audi. Assuming that Americans start taking a shine to hot oil, Audi is likely to introduce a whole series of Rudi D's disciples here. So far, however, ...
Diesel Works for Me! – Video Contest
The Diesel Technology Forum is looking for videos that tell a compelling and creative story of why you love your diesel car, pickup truck or SUV or other diesel-powered machine or vehicle. Tell them your story and you could win a $250 gift card! Do you love your diesel? Of course you do! Did you pick a diesel instead of a hybrid? Diesel cars are economical, clean, quiet and fun to drive! Diesel engines power construction and farm equipment, boats, trains and even airplanes! Send your videos to dieselworksforme@dieselforum.org by June 5, 2009. Read the official announcement from the Diesel Technology Forum. For ...
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Car of the Week
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is Edmunds' "Car of the Week" this week which means there will be quite a bit of coverage on their blog. Here are the latest entries: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Suspension Walkaround 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Giant Trunk 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Kid Duty 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Seat Adjustment 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Don't Call Me Bluetec 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Open Thread 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Minor Coneage 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: What a Difference a Quarter-century Makes 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Road Tripper
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Clean Diesel Fuels Volkswagen’s June Sales
ERNDON, Va., July 1 /PRNewswire/ — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2009 sales of 19,027 units, representing an 18 percent decrease over June 2008. However, Volkswagen’s award winning clean diesels posted their best sales month since their re-launch with 5,072 units, representing an impressive 26 percent of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen once again posted its best sales... [Read more]
AudiUSA.com’s New Look
Audi USA just launched their new site. A clean look, it’s good to see that they are finally moving into the 21st century. TDI Diesel got the prime left banner spot – proof that Audi is very serious about this engine type. Personally, many of us can’t wait till A3 TDI hits the showrooms this Fall. Let us know what you think about the Audi’s new website by posting a comment. Read More →
2010 Audi A3 TDI Review
Auto Blog posted a favorable review of the upcoming 2010 Audi A3 TDI. We know many folks that are saving their hard-earned greenbacks for the diesel-powered version of the A3. Audi started its big push for clean diesel here in the U.S. market this spring when its big Q7 TDI finally went on sale. While the Q7 TDI is one of the most fuel efficient seven-passenger SUVs available anywhere, it’s only... [Read more]
Diesel Works for Me! – Video Contest
The Diesel Technology Forum is looking for videos that tell a compelling and creative story of why you love your diesel car, pickup truck or SUV or other diesel-powered machine or vehicle. Tell them your story and you could win a $250 gift card! Do you love your diesel? Of course you do! Did you pick a diesel instead of a hybrid? Diesel cars are economical, clean, quiet and fun to drive! Diesel engines... [Read more]
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Car of the Week
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is Edmunds’ “Car of the Week” this week which means there will be quite a bit of coverage on their blog. Here are the latest entries: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Suspension Walkaround 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Giant Trunk 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Kid Duty 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Seat Adjustment 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Don’t Call Me Bluetec 2009... [Read more]
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI: First Drive (Euro Spec)
The folks at Green Car Reports managed to get their green hands on the eagerly awaited 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Euro Spec with various differences to its upcoming US counterpart). Here are the key highlights from the first drive: Mileage readout was calibrated in Imperial gallons, which are 25% larger than US gallons, giving it a mileage readout over 50 miles per gallon in about 20 miles of urban... [Read more]
Love karting? You can qualify for TDI Cup
Now Volkswagen is offering any North American resident between ages 16 and 26 a (somewhat) affordable opportunity to race locally with the potential to go national – in its Jetta TDI Cup – from a series of six karting qualifying events at Boston’s F1 outdoor facility in East Bridgewater. The events will be held on July 14, July 27, August 3, August 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 12. A race... [Read more]
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