‘LETTING THE SHINE IN 12 MONTHS A YEAR’ When the road calls, the Infiniti G has always been quick to answer.  Since its introduction in 2002, the G has been known for delivering the most rewarding combination of fluid design and exhilarating... 

Industry officials may be quick to talk up the newest in electric transportation. They’ll also admit it’s not going to be easy abandoning the time-tested internal combustion engine. See the original post here:  Europeans ready to plug into electric... 

There is no reason to doubt the fact that Porsche has been one of the most prominent staples in the automotive world. It was almost an instant classic when the Porsche 356 and 911 were first introduced. From the 911 to the VW Beetle, Ferdinand “Ferry”... 

Green Car Journal is gearing up to announce their choice of Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December third.  This award, started in 2005, has increased steadily in importance during the past five years.  Pushing auto makers and... 

Volkswagen has ambitious plans to directly challenge Toyota — and a cornerstone of the plan is to boost sales in the U.S. by building products with more American flavor.  View original here:  Volkswagen targets mainstream America  Read More →

Fiat and Volkswagen appear to be on the verge of entering the FIA World Rally Championship, joining Citroën and Ford. Read the original:  Motorsports Notebook: Fiat and Volkswagen poised to enter WRC:  Read More →

Filed under: Government/Legal , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Porsche , Volkswagen The soap opera surrounding Volkswagen AG and Porsche has just taken a turn for the legal, as Bloomberg reports that the company’s German offices have been raided by... 

“ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN HYBRID ALTERNATIVE” The new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen now comes with the option of a 2.0 liter turbocharged clean diesel engine that gives you the ability to drive more miles between fill-ups saving you money.... 

Volkswagen AG said Thursday it will pursue an eventual combination with Porsche but vows the sports car maker will not lose its independence. See more here: Porsche CEO quits, VW agrees to merger plan  Read More →

How good is the UK postal service? Well here’s a chance to see how it stacks up with Porsche’s fast and fugly luxury sport sedan, the Panamera. The Panamera has no shortage of luxury or high-tech features, and the official starting price of $89,000... 

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1990’s technology up against the 2000’s… which one will prevail… the 1001hp Bugatti Veyron or the 627hp McLaren F1 which was introduced in 1992? These Titans go head-to-head in a one mile drag race. The Stig straps himself in... 

The all-new, 2009 Volkswagen CC is a slightly longer, wider and 2-inches lower, more upscale version of the popular VW Passat four-door sedan.  Both are family sedans, but the CC takes bold, sports car looks and performance to the next level.  The... 

Porsche has rejected Volkswagen AG’s bid to take a 49 percent stake in the sports car maker, a company spokesman said Monday. See the original post:  Porsche rejects Volkswagen’s investment bid  Read More →

The old red Volkswagen Golf GTI screams to a halt. Before we know what’s happening, its young driver leaps out and is firing questions in a broad southern German accent. See the original post:  VW BlueSport roadster is ready to leap from concept... 

The board chairmen of German carmakers Volkswagen and Porsche now say the two firms will work toward an integrated company. Read more here:  VW, Porsche revive combined company plans  Read More →

Volkswagen is calling off the next round of talks with Porsche as the automakers work to blend together. More: Volkswagen says it’s breaking off Porsche talks  Read More →

Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show , Spy Photos , Economy , Euro , Green , Hatchbacks 2010 Opel Astra – Click above for high-res image gallery Opel’s Astra hasn’t exactly gone down a storm here in the U.S. while wearing a Saturn badge,... 

German automobile maker Porsche is indicating that it and Volkswagen may be moving toward an “integrated” company, but says each would retain their independence. See the original post here: Porsche, Volkswagen may enter partnership  Read More →

Merged telematics services, such as General Motors’ OnStar, and on-board navigation systems, are making navigation assistance a lot more user-friendly. See the original post: Telematics, GPS go in the right direction  Read More →