In the quest to find alternatives to oil-based fuel for vehicles, Volkswagen’s acquisition this week of a 5 percent stake in a battery maker from California is pretty newsworthy. “Get out!” you exclaim. “Your idea for a blog post is super-dry news about VW buying into a battery maker?!” Calm yourself. It might not sound […]
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Green Car Reports Names VW Golf As Best Car to Buy In 2015
When it comes to knowing you’re on track, it always helps for someone to hand you something shiny with the words “1st Place” on it. That’s what happened recently when Green Car Reports declared the Volkswagen Golf as the Best Car to Buy for 2015. Previous year winners (and therefore competitors) include the Nissan Leaf […]
Volkswagen Shows 2015 Golf R, Most Powerful Golf For the U.S.
Volkswagen delighted audiences this week by announcing pricing for the 2015 Golf R, the most powerful version of the Golf yet in America. Double-digit gains in horsepower and torque over last year’s model won’t even come at the cost of fuel efficiency: the 2015 will get 30 mpg tops compared to the 2014’s 27 mpg. […]
Tax Write-Off For Business Vehicles Ends This Year
Note: This article does not constitute tax advice. Tax law is subject to change. Talk to your tax advisor for full details. If you are a small business owner and drive a lot for your business, a specific tax exemption could save you money. IRS Section 179 includes a vehicle depreciation write-off for 2014. It […]
Volkswagen Ups Vehicle Updates To Every Five Years
Well, that was ambitious. Volkswagen recently announced a major doctrinal shift in how frequently it will update its model lines. New generations of models will now arrive every five years instead of seven, a change that will bring improvements to customers much faster than before. In addition, models will receive a cosmetic redesign three years […]