Today, prior to the official start of the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen debuted its latest engineering venture: the Volkswagen XL Sport Concept. At its front end, a pair of narrow, almost scowling, headlamps set the tone for this very aggressive looking concept car. These and a portion of the grille are cradled by angled […]
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2014 Paris Auto Show: VW Passat
The automotive industry quickly approaches its next major event: the Paris Motor Show. As with shows in Detroit and Tokyo – and other locations – this event bring together companies from across the globe to display their design prowess in concept cars, gauge reactions toward their newest production cars, and gain perspective on their competitors’ […]
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Is Bad (in Such a Good Way)
If any vehicle could stake a credible claim as being “iconic,” it’s the Volkswagen Beetle. Though its form has undergone alterations – albeit minor – the one hallmark that spans every generation of the Beetle is its circular head light. Its diminutive frame, which subsequently creates an intimate cabin, appeals across generations. For decades the […]
Volkswagen e-Golf Preparing for Launch!
Al Gore produced An Inconvenient Truth in 2006. Well, it just so happens that the Volkswagen Automotive Group has always made a concerted effort to make its manufacturing and emissions standards a very convenient truth. With growing consternation about the environment, as well as more stringent laws regarding emissions, the automotive industry controls great influence for change. […]
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI Has “APEAL”
Advertising can often convince us to purchase items, or brands, that didn’t initially appeal to us. That’s the purpose of it, though, isn’t it? Create appeal. Through various mediums that present fresh, creative ideas – hopefully – companies generate interest and grow profits. Dissatisfaction is a very real and unfortunate possibility. The exhilaration of the […]