Audi's sporty A3 TDI gives gas pumps the finger! Boxy, compact and easy on fuel … yawn, that sounds like your typical econobox, but for one key trait, the Audi A3 handles like a sports sedan. That’s what it is, an entry-level sports sedan somewhat along the lines of a small BMW, just not... Continue Reading →
2014 Audi Q5 TDI quattro
Audi Q5 blends luxury, utility with clean turbo diesel Luxury sport-utility vehicles all pretty much look alike, and all are loaded with luxury and high-tech features, so it’s in the blending of all these features where excellence outs itself. Even in high-end utes it has been uncommon for me to be fully comfortable with the size,... Continue Reading →
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL
Passat's diesel economical and we're not blowing smoke!Perception often matters as much as reality, especially in the retail world of which the auto business is a top dog.So the perception of a diesel engine being loud, smoky and not terribly pleasant to drive remains Volkswagen’s biggest obstacle when selling its pleasant mid-size front-drive Passat. This... Continue Reading →
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 50s Edition
Beetle drop-top reflects heritage of 1950s models Simplicity is its own reward, but it’s often accompanied by modest cost and a style that stands out in today’s overwrought world.Such has always been the case with Volkswagen’s simply shaped Beetle. Now comes a new Beetle convertible, replacing the 8-year-old New Beetle convertible. THIS new iteration actually... Continue Reading →