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Volkswagen Claims 14 Electric and Hybrid models by 2014

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Ken Zino

In the latest round of environmental press releases, the German Volkswagen Group said it will be “electrifying” all its vehicle classes,starting with 14 electric and hybrid models by 2014. Continue reading →

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Tiny Three-Cylinder VW Up! to Debut at IAA Frankfurt

Posted on 24 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Volkswagen has released pictures of the production version of the tiny VW Up, which last appeared as an electric car concept two years ago at the IAA or Frankfurt Motor Show. The two-door, four seat small car at 3.54 meters is seven inches smaller than the Mini, and will also compete with Alfa Romeo MiTo, Fiat 500 and in Europe the Toyota iQ. No word on whether the VW Up will come to North America. Continue reading →

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Revised Porsche 911 Debuts at 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Ken Zino

In a nod to the Japanese and the global video game culture, the instrument cluster has five round instruments – one of them a high resolution multifunction screen – shame on you Porsche. Continue reading →

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