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The German Car Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Nice review here of the VW Passat R36 from Australia.With its astonishing mid-range punch, its raucous, roaring V6, and beautiful transmission, the R36 is definitely lust-worthy for the middle-aged buyer looking for a family car with a hardcore edge.Having tested almost all makes and variants of twin-clutch set-ups, the R36’s DSG is up there with the best. The software upgrades that come with...
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Dubspeed Driven (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
Click for Larger Image Story by Carl Modesette Photos courtesy Volkswagen of America The arrival of Volkswagen’s new Passat CC created quite a storm here at Speed:Sport:Life. Naturally, we all wanted to drive it… but in the end it was the biggest and toughest S:S:L contributor, our full-sized Associate Editor Carl Modesette, who wrestled the keys away [...]
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The Truth About Cars (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
The CC stood out like a swan amidst a gaggle of homely Jetta ducklings on the VW dealer's lot, its aesthetic appeal undeniable. In contrast with the company's marketing approach with the Phaeton, the CC is virtually badge-less and, at first blush, hard to identify as part of the VW family. I suppose it still looks vaguely Germanic since it shamelessly cribs from the Mercedes CLS it aspires to be....
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Gasgoo.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
... -- the China-made Sonata which will go on sale in the coming few months. This model will rival Passat Lingyu in the D-class segment and is projected to sell 40,000 units annually.
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Gasgoo.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
... as a best-seller of the joint venture. It has been a model of Shanghai GM to rival Accord, Passat and often topped the sales list in the medium-grade car market in China.But in early 2008, its rival models had new-generation products on sale and this likely rendered the Buick Regal obsolescent. In order to maintain its leadership in the market of this model, Shanghai GM planned to make a...
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TODAY ON ROADST3R - Car STORIES (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
www.motorpoint.co.uk Star Deals at November 27, 2008 to help motorists beat the credit crunch (while stocks last) Steal of the Week VW Passat Estate 2.0S TDI 5dr DSG. 57 Reg. Only 16,368 miles at £9,699 ? a saving of £10,211 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Central...
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The Doc Searls Weblog (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
... now that we’re seeing the same thing with cars. A few days ago I took in my old Volkswagen Passat to get the water pump replaced. Turns out lots of other stuff was worn out or broken and needed fixing too. The final bill came to around $5000, which is what I paid for the thing three years ago. For a minute I thought about getting a new car. They’re cheaper than ever, with lots of good deals,...
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The VW Livery (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
The VW Passat Lingyu is powered a fuel cell developed at Tonji University. It is slower and noisier than the Ballard-equipped Touareg, but China wants to do its own research Volkswagen's Touareg research ...
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ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
... the court heard that Boswell and Mongan were arrested at a police checkpoint driving a Volkswagen Passat. A blood stained machete, along with the campervan keys, were uncovered in the car and forensic examinations matched the blood on it to Mr Fordyce. During the course of the arrest Mongan, said the lawyer, attacked four policemen. Defence lawyers for the pair said both were remorseful...
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Gasgoo.com (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
At the recent Guangzhou auto show, Beijing Hyundai unveiled the all-new Sonata model "Ling Xiang”, reflecting the carmaker’s upper technique capability. The China-made Sonata, expected to go on sale in China at the end of this year or the beginning of 2009, will target Passat Lingyu as its rival in the D-class segment. The Ling Xiang model is forecasted to reach sales of 40,000 units every year,...
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SAMAR (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
... of international conference participants.The benchmark results at a glance:1 Audi Q5: 36,802 Vw Passat CC: 36,193 Honda Jazz: 35,704 Volvo XC 60: 35,645 Opel Insignia: 34,836 Ferrari California: 34,227 Skoda Superb: 33,618 Renault Laguna III Coupe: 33,509 Toyota Avensis: 33,1810 Citroen C5: 31,7011 Ford Fiesta: 31,5912 Nissan Teana: 29,9513 Jaguar XF: 29,59More than 4,500 votes of leading...
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SAMAR (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
... of international conference participants.The benchmark results at a glance:1 Audi Q5: 36,802 Vw Passat CC: 36,193 Honda Jazz: 35,704 Volvo XC 60: 35,645 Opel Insignia: 34,836 Ferrari California: 34,227 Skoda Superb: 33,618 Renault Laguna III Coupe: 33,509 Toyota Avensis: 33,1810 Citroen C5: 31,7011 Ford Fiesta: 31,5912 Nissan Teana: 29,9513 Jaguar XF: 29,59More than 4,500 votes of leading...
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
By Andrew English Last Updated: 6:37PM GMT 25 Nov 2008 of Images The VW Passat Lingyu is powered a fuel cell developed at Tonji University. It is slower and noisier than the Ballard-equipped Touareg, but China wants to do its own research Volkswagen's Touareg research vehicle is powered by a conventional Ballard hydrogen fuel cell. VW's work on high-temperature cells could bring startling performance...
