Detroit 09': VW Concept BlueSport Hits the Stage

The VW Concept BlueSport represents VW's idea of what a fun, but environmentally conscious roadster should be like.

The VW Concept BlueSport is powered by a 180 horsepower clean diesel engine mated to 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission that sits behind the driver. It accelerates from 0-62 in 6.6 seconds while getting about 35 mpg on the European cycle.

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Squirrels Of Fury Scirocco Ventilates Engine Block, Goes Out In Blaze Of Glory [24 Hours Of Lemons]

We're in the final hour of racing here at Thunderhill, and we can't say who the favorite is at this point. What we can tell you is that oil-coated VWs burn really well.

Here's the scene under the hood of the Squirrels Of Fury car. Oh sure, you've seen LeMons cars with holes in the engine block before, but the Squirrels take it to a new level...


Yes, that's a flashlight shining all the way through the block. The car had been leaking oil for quite a while, so the engine compartment and underside were thoroughly coated. When Mr. Connecting Rod finally decided he'd had enough, the resulting blast of hot flying metal and combustion gases set the oil alight.

Many thanks to Zandr Milewski of Team Dead Smurfs for the unspeakably amazing burning-VW photographs!

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Behold The Self-Parking Volkswagen Minivan! [Maximum Minivan Day]

If you thought self-parking was just for Lexus, this awesome Volkswagen Touran minivan commercial (which we're trotting out again for Maximum Minivan Day 'cause it's awesome) is about to make you look like a fool. The Germans love minivans and David Hasselhoff, making this pairing a match made in heaven for the average Bavarian. So watch as this cool German guy shows you how it's done — Knight Rider style. Minivans, über alles! [Ads Of The World]

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VW Tiguan Coming to Market in Fall 2007

That was fast; we just saw the Tiguan concept in the flesh at last week’s L.A. Auto Show, and now word has it that the production model will go on sale in the U.S. next fall. The small SUV will be introduced with an undisclosed gasoline engine, followed by a diesel version in the winter of 2007.   

This is big news, and we expect to see a production model at an upcoming show — either Detroit, Chicago or New York.

[VW Will Sell Diesel-Powered Tiguan for U.S., AutoWeek]

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