http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096718_vw-to-spend-10-million-on-electric-car-charging-sites-asks-governments-to-step-up-too
On the coasts, not the middle of the country, Darnit.
Bill
News about the new VW entertainment system that uses gesture control...
http://www.cnet.com/news/volkswagen-mib-ii-and-golf-r-touch-concept-at-ces-2015/
Coming later this year in the E-Golf?
Enjoy,
Bill
In this news article: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-07/gm-to-introduce-hands-free-driving-in-cadillac-model.html
Cadillac tells us that they will have a new unspecified 2017 Cadillac model in a segment that they don't currently compete in (Crossover?). The new model will be able to...
A would be carjacker takes car at gunpoint and then finds out he picked a car he doesn't know how to drive.
TV News Video:
http://www.omaha.com/article/20140327/NEWS/140328786/1685#teen-in-custody-after-armed-carjacking-he-apparently-couldn-t-drive-a-stick
Heh,
Bill
If you have used Blendmounts in the past, you know how neat they are. Very well made, but not cheap. Look into their wiring options as well.
http://blendmount.com/volkswagen-mirror.html
They now have a model to fit the Passat SEL with self dimming mirror. (VW-003)
This mount clamps to the...
Kansas City / Midwest USA area....
We have not been below freezing except for a few hours so far this fall season.
Monday night 11/11/2013 is forecast for a low of 21F, a substantial change....
Dose your TDI fuel tanks with your favorite brand of ANTIGEL tomorrow at the latest. The first time...
https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/MARTA--innovative-service-support-for-the-XL1/view/531006/7a5bbec13158edd433c6630f5ac445da?p_p_auth=6jUIcWy4
Augmented reality makes its way into service centers.
Bill
Maryland Lady gets a ticket while doing 63 in a 65.
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Laurel-Maryland-Ticket-Driving-Too-Slow-197285901.html
Read the comments after the story.
Bill
10% CLAIMED (AERO)Drag Reduction W/factory parts
Link:
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-photos-and-info-news
Excerpt:
It might be desirable to retrofit these parts to TDI Jettas in the future. This Hybrid Jetta is supposed to go on sale before the end of 2012 and...
IDK if this is on the level or not... but it is an interesting story nonetheless.:eek:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/23/man-stranded-in-desert-builds-motorcycle-out-of-his-broken-car/
Bill
Here is the first info I could find on the 2013 Passat.
Looking good to me..... :):)
http://askavwsalesguy.com/blog/2012/04/24/2013-passat-specs-and-changes.html
Bill
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/04/american-teens-waiting-longer-to-drive/
'driving interferes with texting' :eek: (That actually did made me laugh!)
Bill
Remember the VW ad with the little boy dressed as Darth Vader using the 'Force' on a new Passat?
This years (2012) Superbowl Ad promises to have a Star Wars connection as well.
Click for a preview...
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33369_1-57358929/audi-adds-advanced-tech-at-the-low-end/?tag=mainMedia%3bhighlights
Low end Audi models to get high end tech. Pop up screen and touch pad.
Bill
2005 Jetta Pkg 1, 5 speed with RC1+.
Well, at 106,000 miles I finally had the DMF changed out for a single mass flywheel. A G60/VR6 flywheel/clutch combination was installed resulting in much smoother acceleration and an obviously smoother idle. The old DMF was a real mess and apparently nearing...
Neat story and you tube link about the 'Gator Getter', a device used to clean debris from roadways without stopping the truck. Also the odds of hitting a deer in the next twelve months is about 1 in 200.....
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/04/3248092/the-deerly-departed.html
Enjoy!
Bill
FYI,
Experimental plant in Missouri.
Please note, this is not a Diesel fuel substitute but it is biomass(switchgrass) to liquid(ethanol).
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/09/2788922/a-fiber-of-hope-missouri-plant.html
Enjoy,
Bill
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