The all-new 2009 Tiguan compact crossover differs from its competitors in one important respect – it’s the only Volkswagen among them.
When I heard that Volkswagen was going to introduce its first compact SUV, I thought, “That’s interesting.’’
Apparently there must be a lot of directionally challenged drivers on America’s roads these days, because one of the hottest products in both the automotive accessory and consumer electronics markets is the portable navigation system. Affixed to a dashboard or windshield via a suction-cup mount and plugging into a cigarette lighter socket, clueless motorists can easily use them to discern where they are and get them where they’re going via computerized maps, augmented by signals from a series of global positioning satellites (GPS) in orbit over the U.S.
Dear Tom and Ray: A friend and I took a trip in my car. The gasoline bill was $40. What percent should he pay when I consider wear and tear on my vehicle? How do I calculate the bill fairly?
Those 'tin Lizzies' Were Once Seen Everywhere
Henry Ford's Model T was so popular in its day that by the early 1920s, one out of every two cars sold was a Ford. Ford Motor Co. produc
Your vehicle performs many tasks for you: work commute, kid taxi, shopping, vacation trips, and numerous others. But one thing it cannot do is prepare itself for winter. That duty is up to you, and if ignored, may cause you grief.
This week, we’re driving BMW’s popular MINI Cooper Clubman, a front-wheel drive, two-door, four-passenger sports coupe available in two trims, base and “S.” MINI hardtops also come in smaller wheelbase versions, while a topless model awaits sun lovers.
Dear Mike: My Audi has 160,000 miles on the ticker, so I decided to perform a brake-system overhaul. I replaced the calipers, rotors and pads on all four corners. Now the pedal feels soft.
Why I love it: The reason this truck is so special to me is because it is the car I learned to drive in. I drove it regularly in high school and to and from work at the A&W. It was very popular with my friends as it could accommodate so many of them! My husband and I are currently restoring the truck and look forward to putting some miles on it next year.
