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Volkswagen in the United States has revealed a specially tuned Jetta that is set to attempt the Southern California Timing Association's BGC/G class record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah in August 2018.Based on the US-spec Jetta, the modified vehicle is fitted with VW's familiar EA888 ...

If you're in the market for a new vehicle these days, you may find the prices staggering. And that means the market for pre-owned is growing.Requirement: Carburettors, manual door locks and and steel wheels. This is what you get when all you want is an honest sedan for your daily commute. After all, as ...

The US arm of German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled what it calls an "enthusiast show fleet" for 2016.Featuring five models from the brand's line-up, VW says the show vehicles are "inspired by the diverse interests of Volkswagen enthusiasts". They will be on show around the States at various events ...

I recently took over long-term-ownership duties of the black VW Jetta 2,0 TDI that joined our fleet not too long ago. CAR’s publisher, Neil Piper, needed a more practical long-term vehicle than the Jetta (he was next in line for a replacement vehicle after his much-loved Passat departed the fleet) ...

With over 270 000 units sold locally since 1980, it is fair to say the Volkswagen Jetta is a South African favourite.Now Volkswagen has released the refreshed model. At first glance it might not seem as if the car has undergone significant upgrades. However, both the front and rear ends have been refreshed, ...

Here is another New York Auto Show unveiling which will eventually head to South Africa.In true Volkswagen tradition, the updates, especially on the outside, are minor. At the front the Jetta now looks even closer to that of its more expensive sibling, the Volkswagen Passat. The rear of the car has also ...

Ian McLaren takes us through a year of highs and lows of the Volkswagen Jetta 2,0 TDI. This car formed part of our test fleet for one year and covered the usual 20 000 km.The full report, including our average fuel consumption, costs and the service experience are all published in the April issue of ...

Manufacturers are still searching for the best possible way to produce electric vehicles, and it has spawned many a marque to come up with ingenious ways to explore this field.Volkswagen and Chinese automotive giant FAW is exploring in-wheel electric motors, and has teamed up with Protean, specialists ...

The Jetta Hybrid is powered by a 110 kW petrol engine petrol engine and a zero- emissions electric motor that has 20 kW.This sedan has a combined fuel consumption of 4,1 l/100 km and 95 g/km CO2. Read more here.