The Dodge Caliber hatchback has never been at the top of our compact-car list, in part because of its lousy gas mileage compared to the competition. Now, Chrysler has simplified its engine and drivetrain options to improve the gas mileage of the 2010 Dodge Caliber slightly, along with its platform...
Every August, executives from the world's auto industry gather in Traverse City, Michigan, for what's known as the Management Briefing Seminars. It's a mix of presentations... August 7, 2009 by John Voelcker 5
Despite IRS tax credits and superior gas mileage figures, BMW is reportedly having a tough time selling its new diesels, the 2009 BMW 335d sports sedan and the 2009 BMW X5... July 29, 2009 by John Voelcker
Volkswagen will unveil its first electric car by 2013, said CEO Martin Winterkorn on Friday. Winterkorn espouses the electric car movement, but has previously mentioned that... July 3, 2009 by Robert Scardino
Volkswagen's diesel-engined cars have deeply loyal fans. Veedub has been offering oil-burners in the US since 1979, and their 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel has sold... June 10, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
It's that time again, our regular roundup of last month's most popular posts on GreenCarReports.com. For May, we have some new contenders as well as some recurring regulars... June 1, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Here we are again in a new month, so it's time to run down the five most popular posts for May on AllAboutPrius.com. # 1: 30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Your Reference... June 1, 2009 by John Voelcker 2
The reviews of the 2010 Toyota Prius have been coming in for a while now. And most of them are quite complimentary. The latest to join the parade of pundits praising the... May 28, 2009 by John Voelcker 4
The Volkswagen Beetle has undoubtedly been around for a long time and a favorite in the small car market. In 1998, when the Volkswagen New Beetle made its debut in the North... May 25, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
The nice thing about being part of a bigger car media company is that we share resources. So we're happy to report that our intrepid road-test wrangler, Bengt Halvorson, has... May 21, 2009 by John Voelcker 2
Rumors are swirling that Volkswagen will unveil a new pure electric concpet vehicle at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in spite of the slack economy. Volkswagen media people... May 20, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep
Who buys new diesel cars? It turns out the answer may be the people who've already owned a diesel. And that could be bad news for European luxury carmakers who are counting... May 19, 2009 by John Voelcker 18
VW sells more diesel passenger cars in the US than any other maker. Its 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, along with the upcoming 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, carry the banner of... May 7, 2009 by John Voelcker
Though we cover diesels from other makers--BMW, for instance--most of our coverage of new diesels here on GreenCarReports has to do with Volkswagen. That's because they... May 5, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Recently, I had the chance to interview Tim Jackson, President of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), about his long-term driving experience of the 2009 Green... May 2, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
April 1st the 2009 Denver Auto Show started its engine and roared to life. Just before the opening of the show, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) held an awards... April 6, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 1
