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Same Car Different Name

January 31, 2020January 30, 2020 Posted in Car Buying Tips, Comparison, Ford, Hatchback, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mid-size, Pickup, Pontiac, Sedan, Toyota, Volkswagen.

by Chris Chase Using one vehicle platform to underpin different models is not a new practice in the auto industry. It gives a car maker a common starting point for a variety of vehicles and reduces R&D costs. A single platform might be used by different brands owned by the same parent company. Sometimes, companies

Used Diesel Economy Cars

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Posted in Car Buying Tips, Chevrolet, Compact, Comparison, Hatchback, Sedan, Volkswagen.

by Chris Chase Diesel engines looked poised for big things in the mid-2010s. Volkswagen was enjoying massive success with its TDI diesels, particularly in the compact Golf and Jetta models. And then the Volkswagen emissions scandal, known as Dieselgate, hit the fan. That killed diesel’s momentum here as increased regulatory scrutiny scared most other automakers

Volkswagen Jetta Review: Jetta Execline

December 11, 2018October 10, 2019 Posted in Car Reviews & Comparisons, Compact, Sedan, Volkswagen.

The Jetta’s new design raises it up a notch. Now, it rubs shoulders with Audi’s entry-level offerings, the A3 and A4, but at a more accessible affordable price point.