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Union of Concerned Scientists Releases 2011 Hybrid Scorecard: Prius = Good, Touareg Hybrid = Bad

The Union of Concerned Scientist, a non-profit science advocacy group in the U.S., has released its second annual Hybrid Scorecard. The organisation criticised hybrid car manufacturers for not delivering on the technology’s promise, for placing performance above fuel efficiency and environmental benefit and burdening hybrids with features that put them out of the price range of average Americans.
A total of 34 hybrid vehicles from the 2011 to 2012 model year were tested for their fuel efficiency, environmental impact, value-for-money and their so-called “forced-feature premium”. The latter is features that don’t improve fuel efficiency but probably make the cars more appealing to money-conscious consumers.

Video: Jay Leno Takes the New 2012 VW Beetle for a Spin

Some guys have all the luck. Like Jay Leno. Not only is he a famous and wealthy TV presenter, but he also gets to drive a bevy of new cars well before anyone else.
After driving the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell, which won’t enter production for another two years, and the new SLS Roadster wasn’t enough, Leno was also invited to VW’s headquarters at Wolfsburg to try out the new Beetle.

VW Sets Record First Half Year Car Sales with More than 2.5 Million Units

Volkswagen announced today that it set a first half-year record in passenger car sales, with more than 2.5 vehicles delivered globally. This represents an increase of 11.8% compared to the same period of 2010 (2.26 million).

New VW Beetle "Black Beauty" for American Consumers

VW America try to give convenience to consumers who want to get the newest model of the Black Turbo 2012 VW Bettle newly launched, through the early booking of the vehicle (vehicle pre-order = VPO) are available online. Amount is limited to only 600 units priced U.S. $ 24,950 (Rp212, 9 million).

"With the introduction of this VPO, we can offer an enthusiastic consumer exclusively relate directly to our products. Although this is seen only in the advance booking system, customers can go closer to own and enjoy Beetle 2012 special edition," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America as reported by autoblog (06/13/2011).

Consumers in the U.S. have to pay 495 U.S. dollars as a sign of a (DP) by listing its name. The curious, please click to www.VW.com / preorder and learn what kind of mechanism!

About Beetle Black Sugar, technical specifications Liter Turbo 2.0 TSI-engined, four-cylinder in line-powered 200 HP and 207 lb-ft of torque. Although powerful, environmentally friendly machines and claimed fuel consumption of 12.75 kilometers per liter when berkemudi out of town with automatic transmission.

Some standard features that are owned, Bluetooth technology, iPod connectivity, three lighting in the cabin, larger disc brake discs with red calipers, new storage box, layer the new seats, 18 inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, fog lights, and pedals alumnium. Not to forget 8-speakers from the RCD 310 touch complements the high comfort.

More Turbonique info about the Black Widow VW bug

read the whole post at http://stinkingass.blogspot.com/2009/01/gasser-turbonique-black-widow.html

Thrush Big Chief side pipes, first ones I've ever seen in person, and they're on a VW kombi! (front engine exhaust pipes on a rear engine VW??)

Irapau in Brazil asked int he comments is they are mounted, or just for looks. Dude, you don't have an email on you blog profile, and didn't include an email in your comment. How am I supposed to answer?

the above advertisement is just one of the set I posted at http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/01/thrush-pipes-and-mufflers-advertising.html

The cool all VW spring festival at Bob Baker had a LOT of type 2's (micro busses/ kombi -what is the right term?)

I'm starting this post with a comparison of the small differences between these, and the easiest one to see was the radio antenna... the above is the only one I've seen in the middle of the VW sign