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Consumer Reports hammers the U.S.-market VW Jetta I would not get too stewed up about the USA Jetta, it has been aimed at the USA market. Specification for Europe and Australasian markets are tailored to meet them. If the Jetta bombs out saleswise it not our problem , it is VW's .

Audi S8 I hope smallq's (have you a problem ?)father is not too "weak" to drive it or did he just tremble at the knees at the beauty of Audi's A8 design !!!

VW-Porsche merger still not a done deal Oops- In my last sentence it should have read ' I DONT hear much etc.............

VW-Porsche merger still not a done deal Why some people become arguably almost hysterical regarding vehicle manufacturers mergers for without such manoeuvres many "brands" would cease to exist. Probably Mercedes Benz would be one of the most unsuccessful German companies when it comes to mergers- it seems to stuff up anything it touches in this regard. In todays world economies of scale is a major factor in automotive companies, the exceptions being very expensive bespoke cars like wood framed Morgans, or exotic supercars. Today's vehicles are marvels of technology, comfort and reliability. I hear much moaning about Toyota owning Daihatsu, Subaru and numerous other automotive "pies".

VW TDI fuel-pump flaw suspected by U.S. authorities techie69 seems to be vitroilic, perhaps on payroll of Big3 whoever they are or some copycat jap wheels. I've owned many many cars, from way back in time Brit rubbish to Asian which have cost as much as my VW's for service/parts and been no more "reliable" Anyway the shoddy fit and finish of Ford,GM Chrysler US made vehicles arguably indicates the average American motorists doesn't care. The biggest selling US made vehicle I understand is still the Ford F series pickup truck which says it all, eh ?

Audi S1 to debut in Paris From various initial test reports from European publications is appears the A1 chassis dynamics some what disappointing & nowhere as good as the Eurospec VW Golf. Beautifully appointed interior, quality assembly etc., but let down (according to these reports) by mediocre on road driving experience. Im in market for one as a small car addition to my latest A4 3litre, and guess I;ll have to wait for arrival & test drive in NZ before I decide.

Bentley Continental GT Rendering Totally horrid.

VW Phaeton to return to U.S. market Have any of the anti Phaeton commentators ever driven one ?

2012 Audi A6 prototype spied for first time What's up with moaning wannabe car designers who arguably demand that premium car brands have to continually create completely new designs a la the one great USA and the origami vehicles. Ever heard of huge depreciation of values which invariably follows a complete redesign of a vehicle model. ??

Mercedes squeezes past Audi for No. 2 global premium brand position in first half Why all the emotional clap trap over the ABM premium brands ? They are all fine automobiles.