2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo It doesn’t take much time behind the wheel to appreciate VW’s spunky 2.0-liter turbo four. I didn’t spend much time in the Beetle Turbo but it doesn’t take much time behind the wheel to appreciate VW’s spunky 2.0-liter turbo four. The turbo spools up quickly — all 207 lb-ft of torque are available at an insanely low 1700 rpm — but progressively so acceleration is instantaneous but easily controllable.

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MINI Rocketman hits the chopping block

The shortended dimensions created so many development problems in the areas of handling, stability and crash performance that it would require a huge expense if the project were to go forward.

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Volkswagen Golf remains #1 in Europe

For the fourth consultative year, the Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the best-selling car in Europe.

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Toyota developing a new turbocharged engine – report

Toyota and Gazoo Racing are reportedly developing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct injection.

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Video: Sync Applink gets new NPR app, Destinations hands-on

Filed under: CES , Etc. , Technology , Ford , Infotainment Our friends at Engadget got up close and cozy with the new Ford Sync Applink interface at CES 2012 . Ford has put plenty of time ironing out some of the wrinkles in the voice-command system, and the company’s work has paid off. Sync Applink is designed to allow users to access certain applications on their compatible smartphones without ever having to take their hands from the wheel.

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2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012

2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 Harsh roads and harsher critics. Months in fleet: 5 Miles to date: 8616 Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 – Automobile Magazine Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 – Automobile Magazine 2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD M/T – Four Seasons Update – January 2012 | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

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