2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: Watch out Honda, Volkswagen by James Raia Compact hatchbacks often deserve more credit. They’re positioned in an unglamorous car segment, but they’re difficult to beat considering their combination of durability, economy, performance, space and style. New for 2018, the Hyundai Elantra GT expands the South Korean manufacturer’s lineup to further compete … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast, Episode 7, 1959 Volkswagen Bug by Weekly Driver News Service Every family has a car story. Bruce Aldrich, the co-host of The Weekly Driver Podcast, inherited a 1959 Volkswagen Bug his father who bought it new. Bruce has more than a 50-year history with the car. He’s the guest in this … Read more
The Weekly Driver Podcast, Episode 6, 1959 Volkswagen Bug by Weekly Driver News Service Every family has a car story. Bruce Aldrich, the co-host of The Weekly Driver Podcast, inherited a 1959 Volkswagen Bug his father who bought it new. Bruce has more than a 50-year history with the car. He’s the guest in this … Read more
2017 Volkswagen Beetle: Spry, sporty, vital at age 72 by James Raia Picking the most recognizable vehicle on the road is endlessly fun. The engine growl of a Maserati heard from another zip code? The near-silent elegance and design of a Tesla? The off-the-hook, testosterone-loaded design of a Hummer? They’re all unique, worthy selections. But … Read more
2017 Volkswagen Passat: Versatile like a blue blazer by James Raia Among the manufacturer’s most enduring models, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat extends the eighth generation of the midsize sedan to its sixth year. The Passat, German for “trade wind,” is an elder automotive statesman well into its fourth decade. There’s little flash or overt technology, … Read more
2017 Volkswagen Jetta: enduring sedan holds its own by James Raia Now in the seventh year of its sixth generation, the Volkswagen Jetta is approaching its 30th birthday as a little sedan that can. The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta continues the enduring sedan’s legacy. All images © James Raia/2017. For 2017, the Jetta receives a few … Read more