Review: 2012 VW Jetta TDI Highline

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Ah, the Jetta. Maligned and misunderstood in Europe for decades, it's been a perennial best-seller for VW here. And for good reason. The new Jetta, dipped in Toffee Brown Metallic, made a stop in the Wildsau Garage for a week and made a pretty … [Read more...]

Quick Take: 2012 VW Passat (Review)

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The American Passat. The de-contented Passat. I've heard a number of names for it and I've seen some interesting commentary. Well, I got to spend some time with one, so let's take a little tour. The new Passat has taken some flak for the content … [Read more...]

Comparo: 2012 VW Tiguan vs. 2012 Honda CR-V (Review)

Looking for a review on the 2013 Honda CR-V? I've posted one here. You read that right - a comparison test. I will be doing Wildsau Comparos on occasion, if I find a couple of vehicles I review are direct competitors and if I have the opportunity … [Read more...]

Review: 2012 VW Beetle

Well, one thing's for sure - nobody will mistake the Beetle for anything else. That's a good thing.  This car has an impressive history, going back many decades, and although the only relation between that car and this one is the basic shape and … [Read more...]

2 Glorious Days at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show

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I had the privilege of attending the 2011 LA Auto Show. Actually it's officially called the Greater LA Auto Show, which makes me think there is a significantly lesser one too. Luckily I hit up the right one. It was my first experience at a … [Read more...]