So VW gambled big-time with the release of the latest version of the Jetta, its most popular vehicle here, in model year 2011. Styling was simplified, and the car apparently de-contented, all the better to be sold for a lower price. Lower price being key to greater market share, especially in the American market.
The faithful screamed, and the masses bought. De-contented details like reversion to a torsion-beam rear suspension from independent and lower-cost hard plastics in the interior bothered the mainstream buyer not a bit. The faithful still had their older cars, or upscale versions of the Jetta like the performance-oriented GLI. full review
Saturday, January 11, 2014
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Review
Volkswagon seeing their faithful followers of their brand as the only real market for their cars has been in a mode of trying to be #1 in the world market and the U.S. for foreign car sales. Although we all know the VW brand and it does hold a place in many hearts as a popular brand, the sales aren't even close to what VW wants, or expects. So what is it that they are doing to gain market share in the U.S.? Redesigning brands like their most popular vehicle the Jetta that will help boost sales. Starting with things tht will push the price down to a more affordable sticker and will be more attractive to the American masses. Not trying to pull a fire proof tablecloth printed over our eyes with anything. Just make a good car at an affordable price to get the name back into the highest sales lists
Friday, December 27, 2013
Hammond Keyboard
When you need to strum some keys on an electirical keyboard you won't do better than the good models from hammond keyboard. With the fancy and sleek dark black colors for most of us is fine, I bet you have never seen the amazing wood finish designs they have so that you can pretend you actually own a wooden organ with just the box, but better sound from a small package. Not even close to as heavy, or difficult to move as a massive keyboard organ now is it?
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Electro-Harmonix Effects
The electro-harmonix at Guitar Center effects pedals give you a wide range of nearly any sound you are looking for to be the rockstar you walways wanted to be. High distortion, polyphonic octave effects, freeze sound retainer, cathedral stereo reverb, and even sitar effects can be found in this family of pedals to give you nearly any sound you want and a great mix of music genres for the band that loves to play it all.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
More Drivers with Clean Diesel this year than ever
While you may be thinking more about your new amt pumps right now than diesel, this year we are seeing more and more clean diesel fuel cars on the road than we ever have. Drivers are getting some of the best fuel economy in a long, long time.
"For this year's holiday road trip, drivers are taking to the road in more fuel efficient clean diesel choices than ever before; they've got 23 cars and SUVs and 15 pick-ups and vans to choose from. Sales of new clean diesel vehicles through September 2013 are up 9.7 percent over the same time last year, so you might say consumers are 'gobbling them up,'" said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit educational group.
"Those picking new clean diesel technology will be thanking themselves because this time of year is when time, money and patience are often in short supply, and investing in new clean diesel technology puts you miles ahead of fellow car drivers in all three categories," noted Schaeffer.
"For this year's holiday road trip, drivers are taking to the road in more fuel efficient clean diesel choices than ever before; they've got 23 cars and SUVs and 15 pick-ups and vans to choose from. Sales of new clean diesel vehicles through September 2013 are up 9.7 percent over the same time last year, so you might say consumers are 'gobbling them up,'" said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit educational group.
"Those picking new clean diesel technology will be thanking themselves because this time of year is when time, money and patience are often in short supply, and investing in new clean diesel technology puts you miles ahead of fellow car drivers in all three categories," noted Schaeffer.
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