The IRVW 3 (Integrated Research VW) from Volkswagen, which was introduced on the occasion of the formal opening of the new research building in February 1984, is the newest product in a series of research vehicles. Since 1970 the ESV program has brought forth the ESVW I, ESVW II and the RSVW. The IRVW I, introduced in 1977 as the first 'Integrated Research Volkswagen' demonstrated that a high degree of safety, low fuel consumption, low emissions and good performance need not be conflicting objectives. With the IRVW II, exhibited at the VIIIth ESV Conference 1980 in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen showed to what extent alternative solutions in respect of passive safety, energy saving and emission control are possible with the aid of new technologies. In the IRVW 3 - based on the Jetta model - a multitude of technically high-rating components and systems have been incorporated into an integrated overall concept. In addition to high performance - with a high degree of active safety - the demand for considerably improved comfort was in the foreground.
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen models from 2009 with diesel engines are part of the massive Volkswagen recall because they do not meet U.S. Volkswagen will contact owners when they have remedied the problem and will fix the cars for free. The cars are safe to drive. Read more on the Volkswagen diesel recalls. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen had three available engines when it was new, including a five-cylinder base engine that comes standard with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The base engine gets high fuel economy ratings of 20/29 mpg city/highway with the available automatic transmission. Reviewers said the engine was smooth when accelerating, but at more than 40 mph, it was difficult and slow. The available turbocharged four-cylinder engine and diesel four-cylinder engine with an available automatic transmission get better fuel economy ratings of 22/29 and 29/40 mpg, respectively. Test drivers said the turbocharged engine is great for those who need more power. Although the diesel engine is known for its high fuel economy, it also gave test drivers good passing power on the highway.
Reviewers liked the handling of the Jetta SportWagen and many of them called it sporty and fun to drive. The Jetta SportWagen does not offer all-wheel drive like some others in its class did. The 2009 Jetta SportWagen has a comfortable and functional interior, according to most reviewers. They also said that the back seat could fit two adults or three children comfortably. Even though the Jetta SportWagen is considered a compact wagon by most reviewers, there鈥檚 a generous 32.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat. Standard features and amenities include heated power mirrors, cruise control, keyless remote entry, a stereo system with eight speakers and an auxiliary audio jack. Features on higher trims or features that were optional when it was new include a six-disc CD player, satellite radio, leather upholstery, 12-way power driver鈥檚 seat with lumbar support and automatic climate control. The 2009 Subaru Outback has standard all-wheel drive. Reviewers liked the available turbocharged engine鈥檚 passing power. The 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is a great option for those who like the Jetta SportWagen and want more space. The Passat Wagon has 35.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row.
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb 20 (Reuters) - A Virginia state court judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the U.S. Volkswagen AG to delay several of the company's trials over excess emissions because of "inflammatory" comments made by a lawyer representing car owners that it fears will prejudice the jury. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Bruce White said after a hearing that he would proceed with a Feb. 26 trial involving a North Carolina man who bought a 2014 diesel Jetta. Volkswagen said publicity from a Netflix documentary that disclosed the company had jointly sponsored tests that exposed monkeys in 2014 to toxic diesel fumes could prejudice its chances of receiving a fair trial. Judge White said he was satisfied a fair panel could be seated for the expected three-week trial. White said generally of high-profile cases. The German carmaker is being sued by some consumers after it admitted in September 2015 to cheating on diesel emissions tests, sparking the biggest business crisis in its history. 25 billion settlement in 2016 in the United States that addressed claims from them, environmental regulators, U.S. About 2,000 owners, however, opted out and most are pursuing court claims seeking additional compensation. Volkswagen of America had asked White to delay that trial for at least six months after a lawyer for more than 300 U.S. VW diesel owners, Michael Melkersen, gave an interview in the Netflix documentary in which he referred to the company testing diesel fumes on monkeys. In its legal filing, VW麓s lawyers argued those comments would prevent a fair trial. Volkswagen lawyers said that "pretrial publicity has connected (the company) directly with Hitler and the Holocaust," which they said was not relevant to a trial about claims of consumer fraud.
A 19-year-old man accused of purposefully running his car into an 11-year-old girl reportedly walked up to the injured victim after the crash and said, 鈥淲e all have to die sometime,鈥?according to police documents. According to police records, video surveillance shows Steven Becky, of Draper, driving a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta north on the wrong side of the street near 15051 S. Winged Bluff Lane on Friday. He reportedly took a sharp right turn to crash into the victim, who was walking an electric scooter up a hill on the east side of the road. Police records say the video evidence 鈥渃learly showed the vehicle veer from the left side of the road directly at, and then into, the victim鈥?in a purposeful manner. A witness of the incident said he restrained Becky until police arrived, reports state. At that time, Becky allegedly confessed to using Xanax and marijuana, and later told a doctor he uses LSD and mushrooms.
