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VW Tops 250 MPG With XL1 Concept

Forget the gas pump. With the 250 mpg Volkswagen XL1 you'd be able to dole out fuel with an eyedropper. TheDetroitBureau.com offers a closer look.

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Audi Signs Carbon Fiber Development Deal

After years of focusing on aluminum, Audi is turning its attention to carbon fiber after signing a development deal with German industrial conglomerate.

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VW Launching 261 mpg XL1 Hybrid

Volkswagen plans to launch what it is billing as the world’s most fuel-efficient production car, the plug-in XL1 expected to yield a combined fuel economy rating of 261 miles per gallon -- and more...

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First Drive: 261 MPG Volkswagen XL1

It takes a bit of effort to slip in under the gullwing doors and then wedge oneself into the low-slung seat of the Volkswagen XL1. But it's certainly worth the experience, TheDetroitBureau.com...

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Makers Press NHTSA to Replace Side Mirrors with Cameras

When Volkswagen begins delivering the first of its ultra-efficient XL1 coupes by mid-year, motorists will use a set of three video screens, rather than rear and side-view mirrors, to see behind the...

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New Technologies Allow Motorists to “See” In New Ways

It’s always a challenge for a motorist to be sure they can see everything going on around their vehicle, whether backing out of a parking spot or changing lanes. But Nissan and Land Rover have some...

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Renault Eolab Concept Delivers 235 mpg in Style

When Volkswagen announced plans to go into production with its 261 mile per gallon XL1 it seemed unlikely any manufacturer would be able to top it. Perhaps, but Renault is ready to come close with the...

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Citroen Show Car to Deliver 141 MPG

It’s as big as a Ford Focus, lighter than a Mazda Miata, and can cut through the air nearly as efficiently as a jet. But what’s likely to stand out most about the new Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow concept...

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