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Driver Claims He Didn’t Know 14 Toucans Were in His Dashboard

August 12, 2025 By Tech Help

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Here’s a smuggling story you probably didn’t see coming — U.S. border officers recently discovered 14 live toucans stashed inside the dashboard of a Volkswagen Passat. … [Read more...] about Driver Claims He Didn’t Know 14 Toucans Were in His Dashboard

Why is this Volkswagen Seat Wearing a Jacket?

September 19, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire + Ice just debuted with the most interesting upholstery — its seats look like they're wearing down jackets. … [Read more...] about Why is this Volkswagen Seat Wearing a Jacket?

Volkswagen Wants to Upholster Cars in Hemp Leather

August 26, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Volkswagen is engineering a new faux leather that would be right at home in Cheech and Chong's Love Machine. … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Wants to Upholster Cars in Hemp Leather

Volkswagen Just Killed its Last Convertible Car

January 26, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Volkswagen has announced that it will cease production of the T-Roc Cabriolet in 2025, ending the German automaker's 75-year history of manufacturing convertible vehicles. … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Just Killed its Last Convertible Car

Porsche Stands by Leather, but Says it’ll be Sustainably Sourced

April 18, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Unlike some of its competitors, Porsche has not announced plans to move away from upholstering its vehicles in genuine leather. Instead, it recently pledged its support for more sustainable leather production. … [Read more...] about Porsche Stands by Leather, but Says it’ll be Sustainably Sourced

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