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Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition Announced
Slotted between the entry-level “S” model and mid-level “SE” trim, Volkswagen just announced that it will begin selling a Wolfburg Edition of the North American Passat.
VW Passat Sales Fall Short, 500 Layoffs Result
Production is outpacing demand at Volkswagen’s first U.S. manufacturing plant since 1988, prompting the brand to cut 500 contract jobs.
Volkswagen iBeetle Unveiled with Built-in iPhone Dock
Volkswagen has just unveiled a new special edition of its iconic Beetle, dubbed the iBeetle, which features an integrated iPhone dock.
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Spied at the ‘Ring’
The spy photos keep rolling in, and the latest show off the next-generation Golf R, although Volkswagen wants you to think it is merely a GTI.
Watch a Lap of Road America at 400 MPH – Video
No, a race car didn’t go 400 mph at Road America, but Volkswagen of America did take a Jetta Pace Car out for a lap and added some movie magic.
Ask AutoGuide No. 5 – In the Family Way
Last week was a lot like the British ocean liner Lusitania; it got sunk, but this time around it wasn’t the Kaiser’s fault. Instead of falling prey to a German U-Boat it was torpedoed by the New York Auto Show.
Volkswagen Backs Off 1 Million Sales Goal… Sort of
Volkswagen set a lofty goal of hitting 1-million sales in the United States by 2018. Does the German automaker still believe that’s attainable?
Volkswagen Confirms Phase Out of Routan Minivan
Jonathan Browning, president of Volkswagen Group of America, has confirmed that the German automaker is phasing out production for its Routan minivan due to declining consumer demand.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named World Car of the Year
The 2013 World Car of the Year was just announced at the New York International Auto Show this morning. Rising up against some stiff competition, Volkswagen’s versatile Golf drove away with the prestigious award.
2015 Volkswagen GTI Reworked, Gets Slight Power Boost
Performance hatchback enthusiasts brace for impact! The 2015 Volkswagen GTI is locked, loaded and aimed at America.
2015 VW Golf Announced with Three Engines
Grab your three wood and don your Tam o’Shanter because Volkswagen just revealed the North American version of its 7th generation Golf. This 2015 model is larger and roomier inside than its predecessor but lighter and more fuel efficient at the same time.
Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys
Once upon a time trucks were built for work. They had manual door locks, crank windows and AM radios, if they had any sound system at all. Leather seats, air conditioning and voice-activated distractions were out of the question. Like a framing hammer, pickups were simple and effective. For decades they were purpose-made for hard-working…
VW Boss Sees No Future for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars
While Japanese and Korean automakers such as Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda are investing into hydrogen fuel cell-equipped vehicles, German automaker Volkswagen believes they have failed to live up to promises and aren’t cost-efficient to produce.
Volkswagen E-Up! Debuts with 93-Mile Range, 81 HP
The Volkswagen e-up! has gone from concept to production vehicle, with the first all-electric VW making its debut.
Top Ten Least Imaginative Car Names
What’s the most important step a manufacturer undertakes when creating a new car? Building a great chassis? Getting the interior ergonomics right? Providing the perfect drivetrain to complement the new product? Nope. All wrong. The really, really important factor for any new car is getting the name right. All joking aside, a vehicle’s name is…
GMC Named Best Mass Market Brand For Dealership Satisfaction
In the just-released 2013 Customer Survey Index (CSI) released by J.D. Power and Associates, GMC was the top ranked automaker among mass market brands.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Making US Debut at New York Auto Show
Volkswagen has confirmed that the 2015 Golf will make its US debut at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show in three flavors: en entry-level TSI model, a TDI Clean Diesel model and the sporty GTI.
260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids
With just 250 being made and a rumored six-figure price, Volkswagen’s new 261 MPG plug-in hybrid may sound like a science project, but the German automaker insists it’s a halo model that will usher in an era of plug-in hybrids.
Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles
Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to…
2014 Volkswagen XL1 Video, First Look
Could this be Volkswagen’s Prius? A fuel efficient halo car, the XL1 is expected to deliver a whopping 261-mpg thanks to its tiny engine, low weight and slip-stream design.
2015 Volkswagen GTD Video, First Look
Diesel. Hot-hatch. Not much more needs to be said about the upcoming Volkswagen GTD, which will eventually make its way to American shores, giving enthusiasts a crazy amount of torque to go with practical hatchback dimensions.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street Car is a Next-Level Hot Hatch
Overshadowed by the new Golf’s debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen treated its Polo R WRC street car like yesterday’s news, tucking and hiding it from plain sight in its massive booth.
2014 Volkswagen GTI Video, First Look: 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Nothing says hot-hatch like a Volkswagen GTI, and at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, VW showed off the latest version of the gussied-up Golf, which has subtle style changes a new platform and more power.
Volkswagen Golf Estate Concept R-Line Previews a Sporty Jetta SportWagon
In a sea of new Volkswagen Golf model debuts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, a sporty R-Line variant of the Golf Estate (sold as the Jetta SportWagon in America) stood out from the crowd.
