Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s Chattanooga Solar Park Powers Up
Volkswagen is going green in a big way, establishing the largest single solar installation at an automotive manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Commercial Sends Good Vibes
As Super Bowl commercials go, Volkswagen has had some entertaining spots over the last two years, and today the German brand released its latest commercial that will air at the upcoming 2013 Super Bowl.
Audi, MINI Among Those with Highest Engine Failure Rates
According to a recent study in the UK, Audi and MINI are among the automakers with the most engine failures.
Volkswagen XL1 Spied Playing in the Snow
The production variant of the Volkswagen XL1 has been spied cold-weather testing in -22 Fahrenheit temperatures as the German automaker put its 235-mpg diesel-hybrid car to the test.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC Gets 220 HP, Rally Style
Push the bookends a bit farther apart on the shelf where you keep the specification sheets for cars you can’t own because Volkswagen just released details for its Polo R WRC.
Volkswagen Tiguan, Touareg Get R-Line Tweaks in Detroit
Both of Volkswagen’s crossovers – the Tiguan and Touareg (pictured above) – showed up to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this year wearing the brand’s R-Line package treatment.
Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Yes it has a plug-in hybrid diesel powertrain but the bigger news about the Volkswagen CrossBlue concept will seat seven.
Volkswagen CrossBlue Crossover to Offer Gas, Diesel and Plug-in Hybrid Engines
Set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show tomorrow in concept form, Volkswagen CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn has confirmed its new crossover will be available with a wide range of powertrain options.
Volkswagen Seven-Seater Crossover Leaked: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
A lone sketch has leaked out ahead of the North American International Auto Show, revealing the next step in Volkswagen’s carefully planned growth strategy in America.
Volkswagen Tiguan, Touareg Get R-Line Treatment in US
If you’re a fan of either the Volkswagen Touareg or Tiguan there’s a little bit of good news coming your way: both vehicles are getting the R-Line treatment.
Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept Revealed Before 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Days before it hits the show floor in Detroit, Volkswagen has unveiled the Passat Performance Concept, packed with a turbocharged engine and some performance enhancing goodies.
Volkswagen Golf Four-Door Coupe Coming to US
Hoping to capitalize on growing interest among U.S. buyers, Volkswagen is working on bringing a four-door coupe to North America, likely by 2015.
Volkswagen Routan Axed After All
A Volkswagen official insisted in an email exchange with AutoGuide.com last month that the Chrysler-based Routan van hadn’t been killed.
2012 New-Vehicle Sales: ‘Exceeded All of Our Expectations’
The number-crunchers have been earning their keep the last few weeks. With their mathematical weapon of choice in hand, be it a calculator, tally counter or even a trusty abacus, they’ve kept an exacting total of how many vehicles automakers sold over the past 12 months. How did things shake out? Which brand nearly doubled…
Volkswagen Sales Best Since 1973: Company Reports
The last time Volkswagen could report numbers like this, Richard Nixon was entrenched in a scandalous Presidency, Spiro Agnew had been dismissed and the Volkswagen Beetle was still a diving sales force. Times have changed.
Nissan, VW Target Budget Car Market
Last year, Nissan announced plans to revive its Datsun nameplate for new and emerging markets, specializing in budget cars that could be as cheap as $3,000 in certain countries.
Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Previewed Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut – Video
While not the outright performance flagship of the Volkswagen Golf brand, the new Golf R Cabriolet is likely to be the most expensive.
Volkswagen Routan Production Resuming Next Year
The Volkswagen Routan, which is built by Chrysler, will have its production restarted in 2013 despite earlier reports that the minivan is being axed.
Toyota to Reclaim Title of World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world’s largest automaker in 2012 after ceding the title to General Motors last year.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street Car Trumps Fiesta ST With 217-HP
Volkswagen has unveiled its production model, Polo R WRC street car boasting 217 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Fiat, Chrysler Offer Rebates to Volkswagen Owners
Interested in a Fiat or Chrysler and currently driving around in a Volkswagen? The automaker is now offering a $1,000 rebate to current VW owners in America if they wish to buy a Fiat or Chrysler vehicle.
Which Gas Stations Sell the Best Quality Gasoline?
Oil companies and gas-station chains love to boast about their fuels, how they burn the cleanest or deliver the most miles per gallon. But can these claims ever be validated? How is the average consumer supposed to figure out what’s best for their vehicle? At least one kind of fuel cuts through the marketing malarkey….
Volkswagen Now Sells Seven Models With 40+ MPG
The new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has achieved an EPA-estimated 48 mpg on the highway and 42 mpg in the city, making it the seventh vehicle in the German automaker’s lineup that is capable of over 40 mpg on the highway.
Volkswagen CC R-Line Gets Aggressive Style: 2012 LA Auto Show
Making an appearance at the 2012 LA Auto Show for Volkswagen was its CC R-Line model, which will start at $32,195, not including a $795 destination fee.
