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Volkswagen Planning Several New Crossovers
Even though Volkswagen and Suzuki are still in the midst of a bitter divorce, the German automaker is pushing forward with its plans of developing several crossover models on its own, now that the relationship with Suzuki will clearly not result in any co-developed cars.
VW Golf Picketed by Greenpeace for Efficiency ‘Shortfall’
Greenpeace protesters took to picketing the premiere of Volkswagen’s new Golf in Berlin, saying the automaker neglected to make it fuel efficient enough.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Officially Revealed in Berlin
Despite not being scheduled for sale as a North American model until 2014, the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf was officially revealed in Berlin today.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Photos Leak, Interior Shown Early
Despite not actually releasing any new facts, a swath of photos revealing the 2014 Volkswagen Golf just leaked to show the car inside and out.
2014 Volkswagen Golf R to Boast 276-HP
Recent spy photos of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf R showed that the German automaker is hard to work on its performance-minded, seventh-generation Golf model.
Volkswagen XL1 Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Volkswagen is looking to introduce a new standard for fuel economy with the XL1, a fuel sipper expected to get up to 235 mpg, and our spy photographers managed to grab some photos of an XL1 prototype testing today.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Teased – Video
Volkswagen is counting down to the unveiling of its Golf MKVII model, and the German automaker kicked off the celebration with a presentation to the media showing off some of the new, important features of the seventh-generation Golf.
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Goes 185-MPH, Sets World Speed Record
A turbocharged Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has just set the record for ‘Hybrid Speed Record’ at the Bonneville Salt Flats after it went 185.394-mph. It’s the fastest speed ever achieved by a production-based hybrid out on the Salt Flats.
One Minute Weekend News Wrapup: A-Class Coming to America, Viper Returns to Racing
Play the Qwiki: AutoGuide Weekend News Wrapup, Monday, August 6 Want to know what happened in the auto industry over the weekend but don’t have the time to hunt through old stories? AutoGuide has you covered with our one minute weekend news wrapup.
VW Committed to Diesels on Every New Product Says Marketing Boss
Volkswagen is looking to strengthen its diesel portfolio in America, and that likely mean we will see a Tiguan TDI model once the next generation of the compact crossover arrives on our soil.
No Polo for US, But VW Prepared Says Exec
Hoping that the compact Volkswagen Polo will head to the United States anytime soon? Don’t hold your breath, as the German automaker is focusing on its Jetta and Golf models and has no immediate plans to bring a Polo to the American market. But it is ready should market demand change says Volkswagen’s VP of…
Volkswagen Group Officially Completes Acquisition of Porsche, Finally
It was the start of a New Year when we first heard that Volkswagen’s plan on purchasing Porsche might finally come to fruition. Seven long months of a drama-filled acquisition later, it can be officially said that Volkswagen has taken full control of Porsche.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Gets EPA Ratings
For 2013, Volkswagen is introducing a convertible version of the Beetle, and the EPA estimates are out on the vehicle, showing that the convertible will get the same mileage as its non-convertible sibling.
Volkswagen Golf GTD Under Consideration for US Sales
Can a hot hatch also be a diesel? They certainly think so in Germany and an increasing acceptance of diesel-powered cars could see such a model on our shores in the near future.
Most Shopped New Cars for the Week: July 15-21, 2012
It’s Saturday morning and that means it’s time for the AutoGuide most shopped new cars of the week list.
Volkswagen Considers New Bid for Lotus-Parent Proton
Europe’s largest automaker is considering of putting in a new bid for Malaysia’s Proton in order to tap into the growing southeast Asian market. But perhaps the more interesting story here is that Proton owns iconic British sports car maker Lotus, which could consequently put the Lotus brand under Volkswagen‘s already impressive umbrella of brands…
Volkswagen Beetle to Hit Dealers Late 2012
We’ve known for quite some time now that the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will debut at this year’s LA Auto Show, and the automaker has also revealed that it would launch with retro special edition models.
VW Jetta SportWagen Might Change Name, Get Alltrack
Changes are brewing for the VW Jetta SportWagen, which will go out of production this fall, leaving a year-long production gap until the next version begins production in 2013.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta to Bring Back 1.8T
Earlier, we detailed Volkswagen‘s changes to its 2013 lineup which included the addition of the 2013 Jetta Hybrid. And just like that, it’s old news as Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen of America, spilled some details on what the 2014 Jetta will be equipped with.
Top 10 Cars We Wish Were Sold in America
We might have some fancy cars over here in the USA, but there are quite a few vehicles overseas that we can’t help but think are desperately missing from our shores. More than a few are niche market models perfect for auto-enthusiasts, while others are more stylish or practical than what’s currently available in the…
Qoros is Chinese Automaker Aimed at Euro Market – Spy Photos
You’re not alone if you haven’t heard the name Qoros before, that’s because its a newly-formed subsidiary to Chinese automaker Chery.
Prince Albert of Monaco to Auction 38 Cars from Private Collection
The Prince of Monaco, Albert II, is deciding to reorganize the car collection his late father so painstakingly assembled and will begin by auctioning off 38 of them with no reserve.
Global Diesel Sales to Exceed 12 Percent by 2018: Study
Its no secret that gas is getting expensive and making efficient clean diesels look more attractive, but a new study is estimating that diesel light-duty vehicles will account for 12.4 percent of global sales by 2018.
Volkswagen Challenges WHO Claims About Cancer-Causing Diesel Exhaust
In response to the World Health Organization’s recent decision to classify diesel exhaust as a carcinogen, more toxic to your health than second hand smoke, America’s largest retailer of diesel passenger cars is questioning the findings.
