2015 VW Golf R Pre-Order Starts January 8th
The high-performance R member of Volkswagen’s acclaimed Golf family will be arriving at US dealerships in the first quarter of 2015, but those who want to guarantee ownership will get a chance to do so in less than two weeks from now. The 2015 VW Golf R pre-order will begin on January 8th, with 500 initial models available […]
2015 VW Golf GTI Wins “Cheap Speed Challenge”
Looking to get a powerful performer without breaking the bank? Cars.com and USA Today’s “Cheap Speed Challenge” suggests that those wanting a performance-oriented ride without paying more than $30,000 would be best suited to turn their attentions to the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which topped seven other new vehicles for the crown. “Not only does […]
2015 North American Car of the Year Award Goes to VW Golf and Golf GTI
Volkswagen came to Detroit to win awards and chew bubblegum, and it’s all out of bubblegum. Actually, Volkswagen ostensibly came to Detroit just to debut its new Cross Coupe GTE concept, but the German automaker got a pleasant surprise this morning when the VW Golf and Golf GTI were named the 2015 North American Car of […]
[PHOTOS] VW Previews 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen today put out new information about the upcoming 2015 Volkswagen Golf, which will hit dealerships this August. The 2015 Golf will be available with either two or four doors and has dropped in weight by up to 79 pounds. Despite the significant weight reduction, the Golf has actually grown in size and carries with […]
2015 VW e-Golf is Almost Here, Very Blue
The Golf family will be getting greener (or bluer, perhaps) when the 2015 VW e-Golf makes its debut in select markets toward the end of the year. Volkswagen’s first fully electric offering in the United States is the latest offering in Volkswagen’s Think Blue® eco-friendly initiative and the next step in VW’s quest to be […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Debuts, Is VW’s Most Powerful Hatch to Date
At the opening press day of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, VW unveiled the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf R at long last. As Volkswagen promised, the newest edition Golf R is the most powerful production Golf to hit American shores yet. 2015 Volkswagen Golf R: Driving Pleasure VW estimates the hot hatch, which […]
2015 Volkswagen eGolf Marks VW’s First Electric Entry in America
And is just about as boring as golf too
Volkswagen has now jumped on the electric bandwagon (which is likely powered by a lithium-ion battery) by revealing its first electric entry in the United States: the 2015 Volkswagen eGolf. While it’s nice to think that Volkswagen’s main motivation for establishing an electric variant of the Golf here in America was to promote environmental sustainability, […]
2019 Volkswagen Golf Family Makes Car and Driver 10Best List
Imagine being good enough at something that you get an award for it 13 years in a row. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf lineup secured a place on the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best list, and in so doing earned the Golf its 13th straight 10Best recognition. This year, the Golf earned high marks for its […]
VW Takes Global Sales Lead From Toyota (Again)
It’s no secret that the past few months have been pretty rough for Volkswagen, with the Dieselgate scandal rocking the company. While the press focuses on the fallout from that incident, the automaker has been making sales gains around the world. Today it was announced that VW has taken the crown of world’s largest automaker […]
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Overview
The Volkswagen Golf family is a fun group of cars to drive, and the awards received by the line are a testament to their quality. For drivers who are concerned about the environment (as we all should be), the electric VW e-Golf is the perfect choice to get you where you’re going without a drop […]
Best Reveals of the 2015 LA Auto Show
The LA Auto Show is in full swing, and plenty of automakers have revealed their new models and concepts to attendees. We have compiled a summary of the best reveals of this year’s show, in one easy place. Click the links to learn more about each vehicle. 2017 Ford Escape Ford’s newest model includes two […]
VW Plug-in Hybrid Golf GTE Sport Concept Takes On LA
If you’re a fan of futuristic vehicles, take a look at the VW Golf GTE Sport Concept that just rolled out at the LA Auto Show. This is the first time that the concept has been on display in North America, and is a look into the future of the VW model lineup, especially in […]
VW Turns to Electric Cars with Next Generation Phaeton
Volkswagen has announced this week that it will begin to focus on electric cars, including hybrid and plug-in EVs, in its future production plans for eco-friendly vehicles. Currently, VW offers a hybrid Jetta and an all-electric Golf on sale in America. The next model to receive the electric treatment from VW will be the next-generation […]
Could VW’s Diesel Snafu Spell Good News for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Last week, the auto industry was hit by scandal as details emerged of Volkswagen using special software on its diesel models to cheat emissions tests. Not only could this cost VW billions in fines, but it could also turn away some of its most loyal customers who bought their turbodiesel models on the assumption that […]
VW in Hot Water for Cheating Emissions Tests
We’ve seen all the ads from VW promoting its clean diesel engines that are fuel efficient while limiting emissions. Sounds like a win for drivers who want to switch to diesel without polluting the atmosphere, right? Wrong. Remember what your mother used to say: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It […]
VW Follows Sales Victory With Reports of a New Tiguan
In the first half of 2015, Volkswagen had a major victory over Toyota as it became the biggest-selling automaker in the world with 5.04 million cars sold from January to June. It was reported that VW had an internal goal of beating Toyota by 2018. If that was true, Volkswagen has achieved that three years ahead of […]
VW Designs Stroller After Facebook Comment
In the Netherlands, VW has released a new commercial advertising its cars with collision avoidance. In the ad, a mother pushes a stroller off of a display and it crashes into the other strollers around it. The mother isn’t satisfied, because they are much less safe than her VW vehicle, which can stop itself to avoid […]
Volkswagen Unleashes New Performance Golf Concept
The entire Volkswagen Golf family was named the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Any other model would have just kicked back for the year and let the award boost sales on its own. Not the Volkswagen Golf! Volkswagen Motorsport has developed its first race car based off of the Golf to race in the Touringcar […]