VW Focuses on Electric Future With End of Passat Production
The automaker announced a special Passat Limited Edition model to celebrate the sedan's exit
Since 1973, the Passat has been a successful part of Volkswagen’s lineup. But the goals and aspirations of automakers change over time. VW has been committed to an all-electric future for some time now, and it recently announced that it would end production of the iconic Passat at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant to focus more […]
Volkswagen Passat Wins KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award
The Passat has been a part of the Volkswagen lineup since 1972, when it was referred to as the Passat B1. Although the model has changed quite a bit over the past 49 years, its value is improving. The 2021 Passat was recently recognized as the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award winner […]
Will the Volkswagen Passat to be Phased Out for Electric Replacement?
It’s certainly no secret that cars are going electric. The push for vehicles that rely less (or not at all) on fossil fuels has only gotten stronger in recent years, with many of the industry’s best brands leading the charge. New electric or hybrid vehicles are introduced every model year, and each debut brings us […]
Volkswagen Beetle and Passat Win Big with Vincentric
Vincentric recently announced its Best Value in America Awards™, and the Volkswagen Beetle and Passat were among the winners. Learn More: About the Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen’s Vincentric awards The 2019 VW Beetle won the compact category, while the Passat topped the midsize segment. For Volkswagen, hard work has paid off. “We are thrilled with these awards […]
Volkswagen Passat GT Ranks as a Top Car for Commuting Says CarGurus Survey
The car you choose for your daily commute needs to deliver a smooth ride, powerful performance, and impressive fuel efficiency. If you’re already driving a Volkswagen Passat GT, you already know that an awesome commute is possible. If you’re not behind the wheel of a Passat GT, you might want to rethink your current set […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview
Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style it’s known for, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat is prepared to make a comeback. Won’t Let You Down: Which cars did JD Power name the most dependable? [wptab name=”What’s New”] […]
Pricing for 2016 VW Passat Revealed
The all-new 2016 Volkswagen Passat was unveiled in September, and it is ready to impress buyers worldwide. Today, Volkswagen announced that this next generation vehicle will carry a starting MSRP of $22,440 for the 1.8T S Model with automatic transmission. This is the same MSRP of the previous generation’s base model when also equipped with […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat The 2013 Passat sees the addition of an available rearview camera, as well as the new Wolfsburg trim level which resulted in a minor shuffling of features. Related: If Game of Thrones Characters Drove Cars: Part One 2013 Volkswagen Passat Exterior The Passat’s rounded silhouette and sleek body […]
Volkswagen Passat Recall Affects 150,000 Sedans
The German automaker has issued a Volkswagen Passat recall that affects roughly 150,000 Passat models from 2012 and 2013. Apparently, if the hood of the Passat is closed too hard, it could damage the headlights. (In related news, punching a wall too hard may lead to a hole, and dropping a vase from a two-story […]
2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI VW’s new telematics interface, called Car-Net, debuts this year, along with a standard rearview camera. 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Exterior If you’re looking for a family sedan with a touch of European flair, look no further than the 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI. The front façade curves slightly, […]
2014 Volkswagen Passat Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat For the 2014 model year, the Passat will see better fuel economy than ever before with a new 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine replacing the 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the SEL model. The German carmaker’s new Car-Net telematics system will also debut this year adding more technology to the car […]
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion® Concept Shown at 2014 NAIAS
This week at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), we got our first glimpse of the Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion® Concept, whose aim to show the potential for fuel-efficiency in a non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedan. BlueMotion builds upon the pre-existing Passat platform and drops in an all-new engine that is capable of getting an […]
What Car Models Are Being Discontinued for 2023?
All but one of the discontinued car models are either sedans or SUVs too small to compete
[DETAILS] VW Announces Pricing for Updated 2022 Tiguan
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The Volkswagen Tiguan made its debut in 2007 and has been a solid SUV option in the German automaker’s lineup. Now in its second generation, the Tiguan received a minor facelift in 2020 and has gotten even more enhancements for the 2022 model. VW News: The 2021 Passat won a 5-Year Cost to Own Award […]
Volkswagen Reports Best Quarterly Sales Since 1973
Like many automakers as of late, Volkswagen has seen quite an increase in sales after the COVID-19 pandemic left many without jobs or the desire to purchase a new vehicle. But now that vaccines are more widely available and people are getting back to work, car sales are on the rise. In fact, VW saw […]
Volkswagen CEO Discusses the Election’s Impact on EV Industry
To say that the 2020 presidential election has been an unusual and nail-biting event would be a massive understatement. After more than a bit of drama, the results are in: Joe Biden has won the race. And according to the Volkswagen CEO, it’s a result that could mean big things for the electric vehicle industry. […]
Sad Max: Reviewing “Warrior of the Lost World”
Wherever success and uniqueness exist, you’re sure to find imitators. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to the film industry. The cinematic rip-off has been a mainstay for as long as big-budget, uber-popular movies have existed, each desperately trying to ride on the coattails of the original work. The late 70s and early […]
Killer Car Movies: “Rubber” (2010)
Watching horror movies is a traditional pastime during the Halloween season. TV screens are populated by such creepy entities as ghosts, zombies, and vampires. But it may shock you to find out that there exists an entire genre of “carsploitation” cinema that pits vile vehicles of all shapes and sizes against mankind. The News Wheel […]