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 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”] […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
Volkswagen Will Make a Profit This Year Despite COVID-19 Crisis
When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though it seems like years), no one could’ve predicted the profound effect that the coronavirus crisis would have on the world. The auto industry took a massive hit in the year’s first quarter, and the effects of the pandemic will no doubt be felt […]
Volkswagen is Expanding Customer Payment Relief Options
The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless lives and businesses over the last few months. Despite these economic troubles, the auto industry has stepped up to extend a helping hand to drivers. Even in uncertain times, maintaining a connection to customers comes first. This is why Volkswagen recently announced that it is expanding customer payment […]
Volkswagen ID. Crozz Electric Concept Revealed at Auto Expo 2020
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking off around the world. Over the last few days, Auto Expo 2020 in India has unveiled a number of weird and wonderful vehicles from industry leaders. Many of these new cars are concept vehicles, and almost as many are either partially or entirely […]
Volkswagen Dishes Out a Box of Sausages
Face It, This Is Not the Wurst Headline I’ve Ever Written
Volkswagen prides itself for selling vehicles like the Beetle, Golf, and Tiguan. However, one of its best-selling products meats something more than your car needs. It puts food on your table after a long day’s work at the pig farm. Big Pig Power: Under the hood of the 2019 VW Atlas Bearing a part number […]
2019 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: Here are the Latest Volkswagen Models at This Year’s Show
Take a Closer Look at the 2019 VW Model Lineup at the Chicago Auto Show
Volkswagen made a bold statement with its new 2019 VW Jetta GLI adopting the sporty characteristics of its Golf GTI at the Chicago Auto Show, laughing off the trend that sedans are dying. This was not the only car from VW vehicle that was present at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show however. It also showed […]