Volkswagen Reveals New Touareg in China
The all-new Volkswagen Touareg made its world debut today in the automaker’s most significant and most expansive market — China. The Touareg has been a standout model for Volkswagen and features excellent handling, advanced tech, and sophisticated design. Learn Why: You need to rotate your tires Nearly one million models of the Touareg’s previous generations […]
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg may have a name that’s hard to spell, but it’s not difficult to see why customers love this SUV. It’s lower price in 2016 makes it better than ever, and its upscale features are those more often found in luxury models. Volkswagen’s vehicles are routinely rewarded for their longevity and quality, and […]
[PHOTOS] 2015 VW Touareg Revealed Before Beijing
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In a few short days at the Auto China 2014 show in Beijing (otherwise known as the Beijing Auto Show), Volkswagen will be rolling out the redesigned 2015 VW Touareg, which will boast a number of upgrades in the aesthetic, performance, and technology departments. The 2015 VW Touareg will sport redesigned front and rear ends. […]
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Overview
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Exterior The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is the product of a joint venture between Audi and Porsche, so its elegant styling is like nothing before seen with a VW badge. The Touareg’s aggressively-styled front fascia flaunts standard LED running lights that combine with standard 18-inch wheels to deliver a commanding on-road presence. 2014 […]
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid For the 2014 model year, the Touareg Hybrid has more standard features, including a new hands-free, foot-activated power lift gate. There is also an exclusive top-view parking camera system. 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Exterior Subtle curves and soft lines come together to create a Volkswagen that defies […]
2014 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Overview
2014 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Exterior Anyone can recognize a Volkswagen Beetle or a number of the German automaker’s sedans, but when you see the 2014 Touareg TDI brandishing the VW logo, you may have to double take. The bold front fascia of the 2014 Touareg is unlike anything VW has ever created, and the standard […]
Ford Fiesta ST Tops All Competitors in Parkers New Car Awards 2019
Tragically, the all-new Ford Fiesta ST is not coming to the United States. We’ve made peace with it, but it still cuts pretty deep — even if Ford’s keeping the current-gen Fiesta ST around for another year to help soften the blow just a bit. That fact makes it all the more bittersweet to read […]
A Closer Look at the World’s 5 Tallest Bridges
For some, driving across bridges is thrilling. For others, it’s a nightmare they have to face on nearly every road trip. Bridges give drivers a mix of emotions, with some even going as far as to hire a service to drive them to the other side. If you’re in the United States and have a […]
In Memoriam: the Top Ten Vehicles to Meet Their End in 2017
Another year has drawn to a close, and as we turn ourselves to the business of 2018, let us pause for one moment, and remember the vehicles which are no longer with us, whether due to the actions of the automaker, the whims of the car-buying public, or the influence of cold, hard, inevitability. Tough Choices: […]
Reto Brun to Helm Newly Dedicated Volkswagen Brand Design Center
The new Volkswagen brand studio located in Santa Monica, California, is now under the direction of Reto Brun, who has accepted the position and title as Director of Design. According to Volkswagen, the Design Center California (DCC) will serve as the epicenter of U.S.-based designs for the VW brand. “Mr. Brun will oversee the DCC […]
Volkswagen Outlines Plan for Electric Future at LA Auto Show
Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. concept family, a new line of electric vehicles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show and said it hopes to start producing EVs in the United States by 2023, pointing to its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant as the location where it might happen. In October, the German automaker’s board approved a €34 […]
Car News In the Rearview: Mazda Motors Are Under Pressure
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you the week’s car news, in delightful, travel-size form. First up this week is your reminder that robots are continuing their inevitable march to taking all of our jobs, as self-driving cars are estimated to take away 300,000 American jobs each year if they become […]
Top 7 Vehicles to be Discontinued for 2018
Whether due to low sales or an outdated design, these seven rides are on the “endangered” list. Enjoy these rides while you can before waving them goodbye in 2018. [wptab name=”#7″] 7. Chevrolet SS There are a few theories about why the Chevrolet SS (with a name that sounds more like a trim level than a car make) […]
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Overview
Volkswagen has introduced the 2018 Atlas with a nifty slogan: “this size fits all.” While the full-size SUV provides drivers with 96.8 cubic feet of storage space and seating for up to seven people, the new Atlas is an extremely versatile SUV. With a V6 engine and a 5,000-pound towing capacity, it’s there to help you […]
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”] […]
Volkswagen Eats Well As Automotive Sponsor of Food Network Star
Food Network is a cornucopia of great food shows, but one of the best is easily Food Network Star. Next time you tune into this food-infused, dramatic cooking competition to feast your eyes on some amazing food, don’t forget to keep your eyes out for some equally delicious Volkswagen vehicles. Volkswagen recently announced that it […]
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 3.56 Million Units Through July
Through the first seven months of 2014, Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered 3.56 million vehicles around the world, marking a year-to-date increase of 3.8 percent over deliveries through July 2013. Despite a sales decline in the Americas during that period, growth in Europe and China has more than picked up the slack. Deliveries were up 4 […]
U.S. VW Sales in April Drop 8.4 Percent
Volkswagen sales are down 10.4 percent one-third of the way through the year; VW's bright spots include the Passat, Jetta, and TDI Clean Diesel model lineup.
Volkswagen has announced their April sales figures and, to be frank, they’re not terribly pretty. VW Sales in April totaled 30,831, down 8.4 percent year-to-date and bringing the automaker’s U.S. sales down 10.4 percent year-to-date. Though Volkswagen has largely failed to find its footing in America in 2014, there are a bright spots from which […]