Volkswagen XL Sport Coming to Paris [PHOTOS]
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About a year ago, VW paired up with Italian motorcycle company Ducati to create a high-performance, fuel-efficient sports car based on the company’s XL1, which remains the most fuel efficient production car of all time. The results of their union will be debuting at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this week as the XL Sport. […]
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 […]
Volkswagen Will Support PeopleForBikes Through 2015
Volkswagen has announced it will support PeopleForBikes for an additional two years to help make bicycling better across the United States. Since 2012, Volkswagen has helped the non-profit organization reach nearly five million riders at 165 bike and lifestyle events throughout the country. Additionally, Volkswagen and PeopleForBikes have nearly doubled the number of protected bike […]
World Cup of Cars: Brazil vs. Croatia
Later today, host country Brazil kicks off the 20th World Cup by playing Croatia in the country’s Sao Paolo stadium. While we can’t speculate the outcome (beyond mentioning that no country has defeated Brazil on its home turf in 12 years), we can share our thoughts on the two countries’ best-selling cars and pit them […]
Volkswagen Announces 2015 Golf GTI Pricing
Come one, come all! If you’re looking for a 210-horsepower hot hatch that makes the most of German engineering, then you’re gonna want to read this. Volkswagen has announced 2015 Golf GTI pricing, which starts at a base MSRP of $24,395 for the S trim with the six-speed manual transmission and climbs to $30,695 for the […]
New Volkswagen Scirocco Unveiled in Geneva
VW unveiled the all-new Volkswagen Scirocco and Scirocco R at the Geneva Motor Show this week, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first-gen Scirocco’s debut in Geneva. The front and rear sections of the Scirocco have been restyled and now include H7 or bi-xenon headlights, as well as LED rear lights. A swiveling VW […]
Iconic Volkswagen Microbus in Jeopardy of Dying in Brazil
The Volkswagen Microbus is an American legend that most of us associate with the flower power movement of the 1960s, but despite its designation as a classic vehicle here in the states, the VW Microbus is a vital element to hundreds of Brazilian businesses. Auto Show Style: Watch the VW Beetle get dune-ready Marketed as […]
Overview of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Get Active: Go wherever you want with the VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept In its 2014 Jetta, Volkswagen has crafted a vehicle that is diverse in its offerings but consistent in its performance. Models vary from the base, compact sedan to a sportier, performance-driven version to the environmentally-focused hybrid model. Each trim provides passengers with […]
History of the Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen first introduced the Golf in 1974 as a modern alternative for the Beetle with a funky hatchback style that gave consumers a more conservative option for a compact car. While it’s been known by a variety of names, the popularity of this hatchback has stuck. Awards News: Golf GTI and Jetta GLI named in […]
ID.4 Receives Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Award
Since its introduction, the Volkswagen ID.4 has been making a splash with critics and consumers. The all-electric SUV was named the 2021 World Car of the Year and even appeared alongside comedic actress Retta in a special augmented reality commercial series. Now, the editors at Popular Mechanics are praising the ID.4 and recently named the […]
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 […]
Volkswagen to Dissolve Racing Division
Volkswagen’s continuing dedication to its vision for an all-electric future has been well documented. 2020 saw the long-awaited launch of the ID.4, and more vehicles in the ID. family are set to release over the next few years. VW’s ambitious goals, while certainly achievable, are expected to come with a hefty price tag. With this […]
The Volkswagen ID.4 Has Been Revealed At Last
The journey to Volkswagen’s first electric SUV has been a long one. The highly anticipated ID.4 marks the German automaker’s entry into the segment, and a big step for its ambitious EV plans. After months of speculation, delays, and analyzing the same few teaser images, the wait is finally over. On Sept. 23, the Volkswagen […]
Volkswagen to Discontinue 2020 e-Golf in the U.S.
If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big things are happening. The company has been making a huge push for all-electric vehicles as of late, and it seems that only the most efficient of their EV lineup will be making the cut. This has led to the decision of Volkswagen to […]
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 […]
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: “Godzilla vs. Megalon”
For almost as long as movies have existed, there has also existed that most beloved of cinematic cliches: the car chase. The weird and wonderful world of motion pictures has no shortage of them, and they range from exciting and evocative to ridiculous or just plain nuts. For this installment of “Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases,” […]