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By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2015 - 9:05AM
For the 2015 Global Rallycross season, Volkswagen Andretti is amping up the VW Beetle. What changes are they making that could launch them to the top?
By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2015 - 8:25AM
What happens when you take a nasty looking Volkswagen double cab bus and swap the air-cooled powerplant for a Subaru 2.5-liter WRX STI boxer engine? Check out the drag video!
By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2015 - 8:27AM
Watch the 2015 Subaru WRX STI take on the Volkswagen Golf R on the drag strip. Who wins this race?
By John Goreham on December 1, 2014 - 9:04AM
Both the VW Golf TDI and the Toyota Corolla LE Eco provide amazing mileage. The question is, which is your type of car, and which delivers the better value and green benefits.
By Amie Williams on November 18, 2014 - 9:46AM
Electric cars are all the rage, and with gas prices usually above $3.00 per gallon and fluctuating on a daily basis, expect more of hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles gracing the roadways than ever before. Consumers will be looking for something that saves cash at the pump and reduces their overall carbon footprint. These consumer demands in conjunction with government regulations for fuel efficiency have automakers looking for solutions to meet needs all around.
By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2014 - 11:00AM
Volkswagen will display the spectacular GTI Roadster in North America for the first time at the LA Auto Show. How about 503 hp?
By Luke Ottaway on October 21, 2014 - 11:57PM
Any hopes that the Volkswagen e-Golf would distinguish itself from the EV pack with a surprisingly high electric range were quelled by the EPA as it released the official ratings. The numbers aren’t bad – they are just the same as everyone else.
By Luke Ottaway on October 9, 2014 - 3:45PM
Plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells...which of these technologies, if any, will win the future? Volkswagen’s view is a bold one.
By Luke Ottaway on September 29, 2014 - 12:50PM
Why do you tease us so, Volkswagen? Following in the footsteps of the (for now) Europe-only Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, the European spec Passat GTE will be unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this week. When will we be graced with its presence across the pond?
By Luke Ottaway on September 11, 2014 - 1:16PM
Volkswagen presented the e-Golf battery electric car as a police emergency vehicle at an exhibition this week. Though it wouldn’t last long in a high-speed chase, the e-Golf would be quite a stealthy cop car.
By Luke Ottaway on August 27, 2014 - 11:05PM
A leading German publication, Auto Motor und Sport, ran its own test of six battery electric vehicles and found shockingly low real-world ranges. The results prompted an angry response from EV owners.
By Luke Ottaway on August 25, 2014 - 5:14PM
Volkswagen has announced U.S. pricing for the all-electric version of the beloved Golf. The e-Golf will only be offered at VW’s highest trim level, and the price reflects that.
By Luke Ottaway on August 6, 2014 - 11:01PM
Though driving on electricity emits fewer greenhouse gases than gasoline, it is still not a true “zero emission” solution. Volkswagen and Audi aim to do something about that, but their solution will be minimally impactful for now.
By John Goreham on August 4, 2014 - 6:53PM
In the US market VW and Mazda now have the same rate of sales selling the same sized and priced vehicles. One automaker uses turbos on every model, and one uses none. One has very few models and one many.
By Luke Ottaway on June 27, 2014 - 1:06AM
The German automaker continues its push into the electrified vehicle sector with the upcoming release of the Passat plug-in hybrid. The preliminary specs are fairly predictable – the key will be price, which remains unknown.
By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2014 - 10:18AM
The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team today unveiled the definitive 2015 Volkswagen Beetle GRC rallycross car. How fast is it?
By Luke Ottaway on June 9, 2014 - 11:02PM
Ultra-light, ultra-efficient, ultra-expensive – the limited-production Volkswagen XL1 is a car of extremes. The first of just 250 copies of the world’s most efficient production car was delivered to a lucky customer last week.
By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2014 - 8:27AM
Volkswagen dominates the first day of Red Bull Global Rallycross at X Games. Subaru WRX STI is the only other car to break into a top spot.
By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2014 - 6:21PM
Scott Speed started the 2014 Red Bull Global RallyCross season in the same fashion that he started his 2013 season – with a big event win outside of the United States – but this time his win was in the Andretti Autosport Volkswagen Polo rather than the OMSE2 Ford Fiesta ST that he drove to victory last season.
By Mechele Dillard on May 15, 2014 - 12:20PM
MAN had a rough 2013, but the company's CEO believes natural gas, among other things, will be a saving grace that pulls them into the future.
By Mechele Dillard on May 15, 2014 - 8:05AM
Scania says its freewheeling retarder gives customers a smooth, powerful ride while still keeping comfort a top priority.
By Mechele Dillard on May 14, 2014 - 4:26PM
After Volkswagen praised the new deal made between Scania and VW, president and CEO of Scania, Martin Lundstedt, agreed that nothing but good will come of the arrangement.
By Mechele Dillard on May 14, 2014 - 9:54AM
With passenger cars hitting a record high delivery for Volkswagen in the January-April period, it's not surprising that a significantly higher dividend has been approved as well.
By Mechele Dillard on May 13, 2014 - 2:16PM
The deal fell short the first time around, but with a deadline extension on VWs cash offer on Scania shares, Volkswagen feels all parties are walking away with a good deal.
By Mechele Dillard on May 12, 2014 - 10:40AM
Starting at $17,995 MSRP, consumers can purchase their own 2015 Volkswagen Golf this fall.
By Mechele Dillard on May 12, 2014 - 9:57AM
The external conditions were not good, but Volkswagen drivers did not let that stop them this weekend as they pressed forward for a one-two finish in Argentina.
By Mechele Dillard on May 8, 2014 - 1:17PM
Young designers may be interested in creating the star of an upcoming video game from Volkswagen; details follow.
By Mechele Dillard on May 8, 2014 - 9:55AM
Fans of Bentley will be excited to learn where they can wish the company's two 4.5 liter supercharged "Blowers" well before the upcoming Mille Miglia.
By Mechele Dillard on May 7, 2014 - 9:30AM
Consumers awaiting the Volkswagen Golf SV in the UK can order now and expect to be on the road this summer.
By Mechele Dillard on May 7, 2014 - 8:42AM
Volkswagen Group is going forward and making progress with its plan to become the industry leader in sustainability, and is explaining just what that means for consumers following their progress.