Volkswagen News

Hybrids aren't the only option for consumers looking for fuel-efficient 2011 new cars. Whether you want a gas or diesel engine, the 10 cars below prove hybrids don't have a lock on stretching a gallon of fuel as far as possible. All but one of the 10 new cars below ...    Read more

German automakers BMW and Volkswagen led July’s volume push from European manufacturers, showing almost universal gains across the board from the companies that posted sales figures. With an upcoming C-Class coupe and new M-Class SUV that still haven’t hit the market, Mercedes-Benz trails in third place for the Europeans companies ...    Read more

It's another day of sitting in traffic, eyes half-shut, wishing there was some way to get to work without the extended focus driving requires. It's a thought that has likely crossed the mind of every commuter at some point, and automakers have spent much time brainstorming ways of making the ...    Read more

Another birthday is in the books for America, and with much of the country roasting on low-broil (even our beers seem to be sweating) it's easy to forget another important summer holiday: July 31st is Mutt's Day, a celebration of our furry, mixed-breed, four-legged ...    Read more

President Barack Obama proposed the most dramatic increases in fuel economy standards today since Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations were introduced following the oil embargo of the 1970s. With support from most major automakers, the United Auto Workers, and California legislators — who can legally reject federal environmental standards ...    Read more

Scientists have created a winged pig, government officials in Hell have begun ordering snow plows and road salt, and the full-size 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan toppled the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 in J.D. Power and Associates’ Large Premium Car segment of the 2011 APEAL survey rankings. Gathered through ...    Read more

When most Americans think of July, they think fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs. When we think of July, we think "new models arriving soon." Joking aside, we dig the traditional July festivities as much as the next guy. But July is more than just barbeques, bottle rockets and beer. It's also ...    Read more

Traversing almost 16,000 miles over 11 days, 17 hours, and 22 minutes, a team of drivers set out to prove the ruggedness of their 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI by traveling the entire length of the Pan-American Highway. And prove it they did, making record ...    Read more

Production officially began on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle compact hatchback this week at the company’s Puebla, Mexico assembly plant. On site to welcome in the new car were some 300 Volkswagen officials, local politicians and industry observers. Hubert Waltl, director of production and logistics for Volkswagen, was there to watch as ...    Read more

Face it. If you want a real truck, you’ll buy a Detroit Three brand, a Toyota, or a Nissan and be done with it. But the simple truck formula: box + wheels + great price shows why the Ford F-150 has been the number one vehicle in the U.S. for ...    Read more

When Volkswagen was founded in the 1930s, few would have guessed how wildly popular the Beetle would become around the world. The iconic vehicle was introduced far before airbags, power windows, or air conditioning were options. From the original model to the 2012 Beetle, the car has come a long ...    Read more

Cargo space, apparently, is priority uno to Generation X car buyers, who were born 1960s, 1970s and early 80s. “Generation X consumers prefer vehicles that fit their changing lifestyles and helped spur the demand for automakers to build larger, roomier vehicles,” said Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Trends and Analysis at ...    Read more

Jay Leno has it made. The late night talk show host has developed an extensive car collection that includes hundreds of vehicles and even a few aircraft. As a result of his high-profile collection and passion for cars, automakers like Volkswagen love having him drive their newest vehicles. Volkswagen recently invited ...    Read more

The next-generation Volkswagen Beetle hits the market as a 2012 model with two new special edition models: the White Turbo and Black Turbo. These new Beetles will be based on the high-performance Beetle Sport 2.0 TSI DSG with its 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. For ...    Read more

Hans-Jürgen Abt, General Manager of ABT Sportsline, has been tuning Volkswagens for years and fondly recalls his first "tuner" Bug, featuring a 90-horsepower Volkswagen Bus engine dropped into the rear engine compartment. “The car was real fun to drive, particularly on the windy roads here in Bavaria.” With several decades of experience ...    Read more

Volkswagen stepped outside the box for its latest 30-second video ad featuring the new 2012 Jetta GLI sports sedan. Created by advertising agency Red Urban Canada, the ad relies on real time shots that emulate brush strokes of light into a motion picture painting Volkswagen’s “VW” logo. Multiple cameras were set ...    Read more

The United Auto Workers is as strong as ever; in 2010, the union increased active membership to 376,612, a six-percent increase over 2009—a feat it accomplished largely without membership from autoworkers in the South. Foreign-based automakers like Toyota, Hyundai, and Nissan sometimes look for the image boost of having American-made ...    Read more

Everyone loves a new car, but for most of us, buying a new car is an arduous and forgettable experience. Recalls, industry shakeups and restructurings, and the perception of a half-century’s worth of sleazy car salesmen have done much to erode consumer trust. When buying or looking for a new car, it’s ...    Read more

Summer has officially arrived, which of course means warm weather. It also marks the beginning of the convertible driving season, as drop-top owners around the country can finally let the warm summer breeze run through their hair. Sure, there are plenty of ridiculously expensive convertibles that few can afford, but ...    Read more

Car shoppers with hearts set on picking up a 2012 Volkswagen equipped with a rearview camera may have to reconsider. Volkswagen confirmed to The New York Times that the automaker is cancelling the option on several models following the March earthquake in Japan that left supplies limited for ...    Read more

When asking consumers what is most important when buying a new vehicle, many will mention styling. People want a car that turns heads. Automakers are taking notice, investing more time and money into exterior design, trying to outdo the new looks debuting from competitive brands. A car that is aesthetically ...    Read more

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety announced today that the 2011 Saab 9-5 and the 2011/2012 Volkswagen CC have been awarded Top Safety Picks. Already tested for front, side, and rear crash protection, the IIHS found that the Saab 9-5 and Volkswagen CC successfully completed rollover protection tests with ...    Read more

It’s been all of about 24 hours since Satoshi Ozawa, executive vice president for Toyota, was quoted as saying the Japanese automotive giant has “sworn off” its efforts to be the biggest car company in the world. “There is no meaning in us being the global number one,” Ozawa told ...    Read more

In rolling out the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen will also use the opportunity to introduce its equally new Vehicle Pre-Order program. The emerging program will first allow car shoppers to jump the line and reserve a limited edition Beetle Black Turbo model if they’re hot for what ...    Read more

The latest rise in gas prices is once again impacting both driving habits and vehicle purchase decisions. So it’s not surprising that small cars are dominating the sales charts as new car buyers gravitate yet again toward more fuel efficient cars, crossovers, and SUVs. Not so long ago there weren’t a ...    Read more