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By Marc Stern on November 4, 2017 - 4:24PM
Four major European brands, including Volkswagen, have joined together to form a new high-speed electric vehicle charging network. Called Ionity, the new network announced plans to have 400 charging stations in place by 2020.
By Marc Stern on November 2, 2017 - 12:33AM
Volkswagen posted positive sales results again in October continuing an upward trend that began early this year. The automaker posted a monthly increase of 11.9 percent on the strength of SUV and sedan sales.
By Marc Stern on October 30, 2017 - 2:58PM
Volkswagen's 2018 three-row Atlas swept the field in this year's competition for the Cars.com Challenge 'Best 3-Row SUV'. It was followed by Chevy's Traverse, Honda's Pilot, and Toyota's Highlander.
By John Goreham on October 27, 2017 - 10:42AM
Automakers want you to think that their optional expensive headlights work better, but IIHS testing proves that is not always the case.
By Marc Stern on October 26, 2017 - 9:39PM
Since its release during the summer the new 2018 VW Tiguan has drawn lots of praise. Now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized Tiguan's many qualities and has named it a Top Safety Pick.
By Marc Stern on October 25, 2017 - 11:51PM
For the last several months, Volkswagen has been awaiting federal approval of its plans to fix nearly 40,000 3.0-lliter turbodiesels at the heart of the Dieselgate scandal. The automaker received that approval late last week.
By Marc Stern on October 23, 2017 - 10:59AM
Investigators from the European Union "visited" the offices of Daimler, the Volkswagen Group and BMW Friday and Monday amid a growing investigation of cartel-like behavior by the German auto industry.
By Marc Stern on October 19, 2017 - 6:00PM
Volkswagen is developing an all-electric entry for next year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb. The all-wheel-drive model will showcase VW technology as the automaker attempts to set a mark. It is the first time in three decades the automaker will participate in run.
By Marc Stern on October 17, 2017 - 11:51PM
With the start of the 2018 model year, many outlets, websites and more are picking their finals list for the top 2018 model.
By Marc Stern on October 16, 2017 - 12:28PM
Answering the urging of many supporters, Volkswagen has confirmed there will be a commercial version of the I.D. Buzz MPV electric.
By Marc Stern on October 15, 2017 - 10:06PM
For the third consecutive year, VW Andretti Red Bull GRC driver Scott Speed took the driver's point championship. He was followed closely by his teammate Tanner Foust, who came within 18 points of pulling into the lead as he scored his fifth victory of the season. VW, by the way, won the Manufacturer's Championship for 2017.
By Marc Stern on October 12, 2017 - 2:38PM
With only 30 points separating the first and second-place cars, Saturday's Los Angeles finale should prove the decider in the race for the Red Bull Global Rallycross driver's championship. There are 81 total points on the line for the event that will be run on a short track that combines elements of off-roading (23 percent) and street racing (27 percent).
By Marc Stern on October 11, 2017 - 11:54PM
Volkswagen's truck subsidiary is putting some serious money into its efforts to build electrically-powered trucks and buses.
By Marc Stern on October 10, 2017 - 7:51PM
Volkswagen has announced the recall of about 124,000 2003-06 VW Touaregs and 2003-06 Porsche Cayenne S and Turbo models, as well as 2004-06 Cayenne Titanium models to fix a potential problem with the fuel pump flange.
By Marc Stern on October 9, 2017 - 5:17PM
If there is one thing certain about the "run what you brung" Baja 1000 it is that Volkswagen and its Bug have set a high bar when it comes to winning. The carmaker is the winningest in the history of the torturous off-road, outback event.
By Marc Stern on October 6, 2017 - 10:51PM
Leaving its emission cheating behind, Volkswagen reported a big sales bump in September. Led by its SUVs, Tiguan and Atlas, which make up 26 percent of its overall sales, VW has posted more than a 9 percent year-to-date sales increase, as well.
By Marc Stern on October 3, 2017 - 12:10AM
Some of Volkswagen's more interesting vehicles never make it to the U.S. market. For example, the Amarok pickup isn't sold here though it would likely give the established pickups a run for the money. So to would the new Polo which is now a key vehicle in the automaker's sales plans.
By Marc Stern on October 1, 2017 - 8:03PM
With the start of the new model year, Volkswagen has extended coverage of "The People's First Warranty" on its new vehicles to six years and 72,000 miles. It is now the longest new-car warranty in the industry and it is also tranferrable if the car is traded. The new owner picks up the balance. VW had formerly used an industry-standard 3/36 warranty.
By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2017 - 5:30PM
Chris Atkinson came in second at the Liupanshui rally in China driving the new 600hp Subaru Crosstrek. Guess who was driving the winning VW Golf?
By Marc Stern on September 29, 2017 - 7:11PM
In an unexpected development Friday, Volkswagen announced that unexpected costs due to its U.S. buyback and repair program had pushed costs of its emission-control scandal past the $30 billion mark.
By Marc Stern on September 27, 2017 - 5:55PM
After pullling out of enduro racing last year in favor of Formula E(electric) campaigning, Volkswagen announced its factory works team for the racing series. VW will retain its current team -- Abt Schaeffler -- as the factory works unit.
By Marc Stern on September 26, 2017 - 12:47AM
In interviews with leaders of the auto industry, it turns out that mild hybrid technology has a place at the automotive table as it replaces diesel technology in the product mix.
By Marc Stern on September 22, 2017 - 10:36PM
Here's an interesting story that describes not only why Millennials have remained out of the automotive market but also why they are now jumping into it with both feet. The story also discusses how VW's Atlas and Tiguan have had a bit to do with it.
By John Goreham on September 21, 2017 - 6:03PM
The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE comes with exactly what you need for fall cruising and nothing you don't.
By Marc Stern on September 20, 2017 - 8:45AM
The editors of Cars.com have voted the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, the so-called "long" Tiguan, the "Best Compact SUV" of 2017 in a stiff competition that pitted competitors in a series of rigorous tests that determined the winner.
By Marc Stern on September 19, 2017 - 12:05AM
Although police investigators are still seeking the answer, no one can say with any certainty exactly how 69 vehicles have vanished from VW's Pontiac Superdome Dieselgate car storage only to have some reppear elsewhere.
By Marc Stern on September 16, 2017 - 12:01AM
The 2018 VW Atlas has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-Star Safety Rating. Atlas joins the Golf family, Jetta and Jetta GLI and the 2017 Beetle Coupe which received the rating as well.
By Marc Stern on September 14, 2017 - 11:13PM
Volkswagen's e-Golf, all-electric, offers better performance thanks to changes in the battery the automaker uses, as well as a larger electric motor that speeds things up.
By Marc Stern on September 13, 2017 - 11:54PM
Volkswagen's 2018 Atlas is loaded with technology that not only enhances the driving experience but which also keeps the driver and passengers safe. The editors at WardsAuto looked over 22 vehicles to see which ones offered the best driving experience. Guess what? The Atlas was one of the winners.
By Jeff Schneider on September 12, 2017 - 10:18AM
The all-wheel-drive concept would have an estimated 302 hp and a 311-mile range. Volkswagen re-energizes its push towards electrification in 2020 by debuting the I.D. Crozz II concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This compact crossover picks up on the cues from the earlier I.D. Crozz but gives it a more eye-catching two-tone color scheme of Hibiscus Red Metallic and a silver roof.