For this week’s Freak Show Friday we delve into the union of two homogeneous Volkswagens. Many freaks are assembled from disparate pieces. It sometimes looks like the builders just grabbed what was laying around the homestead in a drunken stupor. It’s a mystery just why they picked what they picked to make what they made. …

The Volkswagen Atlas caught our attention for having an interesting name. The term ‘Atlas’ makes it seem like this SUV can go anywhere. But with options like the Kia Sorento and Nissan Murano available, how does the Atlas compare?  How Capable Is The Volkswagen Atlas?  The Volkswagen Atlas has a higher price tag than it’s …

Besides serving as the basis for a number of overland and off-road builds, the Ford Ranger also makes an excellent mid-size working truck. It has one of the highest payload capacities of any mid-size truck and a host of standard features. However, overseas customers have several other options. One of the most popular and well-known …

The 2021 Volkswagen GTI (Mk8) debuted last month, ahead of its original unveiling time and location of the 2020 Geneva Auto Show, which was cancelled. The new model boasts a stronger engine, updated styling, and new technical gadgetry, however, that doesn’t mean that buyers need to go for what’s shiny and new. In fact, there …

German media is reporting that Volkswagen is experiencing serious software issues with its ID.3 EV hatchback. This is the first of what will be numerous EVs VW will debut in the next few years. The ID.3 was supposed to start production this summer but news of serious problems from the development of the software being …

Just like minivans, wagons aren’t exactly the first type of car on everyone’s mind when it comes to shopping for a family car. With the growing allure of SUVs and the steady popularity of crossovers, it’s no wonder that cars like the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack sit in the shadows, hoping to be noticed. So let’s …

The most common VW Passat problems range from minor to catastrophic, and repairs can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Some of us feel that modifying your classic or antique to make it more useable is not a bad thing. The hardcore restorers will cringe, but so what. Especially when talking about vehicles made in huge quantities there are already plenty of restored examples for posterity. So why not make it safer, better, and cooler …

Although you don’t necessarily need a van for overlanding or on-the-road living, some of them are quite capable both on- and off-pavement. From Japan, there’s the Mitsubishi Delica, for one. But arguably the progenitor of the #vanlife movement is the VW Vanagon, and its predecessor, the VW Bus (‘Microbus’). However, back in the 60s, the …

Volkswagen is trying to catch up to the pack in terms of electric cars. So what are the company's goals and how many EVs will they have by 2025?

The Volkswagen Jetta was revamped for the 2019 model year in which it grew a little bigger and wider and its styling cues got a little sharper. Among its fellow compact-car competitors, the Volkswagen Jetta has always been the more “sophisticated” of the bunch, thanks to its German roots and engineering. However, in its latest …

Volkswagen of America, Inc. and U.S. Women’s Soccer announced a landmark, integrated partnership at the Detroit Auto Show in January of 2019 making Volkswagen the presenting automotive partner to the Federation through 2022. “We are extremely excited to work together with Volkswagen to help us continue to grow soccer in the United States,” said U.S. …

The Volkswagen Passat has had more than its fair share of issues. The German automaker has pleaded more than once for consumers to forgive and forget its past problems and give it another chance, and so far, things are definitely looking up. There is one model year that is worse than any other, however, and …

The Volkswagen Tiguan is part of a very competitive SUV segment. So how does the Tiguan separate itself from all those competitors?

The 2020 Kia Forte and VW Jetta both offer great value and reliability for the price. So which car comes out on top when compared head-to-head?

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport was supposed to fill in a few holes in the company's SUV line up. So what went right and wrong for this SUV?

The Volkswagen Tiguan is an SUV with a lot to offer. If you've got your eye on a new Tiguan can you expect Apple CarPlay standard on all trims?

Buying a vehicle with a “salvaged” title is nothing new. There are a lot of cars on the pre-owned market today that have been stolen or wrecked, and buyers never blink an eye. But what about the poor cars that suffered from the “Dieselgate” scandal back in 2015. Is anyone buying those? What is “Dieselgate?” …

It’s fairly common knowledge now that Volkswagen is the parent company to Audi and that both model lines share common platforms, parts, and engines. However, it’s not an easy cross-comparison for most of the models. For example, a top-trim Volkswagen Atlas is not the same as an Audi Q7 and an Audi A4 is not …

The Honda Civic and Volkswagen Jetta are two of the oldest nameplates in the compact car category. Now in its tenth generation, the Honda Civic boasts new technological features along with the tried-and-true fuel economy and reliability we have come to know and love. The Volkswagen Jetta is in its seventh generation, having gone under …