Although postponed for 2020, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has nevertheless seen its fair share of incredible entries. For example, Ken Block built a 1400-hp AWD 1965 Mustang for the 2017 race. The original Audi Quattro raced there, as well, and in 2019, a Bentley Continental GT set a new production car record. Both …

The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid came at a time when everyone still trusted the Volkswagen brand name. It arrived before the “dieselgate scandal” and slotted right into the Jetta lineup between the regular gasoline version and the diesel iteration to provide some competition to the reigning Prius. While it was a great concept, it didn’t quite …

Because of the problems developing with VW’s first EV called ID. 3 and nothing else much to tout the company is singing its joys yet again about the ID Buzz Microbus-styled EV. VW has been one lucky company with the ID Buzz as a fallback for diversion. Throughout “Dieselgate” and subsequent transgressions, it has been …

In 2018 Germany released the Volkswagen Atlas to provide the market with a much needed seven-person SUV. This vehicle filled the market so well that Americans flocked to it. Now, after only three years, the 2021 Atlas is getting a total redesign.  Check Out The New 2021 Volkswagen Atlas  The Atlas used to be a …

The Volkswagen Passat tends to be forgotten about compared to some of the other mid-sized sedans on the market, such as the Toyota Camry. The Camry is one of the best-selling cars in the segment, and there’s even a TRD trim and all-wheel drive available now. But the VW Passat got an update for the …

With Ford discontinuing the Fiesta ST and Focus ST, and the Fiat 500 Abarth gone too, the pool of US-market hot hatches has shrunk significantly. It’s down to the Honda Civic Type R, the Hyundai Veloster N, and the latest version of the original hot hatch, the VW GTI. However, thanks to the 25-year import …

Automakers have been forced to get extra creative by utilizing digital experiences to keep customers engaged since dealerships are closed and car shows have been canceled related to the novel coronavirus. The German-based Volkswagen Group is among those looking to give customers new ways to interact with them in these current times. For the first …

Volkswagen announced in early March that they would temporarily halt vehicle production for two weeks due to coronavirus (COVID-19). An update later in the month from Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess informed the public that the company would be forced to keep factories shut longer than planned due to the coronavirus crisis. Understanding that many …

While younger drivers may not know how to drive a stick shift car, there are still a number of people who love driving a car with a manual transmission. With dwindling options to purchase new cars that have manual transmissions, which brands are left? And will they continue to be options in the future? The …

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 …