With over 50% of Volkswagen sales being crossovers and SUVs in the US it’s no wonder it wants more models to take a larger bite of the commercial pie. More VW SUVs and even pickups are coming. But just like so many other companies, it is eyeing electrification as part of its plan. In early …

Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok midsize pickup is coming in 2022. That means the all-new Ford Ranger is coming in 2022. What’s the connection? Ford and VW announced in January 2019 they will share certain platforms and co-develop other new ones. Part of that agreement included having the 2022 Ranger and Amarok share not only architecture but …

The Volkswagen Golf has been in production since 1974 and it has easily become one of the brand’s flagship vehicles. Known for its economical, affordable, and fun style, the Golf hatchback has fans all over the world. Scheduled to begin its eighth generation, the question remains: will the 2020 Volkswagen Golf continue to be one …

From design and assembly to the showroom and open road, virtual reality is improving the business of making and selling cars.

Fast cars and high price tags are typically thought to go hand in hand. But this doesn't always have to be the case, take a look at these examples.

Many automakers are making AWD vehicles more accessible and providing the performance you want at a reasonable cost.

People sometimes ask, “What’s in a name?,” and we find ourselves asking that about the less well-known names Volkswagen gives some of its vehicles. Native English speakers get “Beetle” “Golf,” and we even got the VW “Thing” from back in the 1970s. But once it started doing other names starting with “T,” it can be …

There isn’t much real competition among electric cars, but a new era is dawning. Volkswagen is getting in the game, even if some models will only be available in Europe. Even though the Volkswagen Group has already released electric cars under their other brands, such as the Porsche Taycan, this is the first electric VW. …

There are lots of motorist out there that have a soft spot for anything Volkswagen makes. One reason for this is nostalgia. Maybe they drove a VW Beetle or Microbus during their youth, which triggered life long brand loyalty. The second reason for this is that Volkswagen has done a great job of using technology …

Winter can be a rough time to drive, especially in New England. Salt, snow, and wind make for tricky conditions. These cars are up to the challenge.

Volkswagen just revealed its new ID3 electric car (stylized as ID.3) the night before the 2019 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The Volkswagen ID3 is groundbreaking as the first of Volkswagen’s new generation of all-electric vehicles and is a realignment of the brand toward being environmentally friendly. The car is the first VW that is …

There’s a new long-range electric car headed to production soon, and it’s called the Volkswagen ID3. It is the first step in VW’s attempt to move away from the diesel scandal it’s still embroiled in and move into zero-emissions vehicles. The ID sub-brand will be based on VW’s modular EV platform that it calls MEB. …

Many people, especially baby boomers, are excited that an updated version of the iconic Volkswagen bus will be available in a few years.

If you're a cupholder fanatic, you'll be delighted to learn that these seven cars have more cupholders then you'll ever need.

Surfers want a car that both stylish and functional. Here are a few options that are built well and can carry a board to two.

In an industry first, Volkswagen will convert your original Beetle to an electric drivetrain. It is partnering with eClassics in Germany to turn your car into an electric Volkswagen Beetle. eClassics’ first conversion is shown here, a 1973 Super Beetle ‘vert, and we have to say, it looks good. All VW-Made Components The cool part …

Few vehicles have the storied history of the VW bus. That's why people were so excited to hear that the VW Microbus was coming back.

With the continuing fraud charges and fines in the billions of dollars that Volkswagen and other manufacturers are facing by what has been called “dieselgate,” it’s a bit hard to keep a straight face with this latest VW news. That being said, VW announced today a new generation of 2.0-liter TDI Evo diesel engines that …

Picture this: you’re happily crawling up an off-road trail in the Colorado Rockies in a luxury SUV. As you process that image, let’s suppose that the luxury SUV is a Volkswagen Touareg. So, how does a comfortable, tech-heavy mommy cruiser climb up a rugged 4X4 trail? It does it surprisingly well. The Touareg, as The Fast …

After years of decline, the Beetle was finally discontinued. The car will hold a special place in history, and we'll miss these things about it.