Volkswagen has just unveiled its new Cross Coupe Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The compact crossover is the first vehicle to ride on VW’s all-new modular transverse matrix architecture, and it provides a glimpse of VW’s next-generation crossovers. Similar in size to the compact Tiguan, the Cross Coupe features a 262-horsepower direct-injection, turbocharged [...]
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The all-new Volkswagen Touareg TDI just laid claim to another world record. The diesel-powered SUV traversed the Pan-American Highway from start to finish in 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes, beating the previous record holder by more than three days. The epic journey began July 2 at the southernmost tip Argentina and ended in [...]
Although American drivers aren’t yet accustomed to diesel-powered cars, there are plenty of high-mileage vehicles available for those willing to give it a try. One of the best performers is the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, which officially delivers a very hybrid-like 43 miles per gallon on the highway. The Passat TDI features a 2.0-liter, turbodiesel [...]
Volkswagen aims to overtake Toyota as the world’s largest automaker by 2015. While that’s a lofty goal for VW, it seems rather feasible based on company’s recent performance. In the first quarter of 2011 it produced profits of $2.5 billion, which is about three times more than Q1 of 2010. Overall revenue climbed 31 percent [...]
The much anticipated, all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle make its debut this week in New York following its world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show. In a blatant attempt to target the Mini Cooper, VW make the latest Beetle more stylish and sportier than its predecessor. The latest model is wider and longer than before and [...]
A modern version of the iconic Volkswagen Microbus was display at the Geneva Motor Show in the guise of the Bulli Concept. The boxy van got such an overwhelming response that VW has decided to put the Bulli into production. The concept features a 113-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack, which can reportedly [...]
The high-performance variant of the Volkswagen Golf, the Golf R, has been reserved for European buyers — until now. VW has announced the Golf R will be coming to the U.S. market in 2012. The new model is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All that [...]
As the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg heads to showrooms there are already reports of a new high-performance model in the works. This R model will likely receive a diesel engine, possibly VW’s 5.0-liter diesel V10 TDI or a 4.2-liter V8. This model is expected to make it to the States by 2012, but until then [...]
Although the styling of the latest Jetta isn’t any less conservative than the current model, the sixth-generation offers many attractive updates that should make this popular model even more competitive. As one of Volkswagen’s most recognizable vehicles behind the Beetle, the 2011 Jetta now rides on an all-new platform, rather than relying on Golf architecture. [...]
The 2010 Beijing Auto Show was dominated by new entries and concepts from premium automakers, including such vehicles as the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break and the BMW Gran Coupe. Not to be completely absent from display of premium brands was Volkswagen, which showed off its new 2011 Phaeton sedan. The 2011 Phaeton has been redesigned up [...]
