The Volkswagen Atlas entered the seven-passenger midsize crossover space in 2018, then followed two years later with a five-passenger variant, the Cross Sport. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and its Atlas stablemate are revitalized for 2024, with fresh styling front and back, and a new engine. This model’s exceptionally roomy … Read more
Volkswagen turns a chapter with the all-electric ID.4 Just a few years removed from “dieselgate,” which was Volkswagen’s infamous scandal where the company had a “defeat device” or software in diesel engines that could detect when they were being tested, rigging the results accordingly, the company has made good on … Read more
The race is on! Automotive manufacturers the world over are transitioning to electric vehicles. Or at least that is the current plan. Mark “2021” as the year when automakers saw the light, by committing billions to support their electrification efforts. Almost daily, we are hearing new commitments from manufacturers that … Read more
VW’s beloved bus is coming back. One of the most iconic vans in automotive history is the Volkswagen Bus or Volkswagen Type 2, introduced in 1950 and popularized in the 1960s. Long before the minivan craze began in 1983, Volkswagen claimed the market all to itself. We’ve seen various Volkswagen … Read more
A well-rounded hot hatch that sets the standard for performance and handling in its segment. Car models are few as manufacturers prioritize utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Nearly a half century has passed since the Golf replaced the legendary Beetle, delivering a much more composed model that’s also routinely updated. … Read more
Volkswagen’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle returns for 2023 with some updates, including a lower starting price. EVs are still an expensive proposition for the average consumer, but with tax incentives, the gap has narrowed considerably. The Volkswagen ID.4 comes with a competitive lease offer combined with a home charger … Read more
VW’s best-selling SUV has a spacious interior, comfortable ride, and decent performance packaged in an unoffensive exterior. Utility vehicles have progressively supplanted the traditional family car, and even compact models such as the Volkswagen Tiguan are now perfectly suited to fulfill this role. The current iteration of the Tiguan, launched … Read more
Model year updates typically allow manufacturers to extend the lifespan of a particular model by several years. That’s exactly what was accomplished with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, a compact crossover utility vehicle with room for up to seven. Updated exterior styling, an overhauled interior, and upgraded technologies chart the changes. … Read more
We haven’t seen a Scout model since 1980, but that may soon change. Volkswagen is an oddity amongst foreign automakers present in the U.S. market. The German company beat nearly every other overseas manufacturer to the market when the Beetle appeared in the 1950s. Later, the automaker expanded its product … Read more
The VW Golf R is back and better than ever. Not since 2019 have we seen a Golf R, the ultimate expression in subcompact hatchback prowess from Volkswagen. This model along with the GTI is all that’s left of the Golf product line for the U.S. market as VW pivots … Read more