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Volkswagen is the German giant, also owning Audi, Maserati, Porsche and others. VW, known as the ‘people’s car,’ builds fuel efficient cars with comfort in mind. Diesel engines are an important part of VW’s business. Some iconic Volkswagen’s are the Beetle, Jetta. Upcoming models to watch: CC, Golf, TDI

What if Automakers Were Musicians?

By Mike Schlee Dec 22 2015

Sometimes, when we’re sitting around the AutoGuide.com offices, we come up with answers to questions no ever asked. Continue Reading...

Volkswagen Ditching ‘Das Auto’ Slogan

By Jodi Lai Dec 22 2015

The German phrase, which translates into The Car, has been used in global marketing campaigns since 2007. Continue Reading...

Filed under: German Volkswagen
Tags: Das Auto, dieselgate, Volkswagen

Volkswagen Hires Same Lawyer That Handled GM’s Ignition Switch Fund

By Jason Siu Dec 18 2015

Volkswagen has hired attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was responsible for handling the GM ignition switch compensation fund. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Diesel Cars Featured Articles German Volkswagen
Tags: diesel scandal, dieselgate, Kenneth Feinberg, TDI, Volkswagen, vw

Volkswagen Gets European Approval for Diesel Fix

By Jason Siu Dec 16 2015

The fix involves a software update that will take about 30 minutes Continue Reading...

Filed under: Diesel Cars Featured Articles German Volkswagen
Tags: diesel scandal, dieselgate, TDI, Volkswagen, vw

Volkswagen Developing Flat Batteries to Increase EV Range

By Jason Siu Dec 15 2015

Volkswagen is looking to move past its diesel scandal by focusing on electric vehicles. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Electric Cars Featured Articles German Hybrids Volkswagen
Tags: electric vehicles, EVs, flat batteries, Volkswagen

Volkswagen Teases All-Electric Microbus Concept

By Jason Siu Dec 14 2015

Volkswagen has teased what is presumably the Microbus concept bound to debut at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Continue Reading...

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Tags: 2016 ces, 2016 consumer electronics show, ces 2016, microbus concept, Volkswagen, vw

Here’s How Volkswagen Plans to Change its Emissions Testing Practices

By Jason Siu Dec 10 2015

Volkswagen has acknowledged that it needs to make changes to its testing practices following the massive diesel scandal. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Diesel Cars Featured Articles German Volkswagen
Tags: diesel scandal, dieselgate, TDI, Volkswagen, vw

Volkswagen Microbus EV Concept to Debut in Early 2016

By Jason Siu Dec 09 2015

The Volkswagen Microbus EV concept will bow at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Electric Cars Featured Articles German Volkswagen
Tags: 2016 ces, 2016 consumer electronics show, microbus ev, Volkswagen, vw

VW Says CO2 Issue Much Smaller Than Expected

By Stephen Elmer Dec 09 2015

Volkswagen has announced that its issue with illegal CO2 emissions is much smaller than originally anticipated. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles German Volkswagen
Tags: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Co2, vw, VW CO2, VW emissions

Top Five Reasons to Drive a Station Wagon

By Craig Cole Dec 08 2015

Station wagons are a rare breed these days and the crossover craze is squarely to blame for their slow-motion demise. Continue Reading...

VW Ready to Sell Bentley, Lamborghini if Massive Loan Can’t be Repaid

By Stephen Elmer Dec 07 2015

Volkswagen was forced to take a $21B loan and if the automaker can’t pay it back, it may have to begin selling off assets. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Volkswagen, Volkswagen loan, vw, VW diesels

November 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

By Craig Cole Dec 02 2015

November sales figures are in and there was quite a bit of volatility in the market. Several brands posted spectacular gains and a handful of others devastating losses. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Buick, deliveries, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, market performance, November 2015 Sales, November sales, sales, Scion, Volkswagen, Volvo

Volkswagen November Sales Plummet Due to Diesel Scandal

By Jason Siu Dec 01 2015

Volkswagen sales dropped nearly 25 percent last month compared to the year before. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Diesel Cars Featured Articles German Sales Volkswagen
Tags: diesel scandal, dieselgate, Volkswagen, volkswagen sales, vw, VW sales

VW Cutting Back on Variants, Trims to Save Cash

By Stephen Elmer Dec 01 2015

The Volkswagen brand plans to scale back the number of trim levels and variants it offers to help save money. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Volkswagen, volkswagen models, vw, VW trims

CARB Orders VW, Audi, Porsche to Recall 3.0L Diesel Vehicles

By Jason Siu Nov 25 2015

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is order the Volkswagen Group to recall its vehicles equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel V6 engine. Continue Reading...