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The New 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT, an American-born Sport Sedan

Like all good cars, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT began with an idea and a few people in a garage. That garage happens to be in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at Volkswagen’s growing North American Engineering Planning Center, just around the corner from the factory that assembles the Passat and the VW Atlas. The idea: How to bring a touch of Volkswagen’s performance heritage into midsize sedans. The resulting 2018 Passat GT is scheduled to arrive later this year as the first model developed and

Innovating the Future at VW’s Electronics Research Lab

Located in Silicon Valley, Volkswagen Group’s Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL) is the epicenter of the company’s vehicle electronics expertise in North America and its largest research facility outside of Germany. More than 160 ERL engineers, social scientists, researchers, product designers, and psychologists work with teams across the globe to develop technologies for future generations of vehicles. From autonomous driving to connected mobility, the high-tech lab is charged with creati

Know Your VW: 39 Years of Jetta

Meet the I.D. CROZZ, a Preview of Volkswagen’s First Electric SUV Expected in 2020

Electric vehicles are the future of transportation, but making that future a reality will require a lot of innovation and manufacturing know-how. Today, Volkswagen unveiled one of its major steps toward an electric future with the first North American appearance of the I.D. CROZZ concept vehicle in Los Angeles – a four-door, all-wheel-drive SUV that previews the next-generation Volkswagen electric vehicle anticipated to arrive in America in 2020. Built from the same platform that is expected

What Makes a Cars.com Comparison Test Run

If you’ve ever shopped for a car in the United States, chances are you’ve read or seen a comparison test. They’re the mainstays of many automotive publications, both in print and online, and just as vehicles have grown more complicated, so too have the tests. We asked Joe Wiesenfelter, the executive editor of Cars.com, one of America’s most popular automotive sites, to explain what goes into their process. And yes, the fact that the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recently came out on top in two Cars.

It’s official: The VW Bus is back, and it’s electric

The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Microbus fans

The 2018 Golf Family is On its Way!

More style. More technology. More Driver Assistance features. No matter which 2018 Golf you choose, you get a keener look than ever before. Plus, Clark Plaid interior with an available sunroof makes a comeback in the Golf GTI thanks to customer demand.

Volkswagen unveils the People First Warranty, the new industry leader

The literal English translation of “Volkswagen” is “people’s car,” and over the past six decades Volkswagen vehicles have delivered billions of miles and smiles to the people who drive them. Today, VW wants to say thanks for those votes of confidence with one of its own – a pledge it calls the People First Warranty. Building on the success of the new Atlas and Tiguan’s guarantee, the People First Warranty will offer customers who buy a 2018 model-year VW (except e-Golf) a six year or 72,000 m

Artistic vision. Astonishing images.

 Pete Eckert is a blind photographer. He was born sighted, but halfway through his life he went totally blind. He works with his other senses: sound, touch, and memory — to build images in his mind. He then uses long exposures and colored light to create unique effects that convey how he sees the world. See Eckert’s unique perspective of the Arteon in this video. The impressive results speak for themselves. Get more details on the Arteon.  

The Special Edition Tradition

Check out the latest Volkswagen Special Edition — and have a look back at other iconic models.

Good Works, Amplified.

When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins.

Inside Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’ dream VW collection

Everyone has an attachment to their first car, a certain nostalgia that makes them want to relive every memory from those years. For comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, success has allowed him to turn that passion for the VW Bus into something close to an obsession. Ten years ago, the comedian decided to go back in time and purchase a 1968 Volkswagen Transporter, his first car at age 17. The project of finding and refurbishing the Bus quickly turned Iglesias into a collector. Today, the comed

For one family, winning a Volkswagen Atlas was a dream come true

When Patti Shenk signed up her family for the Four Wheel Family Face-Off contest on Disney/ABC’s syndicated daytime talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” she didn’t even know what the prize might be. The New Jersey mother of four was just hoping for some quality time and a fun day off from the typical busy routine. But the day was nothing but routine. After besting three other families, the Shenks won a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium. So what do they think about their newest family membe

A look ahead: VW + SUVs

Who says all SUVs are the same? Dr. Hendrik Muth, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen, talks about how the 2018 Atlas and Tiguan have already become major players in his family’s and neighbor’s lives, and also gives a few insights into how VW is approaching its new SUV lineup.

What’s in a color?

How Volkswagen color designers choose the hue and tone of your new VW — and how to keep it looking great

What’s New in Driver Assistance

New advances give you more options.

A Trip to Wörthersee

Come for the Volkswagen models, stay for the view: A European festival gathers thousands of VW fans (and some super cool cars, too).

Saying ‘GTI-do’ in a VW-themed wedding

Agnes and AJ Miragliotta run their own visual media company, Waxwing Media, in Dallas. Well before they met in 2015, both had grown into avid fans of the Volkswagen Golf GTI – with AJ owning a Mk5, and Agnes driving her customized Mk6 GTI she calls the “TurboTurtle.” That shared passion led to their meeting and their relationship, so when the duo took their vows last fall, they did so in a way that weaved their enthusiasm into the fabric of their lives. We asked Agnes to give us some insight

For the V-Dub Love of the Road

Great destination drives and must-see scenic rides will have you reaching for your keys.

Know Your VW: GTI History

The Best Museums You’ve Never Heard Of

What do a one-man band, a former shoe factory, and a rocket-like 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit have in common? They’re all draws at these seven lesser-known, yet seriously brake-worthy, museums across the country. They all have a little something for everyone (young, old, and everyone in between).

The Tiguan Takes Off

The bigger, better 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is coming. Get your first look at the refined and roomy vehicle.

Get Packing

Road trippers, take note: There really is a great way to pack your Volkswagen. Follow these tips for a stress-free way to load it up, so you can focus on road trip fun.

Battle to the Top

Volkswagen Beetle GRC cars dominated the 2016 Global Rallycross season. Find out how in this look back at the year’s most important Global Rallycross events.

America’s Best SUV Bumper-to-Bumper Transferable Warranty arrives on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas & Tiguan

For most Americans, a car will be the second-largest purchase they make in their lifetimes, behind only a home. It’s a commitment not just of money, but time and resources. Published research shows the average new-car buyer holds onto his or her vehicle for six years – yet most bumper-to-bumper warranties don’t last nearly so long, leaving owners potentially exposed to repair bills for manufacturer defects or unease for the next owner when they choose to sell it. Today, Volkswagen took a step