Featured in VolkswagenBYChris ConstantineOct 31, 2018ShareVolkswagen Tuner APR Showcases New 536-HP VW Golf R Track Monster at SEMA 2018This touring car-inspired take on Volkswagen’s hottest hatch isn’t anything like your sister’s Golf. BYChris ConstantineOct 31, 2018ShareBYElizabeth PuckettOct 30, 2018ShareVolkswagen Looking to Waymo Among Others for Autonomous Tech PartnershipVW’s CFO said in a press conference that the company is speaking with ‘relevant players’ in the self-driving scene to form a relationship. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 30, 2018ShareBYElizabeth PuckettOct 29, 2018ShareVolkswagen Bringing Trio of Stylishly Modified Jettas to SEMA 2018The new generation sedan from VW will flex its design and aftermarket availability at the Las Vegas motor show. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 29, 2018ShareBYElizabeth PuckettOct 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Projects 50 Percent of Sales Will Be Made up of SUVs and Crossovers by 2025The automaker is planning to offer 30 or more SUVs internationally by then as well. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 25, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfOct 11, 2018ShareNew European Emission Mandates Could Axe 100,000 Jobs, says Volkswagen BossOriginally, European Parliament pushed for a 40-percent reduction in emissions, later settling on 35. BYRob StumpfOct 11, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfOct 5, 2018ShareThis 23-Mile 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Barn Find Is Selling for a Cool $1 MillionThe original owner bought it as a backup to his 1957 Beetle, but it turned out he never needed it. BYRob StumpfOct 5, 2018ShareBYErica LourdSep 26, 2018Share2018 VW Golf GTI Autobahn Review: The Hot Hatch of Choice Keeps Getting BetterVolkswagen’s beloved sporty car has bold looks and plenty of pep in its step, keeping it relevant in an era of crossover domination. BYErica LourdSep 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Uses Virtual Test Drives to Evaluate Driver-Assist SystemsSimulations will save time and help improve the systems, VW says. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Move One Million Electric Vehicles Annually by 2025Key to Volkswagen’s lofty electric vehicle sales target is its new MEB modular platform, designed around batteries instead of internal combustion. BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiSep 22, 2018ShareJeremy Clarkson Is Selling His Volkswagen GTI‘One owner, senior-citizen driven, no test pilots.’ BYChris TsuiSep 22, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo Concept: 340-Mile Range Electric Work VanVolkswagen’s retro-styled I.D. Buzz electric concept vehicle is back in a new form with extra cargo space and a solar paneled roof. BYJames GilboySep 20, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfSep 18, 2018ShareModified Volkswagen Jetta Sets 210-MPH Record at Bonneville Salt FlatsThe 2019 VW Jetta used for the stunt was far from stock, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. BYRob StumpfSep 18, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 17, 2018ShareVolkswagen Invests $100 Million in Solid-State Battery Firm QuantumScapeVW wants to get solid-state batteries into production by 2025. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 17, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfSep 14, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Organize a Self-Driving Technology Coalition: ReportThe underlying goal would be to reduce liability for automakers in the event of a semi-autonomous accident. BYRob StumpfSep 14, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineSep 13, 2018Share2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition: The Bug Finally Gets SquashedA new variant joins the Beetle’s lineup for 2019 as Volkswagen winds down production of its most iconic model. BYChris ConstantineSep 13, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffSep 13, 2018ShareVolkswagen’s Mass-Production of Electric Cars Is More Costly Than Anticipated, Says CEOHerbert Diess said the company must substantially raise profitability if it wants to compete while developing all-electric models. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareVolkswagen Aims to 3D Print Parts for Mass Production Cars in Two to Three YearsThe automaker has paired with Hewlett Packard and GKN Powder Metallurgy to streamline the futuristic manufacturing process BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareInvestors Sue Volkswagen for $10.7B Over DieselgateVolkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal nightmare isn’t over yet. BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfSep 8, 2018ShareVolkswagen Calling for Diesel ‘Renaissance’ Despite Investing in ElectricIf you build it, they will come. BYRob StumpfSep 8, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareVolkswagen Drops $4 Billion on Development of Cloud Computing Platform for its CarsDon’t just believe the fancy buzzwords. BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesAug 23, 2018ShareVolkswagen Stops Using Anti-Hail Cannons After Farmers ComplainFarmers near VW’s Puebla, Mexico plant say the weather-changing cannons have caused a drought. BYJustin HughesAug 23, 2018ShareBYRahul RamanAug 17, 2018Share2019 VW Golf R Won’t Be Offered With a Manual Transmission in Some MarketsManual transmission take rate is still around 50 percent in the United States. BYRahul RamanAug 17, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfAug 16, 2018ShareVolkswagen and Electrify America Launch New EV Ads Featuring a Chevy BoltThe commercial hopes to be brand neutral while still saying ‘EVs are cool.’ BYRob StumpfAug 16, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineAug 15, 2018ShareDrive the Rainbow: 40 New Exterior Colors Coming to the US-Bound 2019 Volkswagen Golf RVolkswagen is bringing back a host of iconic paint colors from its older performance models. BYChris ConstantineAug 15, 2018ShareBYKyle CheromchaAug 14, 2018Share2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Sense and Sensibility in the Hot Hatch for AdultsThe ultimate Golf is the most mature, best all-around hot hatch on the market—with a price to match. BYKyle CheromchaAug 14, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineAug 9, 2018ShareThe 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Goes Retro in New LA Photo ShootThe new Arteon is the star of a 1980s-inspired photoshoot in Batman’s bunker from The Dark Knight. BYChris ConstantineAug 9, 2018ShareVolkswagen Pressures WRC for Alternative Energy SolutionsVW Motorsport Team Principal Sven Smeets says waiting for 2022 should not be an option. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 19, 2018ShareVW’s I.D. Buzz and I.D. Crozz Electric Cars to Be Made in the U.S., Report SaysThey’re the two I.D. electric models that best fit American tastes. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 19, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJul 11, 2018ShareVolkswagen Targets Record at Goodwood Hill Climb With Pikes Peak-Winning I.D. RThe Pikes Peak record-holding car and driver will race at Goodwood with the record in their sights. BYJames GilboyJul 11, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineJul 8, 2018ShareThe 200,000th Volkswagen R Model Has Been Delivered and It’s Going to a Good HomeLuckily, it’s going to a certified V-Dub enthusiast. BYChris ConstantineJul 8, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 5, 2018ShareVolkswagen Will Launch an Electric Car-Sharing Service in Germany Next YearAn international launch is planned for 2020. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 5, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJul 3, 2018ShareWhat to Expect from Volkswagen’s I.D. Electric Vehicle BrandWe’ll see the first production-bound Volkswagen EV next year, along with more concept cars, and maybe even quicker variants. BYJames GilboyJul 3, 2018ShareBYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechJun 28, 2018ShareVolkswagen Opens Rwanda’s First Car Assembly PlantThis is a first step in the German car company’s plan to help build up the African auto industry. BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechJun 28, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 26, 2018ShareVolkswagen Teams up With Suppliers on Networking Tech for Autonomous CarsThe alliance hopes to develop better in-vehicle computing networks. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 26, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Aims for Solid-State Battery Production by 2025The automaker is increasing its stake in battery company QuantumScape. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 25, 2018ShareBYCaleb JacobsJun 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen I.D. R Smashes Loeb’s Pikes Peak Record by 16 SecondsThe electric prototype defeats the overall record by notching a 7:57.148 up to the Colorado summit. BYCaleb JacobsJun 24, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJun 22, 2018ShareVolkswagen Builds Bonneville-Bound Jetta for Record AttemptVolkswagen hopes its modified Jetta will beat the current 208.472 mile-per-hour class record. BYJames GilboyJun 22, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineJun 21, 2018ShareVW I.D. R Electric Prototype Shocks Competition With Fastest Qualifying Time at Pikes PeakVolkswagen’s fully-electric prototype will be the first car to the top of Pikes Peak after setting the fastest time in qualifying. BYChris ConstantineJun 21, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesJun 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen Atlas Recalled Because Some Child Seats Don’t FitChild seats with wide bases may damage seat belt buckles, causing them to fail. BYJustin HughesJun 20, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJun 14, 2018ShareWatch the All-Electric, 680-Horsepower Volkswagen I.D. R Test at Pikes PeakIn the wee hours of the morning, The Drive was present for Volkswagen’s onsite test of its electric Pikes Peak prototype race car. BYJames GilboyJun 14, 2018ShareBYGeorge KuruvillaJun 12, 2018ShareVolkswagen Boosts Battery Research Using Quantum ComputingTechnology companies Google and D-Wave are providing VW experts access to their systems to build battery technology for EVs. BYGeorge KuruvillaJun 12, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfJun 8, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Plan Production ‘Closure Days’ in Wolfsburg Plant Over New Emission StandardsThe EU is adopting new diesel pollution testing and VW is racing the clock to prepare itself. BYRob StumpfJun 8, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyJun 1, 2018ShareReport: 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Could Have 400 HorsepowerAutomakers keep turning up the thermostat on their hot hatchbacks and it seems the new Golf R will be the most extreme yet. BYJames GilboyJun 1, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareZipcar Plans to Deploy More Than 300 Volkswagen E-Golfs in LondonFew details have been released, but Zipcar will deploy the first of these cars this summer. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen Will Test Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead WiresTwo trucks will operate across stretches of Germany’s public roads. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesMay 22, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Compete in Americas Rallycross SeriesDrivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust will bring their rallycross Beetles to the new racing series. BYJustin HughesMay 22, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineMay 19, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils New Enthusiast Fleet at Southern Wörthersee: The European ExperienceVW’s new batch of heavily-modified cars includes a Tiguan on air-lift suspension and an Atlas off-roader. BYChris ConstantineMay 19, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyMay 18, 2018ShareHow the Volkswagen I.D. R Pushes the Aero Envelope for Pikes PeakRacing above 9,000 feet means there’s no air, so designers have to approach the aerodynamics in a new way. BYJames GilboyMay 18, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyMay 9, 2018ShareVolkswagen’s ‘Car-Net’ App Update Lets You Track Your Car and Set a CurfewKeep an eye on your car, no matter who’s driving it, whether it’s your children or a valet. BYJames GilboyMay 9, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineMay 2, 2018ShareThis Twin-Engined Pikes Peak Volkswagen Golf Racer Got a Professional Restoration from VWThe ill-fated twin-engined hot hatch will tackle Pikes Peak once again thanks to Volkswagen. BYChris ConstantineMay 2, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfApr 30, 2018ShareVolkswagen Turns Car Crashes into Phone Cases in Distracted Driving CampaignPut down your phone and drive, unless you want your car to be someone’s phone case. BYRob StumpfApr 30, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid System for Next-Generation GolfIt’s how VW plans to keep the internal-combustion engine alive. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyApr 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils 680 Horsepower I.D. R Electric Pikes Peak CarThe I.D. R will tackle the electric course record at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. BYJames GilboyApr 24, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesApr 23, 2018ShareThe VW Jetta Smyth Ute Gets a $30 Lift KitA pair of springs for a VR6 Jetta leveled out the Ute quite nicely. BYJustin HughesApr 23, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfApr 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Install Electric Car Chargers at Your Local WalmartThat’s one more thing you can get at the big-box retailer. BYRob StumpfApr 20, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakApr 18, 2018ShareVolkswagen Has Record-Breaking Million-Vehicle Month in MarchBouncing back from the depths of Dieselgate, Volkswagen sets sales records for the month and quarter. BYDave BartosiakApr 18, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfApr 18, 2018ShareVolkswagen Plans to Update Its Logo to Something ‘More Colorful’This would mark the 10th logo change since Volkswagen was founded. BYRob StumpfApr 18, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfApr 12, 2018ShareVolkswagen Replaces the CEO Who Saved the CompanyThe company is restructuring to plan for a future in electromobility. BYRob StumpfApr 12, 2018ShareBYEric AdamsApr 12, 2018Share2019 Volkswagen Jetta First Drive Review: VW’s Small Sedan Surges ForwardAs Volkswagen continues to fight to erase the memories of Dieselgate, its best-selling car in the U.S. steps up its game. BYEric AdamsApr 12, 2018ShareBYChris ConstantineApr 5, 2018ShareThe Facelifted 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Starts at $18,545The affordable new Jetta gets a $100 price cut but adds a killer warranty and a new R-Line trim level. BYChris ConstantineApr 5, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfMar 30, 2018ShareVW Dieselgate Graveyards Grow to Over 300,000 Cars Across U.S.At least 37 parking lots across the United States are holding a massive number of diesel Volkwagens. BYRob StumpfMar 30, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareA Mouse Hitched a Ride in the VW Jetta Smyth UteA furry little brown face popped up from under the hood while I was driving 50 miles per hour. BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareBYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareVolkswagen Introduces Atlas Tanoak Pickup Truck ConceptUnfortunately, there are no plans to actually produce this VW concept pickup—yet. BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareBYShari GabMar 22, 2018ShareVW Bus From That ’70s Show Could Make Record-Breaking Auction HistoryHow much would you pay for a nostalgic ‘Shaggin’ Wagon?’ BYShari GabMar 22, 2018Share1…7891011
BYChris ConstantineOct 31, 2018ShareVolkswagen Tuner APR Showcases New 536-HP VW Golf R Track Monster at SEMA 2018This touring car-inspired take on Volkswagen’s hottest hatch isn’t anything like your sister’s Golf. BYChris ConstantineOct 31, 2018Share
BYElizabeth PuckettOct 30, 2018ShareVolkswagen Looking to Waymo Among Others for Autonomous Tech PartnershipVW’s CFO said in a press conference that the company is speaking with ‘relevant players’ in the self-driving scene to form a relationship. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 30, 2018Share
BYElizabeth PuckettOct 29, 2018ShareVolkswagen Bringing Trio of Stylishly Modified Jettas to SEMA 2018The new generation sedan from VW will flex its design and aftermarket availability at the Las Vegas motor show. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 29, 2018Share
BYElizabeth PuckettOct 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Projects 50 Percent of Sales Will Be Made up of SUVs and Crossovers by 2025The automaker is planning to offer 30 or more SUVs internationally by then as well. BYElizabeth PuckettOct 25, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfOct 11, 2018ShareNew European Emission Mandates Could Axe 100,000 Jobs, says Volkswagen BossOriginally, European Parliament pushed for a 40-percent reduction in emissions, later settling on 35. BYRob StumpfOct 11, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfOct 5, 2018ShareThis 23-Mile 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Barn Find Is Selling for a Cool $1 MillionThe original owner bought it as a backup to his 1957 Beetle, but it turned out he never needed it. BYRob StumpfOct 5, 2018Share
BYErica LourdSep 26, 2018Share2018 VW Golf GTI Autobahn Review: The Hot Hatch of Choice Keeps Getting BetterVolkswagen’s beloved sporty car has bold looks and plenty of pep in its step, keeping it relevant in an era of crossover domination. BYErica LourdSep 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Uses Virtual Test Drives to Evaluate Driver-Assist SystemsSimulations will save time and help improve the systems, VW says. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 25, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Move One Million Electric Vehicles Annually by 2025Key to Volkswagen’s lofty electric vehicle sales target is its new MEB modular platform, designed around batteries instead of internal combustion. BYJames GilboySep 25, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiSep 22, 2018ShareJeremy Clarkson Is Selling His Volkswagen GTI‘One owner, senior-citizen driven, no test pilots.’ BYChris TsuiSep 22, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo Concept: 340-Mile Range Electric Work VanVolkswagen’s retro-styled I.D. Buzz electric concept vehicle is back in a new form with extra cargo space and a solar paneled roof. BYJames GilboySep 20, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfSep 18, 2018ShareModified Volkswagen Jetta Sets 210-MPH Record at Bonneville Salt FlatsThe 2019 VW Jetta used for the stunt was far from stock, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. BYRob StumpfSep 18, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 17, 2018ShareVolkswagen Invests $100 Million in Solid-State Battery Firm QuantumScapeVW wants to get solid-state batteries into production by 2025. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 17, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfSep 14, 2018ShareVolkswagen Wants to Organize a Self-Driving Technology Coalition: ReportThe underlying goal would be to reduce liability for automakers in the event of a semi-autonomous accident. BYRob StumpfSep 14, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineSep 13, 2018Share2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition: The Bug Finally Gets SquashedA new variant joins the Beetle’s lineup for 2019 as Volkswagen winds down production of its most iconic model. BYChris ConstantineSep 13, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffSep 13, 2018ShareVolkswagen’s Mass-Production of Electric Cars Is More Costly Than Anticipated, Says CEOHerbert Diess said the company must substantially raise profitability if it wants to compete while developing all-electric models. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018ShareVolkswagen Aims to 3D Print Parts for Mass Production Cars in Two to Three YearsThe automaker has paired with Hewlett Packard and GKN Powder Metallurgy to streamline the futuristic manufacturing process BYStephen EdelsteinSep 11, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018ShareInvestors Sue Volkswagen for $10.7B Over DieselgateVolkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal nightmare isn’t over yet. BYJames GilboySep 10, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfSep 8, 2018ShareVolkswagen Calling for Diesel ‘Renaissance’ Despite Investing in ElectricIf you build it, they will come. BYRob StumpfSep 8, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018ShareVolkswagen Drops $4 Billion on Development of Cloud Computing Platform for its CarsDon’t just believe the fancy buzzwords. BYRob StumpfAug 27, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesAug 23, 2018ShareVolkswagen Stops Using Anti-Hail Cannons After Farmers ComplainFarmers near VW’s Puebla, Mexico plant say the weather-changing cannons have caused a drought. BYJustin HughesAug 23, 2018Share
BYRahul RamanAug 17, 2018Share2019 VW Golf R Won’t Be Offered With a Manual Transmission in Some MarketsManual transmission take rate is still around 50 percent in the United States. BYRahul RamanAug 17, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfAug 16, 2018ShareVolkswagen and Electrify America Launch New EV Ads Featuring a Chevy BoltThe commercial hopes to be brand neutral while still saying ‘EVs are cool.’ BYRob StumpfAug 16, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineAug 15, 2018ShareDrive the Rainbow: 40 New Exterior Colors Coming to the US-Bound 2019 Volkswagen Golf RVolkswagen is bringing back a host of iconic paint colors from its older performance models. BYChris ConstantineAug 15, 2018Share
BYKyle CheromchaAug 14, 2018Share2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Sense and Sensibility in the Hot Hatch for AdultsThe ultimate Golf is the most mature, best all-around hot hatch on the market—with a price to match. BYKyle CheromchaAug 14, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineAug 9, 2018ShareThe 2019 Volkswagen Arteon Goes Retro in New LA Photo ShootThe new Arteon is the star of a 1980s-inspired photoshoot in Batman’s bunker from The Dark Knight. BYChris ConstantineAug 9, 2018Share
Volkswagen Pressures WRC for Alternative Energy SolutionsVW Motorsport Team Principal Sven Smeets says waiting for 2022 should not be an option.
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 19, 2018ShareVW’s I.D. Buzz and I.D. Crozz Electric Cars to Be Made in the U.S., Report SaysThey’re the two I.D. electric models that best fit American tastes. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 19, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJul 11, 2018ShareVolkswagen Targets Record at Goodwood Hill Climb With Pikes Peak-Winning I.D. RThe Pikes Peak record-holding car and driver will race at Goodwood with the record in their sights. BYJames GilboyJul 11, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineJul 8, 2018ShareThe 200,000th Volkswagen R Model Has Been Delivered and It’s Going to a Good HomeLuckily, it’s going to a certified V-Dub enthusiast. BYChris ConstantineJul 8, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 5, 2018ShareVolkswagen Will Launch an Electric Car-Sharing Service in Germany Next YearAn international launch is planned for 2020. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 5, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJul 3, 2018ShareWhat to Expect from Volkswagen’s I.D. Electric Vehicle BrandWe’ll see the first production-bound Volkswagen EV next year, along with more concept cars, and maybe even quicker variants. BYJames GilboyJul 3, 2018Share
BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechJun 28, 2018ShareVolkswagen Opens Rwanda’s First Car Assembly PlantThis is a first step in the German car company’s plan to help build up the African auto industry. BYAlejandra O'Connell-DomenechJun 28, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 26, 2018ShareVolkswagen Teams up With Suppliers on Networking Tech for Autonomous CarsThe alliance hopes to develop better in-vehicle computing networks. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 26, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 25, 2018ShareVolkswagen Aims for Solid-State Battery Production by 2025The automaker is increasing its stake in battery company QuantumScape. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 25, 2018Share
BYCaleb JacobsJun 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen I.D. R Smashes Loeb’s Pikes Peak Record by 16 SecondsThe electric prototype defeats the overall record by notching a 7:57.148 up to the Colorado summit. BYCaleb JacobsJun 24, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJun 22, 2018ShareVolkswagen Builds Bonneville-Bound Jetta for Record AttemptVolkswagen hopes its modified Jetta will beat the current 208.472 mile-per-hour class record. BYJames GilboyJun 22, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineJun 21, 2018ShareVW I.D. R Electric Prototype Shocks Competition With Fastest Qualifying Time at Pikes PeakVolkswagen’s fully-electric prototype will be the first car to the top of Pikes Peak after setting the fastest time in qualifying. BYChris ConstantineJun 21, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesJun 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen Atlas Recalled Because Some Child Seats Don’t FitChild seats with wide bases may damage seat belt buckles, causing them to fail. BYJustin HughesJun 20, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJun 14, 2018ShareWatch the All-Electric, 680-Horsepower Volkswagen I.D. R Test at Pikes PeakIn the wee hours of the morning, The Drive was present for Volkswagen’s onsite test of its electric Pikes Peak prototype race car. BYJames GilboyJun 14, 2018Share
BYGeorge KuruvillaJun 12, 2018ShareVolkswagen Boosts Battery Research Using Quantum ComputingTechnology companies Google and D-Wave are providing VW experts access to their systems to build battery technology for EVs. BYGeorge KuruvillaJun 12, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfJun 8, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Plan Production ‘Closure Days’ in Wolfsburg Plant Over New Emission StandardsThe EU is adopting new diesel pollution testing and VW is racing the clock to prepare itself. BYRob StumpfJun 8, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyJun 1, 2018ShareReport: 2020 Volkswagen Golf R Could Have 400 HorsepowerAutomakers keep turning up the thermostat on their hot hatchbacks and it seems the new Golf R will be the most extreme yet. BYJames GilboyJun 1, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareZipcar Plans to Deploy More Than 300 Volkswagen E-Golfs in LondonFew details have been released, but Zipcar will deploy the first of these cars this summer. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen Will Test Electric Trucks Powered by Overhead WiresTwo trucks will operate across stretches of Germany’s public roads. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 24, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesMay 22, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Compete in Americas Rallycross SeriesDrivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust will bring their rallycross Beetles to the new racing series. BYJustin HughesMay 22, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineMay 19, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils New Enthusiast Fleet at Southern Wörthersee: The European ExperienceVW’s new batch of heavily-modified cars includes a Tiguan on air-lift suspension and an Atlas off-roader. BYChris ConstantineMay 19, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyMay 18, 2018ShareHow the Volkswagen I.D. R Pushes the Aero Envelope for Pikes PeakRacing above 9,000 feet means there’s no air, so designers have to approach the aerodynamics in a new way. BYJames GilboyMay 18, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyMay 9, 2018ShareVolkswagen’s ‘Car-Net’ App Update Lets You Track Your Car and Set a CurfewKeep an eye on your car, no matter who’s driving it, whether it’s your children or a valet. BYJames GilboyMay 9, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineMay 2, 2018ShareThis Twin-Engined Pikes Peak Volkswagen Golf Racer Got a Professional Restoration from VWThe ill-fated twin-engined hot hatch will tackle Pikes Peak once again thanks to Volkswagen. BYChris ConstantineMay 2, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfApr 30, 2018ShareVolkswagen Turns Car Crashes into Phone Cases in Distracted Driving CampaignPut down your phone and drive, unless you want your car to be someone’s phone case. BYRob StumpfApr 30, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid System for Next-Generation GolfIt’s how VW plans to keep the internal-combustion engine alive. BYStephen EdelsteinApr 26, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyApr 24, 2018ShareVolkswagen Unveils 680 Horsepower I.D. R Electric Pikes Peak CarThe I.D. R will tackle the electric course record at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. BYJames GilboyApr 24, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesApr 23, 2018ShareThe VW Jetta Smyth Ute Gets a $30 Lift KitA pair of springs for a VR6 Jetta leveled out the Ute quite nicely. BYJustin HughesApr 23, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfApr 20, 2018ShareVolkswagen to Install Electric Car Chargers at Your Local WalmartThat’s one more thing you can get at the big-box retailer. BYRob StumpfApr 20, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakApr 18, 2018ShareVolkswagen Has Record-Breaking Million-Vehicle Month in MarchBouncing back from the depths of Dieselgate, Volkswagen sets sales records for the month and quarter. BYDave BartosiakApr 18, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfApr 18, 2018ShareVolkswagen Plans to Update Its Logo to Something ‘More Colorful’This would mark the 10th logo change since Volkswagen was founded. BYRob StumpfApr 18, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfApr 12, 2018ShareVolkswagen Replaces the CEO Who Saved the CompanyThe company is restructuring to plan for a future in electromobility. BYRob StumpfApr 12, 2018Share
BYEric AdamsApr 12, 2018Share2019 Volkswagen Jetta First Drive Review: VW’s Small Sedan Surges ForwardAs Volkswagen continues to fight to erase the memories of Dieselgate, its best-selling car in the U.S. steps up its game. BYEric AdamsApr 12, 2018Share
BYChris ConstantineApr 5, 2018ShareThe Facelifted 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Starts at $18,545The affordable new Jetta gets a $100 price cut but adds a killer warranty and a new R-Line trim level. BYChris ConstantineApr 5, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfMar 30, 2018ShareVW Dieselgate Graveyards Grow to Over 300,000 Cars Across U.S.At least 37 parking lots across the United States are holding a massive number of diesel Volkwagens. BYRob StumpfMar 30, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareA Mouse Hitched a Ride in the VW Jetta Smyth UteA furry little brown face popped up from under the hood while I was driving 50 miles per hour. BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018Share
BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018ShareVolkswagen Introduces Atlas Tanoak Pickup Truck ConceptUnfortunately, there are no plans to actually produce this VW concept pickup—yet. BYJustin HughesMar 28, 2018Share
BYShari GabMar 22, 2018ShareVW Bus From That ’70s Show Could Make Record-Breaking Auction HistoryHow much would you pay for a nostalgic ‘Shaggin’ Wagon?’ BYShari GabMar 22, 2018Share