Volkswagen Features Articles

By Enthusiasts for Enthusiasts: The Big SocalEuro Meet 2008

This year's "Big SocalEuro Meet" was bigger and better, as all kinds of Volkswagens, Audis, Minis, BMWs, Volvos, smarts, Fiats, Mercedes-Benzes, Classic VWs, and so much more filled the asphalt lot at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego with a featured pit-stop from the Gumball 3000 rally! more

Volkswagen's new era: Company chief Winterkorn demands a cohesive design

Over the next three years, VW will be cascading new and heavily facelifted cars in an attempt to get new design coherence. more

First Look: 2009 Volkswagen Golf

You don't mess with success, which perhaps is why the Golf Mk6 -- yes, the sixth generation -- follows a familiar formula. Mostly. more

Beetlemania is coming: VW plans a "new" New Beetle -- and a baby Bug

Yes, Deadheads, there is an MkII Volkswagen New Beetle, and it's being developed on the sixth-generation Golf platform more

Don't Let Your Teen Drive -- Yet

More teens are killed in auto accidents than by violence or drugs. Former racer Jeff Payne and Driver's Edge want to lower that statistic. more

Celebrity Drive: Former NBA star and "Best Damn Sports Show Period" host John Salley is hooked on racing

Bring up last year's participation of "Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race" stock-car race on ABC, and John Salley bristles at his performance on the track. more

First Look: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is in essence, a lower-slung, sportier-profiled GTI. more

2009 Volkswagen Routan minivan: American blood, German heart

The 2009 Volkswagen Routan minivan seems very much a German-influenced Town and Country. more

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC: The people's four-door sports coupe

The Volkswagen Passat CC that made its debut at the Detroit show is VW's latest move upmarket, a sporty four-door coupe that bridges the gap between the Passat and the Europe-only Phaeton sedan. more

Volkswagen officially announces seven-speed DSG; upgraded gearbox set to debut in Europe

Volkswagen has begun rolling out an upgraded version of its much-lauded DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) that adds another speed to the shifting mix. more

So much for Herbie: 2010 Volkswagen Beetle going full modern

Set to share a platform with the next-generation Rabbit and upcoming Scirocco, the 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will once again be styled in California and engineered in Germany, according to our sources. That, however, is where the similarities will end. more

Top Ten Hip Rides: Fun, freedom, and transportation - for $399 a month or less

Everyone wants a ride that makes you look ripped, your companion a 10, and your wallet appear to be bursting at the seams. more

Test Drive: First Act VW GarageMaster Guitar

So what do you get for nothin'? Quite a bit actually. Fresh out of the box, the GarageMaster is encased in a nicely embroidered nylon gig bag. more

Volkswagen adding bright hues, Wolfsburg name to its 2007 lineup

Volkswagen is splashing some color on and bringing back a familiar name to its 2007 model lineup ... more

Tuners: 2008 HPA FT575 Volkswagen R32

Although all-wheel drive provides superior traction versus 2WD, with 575 horsepower the R32 excessively spins the front tires before sending power rearward. more

Volkswagen Displays Futuristic Technology In A Familiar and Nostalgic Package

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is introducing a new concept vehicle from its Electronics Research La... more

Volkswagen Displays Futuristic Technology In A Familiar and Nostalgic Package

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is introducing a new concept vehicle from its Electronics Research La... more

Volkswagen Ranks High In J.D. Power Automotive Environmental Index

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is the industry's most environmentally friendly automaker according t... more

Exclusive: 2008 HPA Volkswagen R32 and Jetta Add-ons

Take a detailed look at two of HPA Motorsport's tuned Volkswagens: a 575-hp twin-turbocharged Golf V R32, and a 600-horsepower 2006 Jetta RGT more

New Driver for Volkswagen Pairing For "Dakar"

The signing of Miller/Pitchford means that the third pairing of the Volkswagen factory team - alo... more

VW Passat Has Reliable Protection For Child Passengers

Vehicle safety is important for all vehicle occupants, particularly for children. For this reason... more

Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta And Passat Are Leaders In Safety

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the four-door 2006 Rabbit has been named a "Top ... more

Volkswagen Touareg R5 Featured In Smithsonian

Stanley, the robotic Volkswagen Touareg that brought home the $2 million prize at the DARPA Grand... more

The Touareg's Little Brother Is Called Tiguan

Not only the vehicle, but also the decision on the name is a brave journey into new terrain: the ... more

Volkswagen EOS Makes Art

Alongside its launch, the Eos is also making a debut in photographic art. No sooner had Canadian... more