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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
Comparison: 2008 Mazda CX-7 vs 2009 Subaru Forester XT vs 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Turbochargers: Three compact crossovers, all with force-fed fours, vie for peak performance. more
First Test: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Vee-Double-Euro: Who really needs a V-6 or V-8 engine? more
The Familial and Frugal, Part 2: The Top Five
High Stakes: Four-buck gas has turned the humble four-cylinder sedan category into a marquee horse race more
The Familial and Frugal: Four-cylinder Midsize Sedan Comparison Test - Part One
An in-depth evaluation of ten of today's best-selling four-cylinder family sedans more
First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen recuts the conservative Passat and sews up a stylish four-door Comfort Coupe. more
First Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Go ahead, call it a station wagon. VW does. more
Newcomers: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Positioned as the Touareg's scrappy, smaller sibling, The Tiguan is arriving late to the crossover party. When it goes on sale in May next year with pricing starting in the mid-20s, the Tiguan will join an already crowded field littered with established offerings. more
Comparison: 2007 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2007 Mini Cooper vs.  2008 Volvo C30
Like any good trend-setting magazine would do, we've taken these city-stomping Euro hotties out of their element for a drive and shoot in the Southern California desert. more
First Drive: 2008 Volkswagen R32
Whether it's firing off shifts in 0.2 second, savoring the raspy exhaust snarling through the center pipes, or relishing its extreme grip, the 2008 Volkswagen R32 feels like a rally car with a hearty appetite for tarmac. more
First Drive! 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Out on Namibia's dusty, dirt roads and rocky, steep pathways, the pre-production 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan proved it can take a serious beating. Traversing an intimidating boulder-strewn stretch that would give a Range Rover a workout, the Tiguan managed to articulate its way through. more
Newcomers: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 (that "2" only shows up in VW literature, not in badging) has reshaped headlights, grille, and bumper, new, larger side mirrors, and updated taillights and exhaust tips. more
Head to Head: 2007 Volkswagen EOS vs. 2007 Volvo C70
Volvo's new C70 was introduced in 2006 as a replacement for the previous softtop and coupe. It uses a new platform, shared with the S40 and V50. The Volkswagen Eos is a retractable hardtop with a twist-it's the only one on the market that incorporates a sunroof. more
Newcomers: 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
On the road, the Rabbit is nimble and fun to drive with a solid feel, handling with sharp turn-in. more
Road Test: 2006 HPA Volkswagen Jetta RGT
We took the opportunity to drive the Jetta RGT just days before the high-performance autobahn burner was shipped back to Deutschland. more
2008 HPA FT575 Volkswagen R32: A closer look
A more detailed look at HPA Motorsport's new twin-turbocharged FT575 package for the all-new VW Golf V R32 more
Long-Term Test Verdict: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
We had high hopes for the Volkswagen Touareg when it arrived here. After all, this all-terrain machine was co-developed alongside the Porsche Cayenne, leaving no doubt VW was serious about becoming a major player in the SUV market. more
First Test: 2008 Volkswagen R32
The R32 is a luxury-infused pocket-rocket. The downside? Volkswagen was on the fence whether to import it to the U.S. more
Road Test: 2006 Honda Civic SI Vs. 2006 Volkswagen GTI
When word came down that the U.S. market was getting all-new versions of the Honda Civic Si and the Volkswagen GTI, we knew a comparison test was inevitable. more
Road Test: 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon Touring vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L
As we planned a comparison of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2006 Toyota Avalon, and 2006 Hyundai Azera, an editor wondered aloud: So just what category do these three cars fall into? more
First Look: 2006 Volkswagen GTI
At long last, the U.S. 2006 Volkswagen GTI model is on its way, and it's nearly identical to the terrific Euro version. more
First Drive: 2007 Volkswagen EOS
Volkswagen introduce's the world's first four-seater with a folding hardtop containing a sliding glass moonroof in a car costing what VW says will be "under $30,000." more
First Drive: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Due Respect: VW's perennial best-seller grows up. There's no tougher market segment than midsize sedans, but Volkswagen has done well here with the Passat. more
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