Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Of all the VW nameplates that lived, or continue to live, for 50 years or more - think Beetle, Golf, now Polo as well - the Passat doesn’t seem to command quite the same affection as some. Its image ...

Wagons don’t get a lot of love Stateside, with American buyers choosing SUVs over – well, pretty much every other type of vehicle imaginable. That’s our loss, as the latest plug in hybrid versions of ...

Two new trim levels have been announced for plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) versions of the Volkswagen Passat estate car, replacing the current Life and R-Line specifications. The new options will add extra ...

Where a standard Mk8.5 GTI pumps out a healthy 261bhp from its ‘EA888’ engine, in this Passat VW’s tuned it to deliver just 201bhp and 236lb ft of torque. So it’s a MediumGTI-engined car.

General Motors and a few other companies make as much as 40 percent of their North American cars and trucks in Canada and Mexico, leaving them vulnerable to tariffs. By Neal E. Boudette Almost all ...

BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen's planned cost-cutting programme was unavoidable in order to remedy "decades of structural problems" at the German carmaker, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview ...

Volkswagen established itself long ago as one of the most notable players in the world of cars, with a high volume of sales and the distinction of being the primary choice for a lot of buyers, ...

The ninth generation of the VW Passat made its debut last year in Europe, exclusively available in a Variant (estate) bodystyle. However, the Chinese market has different preferences, with sedans ...

The Passat embodies everything iconic about Volkswagen sedans: stylish, spacious, smooth rides, and famously reliable. But in 2022, the German automaker confirmed that production of the North American ...

Volkswagen's jacked-up wagon comes dressed for adventure, but is perhaps better suited to the urban jungle than the real jungle. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack is VW’s self-described “adventurous ...

The issue affecting the MK7 GTI involves a knocking noise under the hood. However, it isn’t just GTI owners that should worry. Any 1.8t and 2.0t EA888 Generation 3 engine is susceptible to this ...