There was a time when Volkswagen wasn’t just a byword for making German automotive engineering accessible to the people. It also meant driving fun in practical and relatively affordable packages. Many ...

VW EV sales in China plunged 34% in the first half of 2025, so it's turning to local partners to help it develop more appealing China-specific models. The new VW ID. Unyx 08 is co-developed with Xpeng ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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, ...

It’s a simple fact that SUVs and crossovers have out-Darwined the station wagon. And, sure – the taller driving position offers road presence, but when it comes to real-world utility, a proper ...

The Porsche 992 Turbo S ES900 faces off against a 700HP Volkswagen Passat 32B Syncro Turbo in a unique drag race. The ES900-tuned Turbo S delivers breathtaking speed and precision, while the heavily ...

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 ...

It's something I've heard from a variety of Volkswagen executives the entire time I've covered the auto industry, usually accompanied by a remorseful head-shake: "We just haven't figured out the ...

Not all that long ago, Volkswagen attempted to eschew the whole "people's car" schtick and move its product line up-market. The result was cars like today's Nice Price or No Dice W8 Passat: the ...

Volkswagen has a history of keeping its best stuff for its home market of Europe, I'm looking at you Scirocco. This includes the latest Passat wagon, which I'm about to put through its paces in the ...

Volkswagen has announced that it is expanding its Passat range with two new plug-in hybrid models, these include 150 kW or 204 PS and 200 kW or 272 PS, and pricing for these two new models starts at ...