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2016 Volkswagen Passat earns the #1 spot for Best Midsize Sedan from Cars.com
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016
2016 Volkswagen Passat Voted Best Midsize Sedan
If anything shows that it’s important to constantly innovate and update, it’s the fact the 2016 Volkswagen Passat was just voted Best Midsize Sedan by Cars.com. This is an important honor for the model, as it confirms the changes that have been made for the model year, primarily a facelift and the MIB II system, have worked to make it a fresh option in the minds of experts and regular drivers alike. We are particularly happy to see it take the first slot, as it managed to beat out some important rivals. (more…)
Touareg not revealed; VW shows T-Prime concept in Beijing
Monday, May 2nd, 2016
What is the Volkswagen T-Prime GTE plug-in hybrid?
It was just two weeks ago that we heard the news that Volkswagen would be bringing another SUV concept to an auto show. So far this year we saw the T-Cross Breeze in Geneva back in early March, and before that Volkswagen tantalized us with the Tiguan GTE Active back at the NAIAS in January. Volkswagen has repeatedly indicated that the SUV lineup will expand in upcoming years, introducing as many as three new options to the lineup and updating both the Tiguan and Touareg. Naturally, we thought this update of the Touareg would be the next unveiling, since it is the standing luxury option in the lineup, but instead we were introduced to the T-Prime concept. So what is the Volkswagen T-Prime GTE plug-in hybrid and why should you be excited about it? (more…)
Volkswagen reveals 2018 VW Touareg teaser images
Monday, April 18th, 2016
2018 VW Touareg concept at 2016 Beijing Auto Show
Correction: Model revealed to be T-Prime concept
It’s been more than a month since Volkswagen revealed the T-Cross breeze in Geneva, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more up the automaker’s sleeve. VW recently revealed new concept images for a plug-in hybrid SUV, leaving up speculating at a possible 2018 VW Touareg concept at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. As VW frequently does, the images were dropped, but we’re left to wonder exactly what to expect. (more…)
40 years of VW GTI will see the launch of the Golf GTI TCR
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
40th anniversary VW Golf GTI TCR specs
We’ve been anticipating the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport, regardless whether it actually comes to America or not, but it’s not the only 40th anniversary edition that will be coming out. Though most of us aren’t on the market for a race car, we have to admit the VW Golf GTI TCR specs are enough to grab our attention and imaginations for upcoming motorsports events. (more…)
Volkswagen offers big reveals at 2016 Geneva International Motor Show
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
VW T-Cross Breeze Crossover SUV features and predictions
If it seems like all we’re talking about lately is automotive shows, and now the T-Cross specifically, it’s because there’s a whole lot going on for Volkswagen already this year. We all know it’s taking a bit for Volkswagen to come back strong, but the brand is nothing if not persistent. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a whole new model come out from VW, but it’s more and more likely to happen. We know, Volkswagen is a bit known for flashing some concepts and then never green lighting them, but we’re confident it’s different this time. With the VW T-Cross Breeze Crossover SUV confirmed as one of the displays at the 2016 Geneva International Motor show, we’re taking a look at its features and offering up predictions on what this could mean for the lineup. (more…)
Is VW revealing the T-Cross, T-Roc at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show?
Monday, February 22nd, 2016
VW T-Cross subcompact SUV at Geneva Motor Show 2016
It may be more than a full week away, but rumors about the 2016 Geneva International Motor show are hitting the presses fast. Volkswagen has finally released some news, with a teaser image showing a small crossover concept with square illuminated fog lights. It isn’t clear if this indicates it will be electric as the BUDD-e concept was, but it is expected to have few, if any, switches and buttons based on that concept. Despite not revealing a name or any detailed pictures as of yet, the rumor is the VW T-Cross subcompact SUV is the model to expect that the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. (more…)
VW e-Golf Touch gets impressive technology and features
Monday, January 25th, 2016
Why should I buy the VW e-Golf Touch?
There will always be those who embrace technology and those who are resist new things. Why can’t we have manual windows and locks and go back to a basic radio? Sometimes the reason for new technology centers on security reasons, and sometimes it’s consumer demand. As journalists jump on the topic of CES 2016, some consumers are asking, why should I buy the VW e-Golf Touch? We mean, of course, when the technology comes out.  Gesture control technology may sound complicated in such a tight space, but as we’re seeing it’s just a slice of what’s happening with the new infotainment system. (more…)
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active unveiled at NAIAS
Monday, January 11th, 2016
VW Tiguan GTE Active Performance Specs
While we’re all busy talking about our New Year’s resolutions, it seems Volkswagen has been making plans for quite a while. Between the Consumer Electronics Show and North American International Auto Show, this year is already busy for the German automaker. We’ll be discussing BUDD-e in an upcoming blog, but with the VW Tiguan GTE Active performance specs seeming to hint at what we can reasonably expect from the next generation SUV, we’re eager to discuss this model in more depth. (more…)
2017 VW Tiguan could get advanced safety and technology features
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Rumors on 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs and Features
If the automotive industry doesn’t seem fast-paced, you’ve never kept up with the various international automotive shows. Just as the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan makes an appearance with its last model for the first-generation, VW presents the European Tiguan at the Frankfurt Auto Show. This may not seem like it should mean much for us, since Euro-spec models don’t always represent the same vehicle we will see, but it’s already sparking rumors on 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan specs and features. This should come as no surprise as the Tiguan is up for a redesign next year, and a redesign is exactly what we’re seeing for the European model. (more…)
Premium Volkswagen safety features will soon be standard
Monday, September 14th, 2015
Standard automatic emergency braking in Volkswagen
Just like every industry, automotive advertising puts quite a bit of focus on the latest and greatest features offered in select models. We say select because while the commercials will likely show cars parking themselves and performing operations at the sound of an actor’s voice, it’s often the case that the impressive features come at a premium, and not everyone wants to pay a premium. Now some key players in automotive safety are pushing automakers to take the premium away from driver assistance features, which could mean standard automatic emergency braking in Volkswagen models. (more…)
