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Volkswagen T-Cross concept coming to Geneva show
News 22 Feb, 2016 VW releases teaser image showing new Polo-based SUV that will be previewed in Geneva Latest
Volkswagen Up facelift revealed ahead of Geneva show debut
Updated version of Volkswagen’s city car gets improved styling, more customisation options and a frugal new engine The facelifted Volkswagen Up city car has been revealed prior to its public debut at the Geneva motor show in early March. Among the changes made to the price-leading Volkswagen model is anRead More
2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalled For Soggy Batteries, Fire Risk
Volkswagen has issued a recall for Touareg Hybrid crossovers from model-years 2011 to 2015. According to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the batteries on some of those vehicles may short out and could cause a fire. ALSO SEE: Kia Soul Vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Cars TheRead More
Did Dieselgate Woes Force Volkswagen Into Takata Recall?
Volkswagen is having a host of PR problems right now, so you’d expect the company to take every opportunity to improve its image. But in fact, Volkswagen was anything but willing to do something that could buff its brand by showing concern for consumers. Public documents show that the automakerRead More
Volkswagen Dieselgate Update: New Jersey Sues For Damages, Earnings Report Delayed Indefinitely
During times of trouble and strife, we’re often told that things will get worse before they get better. In the case of Volkswagen’s ongoing Dieselgate fiasco, though, things just seem to keep rocketing downhill with little sign of slowing down, much less reversing course. The latest “clean diesel” news involvesRead More
2015 Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tiguan Recalled
Some of you may have seen the headline above and thought, “Oh, Volkswagen must’ve finally figured out how to fix some of its 3.0-liter diesels”. But no, those plans were only submitted to the California Air Resources Board on Tuesday, and it’ll be a while before they’re approved (or possibly,Read More
Airbag Recall: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Volkswagen Routan
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 112,001 Chrysler, Dodge, and Volkswagen vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective airbag systems. The good news? The recalls aren’t related to the ongoing Takata airbag fiasco. ALSO SEE: Toyota Pulls The Plug On Scion, But Why? The bad news? At least seven injuries mayRead More
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Preview Drive
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is nearly 18 months away from its on-sale date in the U.S. Yet up north near the Arctic Circle, in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, this past week, we got just enough of a tease to know that this one’s going to be different. In addition to becoming, forRead More
Deadline: Volkswagen Has To Submit Plan To Fix Audi, Porsche, VW Diesels Today
Today is an important day for Volkswagen. It’s the deadline for the automaker to submit another set of repair plans to the California Air Resources Board — plans to bring 3.0-liter Audi, Porsche, and VW diesels in line with emissions regulations. As you might recall, Volkswagen already proposed fixes forRead More
Dodge Dart Vs. Volkswagen Jetta: Compare Cars
Both the Volkswagen Jetta and Dodge Dart are both compact four-door sedans that have been around for a few years. The current Jetta dates back to 2011, while the Dart was launched for 2013. Both are remarkably spacious inside for the segment, but neither competes in the mainstream occupied byRead More