The four-cylinder EA888 engine in certain VW and Audi models is blamed for high oil consumption and defective piston rings.

The auto industry loves to innovate, but its hit rate is mixed. Seatbelts and airbags, now they’re great. But other times designers and engineers meddle unnecessarily, which gives us stuff like the ...

Originally, this wasn’t going to happen. Early last year, when Volkswagen introduced the new Passat in its estate-only form, we were told it would not be coming to Ireland. Why? Well, the short ...

When you think of luxury cars produced by German marques, your first thoughts are likely to be in the direction of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Alpina, AMG, Maybach, Porsche, and Audi. They have consistently ...

Having a seldom-seen engine under the hood of your car can be a great talking point; depending on what you have, it can offer impressive credentials, and it can be a bit of a boast. But, throughout ...

The China-only Volkswagen Passat ePro pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a 22-kWh battery for more than 150 kilometers of CLTC electric range and around 1,300 kilometers total, giving Chinese ...

Rivian and Volkswagen said their co-developed software and vehicle architecture is already heading for winter testing and validation. The two companies formed the joint venture just one year ago. More ...

Europe’s largest automaker said a shortage of semiconductors could further hurt productivity. By Melissa Eddy Melissa Eddy covers the German economy and businesses, including its automakers, and ...

A farewell review of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat, filmed in 4K. This video looks back at the design, comfort, and driving experience of the 2011 model, reflecting on what made it a practical and ...

Volkswagen is attempting to mitigate the impact of the hefty 27.5% US auto import tariffs, which have predominantly affected its Audi and Porsche brands. Credit ...

Discover the all-new Volkswagen Passat B9 in this first review, exploring its updated design, interior comfort, and advanced technology. The video highlights how the Passat continues to evolve as a ...

The new T-Roc has finally arrived, bringing some major upgrades. Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV will be available as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the first time, but there’s more under the hood.