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 ...

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Kyle has written professionally across the motorsport and motoring world since graduating from Plymouth University in 2018, and has acted as the MotoGP editor for Motorsport Week and as a Features ...

"You can't always get what you want," exclaimed Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones' 1969 hit of the same title. That lyric rings true for many American car enthusiasts, who longingly look to Europe's ...

The Volkswagen Passat is our reigning towcar of the year, but its appeal is being widened further with the introduction of a four-wheel drive version with a turbocharged petrol engine – and it’s an ...

It was the latter nameplate that kept the model aloft for decades, most notably in China. In fact, the Santana has a strong claim to be the origin story of that country’s vast motor industry. The ...

The new generation of the Volkswagen Passat might be a Variant-only affair in Europe, but Chinese buyers couldn’t do without a traditional sedan. As a result, the VW Passat Pro debuted at the Chengdu ...

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 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 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 ...