The consequences of the Volkswagen diesel scandal seem to be following on, with Volkswagen America reporting a fifth straight month in falling vehicle sales. Its core passenger car sector reported 26,914 sales in March. That’s down 10 per cent. Sales for the first three months of this year have fallen […]
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2016 Volkswagen Polo 81TSI Comfortline review (video)
The Volkswagen Polo has been a staple product in the compact car segment for 41 years now. The baby of the lineup has proven a hit for buyers of all ages, and it was crowned World Car of the Year back in 2010. Obviously, we could mention Volkswagen’s recent fall […]
Volkswagen Phaeton production comes to an end
Volkswagen has announced the end of production for its ‘Gläserne Manufaktur’, or transparent factory, where its flagship model the Phaeton has been produced for more than a decade. The Gläserne Manufaktur, located in Dresden, Germany, will be transformed into an interactive museum-like space, aimed at showcasing the future of Volkswagen’s […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack review (video)
In another attempt to morph together the practicality of an SUV and the economy of a hatch, this is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. It’s based on the Mk7 Golf and it features a jumped up body with slightly more ground clearance, and a few rugged body trimmings to give […]
Top 10 most bizzare/interesting special editions
Sometimes a special edition car can breathe life into something that would otherwise sit on the lot and stink up the floor plan. A sticker here, a decal there and some dealer-fitted accessories later, you’ve got yourself a seller. Most of them are boring though. We’re going to focus on […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR racing car revealed
Volkswagen has revealed the Golf GTI TCR racing car, which is eligible to compete in the TCR International Series. Loosely based on the Mk7 Golf GTI, the TCR version gets a custom pumped-out body with bulging wheel arches that accommodate 18-inch wheels, along with carbon fibre spoilers front and rear, […]
Volkswagen pushes back annual earnings conference, Australian recall starts
Volkswagen has set a date for its annual earnings report and shareholders meeting, having postponed earlier in the year following the emissions scandal. The embattled manufacturer had previously postponed both events, but has now set an April 28 date for the release of its earnings report. Journalists will attend the […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat 132TSI review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat enters an automotive market that has shown clear signs in past months that Australians are moving away from sedans in favour of hatches, and both large and small SUVs. This places more pressure than ever on VW’s flagship sedan. The new eight-generation ‘B8’ Passat range kicks […]