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Volkswagen will introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle technology in 2019
Yes, the day when your car will talk to infrastructure, inanimate objects, and other vehicles is quickly approaching. Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac have already begun to implement Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology, but Volkswagen will bring its own dedicated V2V technology to market in 2019. The... read more
Opel CEO Neumann steps down, is tipped to take lead role at Audi
Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann confirmed on Monday he is stepping down. He will remain a member of the board until after General Motors’ sale of Opel to French auto giant... read more June 12, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Why the Volkswagen VR6 engine is likely dying
The Volkswagen VR6 has been an incredible addition to the vast timeline of automotive engines. It saves space like an inline 4-cylinder, yet allows for increased power and... read more June 8, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Report: Porsche being investigated for defeat device in Germany
The Volkswagen Group’s diesel scandal is finally starting to settle here in the United States but over in Europe things are flaring up again. This time it’s the... read more June 5, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Jost Capito quits McLaren F1 team to run Volkswagen R division
The driving force behind Ford’s first Focus RS and F-150 Raptor has now been tasked with churning out high-performance Volkswagens, including the next Golf R... read more June 5, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW unveils 268-horsepower Golf GTE Performance concept at 2017 Wörthersee Tour
Volkswagen waited until Thursday’s opening day for the 2017 Wörthersee Tour GTI tuning fest to release details on yet another hot hatch concept present at the... read more May 25, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW reveals GTI hybrid concept with rear-axle electric motor
This year’s Wörthersee Tour GTI tuning fest is upon us and Volkswagen has revealed some exciting concepts. Last week we were treated to the production-bound Up!... read more May 24, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volkswagen channels the enthusiast for 5 new concepts
The aftermarket and modifying community has long had a love affair with Volkswagen vehicles, and it seems the German automaker is tapping into said love affair. VW this week... read more May 20, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Volkswagen builds an Up! GTI for 2017 Wörthersee Tour
Volkswagen’s pint-sized Up! hatchback has received the GTI treatment. The car, still a concept, debuts next week at the 2017 Wörthersee Tour and will enter... read more May 19, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW Group CEO Matthias Müller under investigation
Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller is in legal hot water for the first time due to an investigation into whether he adequately disclosed information on the diesel... read more May 17, 2017 by Zach Bowman
Jay Leno samples rare Volkswagen Type 34 Ghia
A fresh engine and some updated styling are the big bits of news that flowed out when Volkswagen launched its Type 34 Ghia. It sits on the then-new Type 3 platform and comes... read more May 16, 2017 by Jeff Glucker
2018 Volkswagen Polo spy shots and video
Volkswagen’s Polo subcompact is now the oldest model in the German brand’s lineup, with the current, fifth-generation model having made its debut as far back as... read more May 11, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW plans pint-sized SUV for US, but it’s not the T-Roc
Volkswagen is racing to expand its portfolio of SUVs to meet seemingly insatiable demand for the high-riding vehicles. So far this year we’ve seen the brand introduce... read more May 9, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW confirms its 10-Speed dual-clutch transmission is dead
A number of automakers are offering 9- and 10-speed transmissions. Some are even looking at 11-speed units. The Volkswagen Group had planned to join the fray with its own... read more May 9, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
VW product roadmap reveals production start dates for key models
Volkswagen outlined production plans for several key models during a press conference held on Thursday at its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. In particular, a slide... read more May 8, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
This Volkswagen Golf Mk2 can beat the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in the quarter mile
Yes, yes, we know. The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon comes straight from the factory and can clip off incredible achievements such as a 0-60 mph time of 2.1 seconds (with a... read more April 28, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
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