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Busted! VW faces $18 billion in fines for cheating on emissions tests

On Friday, the Obama Administration ordered Volkswagen to recall nearly 500,000 vehicles, saying the automaker used software to circumvent emissions tests.
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE concept

The gasoline-electric Tiguan GTE concept highlights Volkswagen’s green future

The Volkswagen Tiguan GTE concept is powered by a 214-hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain that's made up of a 1.4-liter TSI engine and a small electric motor.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen kicks off its crossover offensive with the entirely new 2017 Tiguan

Sharper-looking and lighter than the current model, the Tiguan rides on Volkswagen's modular MQB platform.
Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack

Volkswagen’s new Caddy Alltrack blends practicality with ruggedness

Designed for Europe, the Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack gains black plastic trim, roof rails, a specific grille, and, on select configurations, a nicer interior.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Set to debut in Frankfurt, the next Volkswagen Tiguan will be bigger and sharper

Sharper than the current model, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer three rows of seats thanks to ten additional inches of sheet metal.
Volkswagen Microbus concept

Volkswagen’s iconic hippy bus could reincarnate as an EV in 2017

The 21st century Volkswagen Bus will feature a retro-inspired design but will be powered by a state-of-the-art electric drivetrain.
Volkswagen GTI Clubsport

260 horsepower is Volkswagen’s way of saying “Happy 40th, GTI!”

Billed as the most powerful street-legal Volkswagen GTI ever built, the Clubsport packs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 260 hp.
Volkswagen Phaeton W12

Has Volkswagen delayed its next S-Class-fighting Phaeton flagship for cost reasons?

Volkswagen is trying to boost its operating profits so it's redesigning certain parts of the Phaeton in order to make it more affordable to build.
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Total recall, yet again: Volkswagen and Mazda recall over 600,000 vehicles

Avoiding disaster before it happens is the name of the game for Volkswagen and Mazda, who have recalled a combined total of some 613,000 vehicles.
Tianjin explosion

Tianjin explosion destroys over 8,000 new cars in China

The tragic explosion in Tianjin, China has caused untold amounts of devastation and anguish, and the car industry is not immune.
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Volkswagen readies an onslaught of crossover coupes, led by the 300-HP Tiguan R

Volkswagen will reportedly launch several new Tiguan variants, including a 300 horsepower Tiguan Coupe R.
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Meet the in-car tech that will make the next Volkswagens smarter than ever

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen will launch higher performance versions of the next-generation Golf GTI

Volkswagen has revealed that the next-generation Golf GTI will feature new variants with tiered performance.
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Volkswagen reveals its ‘Last Mile Surfer’ electric scooter to avoid parking lot blues

Volkswagen has revealed its 'Last Mile Surfer' electric scooter designed to fit in a vehicle's trunk.
Volkswagen Golf R400 concept

Volkswagen’s 420-hp Golf R400 could take the top spot in the hot hatch hierarchy

Set to arrive in 2017, the production version of the Volkswagen Golf R400 concept could boast a 420-horsepower turbo four.
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VW combining automated valets and self-charging cars with the V-Charge project

Volkswagen has announced its support of the V-Charge project, an EU research endeavor to develop self-parking, self-charging vehicles.
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Volkswagen will add two new crossovers, including a subcompact and stylish cross coupe

Volkswagen has announced plans to add two new crossovers to its lineup in the near future.
Volkswagen Transporter T5

Stow that wire brush, the rusty finish on this VW Transporter was actually done on purpose

Most of us dread the sight of rust on our cars, but the owner of a Volkswagen Transporter van decided it would be the perfect finishing touch for his ride.
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen boss hints at new tech that will increase the range of electric cars

Volkswagen is developing battery technology that will allow future electric cars to travel 186 miles on a single charge, the company's boss says.
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Assembly line robot fatally injures a worker in Volkswagen factory

A 21-year-old car factory worker in Baunatal, Germany, was fatally injured by an assembly line robot on Tuesday
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Volkswagen tests renewable diesel fuels, and the results look promising

Volkswagen recently completed a two-year test of two renewable diesel fuels in production cars, concluding that the fuels don't hinder performance.
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Volkswagen’s next-gen Phaeton will rival the Mercedes S550 hybrid in form and function

Volkswagen's next generation Phaeton full-size sedan will reportedly have a plug-in hybrid version.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

For the 2016 Jetta GLI, Volkswagen took the GTI hot hatch and made it a sizzling sedan

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the 2016 Jetta GLI.
Volkswagen California Bus

Volkswagen’s new California camper van is the successor to the old-school hippy bus

The Volkswagen California comes with a picnic table built into the sliding door and a set of chairs cleverly hidden in the hatch.
2015 Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen’s Chinese arm gives the range-topping Phaeton one final shot of Botox

The Volkswagen Phaeton gets redesigned lights on both ends, a more premium-looking grille and an extra dose of wood trim in the cockpit.
Volkswagen Golf R Touch concept

Volkswagen’s facelifted Golf will feature gesture control technology

Volkswagen's gesture-controlled infotainment system will allow the driver to set the climate control as well as open and close the sunroof.
Volkswagen GTI Clubsport concept

Will the next Volkswagen GTI turn the dial up to 11 with a 300-hp turbo four?

In Europe, the next Volkswagen GTI will get a 300-hp 2.0-liter turbo four, while U.S.-spec models could benefit from a bigger VR6.
Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype

When a hot hatch becomes a scorcher: see the Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype in the metal

New spy shots of a Volkswagen Golf R400 prototype have hit the interwebs.
Oettinger 500R

Oettinger’s 510-hp super-Golf is as fast – and nearly as expensive – as a Porsche 911 Turbo

Oettinger's 500R packs a tuned Audi-sourced turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that makes 510 horsepower and 501 foot-pounds of torque.
Audi A4

The VW Group’s new engine range keeps gas-burners relevant with power and efficiency

The VW Group has revealed a range of new engines that make big power from in more efficient packages.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport concept

Could Volkswagen’s 265-hp Golf GTI Clubsport concept preview a hotter GTI?

Boasting 265 horsepower, Volkswagen's Golf GTI Clubsport concept could preview a more potent version of the iconic hot hatch.
Volkswagen Golf R Mk7

The VW Golf R is one of the best hot hatches around, but its lineage is even better

We’re still enjoying our long-term Volkswagen Golf R tester here at DT -- so much, in fact, that we haven’t found much time to reflect.
VW RETTmobil Vehicles

Volkswagen is bringing an APC and a beach-rescue Amarok to the RETTmobil expo

Volkswagen is bringing a host of vehicles to show at the annual RETTmobil expo for emergency services.
Apple Watch Volkswagen App

Volkswagen’s Car-Net for Apple Watch app lets you control your car from your wrist

Owners can use Volkswagen's new Car-Net for Apple Watch app to lock and unlock their car, set boundary and speed limits, find their car and more.