Volkswagen treated its loyal fans at the annual Worthersee festival in Reifnitz, Austria, to a radical racing concept that pushes the limits of the venerable GTI. The Design Vision GTI … Read more
Volkswagen tends to make running changes more frequently than sweeping redesigns, and there’s a hidden one showing up this month. Changes to the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine in the Beetle … Read more
If there’s one thing that’s become clear after a decade’s worth of hybrid-electric automobiles gradually filling the market, it is this: hybrid cars are kind of boring. Designed for maximum … Read more
It’s no secret that Honda will be launching a compact wagon with optional all-wheel-drive for the 2015 model year that’s smaller than the CR-V and will reportedly use the next-generation … Read more
Combining two highly iconic products can have mixed results, but the integration of the Apple iPhone into the Volkswagen Beetle doesn’t seem like a forced marriage. Both products are chosen … Read more
If you’ve been keeping track of worldwide automotive news, Volkswagen’s introduction of the new Golf should come as no surprise. The latest generation of VW’s compact hatchback has already debuted … Read more
Q: My VW engine has major problems. I bought it new, had the oil changed regularly and had all other checks made by the dealer. When the car reached 54,000 … Read more
Volkswagen has confirmed that the next-generation 2015 Golf will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show later this month. Unveiled in Geneva, the 2015 Golf … Read more
Volkswagen continues its streak of unveiling the latest version of the Golf GTI in Geneva this week. The next-generation GTI follows the same general template that it has in the … Read more
Since auto shows are about summer dreams in winter storms, it’s no wonder Chicago’s Auto Show has more visitors than any other auto show. This year’s Chicago Auto Show started … Read more
Volkswagen has put the largest solar installation in Tennessee into service. The Volkswagen Chattanooga factory has officially switched on the Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park, making the plant one of the … Read more
The most important thing about this year’s Detroit International Auto Show may not be the cars, but the enthusiasm and positive attitude of everyone here. While automakers may not be … Read more
Volkswagen’s vision of an efficient mid-size SUV was unveiled in Detroit, sporting a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain capable of 89mpg in electric mode. VW envisions a sport-ute based on the CrossBlue … Read more
It’s true: if you behave yourself, you do get rewards. After showing off the sported-up Beetle R-Line at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen announced that the upgraded model would … Read more
Thanks to the magic of YouTube, we can answer the question: Which has more pulling power, a Volkswagen Touareg diesel or a Chevy Duramax? This round goes to Volkswagen. There … Read more
It was the bitterest irony: fyidrivnig got a chance to take a quick drive in the new Volkswagen Beetle convertible, and it was raining in Los Angeles. Perhaps it was … Read more
There used to be a Volkswagen called the GTI; now there’s a Volkswagen Golf R. It pushes well beyond its predecessor with more power, capability and the enhancements only a … Read more
Volkswagen is in double-secret lockdown mode concerning its next-generation Golf that’s due here for the 2014 model year. However, the Sneaky One has unearthed a few tantalizing tidbits about the … Read more
Volkswagen may be the people’s car company, but the five-seat Touareg is for those who appreciate (and can afford) the finer things in life. The VW Touareg offers you choices … Read more
The VW Microbus earned a reputation as a hippie van, but lots of straight folks enjoyed numerous “groovy trips” in their Transporters, without benefit of illegal substances. Volkswagen followed up … Read more
In the jam-packed world of crossovers, the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan carves its own niche. Targeting buyers looking for more “sport” than “utility” in their driving experience, Tiguan offers the only … Read more
Whenever the word “Golf” is followed by the letter “R,” it’s good news for auto enthusiasts. Volkswagen’s Golf R32 stormed onto the premium sport-compact scene in 2004, packing all-wheel drive … Read more
The recent news that Volkswagen will shortly acquire the remaining 50.1 percent of Porsche that it doesn’t currently own came as no real surprise to anyone, including Fyidriving.com. It’s the … Read more
Today the concept of a small car that offers economy, some utility, and an emphasis on fun mundane, but once upon a time, that was the stuff of fantasy for … Read more
Recent reports have confirmed that Porsche is abandoning plans to launch an entry-level roadster priced below the current Boxster base model. The apparent reason is that Porsche doesn’t want to … Read more
In its quest to become the world’s largest automaker, Volkswagen has a strategy to help lower production costs leading to more competitive pricing of its vehicles. Where automakers share platforms … Read more
Volkswagen plans to unveil its new Beetle convertible at the Los Angeles, Calif., auto show in November, fyidriving.com hears, after missing getting the sort-of-more-masculine-looking drop-top ready to the New York … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland—Volkswagen unveiled its new Golf GTI Cabriolet here at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. This historic powerhouse is served well by its 2.0L Turbocharged Direct Injection engine that produces … Read more
At first, I scratched my head when Motor Trend named the 2012 VW Passat the Motor Trend Car of the Year: after spending a week with one, I get it. … Read more
A question occurred to me as I walked the floor at this year’s North American International Auto Show: what does “small” mean? Does it mean economical, environmentally friendly, youthful, efficient … Read more
It’s practically a tradition that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is accompanied by the worst weather of the season. The second week in January in Detroit is … Read more
Volkswagen Group of America (VGA) has been handed a tall assignment from its German bosses back in the Motherland, sources tell fyidriving. VGA has been mandated to sell one million … Read more
Despite attempts at grandiosity like the W-12 Phaeton, Volkswagen still sees themselves as “The People’s Car.” While VW officials have always been proud of providing good driving pleasure for near-entry … Read more
For several years Volkswagen’s been boasting of a plan to become the world’s largest automaker, and sales have indicated they’re headed in that direction. The 20-member VW board recently committed … Read more
Back in Europe, Volkswagen has confirmed that its Up microcar, its newest and smallest model ever, will debut in European showrooms later this year, though fyidriving.com hears that plans for … Read more
Back in Europe, Volkswagen has confirmed that its Up microcar, its newest and smallest model ever, will debut in European showrooms later this year, though fyidriving.com hears that plans for … Read more
TrueCar.com, which specializes in matching people with cars at the local, regional and national levels, says it has the answers. Noting that those born in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s … Read more
Volkswagen expects its “more masculine” Beetle, which goes on sale in September, will appeal to more men – and to younger buyers generally – than did the outgoing New Beetle. … Read more
Volkswagen’s announced pricing of the all-new 2012 Beetle will start at $18,995 for the entry-level 2.5-liter model when it arrives at dealerships in September or October. Reinvented for the 2012 … Read more
The 2012 Beetle is an automotive icon reinvented. Placing the original Beetle and the 21st Century Beetle next to one another, it’s clear that the lines of the rear sections are … Read more
I just spent a week with the most innovative Touareg yet, and I came away impressed. The folks at Volkswagen decided that the second-generation Touareg didn’t need all the … Read more