If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …

New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …

The Volkswagen Tiguan still does not have a hybrid variant in its North American catalogue, a technology that the manufacturer claims is coming very soon. Having made the transition to its third generation last year with moderate aesthetic and technological changes—along with the single powertrain offering—the Tiguan adds a more …

You’re looking at version 3.0 of the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV, first introduced in North America as a 2009 model. This new generation features a revised exterior that’s more in line with the German brand's other products, as well as changes to the interior including a larger screen that’s now …

As you know, we at The Car Guide love to talk about classic cars and trucks. We even dedicate an entire section to them on our website, combining articles and photo galleries. It's always interesting to see how different models have evolved over the decades in terms of styling. For …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

Brands who sell vehicles in North American give much more attention to their SUVs than their cars during their life cycles. It’s easy: they're the ones that bring in the cash. But this can quickly become a double-edged sword for those brands with a rich performance heritage. On the one …

The Volkswagen Golf GTI made its original debut almost 50 years ago thanks to the determination and passion of a small team of designers and engineers. It was enthusiastically welcomed by the public and went on to enjoy phenomenal success. In 2002, the German automaker introduced an even more powerful …

Since joining the World Rally Championship in 2003, German automaker Volkswagen has shown the world who’s boss. How? They started by winning top place for manufacturers and drivers in 2013 and 2014. VW continued its winning streak in 2015 by earning gold in four out of five races. And at …

The fifth generation subcompact Volkswagen Polo has been unveiled online. The current version of the small car was presented for the first time in Geneva in 2009. Aesthetically it exhibits completely redesigned front and rear sections. It receives its own grille, headlamps and bumper to better differentiate it from its …

For the people at Volkswagen, the Polo line of sub-compact cars is a series of products which is developed in a parallel way or almost, with the iconic Golf, but generally commercialized during the following year, when the new Golf cars are launched. As with the Golf, the Volkswagen Polo …

The new Polo is one of the safest cars worldwide; Polo’s TDI and TSI engines noticeably reduce fuel costsWOLFSBURG / GENEVA - No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward.