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Another Management Change at Volkswagen: Michael Horn Steps Down

Ever since the beginning of the diesel engine scandal at Volkswagen, the company’s management has been shaken up quite a bit. A while ago, we learned that Martin Winterkorn, head of the German manufacturer, quit a few days before a meeting with executive board that would decide of his fate. March 10, 2016

The Volkswagen Tiguan Family Might Grow

According to AutoExpress ’ latest rumour, Volkswagen is brewing some interesting things. And since the market is very SUV-friendly, it seems like the Tiguan will receive some siblings. We can obviously expect a seven-passenger variant. This model would supposedly be 11 centimetres longer and sport a different look. The other …February 8, 2016

All-electric Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept could be the future

Volkswagen is putting a modern twist on a cult classic with its BUDD-e Concept, a vehicle that "brings the Microbus into the 21st Century." Based on the automaker's new MEB modular electric platform, the BUDD-e Concept "demonstrates what electric mobility could be like by the year 2019," with an all-electric …January 9, 2016

Volkswagen BUDD-e: The Cutest Van At CES

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen heralded the return of its famous microbus at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. A few weeks ago, they even sent us a teaser shot where we saw the front of the concept. During the popular tech show, the German manufacturer fulfilled its promise by presenting BUDD-e, a cute little …January 7, 2016

One of the most recent victims in Volkswagen's Dieselgate isn't a car or a sub-brand: the company's slogan, Das Auto (which can be translated to THE car) will reportedly be axed. Das Auto had a long run: introduced in 2007, the motto was used throughout the world. Today however, Reuters …December 30, 2015

The VW Microbus, Next Star Of The CES?

In the past, Volkswagen’s vans were the typical hippie vehicle, with a simple drivetrain, generous interior room and frugal engines. They had a reputation as being "ideal to enjoy the good life." Today however, it seems as though the technology fans are about to get a taste of the Microbus; …December 11, 2015

Herbie Goes On Sale

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the world's most recognized vehicles. Its round shape, and the fact that it's been built for the better part of a century, contributed to its immense success. One of the most famous Beetles of them all is Herbie; the little Volkswagen starred in five …November 30, 2015

AJAC’s Canadian Car Of The Year Awards Announces Its Category Winners For 2016

At a press conference in Toronto today, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada unveiled the winners in the nine vehicle categories that make up this year’s Canadian Car of the Year Awards program. These are the results of four days of intensive testing in October at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park …November 24, 2015

VW launching Beetle Dune, Beetle Denim models for 2016

A pair of throwback Beetles will be available at Volkswagen dealerships in 2016, joining the Beetle Classic in a growing retro lineup. Whereas Volkswagen set out to recapture the original Bug's glory with the Beetle Classic , the Beetle Dune and Denim models take the car in two very distinct …November 24, 2015

Volkswagen's Dieselgate Is Hindering The Phaeton

Ever since the Volkswagen scandal broke out – in which we learned that a hidden computer program could limit diesel engines’ power so they could pass the environmental tests – the brand has been hit with a few setbacks: engineers are working night and day to find a fix for …November 23, 2015

Dieselgate: Volkswagen's Employees Will Be Protected... But They Need To Be Honest

One of the most impressive aspects of the whole Volkswagen diesel engine debacle is that nobody seemed to know about it. How could something this important go unnoticed for so long without anyone realizing it? This is what the manufacturer would like to know. In an effort to shed some …November 13, 2015

Volkswagen Will Compensate TDI Owners

In case you weren’t aware of the scandal around Volkswagen’s diesel engines, here is a quick summary: A few months ago, a report about these engines surfaced. In the report, it was alleged that the German manufacturer was installing a program in the engine’s computer that reduces power when the …November 10, 2015

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