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Editors at the prestigious website single out Passat as the number one family-hauler, from a field of 10 cars The 2012 Passat can add yet another accolade to its growing roster of awards: It has been named by Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com as the number-one pick for its 10 Best …

MQB exploits synergies in key technologies across vehicle classes and brands MQB makes luxury class technologies accessible to high-volume models This year, Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix – the German acronym is MQB – for the Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and SEAT brands. The MQB strategy represents …

- About $35 105 in Canadian dollars - With 256 horsepower, the Golf R is the most powerful VW sports performance vehicle ever sold in the U.S.—and Volkswagen’s new performance icon is now available in two- and four-doors • Well-equipped two-door model starts at $33,990 • Sunroof and Navigation models …

Early bird pre-order program offers online reservations for passionate consumers 2012 Beetle Pre-Order Launch Edition 2012 Black Turbo Launch Edition Beetle is Only Available Vehicle Through VPO Program Easy Ordering Process Pre-order Customers Have Early Access to Great Financing $495 Reservation Fee Goes Toward Final Purchase, with “No Hassle” Refund …

Although most of us would be happy to see the high side of 600 kilometers out of a single tank of gas, Volkswagen’s diesel-powered sedans consistently turn in mileage figures that allow ranges of 1,000 kilometres and beyond. Using efficient motors, fuel delivery systems, and transmissions, the latest crop of …

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today released three new renderings of its New Midsize Sedan (NMS), which will be produced at the company’s state-of-the-art assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The renderings focus on the new model’s distinctive German design and progressive body styling. The front view shows the strong hood lines …

Geneva, Switzerland – Breaking news from VW: First, a game of musical chairs is going on between the Golf and the Jetta, with the latter becoming Volkswagen Canada’s new entry-level model. Second, other vehicles we’d love to have here in the True North will be out of reach for Canadians.

Volkswagen has dominated what is arguably the single most difficult race in motorsports. Led by veteran driver Carlos Saintz, the Volkswagen team of specially prepared (read: in no way related to what you can buy) Touaregs to occupy all three podium positions of the 2010 Dakar rally, now held in …

Seventy of Canada's top automotive journalists spent this week in the picturesque tourist town of Niagara-on-the-Lake; but not for the scenery or the wine tasting. Journalist members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) were here for the express purpose of determining the 'Best New' cars, trucks and SUV/CUVs …

Volkswagen Canada has announced the pricing for the new 2009 model year Routan, an all-new seven-passenger vehicle for the Canadian market. Starting at $27,975, the 2009 Routan becomes the most affordable 7-seat import nameplate van in Canada. The 2009 Volkswagen Routan comes with a 4.0 litre single overhead cam V6 …