Tag: Volkswagen
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI MOMO Edition
This week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI MOMO edition debuts, offering an extra dose of style and exclusivity to the sedan. The limited edition Jetta sports aggressive 19-inch MOMO Rev...
Motoring Monday: Volkswagen TDI Scandal Update
We have a special edition of Motoring Monday to round up the latest news surrounding the Volkswagen TDI scandal known as dieselgate. I hate that term, but it's what it is. Since our last update the list of vehicles...
Motoring Minute: Free electric car charging
Free electricity is in the news this week for owners of several electric car brands as Tesla, Nissan, and Volkswagen announce expanded programs for customers. Volkswagen has partnered with ChargePoint, one of the l...
Route 66 Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Why take the modern day 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible on old Route 66? Well they share a lot in common, both iconic of automotive history and lore. They both bring imagery and memories to all who see them, and th...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI
The new 1.8 liter direct-injected engine is the big news for 2014 here under the hood. This new standard engine betters the old 2.5 liter five by some three mpg on the highway. The third generation EA888 four-cylinder...
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim
While Volkswagen is taking arrows over the implosion of their TDI diesel menu, at the LA Auto Show they've cooked up some happy pie with the special edition 2016 Beetle Denim. Celebrating a more positive and playfu...
Motoring Monday: New 2016 Mid-Size Sedans
On Motoring Monday we're looking at what's new for 2016 in mid-size sedans, including the redesigned Nissan Altima, Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord, and Volkswagen Passat. And in our Reality Check, Ford has a publicity st...
Test drive: 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
This Volkswagen Passat was introduced in 2011, as a car designed and built specifically for the North American market. It's larger than the Passat sold in Europe, with a 110” wheelbase and some 2” wider than the Jetta...
Under The Hood: 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport come with one sole engine starting this year, replacing the previous generation 2.0-liter four and the 3.6-liter VR6. Here is significantly redesigned “Evo4” EA888 2...
Motoring Monday: November 24th, 2014 – LA Auto Show
Welcome to Motoring Monday for November 24th, 2014. I'm Sam Haymart for TestDrivenTV. Today we've got highlights of the LA Auto Show including some beautiful new metal from Mercedes-Maybach, Lexus, Lincoln and Chry...