Tag: Volkswagen
Tech Look: 2015 Volkswagen 2.0 TDI EA288 Engine
For 2015, Volkswagen introduced their all-new 2.0 liter TDI EA288 series turbo-diesel engines to North American models, an engine sharing very little with the one it replaced. Redesigned to offer more power, better...
Motoring Monday: The 2015 “I’d Buy It” list
Today on Motoring Monday we share the TestDrivenTV “Id Buy It” list from our test drives in 2015. These are cars that host Sam Haymart liked enough that if he were shopping in their category, he'd buy it. Think of it ...
What’s New: 2018 Volkswagen Beetle
In spite of rumors it's going out of production soon, the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible will be on the display stand at the LA Auto Show this year with a new powertrain, new trims, and new options. ...
Test Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL 1.8
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is the largest car the brand sells in America. It was designed specifically for us here in North America, on a unique platform architecture and it's also built here. This year it's one ye...
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...
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...
First Look: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
The long-awaited long-wheelbase Volkswagen Tiguan for our North American market has made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, growing larger and gaining a third row. Longer by nearly 11 inches, the Tiguan we'll get...
First Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has been with us for some time in its current form, and is likely in its last year as we see it today. Next year an all-new redesigned model debuts that will be a larger seven passenger, thr...
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...
Quick Drive: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI has always been the spiritual equivalent to a GTI with a trunk. This has been the case since the 1980s and continues to this day, offering all the high-performance driving fun in a more grown...
