Volkswagen and its network of dealerships are supporting local communities during COVID-19 through the Community-Driven Atlas Initiative, a program that allows dealerships the ability to re-purpose their service loaner vehicles for community service endeavors like delivering food, masks and other essential goods to individuals in need.
The Arteon is Volkswagen’s Gran Turismo—marrying the sleek design of a premium coupe to the space of a midsize sedan. For 2021, Volkswagen is introducing an extensive product line update to the brand halo, including sharpened design elements, interior refinements, and intelligent comfort systems. In Europe, Volkswagen is enhancing the product line with a second version—the new Arteon Shooting Brake—alongside new powertrain options including a plug-in hybrid drivetrain generating 160 kW (218 PS) and Arteon R versions with 235 kW (320 PS).
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2021 ARTEON SET TO PREMIERE JUNE 24TH Dynamic four-door fastback to be updated and launched alongside a second body type—the Arteon Shooting Brake—in Europe Comprehensive upgrade of the model line with intelligent comfort and assistance systems Wolfsburg, Germany — In advance of a virtual world première later this month, Volkswagen is giving a first glimpse of the new Arteon. Alongside the classic gran turismo, a shooting brake will [...]
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat gets a redesign, inside and out. But rather than a drastic change, this midsize sedan evolves an already-classic design. With comfort and a sub-$24K base price, the Passat is a nice place to start shopping if you’re looking for a fun-to-drive, yet “grown up” vehicle.
4. Volkswagen Golf R (2012 - 2013 - Mark VI) The predecessor to the Mk VI Golf R was Volkswagen’s R32. It featured a 3.2-liter VR6 six-cylinder engine that put out just under 250hp. People seemed disappointed when the new Golf R came out with a turbocharged four-cylinder. But that four-banger put out more power (265hp) and, above all else, was lighter. That changed the steering and handling [...]
VOLKSWAGEN WILL ENTER 2020 SCORE BAJA 1000 WITH THE ATLAS CROSS SPORT R Volkswagen goes back to its motorsports roots on the classic off-road race in Mexico Class 7 racer to be driven by VW rallycross champion and brand ambassador Tanner Foust Herndon, VA — Volkswagen will return to the prestigious off-road race next year, entering an Atlas Cross Sport R race truck in Class 7 Open Production [...]
ID. SPACE VIZZION CONCEPT MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM IN LOS ANGELES ID. SPACE VIZZION is seventh concept built off the MEB platform Vehicle previews a potential production car for Europe and North America Super aerodynamic design has a drag coefficient of just 0.24 Drivetrain has an 82 kWh battery, gives a range of up to 300 miles Los Angeles, CA — The Volkswagen ID. [...]
VOLKSWAGEN CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF THE BRAND IN AMERICA First two Volkswagen Beetles sold in America were imported in 1949 by Ben Pon, launching U.S. sales of the worldwide classic Volkswagen marks this 70 thanniversary with a drive down memory lane during the LA Auto Show Herndon, VA — In 1949, Dutch businessman Ben Pon arrived in New York with two Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles—later to be known as [...]
Volkswagen introduced the all-new Arteon at the Chicago Auto Show in February of 2018 as a new flagship model for the brand. Based off of the European version of the Passat platform, the Arteon competes with much higher-priced sedans from brands such as BMW, Acura, Mercedes-Banz and Lexus. Does Volkswagen have a winning combination on its hands? Click to read our full review...