The internal combustion engine is on its way to obsolescence. Ford Motor Company has announced it will sell only full-electric vehicles by 2030. Its strategic alliance with Volkswagen means it will use VW’s MEB EV platform to achieve part of this goal. The other part is Ford investing $1 billion into a new factory within …

If you’re looking for a midsize sedan with a luxury feel to it and a sporty ride all for an affordable price, you might be comparing two pretty popular cars on the market. The Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat have many of the same features and specs. But each one has its own positive and negative …

Reliability and durability, though related, aren’t the same thing where maintenance is concerned. After all, if you have to constantly replace parts of your engine for it to work, that’s not a reliable engine. However, sometimes durable powerplants just need a few modifications or upgrades to make them easier to live with. Such is the …

Reliability can be an issue for some Volkswagen models, from its sedans to its SUVs. That being said, the German brand’s cars are often more reliable than you may think, provided they’re maintained properly. This applies especially to the engines VW uses in its cars. So, if you’ve been trying to find a reliable used …

The Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI are basically the same car from the outside. But what are the key differences between the two cars?

There are some great pickup trucks out there that we can’t have in the US. A lot of the reason has to do with the “Chicken Tax” that adds 25% to the price of any pickup imported into the US. For that reason and mostly that alone if the pickup isn’t made here it can’t …

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is an affordable way to get three-rows of seating. But does this SUV offer more than just seating capacity?

Through the years, Volkswagen has produced several iconic vehicles. The 1960s saw the VW Bus spark a craze. Debuting in the same era and reappearing in the ’90s, the Beetle, AKA the VW Bug, remains one of Volkswagen‘s best-known cars. Some considered the Beetle a halo car. In the 2000s, some thought of the GTI …

There is a big dustup between EV battery manufacturers. The two main battery suppliers are LG Chem and SK Innovation. LG Chem and an unnamed battery maker filed a claim back in April 2019, that SK Innovation stole trade secrets from LG Chem. LF Chem makes batteries for many automakers including General Motors and Tesla. …

The Nissan Sentra and the Volkswagen Jetta have been longstanding entries in the compact car lineup. However, both the Volkswagen Jetta and the Nissan Sentra have had troubles in recent model years. The 2020 Nissan Sentra has had significantly declining sales from the first quarter of 2019 to 2020. Furthermore, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has received harsh reviews from some …

We recently heard the news that Kia is changing its name and rebranding the company. But apparently, it’s not just Kia. BMW, General Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan, and FCA (now Stellantis) are all car companies subtly changing their logo as well. In the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Ox, we are seeing a lot of subtle …

On the Edmunds rankings for best small three-row SUVs, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander takes third place. It’s rated just below the popular Kia Sorento and the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover SUV. Some think that the Outlander is a bit of an unsung hero. Apparently, Edmunds critics also agree that this underdog is one of the best …

Volkswagen introduced the first-generation Golf in May 1974. It was intended to be a sportier, longer range, front-wheel drive (FWD) replacement for the Beetle. The Volkswagen Golf GTI variant was introduced in June 1976 featuring a fuel-injected 1.6-liter engine. Despite its relatively small engine, it had a top speed of around 110 mph—not bad for …

The Toyota RAV4 is easily the most popular crossover in America. Even so, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you. The RAV4’s most prominent rivals are the Honda CR-V and the Nissan Rogue. But how does the Volkswagen Tiguan stack up against the RAV4? The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has more performance options than the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan  …

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is both stylish and powerful. When you compare it to the new Volkswagen Arteon, the choice seems clear.

There is a lot of resistance to electric mobility. Maybe this might move the needle a tad. According to the JD Power survey those who have made the switch like their EV enough to buy another. That’s the best endorsement, really. This is also the first time JD Power has conducted an electric vehicle survey.  …

The Volkswagen Jetta is the entry-level sedan that sits happily between affordability and luxury. It doesn’t come with the same German prestige as brands like BMW and Audi, but owners have seemed to love previous generations of the cars just the same. Every year it seems that we set high expectations for the vehicle, hoping …

The Volkswagen Golf has been a staple among commuter cars in the U.S. for over 40 years, however, its era will soon come to an end as the automaker announced it will be discontinued after the 2021 model year. It’s always sad when we see nameplates leave the market, especially ones that have been around …

The Volkswagen Arteon is one of the German automaker’s latest entries in the American market. But this four-door midsize car is already getting a major update. Volkswagen is no stranger to scandals, so this early update might seem to signal trouble. But that’s not necessarily the case with the 2021 Arteon, and here’s why it’s …

The 2021 Ford Edge and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport nearly finish in a dead heat. But you may prefer the Edge for these reasons.