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Sources Say Volkswagen Eyeing Stake in Suzuki
Volkswagen is eyeing up to a 20% stake in Suzuki, sources say, citing unnamed sources it says are familiar with the matter. more
Volkswagen's Dakar Rally Support Team Ships Off to Argentina
Last month, we reported that Volkswagen would be sending five Race Touaregs to defend the 2009 Dakar Rally title. Yesterday, we learned the majority of the Volkswagen support team and their accompanying equipment have embarked on a 27-day ocean voyage from Le Havre, France to Buenos Aires, Argentina more
2011 Volkswagen Amarok Hits South America in Early 2010; New Photos Released
The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok mid-sized pickup was officially revealed today in production form and is slated to hit the South American market where it will be built early next year. Europeans get the truck later that summer. more
Volkswagen Celebrates Van Anniversaries in Germany
Volkswagen is putting two first-gen van models on display in Germany to celebrate their anniversaries. more
Dakar Rally Is Set To Use Volkswagen's Amarok Trucks As Rally Support Vehicles
Volkswagen's stylish Amarok mid-sized truck has been crowned the official support vehicle of the famous Dakar Rally that's set to kick off next New Year's Day in Buenos Aires, Argentina. more
Stolen 1965 Volkswagen Bus Recovered After 35 Years
It's taken 35 years, but police have finally found the 1965 Volkswagen bus stolen from its owner more than 30 years ago on July 12, 1974 in Washington. more
Volkswagen To Send Five Race Touaregs to 2010 Dakar Rally
Volkswagen will be sending five Race Touraegs to the upcoming 2010 Dakar Rally, set to run January 2-16. more
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Van Completes Transeurasia Route in Record Time
Matthias Gottenauer and Andreas Renz completed the Transeurasia run in a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi van in under 9 days. more
800-hp Volkswagen Transporter Attempts to Hit 186 mph at Nardo
800 hp. 663 pound-feet of torque. That's how much power TH Automotive has dialed into its latest Volkswagen Transporter creatio more
Spied! Second-gen Volkswagen Tiguan Spotted Testing Ahead of Geneva Debut
One of the last of the Volkswagen family to get its makeup done, the Tiguan compact 'ute is finally getting a minor facelift. O more
2010-2011 Compact SUV Buyers Guide
The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest 2010-2011 Compact SUVs! - We sort it out for you right here, including specs on all the ne more
2010-2011 New Van and Minivan Buyers Guide
The Ultimate Guide to All the Newest 2010-2011 Commercial vans, work vans, and minivans! more
2010-2011 Mid-size SUV Buyers Guide
We sort it out for you right here, including specs on all the new Mid-size SUV models, and our famous star ratings. more
2010 Volkswagen Caravelle and California Vans To Make Official Debut Next Month
The 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle and California vans will bow at the 63rd Frankfurt motor show held from September 15 to September 27. more
Volkswagen To make 150 Transporter Limited Edition X
Only 150 owners will have the chance to buy Volkswagen's individually numbered Transporter Limited Edition X models, which have upscale equipment above the already impressive-for-a-cargo-van trim levels on regular Sportline models. more
Out of Africa: Dakar 2009 Coverage & Photos
After Moving the Race from Africa to South America, an African Wins It for the First Time more
Update! Volkswagen Tiguan Attains Top NHTSA and IIHS Crash Test Ratings
The Volkswagen Tiguan has earned 5-star crash testings from the NHTSA's front- and side-impact crash tests. more
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Will Lose V-8
The Bearable Lightness of Touareg more
Recall Alert: 2007-09 Volkswagen Touareg For Faulty Roof Spoiler
A total of 14,416 2007-09 Volkswagen Touareg SUVs are being recalled due to a faulty roof spoiler, which may detach from the vehicle at any moment. more
Volkswagen Using Oprah to Raise Awareness About Routan van
Volkswagen is now hoping Oprah Winfrey will succeed in increasing awareness of the product where Brooke Shields and her amusing Routan advertising campaign failed. more
Volkswagen UK Launches New Web Site Highlighting Van Heritage
Volkswagen campers, vans, and kombis have enjoyed an illustrious history over the past 60 years and, in celebration, a new Web site Highlighting Van Heritage. more
Spied! Volkswagen's T5 Transporter Van Spotted in Germany
As you can see, this Volkswagen T5 Transporter Van mule is sporting little camouflage, hiding only its new nose job. more
1953 Volkswagen Bus Run 12-Sec Quarter Mile World Record on Dragstrip
Thanks to a team of Germans, the Bus' reliability was put to the track test, and while blazing down the 'strip, also happened to beat the world record for the world's fastest non-turbocharged VW Transporter. The time: 102.84 mph at 12.65 sec. more
Volkswagen Names New Pickup Amarok
Volkswagen's four-door pickup truck concept now has a name: the Amarok. The name -- we're sure you've already guessed -- means "wolf" in the language of the Inuit. more
Volkswagen's Newest Twist On Camping: The 2009 Volkswagen California Black Edition
Well, for those van-types looking to get away for away in style, VW has just released a limited California Black Edition featuring classy and sophisticated appointments suitable for the most discerning of campers. more