2013 Volkswagen Cars
Volkswagen’s Jetta and Passat sedan were designed with the American market in mind, and Volkswagen is hoping to boost sales to an astronomical 800,000 units in the United States, as it aims for global dominance of the automotive sector. While vehicles like the Routan minivan have been a flop, their Touraeg and Tiguan SUVs, Golf hatchback, GTI hot hatch, CC sports sedan and of course, the Beetle have long been venerated by critics and enthusiasts.
Volkswagen has come a long way since the Beetle was introduced to America in the 1960s. For a long time, they were a marginal but premium brand positioned as the darling of enthusiasts on a budget. This didn’t translate into sales, and the company has re-positioned themselves as a volume player, selling affordable mainstream cars with the cachet of a European brand. Their strategy seems to be working, as the new Jetta has been a sales success despite being panned by critics as a betrayal of everything the previous Jetta stood for. Products like the GTI and GLI sport compacts have long been bright spots in Volkswagen’s lineup, and their current crop of products seems to have resonated with a consumer base that ignored VW for a time.
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2013 Volkswagen Passat Review
Despite the “Americanization” of the Passat being feared by VW fans, consumers have spoken with their wallets. Still, does the made for (and made in) America Passat stack up against more traditional competitors?
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Review
Will VW’s fuel-sipping Beetle TDI prove to be the bug to buy, or one for the bottom of your heel?
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Review
With new hybrid electric crossover-wagon style machines hitting the market is there really any substitute for a diesel German wagon?
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2013 Volkswagen Golf R Review
Is the Golf R the best hot hatch? Or just the most expensive?
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Review
Earlier this year we compared the Volkswagen Jetta TDI to the Toyota Prius in our Ultimate Commuter Car Shootout. But does VW have a more capable rival in its Jetta Hybrid?
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Review
No longer the girly-girl Beetle of recent memory, the more masculine Bug gets more muscle under the hood. But the question still remains: would you be caught driving it?
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Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 2 – June 9, 2013
Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide was on hand for the official unveiling of the all-new, 2014 Toyota Corolla. Check out what...-
Glow-in-the-Dark VW Golf Will Play with your Emotions
These days, it’s getting harder and harder to set your custom car apart from the crowd. Tuners and builders are always searching for a new way to be different and this Volkswagen Golf takes it to new heights. Starting with a regular, black 2013 Volkswagen Golf, the builder...
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Watch a Lap of Road America at 400 MPH Video
No, a race car didn’t go 400 mph at Road America, but Volkswagen of America did take a Jetta Pace Car out for a lap and added some movie magic. At the 2012 SCCA Runoffs, a Jetta took a lap around Road America averaging around 70 mph. The video speed was then adjusted...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf: First Look Video
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf is finally showing face in North America at the 2013 New York Auto Show. While the majority of details on the car have been available since its European debut in Geneva, it wasn’t clear what the North American specifications would...
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2014 Volkswagen XL1 Video, First Look
Could this be Volkswagen’s Prius? A fuel efficient halo car, the XL1 is expected to deliver a whopping 261-mpg thanks to its tiny engine, low weight and slip-stream design. This is a production vehicle, likely to cost around $100,000. With a 1,750 lb curb-weight matched up...
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Volkswagen Golf Production Hits 30 Million Milestone
Over the span of seven generations, Volkswagen has produced 30 million of its Golf hatchbacks. While hatchbacks are often far down the U.S. car buyer’s totem pole, VW has managed to cultivate a cult following around its practical little compact. There’s a three-door,...
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Volkswagen Touareg Spy Photos Show Mild Refresh
With the second-generation Touareg debuting in 2010, it’s about time that Volkswagen gave its SUV model an update. The German automaker is in the process of testing its refreshed Touareg that appears to be getting a minor facelift with a new front bumper and grille. The...
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Volkswagen XL1 Could Spin Off Into XR1 Sports Car
The principles behind a car designed for performance and a car designed for fuel efficiency are similar; both need to be light weight and aerodynamic, which is why Volkswagen is investigating adapting its fuel efficiency-focused XL1 into a vehicle tuned for performance. According...
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Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 2 – June 9, 2013
Recapping the most watched videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel this week, here’s a chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about. This past week, AutoGuide was on hand for the official unveiling of the all-new, 2014 Toyota Corolla. Check out what...
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2015 Volkswagen Golf GTD Detailed in Mega Gallery
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD originally made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and now the German automaker has released more details on its Gran Turismo Diesel hot hatch. Set to go on sale in America next year as a 2015 model, the Golf GTD is powered by a new 2.0-liter...
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Volkswagen Passat TDI Attempts to Set Fuel Economy World Record
Volkswagen of America is setting out to challenge the existing Guinness World Records achievement for the lowest fuel consumption around the lower 48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid car. Two drivers will campaign a 2013 Passat TDI Clean Diesel from Volkswagen’s Virginia...
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