As more automakers decide to go electric, gasoline powertrains are becoming the second priority for developing new vehicles. But combustion engines are not the only vehicle components on the chopping block, as manual gearboxes share the same fate. Volkswagen is considering discontinuing the stick shift in favor of all-electric powertrains with smooth-shifting automatic…
The Lineup Volkswagen of America announced changes amongst the 2022 lineup. Many of the models received a standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and IQ.DRIVE as a standard. The IQ.DRIVE advanced driver assistance technology features hands-on semi-automated features. For example, when driving on the highway, the IQ.DRIVE provides lane centering and touchscreen steering that appeals to smoother…
In an attempt to show the world what a performance Volkswagen SUV can do, car builder Jamie Orr, in collaboration with Volkswagen, put together the Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept. A modified Atlas Cross Sport with engine upgrades and several performance features. Its main feature is under the hood, the Golf R’s Turbo…
Volkswagen offers practical and comfortable vehicles at affordable prices when it comes to family sedans while delivering the perfect balance of handling and sporty feel on the higher trims. According to Volkswagen, the Jetta GLI is due for upgrades that include an increase in horsepower and some exterior enhancements. Sometimes Volkswagen sedans are…
On July 13th (2021) Volkswagen announced that they would be the first to release a sizable electric SUV. In addition, the Volkswagen Group announced several declarations on its new strategies during an EV presentation. Volkswagen is gambling on the future and doubling down on creating, generating, and retailing electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group Chairman of…
The Volkswagen Golf R represents nearly 20 years of hatchback performance with five models in its company portfolio. The first Golf R hit the streets back in 2002 with an entirely new design capturing the attention of many young buyers. Like many automakers seeking to update and improve their vehicles, Volkswagen does the same,…
Volkswagen is not known for designing pickup trucks. Instead, the company focuses on sedans and family SUVs. However, a rumor suggests the VW Tarok truck concept is an active template for a fully electric pickup truck in the near future. This initiative places Volkswagen in an optimal place to compete in the EV…
The production version Volkswagen Arteon has been actively selling in Europe since 2017 and with its recent introduction to the U.S market in 2019, the sedan offers a sporty ride in a premium design package. The Arteon shares some of Audi’s design language on the exterior and throughout the cabin. Its style is…
Although Volkswagen is not known for making trucks, the German automaker stepped into the truck segment with its Amarok pickup truck back in 2010 when it was first introduced in Europe, South America, and Africa. For the 2022 model year, the Amarok returns in an all-new futuristic design in concept form (pre-production) set…
When it comes to vehicle manufacturing, more and more foreign brands, including Volkswagen, bring their business stateside to North America. Volkswagen Group of America –a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group based in Germany, responsible for automotive research and development, parts distribution, financial services, marketing, and more– has made strides in the U.S. to cement its…
