American Volkswagen CEO wants to Bring Scirocco to U.S.

In a recent interview at the New York Auto Show this year, Jonathan Browning, CEO of VW Group of America, said that he is lobbying to bring the VW Scirocco to the USA.

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MotorTrend Runs The Mitsubishi Evo MR Against The Golf R: Video

To understand the difference between the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR and the Volkswagen Golf R, perhaps it’s best to view them as regional cuisine. The Evo, therefore, would be a bento box full of sushi, while the Golf R would be a bratwurst on a bun, stacked with sauerkraut. If you’re in the mood for one, the other just isn’t going to suffice. Read more…

Motor Trend Drives The Volkswagen Golf R: Video

The new Volkswagen Golf R is the most powerful production Golf ever built by Volkswagen, boasting 256 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque from its turbocharged, 2.0-liter engine. Unlike the front-wheel-drive GTI, The Golf R sends power to all four wheels, ensuring the maximum amount of forward thrust regardless of available traction. Read more…

Volkswagen to Reintroduce Phaeton Flagship Following Simplistic Formula

Reportedly, a Volkswagen Phaeton-type vehicle is due to make a return as a 2015 or 2016 model as suggested by MotorTrend with a possible USA inclusion. According to Autoblog, the new Phaeton may share its platform with the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Yup, that means you can be pimping in a low-cost Bentley, with a VW badge, that still offers true luxury and ample amounts of interior space.

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Volkswagen’s Super Bowl Spot Goes Long: Video

Volkswagen was one of the first automakers to release a teaser video for its upcoming Super Bowl ad, and we couldn’t see how dogs barking the Imperial March from Star Wars had anything to do with selling VWs. Sure, its Darth Vader spot was the unexpected hit of last year’s Super Bowl, but going back to the same well for inspiration two years in a row rarely works well. Read more…

Volkswagen Goes to the “Barkside” in Superbowl XLVI Commercial Teaser Video

Volkswagen already made a hit during last year’s Superbowl with a commercial that will potentially go in the history books as one of the best automotive Superbowl commercials. For this year, Volkswagen does not plan to stop the momentum built up from last year’s clever Star Wars-themed commercial. VW has released what is an obvious hint towards what we should expect from them during the Superbowl XLVI’s commercial lineup continuing the same theme. Only this time, they have gone to the “Barkside”. Check out the teaser video below. Enjoy!

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Volkswagen U.K. Shows Us The Evolution Of The GTI

In honor of the Volkswagen GTI’s 35th anniversary, Volkswagen U.K. has produced a short video showing the six generations of GTI on the track. Sadly, there isn’t much on-track footage, and you never get to see the cars running at anything resembling speed, but it is cool to see the entire family gathered for a portrait and video nonetheless. Read more…

Consumer Reports Asks: Is VW Building Better Cars For Journalists?

As an auto journalist, one of the perks of the job is a free new car, delivered to your door, each week. In exchange for this consideration, manufacturers want us to write objective reviews about their latest wares, emphasizing the things we liked more than the things we didn’t. That’s not to say that we won’t call out a car company for things that need fixing; instead, it’s more of an unwritten understanding that we won’t bash a particular brand because of personal bias or past quality issues. Read more…