Tired of trying to sell German cars to Americans, Volkswagen gave up on that idea with the latest Passat and instead gave us what it thought we'd want: a truly American car. Introduced as a 2012 model ...

Another small portion of Volkswagen's diesel scandal has been put to rest: the EPA announced its approval of modifications for 2012 through 2014 Passat TDI sedans. In total, 84,391 Volkswagen Passat ...

The Passat, like many other VW's since the '70s, is named for a wind. We'll just have to see if this Nice Price or Crack Pipe TDI wagon has a price that... well, you know, blows. How much does one lap ...

Boasting more horsepower, better fuel efficiency and impressive roominess, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI continues to be a compelling midsize sedan. Besides graceful styling, a comfortable cabin, and ...

Volkswagen has announced the company’s Passat TDI has set a new world record for the category of “lowest fuel consumption-48 US states for a non-hybrid car.” Drivers Wayne Gerdes and Bob Winger ...

A 2011 University of Arizona study found that 71% of gas pump handles contain germs closely associated with illness. Blech! Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe VW Passat is a TDI and has an incredible ...

Your Humble Detroit Bureau hasn't had its own full-year, long-term test car since at least as far back as the Clinton administration. Frank Markus and I shared the long-term 2011 Chevrolet Volt for a ...

My 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium in St. Augustine, FL. Over the last few weeks as I came to the realization that my move to Florida from New Jersey was imminent, I began to look into the ...

Compromise: A process wherein two or more parties settle for a deal they don't like, because they're tired of fighting about it. Advertisement Article continues below this ad While this definition isn ...

Volkswagen has announced that it has set a new Guinness World Records achievement for the “lowest fuel consumption-48 US states for a non-hybrid car” category with its Passat TDI Clean Diesel model.

When someone talks about high gas mileage, most consumers think of hybrid vehicles and the generous MPG ratings they offer. That isn't always the case, however, as Volkswagen proved this month with ...

— -- Explain again, please, why a gas-electric hybrid is a good thing, worth the higher price and added complexity of two separate drivetrains. Oh, yeah, that's right: mileage. Like 40 or 50 mpg, ...