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March 26, 2021

VW’s retro ID.Buzz electric minivan launching in 2023

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz minivan will go on sale in the U.S. as a 2024 model, the automaker has confirmed. The battery-powered van is inspired by the original VW Microbus.

March 1, 2021

Electric Volkswagen convertible design could become rebooted Cabriolet

VW CEO Herbert Diess says the company is thinking about building a convertible model based on the ID.3 electric car.

February 22, 2021

Famed dune buggy designer Bruce Meyers dead at 94

Meyers Manx designer Bruce Meyers died on Feb. 19 at age 94. Meyers' dune buggy kit was a mainstay of California beach culture in the 1960s and 1970s.

January 21, 2021

Volkswagen Golf dead in U.S., but sporty versions will survive

Volkswagen has ended production of the current Volkswagen Golf for the U.S. and the entry-level model will be eliminated from the lineup in 2022.

January 8, 2021

Tesla launches low-priced Model Y Musk called unacceptable as Ford, VW enter segment

Tesla has introduced a new entry-level Model Y priced at $41,990 that has a range of 244 miles per charge, which Elon Musk once said was unacceptable.

November 14, 2020

Legendary Meyers Manx dune buggy company sold

The Meyers Manx dune buggy kit company has been sold to a venture capital firm. Founder Bruce Meyers, 94, will remain an ambassador for the brand.

November 9, 2020

Illuminated seat belt buckles designed for safety

VW-owned Skoda has designed a seat belt with an illuminated buckle that turns from red to green when it is secure. The feature also makes it easier to find the receiver in a dark car.

October 20, 2020

Test drive: The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is an oldie, but still pretty good

The redesigned 2020 Volkswagen Passat has a new look, but is based on a model that first went on sale in 2012. The combination results in a roomy, budget midsized sedan.

October 14, 2020

2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV revealed to replace your Golf

The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is the automaker's new subcompact SUV.

October 6, 2020

First drive: The Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is futuristic, but familiar

VW's first electric SUV goes on sale next year, but does it have what it needs to take on Tesla?