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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — The Passat is Volkswagen’s midsize sedan that’s American-built, but still carries a European feel and look, unlike the competition in the midsize sedan class. The size of the Passat TDI ...

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 ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our Four Seasons Passat TDI's round-trip to the East Coast took a toll on its odometer. Before heading to the Empire State, we'd only racked up a little more than 16,000 miles. Upon its return, we'd ...

— -- 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, ...

The Passat that Volkswagen currently sells is not, like its predecessors, special in its bones. It is no cut-rate Audi, or even a sized-up Volkswagen Golf. But that’s fine; it now comes with great ...