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 current Volkswagen Passat diesel is being shown the door, with its engine to be replaced later this year by a new diesel that will be widely used in VW's U.S. lineup. Other updates are due next ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The new generation Volkswagen Passat has been available with eTSI (mild-hybrid) and TDI (diesel) power since last November. More recently, the family has grown to include additional powertrains, ...

Michael Horn, CEO of Volkswagen's U.S. arm, will testify today before Congress on the VW diesel-emission cheating scandal, including what he knew and when he knew it. His testimony, released yesterday ...

It has taken more than 30 years for mainstream consumers to forget the gutless, unreliable, smoke-belching, oil-burning cars of the ’70s and ’80s, but diesel is finally a viable option in light-duty ...

At Diesel Power, we like to think we have one of the best jobs in the world. Of course, that doesn't mean we don't have our rare down days—one of which came recently when our friends at Volkswagen ...

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 ...

Europe is six hours ahead of the United States on the clock, and two years ahead on Volkswagen cars. On this side of the pond, the Environmental Protection Agency is currently in hysterics over diesel ...

CARS.COM — If you’re one of the Volkswagen diesel owners eligible for the automaker’s proposed buyback offer, what do you buy next? We asked Cars.com’s expert reviewers for recommendations on ...