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 ...

Volkswagen of America today announced the world debut of the all-new Passat, designed to meet Volkswagen's ambitious growth plan for the US market. Designed in Germany but made in the new American ...

At next week's Detroit Auto Show, VW will take the wraps off a concept car that previews a new and more fuel-efficient version of its mainstream Passat mid-size sedan. The Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion ...

— -- 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, ...

Part of the 2012 Passat's success no doubt has to do with the variety of models and trims available for the big VW sedan. There are three engine choices -- a 170-horse 2.5-liter inline-five, 280-horse ...

I’m not a luxury aficionado. My favourite restaurant has a 99-cent menu; my house is furnished by IKEA; I’m often uncomfortable ordering Starbucks; and I don’t typically partake in luxury sandwiches.

If you’re looking for an easy way to save on fuel without compromising performance or changing your driving habits, choose diesel. Today’s turbodiesel engines provide plenty of low-end torque and ...

Volkswagen is claiming an 80 per cent reduction in NOX levels for the Passat's latest 2.0-litre diesel engine compared to the previous 2.0 TDI. The key is what it calls 'twin dosing', the double ...

The revised Volkswagen Passat suffered a rather lukewarm reception when it first hit UK soil at the end of last year. In practical estate guise, the newcomer was relegated to the runners-up spot when ...

If you’ve never been part of the Passat culture, you’ll probably think this seventh version of Volkswagen’s mid-sized saloon in 37 years is a bit on the tame side. It’s a sharper-edged and re-nosed ...

It looks a bit ordinary compared to the Mazda, but the Passat is still a fine family saloon. It offers excellent quality and is very well built, although this Sport model isn’t much fun to drive, ...