VW goes on hiring spree to meet No. 1 goal

VW goes on hiring spree to meet No. 1 goal

VW is hiring thousands of new workers to support its push to become the world’s largest automaker.

VW Beetle convertible tipped for LA reveal

VW Beetle convertible tipped for LA reveal

VW’s newest Beetle convertible will reportedly debut in LA.

New 2012 VW Beetle officially on sale today

New 2012 VW Beetle officially on sale today

VW’s redesigned 2012 Beetle is officially available for purchase.

Review: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5

Review: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5

Third time’s a charm? VW reinvents its Beetle. Again.

VW begins taking orders for up!

VW begins taking orders for up!

U.K. shoppers can officially place orders for VW’s new people’s car.

VW issues Jetta, Golf TDI stop-sale

VW issues Jetta, Golf TDI stop-sale

A faulty fuel line has forced VW to prevent its dealers from delivering new Jettas and Golfs until repairs can be made.

Volkswagen prices 2012 Golf R from $33,900, available Q1

Volkswagen prices 2012 Golf R from $33,900, available Q1

We’ve known the U.S. was getting the Golf R for some time, but now we have pricing as well.

VW confirms five-door Up

VW confirms five-door Up

VW will launch a five-door version of its Up small car in 2012.

VW eyes NA profitability by 2018

VW eyes NA profitability by 2018

VW’s North American operations haven’t netted a profit since 2002, but that should change by 2018.

Next VW Phaeton set for 2015 launch

Next VW Phaeton set for 2015 launch

VW’s next Phaeton flagship will reportedly launch in 2015.

VW delivers first U.S.-made 2012 Passat

VW delivers first U.S.-made 2012 Passat

VW has officially delivered its first 2012 Passat in the U.S.

Jetta Hybrid coming to NAIS, coupe nixed

Jetta Hybrid coming to NAIS, coupe nixed

Limited production capacity spelled the death of the the Jetta Coupe.

VW to invest $86B globally in bid to become number one

VW to invest $86B globally in bid to become number one

Volkswagen will pump $86 billion into its global operations over the next five years.

Frankfurt LIVE: Seat IBL sports saloon concept

Frankfurt LIVE: Seat IBL sports saloon concept

Seat has unveiled the latest and last of its IBL line of concept cars for Frankfurt.

Frankfurt LIVE: Volkswagen Fender Beetle concept

Frankfurt LIVE: Volkswagen Fender Beetle concept

VW makes a concept for the audiophiles.

Frankfurt LIVE: Volkswagen NILS

Frankfurt LIVE: Volkswagen NILS

VW’s NILS concept has taken to the Frankfurt Motor Show stage.

Frankfurt up!date: VW introduces six up! concept cars

Frankfurt up!date: VW introduces six up! concept cars

Volkswagen says the new concepts hint at future up!s.

Frankfurt LIVE: VW up! city car

Frankfurt LIVE: VW up! city car

Wacky name aside, the up! is an ultra-efficient city car with some unique tricks up its (short) sleeve.

Recalled: 30,000 new Volkswagen Jettas over excessive tailpipe length

Recalled: 30,000 new Volkswagen Jettas over excessive tailpipe length

Adding to the list of odd recalls, VW must fix 30,000 Jettas because of overly lengthy tailpipes.

VW exec: company to create 8 new factories, could achieve sales goal before 2018

VW exec: company to create 8 new factories, could achieve sales goal before 2018

China and North America likely have new VW plants in their futures.

VW gives Beetle “The Clap” in new TV spot

VW gives Beetle “The Clap” in new TV spot

An upcoming commercial suggests the new Beetle is not for the aphenphosmphobic.

10,000th Tennessee-built VW Passat rolls off line

10,000th Tennessee-built VW Passat rolls off line

VW has build a milestone 10,000th Passat at its new Tennessee assembly plant.

Volkswagen, Porsche merger delayed due to pending lawsuits

Volkswagen, Porsche merger delayed due to pending lawsuits

Due to ongoing litigation brought against Porsche, VW has officially put the brakes on the merger of the two companies.

VW shows first sign of wavering on 2018 sales goals

VW shows first sign of wavering on 2018 sales goals

VW’s is still aiming to be the world’s largest automaker by 2018, but a widespread architecture launch could derail those plans.

First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI [Review]

First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI [Review]

VW finally makes a Jetta for its small – but devoted – enthusiast core.

First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle [Review]

First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle [Review]

VW reinvents an icon… again. This time, it’s better all around. But is it finally a decent car?

Preview: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R [Review]

Preview: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R [Review]

VW’s hottest Golf isn’t coming here – for now – but we take a look at one anyway to see if it’s another case of Euro-envy.

Volkswagen upping renewable energy expenditures

Volkswagen upping renewable energy expenditures

Being “green” for an automaker goes far beyond producing fuel-efficient vehicles – just ask VW.

VW on track to break 2 million mark in China this year

VW on track to break 2 million mark in China this year

VW says it won’t struggle to sell 2 million cars in China this year.

VW considering seven-seat SUV for U.S.

VW considering seven-seat SUV for U.S.

VW is said to be seriously considering a new seven-seat SUV for the North American market.

VW to debut one-seat electric car at Frankfurt show

VW to debut one-seat electric car at Frankfurt show

Volkswagen will use the fast-approaching Frankfurt Motor Show to debut a new single-seat electric commuter car.

VW: No sign demand is slowing

VW: No sign demand is slowing

VW remains confident that the auto industry won’t suffer the declines some analysts have predicted.

Volkswagen top spender in R&D at $9.2B, others may surprise you

Volkswagen top spender in R&D at $9.2B, others may surprise you

Research and development costs are a key figure for automakers – a close look at the numbers might surprise you.

Heritage factor could see VW Bulli in production by 2014

Heritage factor could see VW Bulli in production by 2014

VW management is said to be seriously considering a production version of the Bulli concept.

Watch man set tightest parallel parking job Guiness World Record [Video]

Watch man set tightest parallel parking job Guiness World Record [Video]

So you think you can parallel park with the best? Well you probably can’t touch this guy’s parallel parking skills.

NHTSA probing 2011 VW Jetta TDI over leaky fuel lines

NHTSA probing 2011 VW Jetta TDI over leaky fuel lines

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into the 2011 VW Jetta TDI after receiving complaints of leaking fuel lines.

VW says Chattanooga plant workers aren’t talking to UAW

VW says Chattanooga plant workers aren’t talking to UAW

Volkswagen says it isn’t aware of any attempts by the UAW to organize its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant.

Volkswagen Group net profit triples in second quarter

Volkswagen Group net profit triples in second quarter

Making progress towards its goal of becoming the world’s biggest automaker, VW group reported record sales and profits.

VW to raise stake in Chinese partner to near parity level

VW to raise stake in Chinese partner to near parity level

VW is said to be planning to increase its investment in its car-producing joint-venture with FAW.

Depth of Speed takes a close look at the vintage VW scene [Video]

Depth of Speed takes a close look at the vintage VW scene [Video]

Depth of Speed’s latest video centers around the unique culture of Volkswagen. Check out the video inside!

Next-gen U.S. VW GTI to borrow uprated motor from GTI Edition 35?

Next-gen U.S. VW GTI to borrow uprated motor from GTI Edition 35?

Volkswagen is working on its updated GTI hatchback for the U.S. and reports suggest a new or uprated engine may be in the cards.

VW Touareg TDI breaks endurance record on world’s longest highway

VW Touareg TDI breaks endurance record on world’s longest highway

A Volkwagen Touareg TDI made the trek across the Pan-American Highway in less than 12 days.

Fit for a Duchess: Kate Middleton’s VW Golf hits eBay

Fit for a Duchess: Kate Middleton’s VW Golf hits eBay

Kate Middleton’s used VW Golf is on eBay, where bidding has already topped $40,000 for a car that should be worth around $4,000!

Wagons no: VW reportedly rules out Passat wagon for U.S.

Wagons no: VW reportedly rules out Passat wagon for U.S.

VW has no plans to expand its wagon lineup in the U.S. beyond the strong-selling Jetta SportWagen.

VW begins building 2012 Beetle in Mexico

VW begins building 2012 Beetle in Mexico

Volkswagen’s reborn – again – Beetle has begun rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Puebla, Mexico, assembly plant.