Chicago LIVE: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Chicago LIVE: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volkswagen’s fuel-thriftiest modern Beetle has debuted at the Chicago auto show.

VW bringing production GTI Convertible to Geneva?

VW bringing production GTI Convertible to Geneva?

VW will reportedly bring a production variant of the GTI Convertible Concept to Geneva.

Volkswagen to launch XL1 diesel-powered plug-in hybrid in 2013

Volkswagen to launch XL1 diesel-powered plug-in hybrid in 2013

The XL1 will be able to travel up to 24 miles in full-electric mode.

Volkswagen GT up! confirmed

Volkswagen GT up! confirmed

The up! GT was shown as a concept in Frankfurt last year.

VW unveils five-door up! city car

VW unveils five-door up! city car

VW’s up! range has been expanded – literally – with a new five-door variant.

Could VW finally buy Porsche by year’s end?

Could VW finally buy Porsche by year’s end?

Volkswagen might finally buy Porsche this year after the sports car manufacturer tried to buy its big brother.

VW disputes GM’s global sales title

VW disputes GM’s global sales title

VW is calling out GM’s 2011 global sales count.

VW goes back to the well with another Star Wars-themed Super Bowl commercial

VW goes back to the well with another Star Wars-themed Super Bowl commercial

VW will air another Star Wars-themed commercial during this year’s Super Bowl.

Next-generation Golf to bow at Paris show?

Next-generation Golf to bow at Paris show?

The next Golf will ride on Volkswagen’s MQB platform.

VW Passat surges to become second-best selling car in Germany

VW Passat surges to become second-best selling car in Germany

The Volkswagen Passat has climbed from seventh to second in Germany’s sales charts.

VW readying volume plug-in model for U.S. market

VW readying volume plug-in model for U.S. market

VW is said to be putting the finishing touches on a plug-in hybrid for the U.S.

VW’s China sales rise 18 percent

VW’s China sales rise 18 percent

VW has posted another solid year in China.

VW confirms electric up! and Skoda Citigo

VW confirms electric up! and Skoda Citigo

The e-up! will hit showrooms in 2013.

VW’s Blue Sport still in limbo

VW’s Blue Sport still in limbo

VW has yet to make a final decision on the production future of its Blue Sport sports car.

Volkswagen to replace VR6 with turbo inline-five?

Volkswagen to replace VR6 with turbo inline-five?

Volkswagen could replace the costly VR6 with a version of the automaker’s 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five.

Detroit LIVE: Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept [Video update]

Detroit LIVE: Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept [Video update]

The sporty E-Bugster boasts an all-electric powertrain with a claimed range of over 100 miles on a single charge.

Detroit LIVE: 45 mpg 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Detroit LIVE: 45 mpg 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Volkswagen’s new Jetta Hybrid is its most efficient model. Details inside.

Review: 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Review: 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Volkswagen’s diesel-miser is aimed at middle America. We take this conservative, highly polished four-door for a spin.

VW to reduce environmental impact of all plants by 25 percent

VW to reduce environmental impact of all plants by 25 percent

VW says it is cleaning up its act at all of its global factories.

Remember the illegal Chrysler dealer in California? Now it’s Volkswagen’s turn

Remember the illegal Chrysler dealer in California? Now it’s Volkswagen’s turn

They say history repeats itself – apparently sometimes sooner rather than later, as appears to be the case here in California.

VW deactivates after hours e-mail on employee Blackberrys

VW deactivates after hours e-mail on employee Blackberrys

Volkswagen is granting its Blackberry-wielding workers in Germany a reprieve from overnight emails.

VW EV concept coming to Detroit show

VW EV concept coming to Detroit show

VW will debut an all-electric concept car next month in Detroit.

Volkswagen to open 13th plant in China

Volkswagen to open 13th plant in China

The plant will open up in 2013 in the troubled region of Xinjiang.

VW planning 10th assembly plant in China

VW planning 10th assembly plant in China

VW is said to be in the final stages of planning its 10th new car assembly plant in China, a move that would help it build more than 2 milion cars a year there.

VW’s Chattanooga plant earns Green Building Council’s highest award

VW’s Chattanooga plant earns Green Building Council’s highest award

VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee production plant has been named the most efficient in the world.

Tokyo: VW Cross Coupe Concept hints at next small VW ‘ute

Tokyo: VW Cross Coupe Concept hints at next small VW ‘ute

VW’s newest concept vehicle gives us a glimpse into a potential sub-Tiguan crossover.

VW responds to press fleet tampering allegations

VW responds to press fleet tampering allegations

We dug deeper into Consumer Reports’ accusation that VW is putting lipstick on a Passat.

Spied: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Spied: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Our spy photographers have just captured the drop-top variant of the redesigned VW Beetle.

VW working on three-row crossover for U.S. market

VW working on three-row crossover for U.S. market

Volkswagen will build a Passat-based three-row crossover to compete with the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot.

Consumer Reports accuses VW of modifying cars for press evaluations

Consumer Reports accuses VW of modifying cars for press evaluations

Is VW hopping up its media fleet cars to get more favorable reactions?

Volkswagen won’t bring subcompact models to U.S. in near future

Volkswagen won’t bring subcompact models to U.S. in near future

Though Volkswagen says it “could bring the Polo here tomorrow,” slim profit margins will prevent it from doing so.

Volkswagen unveils all-new Passat Alltrack, coming in early 2012

Volkswagen unveils all-new Passat Alltrack, coming in early 2012

Volkswagen has revealed a new variation of the Passat set to make its auto show debut next week in Tokyo.

VW to build EVs in China by 2013

VW to build EVs in China by 2013

VW is planning to electrify its Chinese lineup in just over a year.

Volkwagen confirms production plans for Beetle R Concept

Volkwagen confirms production plans for Beetle R Concept

Volkswagen’s North American CEO has confirmed that the performance-oriented Beetle R Concept will make it to production.

Volkswagen chief predicts U.S. sales profitability in 2011

Volkswagen chief predicts U.S. sales profitability in 2011

Volkswagen has adopted a new strategy for North America, and it appears to be paying off – literally.

Growing VW to require more U.S. dealers

Growing VW to require more U.S. dealers

A new VW dealer might be popping up near you.

Volkswagen to drop inline-five in favor of 1.8-liter turbo four in the U.S.

Volkswagen to drop inline-five in favor of 1.8-liter turbo four in the U.S.

The new motor will help cut manufacturing costs while also boosting fuel efficiency.

Volkswagen to build U.S.-specific three-row SUV in Chattanooga?

Volkswagen to build U.S.-specific three-row SUV in Chattanooga?

Unnamed sources are suggesting a new SUV may this way come, compliments of VW’s Tennessee plant.

LA Live: 2013 Volkswagen CC

LA Live: 2013 Volkswagen CC

Volkswagen’s CC gets a nip and tuck job for 2013. Check out live photos and details here!

Now hiring: VW could add up to 51,000 employees in 2012

Now hiring: VW could add up to 51,000 employees in 2012

VW could increase its global workforce to 500,000 employees by the end of 2012.

Volkswagen adds R-Line features to European Tiguan

Volkswagen adds R-Line features to European Tiguan

The European market will now have access to an extensive list of sporty features for their VW Tiguan SUV.

Ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 coming in 2013

Ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 coming in 2013

Don’t expect the production version of the XL1 concept, which returned a claimed 261.3 mpg, to come cheap.

Volkswagen quarterly profits up 46%

Volkswagen quarterly profits up 46%

The German automaker made $4.05B in operating profits.

Analysts: VW likely to become largest automaker this year [Update w/correction]

Analysts: VW likely to become largest automaker this year [Update w/correction]

After doing some fact checking, it seems VW might not be making its way to the top this year after all.

Anything for publicity: VW crams 16 people into up! small car

Anything for publicity: VW crams 16 people into up! small car

16 VW employees wedged themselves into a tiny up! city car so you would read this article.