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Volkswagen's TSI Vs. TFSI Engines: The Main Differences Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Volkswagen uses TSI and TFSI to denote many of its engines. But just how much of a difference comes from those alternate names, if there's any to begin with?

2027 Volkswagen Atlas Is A Feature-Heavy Family Hauler With A GTI Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

There's even a hybrid coming, but we'll have to wait for a mid-cycle refresh a few years down the road to get that bad boy.

W8, What? Someone Is Selling Two Ultra-Rare Volkswagen Passat W8s

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:51:27 +0000

Godspeed to whoever wins either auction, since maintaining these rare machines is a noble pursuit.

Here's How Much A 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:25:00 +0000

The Volkswagen ID.4 was a decent electric SUV when it was launched, but does the depreciation mean used buyers can get themselves a bargain five years on?

Here's How Much A 2021 VW Golf GTI Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been the gold standard for hot hatchbacks, and used versions are popular. But how much will a five-year-old example cost today?

Taking A Splash-Colored 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Around A Frozen Lake Was A Blast

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Not many people are sliding their SUV sideways on ice during a typical winter commute, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun.

Scout Motors Delays Production Over Unnamed 'Technical Issues': Report

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:02:53 +0000

Scout also has yet to confirm the delay, telling Der Spiegel, "We currently have no update to our timeline or product plan to share."

Volkswagen Once Gave Buyers Free Guitars That Could Play Through Their Car's Stereo

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Back in 2007, certain Volkswagen models came with a free gift. That gift was a specialized, branded guitar that could hook up to the car's stereo.

These Are The 10 Least Expensive New Cars In America Right Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Trying to buy a new car can be an expensive endeavor. That's why it might be better to make a compromise and aim for the least expensive cars in America.

VW's 2026 Super Bowl Ad Is 90's Nostalgia-Driven, For Better Or Worse

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:22:03 +0000

Just like in the decade the ad celebrates, there isn't a cellphone in sight past the 5 second mark.

Here's How Much A 2020 VW Golf GTI Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a fun little car that delivers sporty performance and modern features, but how well does it hold its value over time?

Giving The Volkswagen ID Buzz The 2025 Utility Vehicle Of The Year Award Was A Mistake, NACTOY President Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Whether you would consider a NACTOY award when shopping for a new car or not, this does serve as a great reminder that all awards have their limitations.

Consider These Pros And Cons Before Buying A German Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW all got their start in Germany. Consider these pros and cons before checking out one of their cars.

The Semi Truck Brands Owned By Traton (And How It Acquired Them)

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Traton owns four different brands that focus around the manufacturing of semi trucks. What are those brands, and how did Traton manage to acquire them?

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Outsold The Volkswagen ID Buzz In 2025, But Not By A Lot

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:34:18 +0000

Neither of these vehicles really did particularly well, but least the Charger remains on sale.

New ID Polo Rights Volkswagen's Interior Design Wrongs With Lots Of Analog Controls, Interesting Materials And Configurable Retro Graphics

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:53:05 +0000

The new Polo addresses VW's bad infotainment systems, too much of a reliance on touch controls instead of analog ones, and boring designs.

How Reliable Are Volkswagens? Here's What Consumer Reports Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Consumer Reports amasses quite a bit of data about automotive manufacturers and surveys owners about reliability. Here's how Volkswagen currently ranks.

Volkswagen Won't Make Any New ID Buzzes For The U.S. In 2026, But It May Return For 2027

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:03:26 +0000

Volkswagen sold just 4,934 ID Buzzes in the first three quarters of 2025, making up just under 2% of the company's total Q1 to Q3 sales.

14 SUVs With The Most Spacious Third Rows

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Although they can be big enough to seat plenty of people, some SUVs don't usually have much legroom in the third row. Here are 14 SUVs that do.

Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG): What It Is And How It Works

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:25:00 +0000

For those trying to get the efficiency of a manual transmission with the smoothness of an automatic, a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) might be the best choice.