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This Was The Last Volkswagen To Roll Off The Line With An Air-Cooled Flat-4 Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000

VW started building air-cooled flat-4 engines in the 1930s, and it didn't stop for over seven decades. But the last one wasn't built in Germany.

Volkswagen Hints At Bringing The Regular Golf Back To The U.S. With The Help Of Mexican Production

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0000

I do wonder if German Golf buyers are willing to accept a Mexican-built Golf. I'm sure most will, but it'll probably rub a few people the wrong way.

Volkswagen Drops Its Last Manual Transmission From Jetta GLI For 2027

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

After the Golf R and the GTI lost their manual transmissions, it was only a matter of time before VW pulled the manual option from the Jetta GLI, too.

At $4,500, Is This 1986 Volkswagen GTI A Hot Hatch That Can Still Bring The Heat?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Arguably from the greatest generation of GTI, does this high-mileage example check off all the boxes?

The VW ID Polo GTI Is The First-Ever Fully Electric GTI

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:23 +0000

It's finally here.

Volkswagen Doesn't Really Seem To Care About The ID Buzz's Return Even Though There's A New Camper Trim

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:59 +0000

The ID Buzz is returning from its hiatus for 2027 with some mild updates and changes to trim levels, but there wasn't much fanfare for the occasion.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 Just Snatched The FWD Nürburgring Record Back From The Civic Type R

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Made to commemorate 50 years of the GTI, the Edition 50 goes beyond just a power bump.

Ford In Talks With Trump Administration About Getting Into The War Business

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:37 +0000

Big bangs and even bigger gas prices.

Automakers Expect $2.3 Billion In Tariff Refunds Whether Trump Likes It Or Not

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:27:17 +0000

A big payday is coming for automakers. Anyone care to wager on just how much Trump tariff money makes it back to actual consumers?

Volkswagen ID Polo Debuts With A 280-Mile Max Range, But Tamer Looks Than Its Charismatic Competition

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:29 +0000

Hopefully some of the ID Polo's features, like its array of physical buttons inside, will make their way to VWs sold in America.

Here's How Much A 2021 VW Jetta GLI Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Buying a used Volkswagen Jetta GLI could be a great way to get a fun ride for a decent price. If you're curious, here's how much a 2021 GLI has depreciated.

If Your Manual Transmission Has An E, What Does It Stand For?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000

While rare in the U.S. today, manuals used to be common and some had unique quirks. Here's what it means if you see an old-school shifter with an E on it.

BYD Is Poised For An Aggressive Entry Into Canada

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:01:59 +0000

Canada's goal of reducing auto dependence on the U.S. will be China's opportunity, and BYD isn't going to waste that chance.

Scout Terra Pickup Reportedly Won't Go Into Production Until March 2030, And The Traveler SUV Is Delayed Until September 2028

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:43:06 +0000

The range-extender Harvester models will launch first, as more than 87% of reservation holders have gone for them instead of the pure EV.

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.