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Engine Spotlight: VW’s weird, wacky and wonderful W12

If ever there were engines created for sheer shock, awe and anachrony – apart from the Bugatti W16 the VW Group’s W12 runs a close […]

Posted by John Whittle - 26 May 2022

Volkswagen Passat ends production in the USA after 22 years

The Volkswagen Passat will be ending its time in the USA after having seen 22 years of impressive sales. The reason for this is to […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 20 July 2021

DRIVEN: Volkswagen Passat 2,0 TDI Luxury

Mpumalanga – When we tested the Volkswagen Passat 1,8 TSI last year (an engine that has since been discontinued), we were blown away by its impeccable refinement […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 24 November 2016

German regulator approves VW’s 2,0-litre TDI fix

The Volkswagen Group has received approval from German regulators to recall Passat models fitted with the controversial 2,0-litre TDI EA 189 engines. The powerplants in […]

By Ryan Bubear - 6 June 2016

VW gets creative with five-model enthusiast fleet

The US arm of German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled what it calls an “enthusiast show fleet” for 2016. Featuring five models from the brand’s line-up, […]

By Ryan Bubear - 17 May 2016

ROAD TEST: Volkswagen Passat 1,8 TSI DSG Highline

The award-winning Passat hopes to succeed where its predecessors struggled – at least on the local market. Should the premium marques be wary?

By WebmasterAdmin - 19 April 2016

Meet Tanner Foust’s 900 HP Volkswagen Passat! [video]

For his return to the US-based Formula Drift series, former two-time champion Tanner Foust has chosen the new Volkswagen Passat as his somewhat unlikely weapon […]

By CAR magazine - 16 April 2015

Volkswagen Passat revealed

After the original teaser image, Volkswagen has now officially revealed its new luxury sedan. Major highlights of the new car include a reduction of up […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 7 July 2014

New Volkswagen Passat to be revealed next month

Next month we will see the unveiling of the 8th generation Volkswagen Passat. The new Passat will be based on the Volkswagen Group’s very capable […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 11 June 2014

Volkswagen Passat first details released

Volkswagen has released the first details of its upcoming Passat. The company’s press release has mainly focus on technical details though. Chassis details include the […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 27 May 2014

R-line kit now available on VW CC and Passat

Volkswagen South Africa has just announced that the CC and Passat customers can now specify R-line packages for their vehicles. Designed and developed by Volkswagen […]

By CAR magazine - 1 August 2013

Tackling SA’s national parks with our long-term cars

In this installment of our series of articles spotlighting our national parks with CAR’s long-term test vehicles, we visit one of the most popular ones […]

By CAR magazine - 16 January 2013

Volkswagen Passat 1,8 TSI Comfortline DSG

Volkswagen’s compact executive saloon dons a new corporate suit.

By CAR magazine - 1 August 2011

VW reveals Passat BlueMotion

There are several other technologies which have been implemented to lower fuel consumption as far as possible. Apart from the stop/start and battery-regeneration systems, the Passat features low rolling-resistance tyres and a suspension system lowered by 15 mm at the front and 7,5 mm at the rear. There is also a revised radiator grille and an underbody panel. These aerodynamic changes help to lower the car’s drag coefficient.

By CAR magazine - 8 June 2011

Volkswagen Passat 1,8 TSI Comfortline

The new Passat is a car that needs to be driven to be appreciated; if VW can get buyers to take a closer look at the newcomer and think beyond the large saloon’s historically stodgy nameplate, there is hope for success!

By CAR magazine - 14 April 2011