My initial Touareg review was of a first generation model with V6 power and a price tag of $44,365 (fully loaded). It was no surprise at the time that Volkswagen had joined the fray with an SUV ...

Volkswagen's new Touareg has already appeared in these pages in base 150 TDI diesel form. We found it a convincing luxury soft-roader, all the more so when shopped against mainstream rivals. The V6 ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

Somehow VeeDub has managed to craft a cabin that includes some rear legroom in the two seats. Given that most convertibles struggle to fit children in the back, this is quite an achievement. The only ...

The FSI isn't good enough to be recommended over diesel siblings, but it makes some financial sense if you don't have to worry about company car tax. Here's another people carrier that aims to save ...

The VW nose-jobs keep coming. VW calls this a new-generation Passat, but that's optimistic. It's a facelift. The car underneath is the same, though all the outer panels bar the roof are new. In the ...

Volkswagen is doing well in Australia these days thanks to a family of modern cars that are well-priced and specified. A good example is the new compact Jetta sedan launched here in February. The ...

After a little delay, the DSG punches the front wheels into action and the Jetta squeals away, stability control fighting the turbo FSI motor and the super-slick double-clutch auto. Torque steer is ...

Petrol engines have finally been catching up with diesel technology. Although the FSI is costlier than the 75bhp 1.4 Polo, the new unit offers better economy and more sprightly performance, despite a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...