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German carmaker, Volkswagen, is one of the oldest and largest auto companies in the world. The VW Group also owns some of the most legendary car brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Bentley.

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Volkswagen

Founded
28 May 1937
Founder
German Labour Front
Headquarters
Wolfsburg, Germany
Current CEO
Oliver Blume
Brands Owned
Porsche , Ducati , Lamborghini , Audi , Bentley

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Manuals, Saved? VW GTI Sales Up And 48% Are Manuals

Nearly half of all Volkswagen GTIs sold last quarter were fitted with the soon-to-die manual transmission.

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Abandoned Volkswagen Rabbit Hops Back To Life After 1st Wash In Decades

This VW MK1 Golf (Rabbit in the U.S.) gets a thoroughly deserved clean and detail for the first time in nearly 30 years.

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Volkswagen R Debuts Dedicated Brand Pavilion In Autostadt This Summer

This summer, the Autostadt will see the rise of a new pavilion dedicated to Volkswagen R, which is transitioning into a performance EV brand.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Threaten U.S. Car Imports

The largest U.S. port for auto imports is shut down after a cargo ship collides with a bridge.

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Barn Find Expert Explores Massive Volkswagen Junkyard

Parker of Backyard Barn Finds explores a VW junkyard and finds plenty of vintage models that have seen better days.

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Watch A Modified Volkswagen GTI MK6 Put Pressure On Porsche GT3s At Nürburgring

Racing driver and YouTuber Misha Charoudin is hustling this Golf GTI around Nordschleife, embarrassing a few Porsches along the way.

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Dad Drives: The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is made for the marketing executive Dad in Colorado who traded his long hair and Mk4 GTI for two car-seats

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VW Reveals A More Practical, ChatGPT-Enhanced 2025 ID.7 Tourer EV Wagon

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer offers more cargo space than the sedan but U.S. fans will need to look elsewhere for their EV wagon needs.

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2024 Toyota GR Corolla Vs 2024 VW Golf GTI: Differences Compared

Is the new Toyota GR Corolla a better hot hatch than the Volkswagen Golf GTI which pioneered the fiesty compact family hatchback? We find out.

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2024 Acura Integra Type S Vs 2024 VW Golf R: Differences Compared

Is the VW Golf R the best hot hatch you can buy? Or does it make more sense to go the extra mile for the Acura Integra Type S?

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2024 VW Golf R Vs 2024 Honda Civic Type R: Differences Compared

If hot hatchbacks are your thing, is the Civic Type R the one to buy? Or is the Golf R the better bet? We find out in this comparison.

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Why Jay Leno Never Got To Experience The Volkswagen Scirocco

Jay gets behind the wheel of Jason Cammisa's 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v, a vehicle that the former Tonight Show host doesn't know too well.

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Why Volkswagen Should Bring Back The Manual For The 2025 Golf GTI

VW has officially killed off the manual transmission for the 2025 Golf GTI and R, and it’s a kick in the gut for the enthusiasts.  

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Volkswagen Golf Receives Refresh For 2024, U.S. Gets GTI Model Only With No Manual

VW is updating the Golf for the compact car's 50th anniversary, but U.S. customers only get the GTI hot hatch with DSG.

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The Story Behind The Crazy Twin Engine MK3 Volkswagen Golf With 2,000 HP

Bruce Morehouse talks about 1320video's most prominent feature car, a green Mk3 Volkswagen Golf with an extra motor in the back.

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Watch This Ford Mustang Mach 1 Get Smoked By A Golf GTI And BMW X3 At The Drag Strip

This Mustang should prove that American muscle cars are the kings of the quarter mile. Sadly, things don’t quite go to plan.   

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This VW-Powered Cruiser Gave Harley-Davidson A Run For Its Money

The 1953 Webley Vickers is a truly unique American bagger.

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Volkswagen's Knoxville Research Is Developing The Future Of EVs and Sustainability

HotCars talked to VW engineers and executives about how their world-class R&D program in Tennessee is building the future

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HotCars' Best Classic Car To Restore: 1960-69 Volkswagen Beetle

There are tons of great classic cars to restore, but when it comes to vintage vehicles that are easy to work on and return great ROI, the VW Bug wins.

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