Rumor Central

We’ve yet to see an actual photo of Volkswagen’s “New Midsize Sedan,” but the automaker is more than happy to release sketches of its future four-door.   more

Volkswagen’s takeover of Porsche is hardly news, but it was revealed today that the German automaker is buying a bigger piece of the sports car manufacturer than originally anticipated.   more

The new 2010 Golf TDI may be quite thrifty, but Volkswagen has an even more fuel-efficient diesel hatchback in its European portfolio: the new Golf BlueMotion.   more

VW CEO for the U.S. Stephan Jacoby has told Automotive News that the next-generation Beetle will have a bigger back seat and better packaging. The new Beetle is sure to appeal to a wider audience with more back seat legroom.   more

With the costs of competing in Formula 1 dropping, there may soon be another new competitor. The Volkswagen Group is looking at possibly expanding its motorsports activities to include Formula 1.   more

Although it's been on sale in Europe for a little over a year, the new sixth-generation Golf arrives in North America for 2010, ditching the cutesy Rabbit nameplate in favor of style, substance, and a diesel option.   more

We first saw the Volkswagen E-Up! micro car as a concept last week at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show , but the electric vehicle may soon be headed to the United States.   more

We sure hope so -- and if the specifications reported are anywhere near accurate, we pray it comes to North America.   more

Two drivers from Australia have broken their own "48 Contiguous U.S. States Fuel Economy Guinness World Record" this week, driving 9000-plus miles in three weeks while returning 67.9 miles per gallon.   more

While discussing future products plans for the company, Volkswagen of America CEO Stefan Jacoby said that VW will bring the Phaeton sedan back into the U.S.   more

The CEO of Europe's biggest automaker said last Friday that he could reduce business with supplier Magna International if it acquires Opel from General Motors, adding more tension to the negotiations over the sale of GM's...  more

The supervisory boards of Volkswagen and Porsche have "broadly agreed" on the details for a deal to merge the two automakers.   more

Amidst the rumors of a possible Porsche-VW merger, Volkswagen is reportedly interested in striking up a partnership with Japanese automaker Suzuki.   more

According to PickupTrucks.com , Volkswagen has chosen a name for its new mid-size pickup.  Although it was originally thought the truck would be called the Robust, according to a VW release, the official name will be...  more