With its roomy interior and trunk and lower starting price, there’s a lot to like about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Get the TDI trim with its turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, and you’ll love ...

Ever since the first issue of Diesel Power magazine hit newsstands in 2005, we’ve had a plan to eventually include long-term tests as part of the magazine package. Our goal is to deliver real-world ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

We averaged 39.8 mpg thanks to the long hauls on the highway and 600 mile range. Our second-quarter fuel costs totaled $872.04.

The new generation Volkswagen Passat has been available with eTSI (mild-hybrid) and TDI (diesel) power since last November. More recently, the family has grown to include additional powertrains, ...

I'm a big fan of German cars, as I noted in my introduction. My first loves are all generations of the Smart Fortwo. But recently I've been drooling over Ferdinand Piëch-era Volkswagens. I'm not sure ...

Another small portion of Volkswagen's diesel scandal has been put to rest: the EPA announced its approval of modifications for 2012 through 2014 Passat TDI sedans. In total, 84,391 Volkswagen Passat ...

Volkswagen is claiming an 80 per cent reduction in NOX levels for the Passat's latest 2.0-litre diesel engine compared to the previous 2.0 TDI. The key is what it calls 'twin dosing', the double ...

With its roomy backseat, ample trunk and sky-high fuel-economy numbers, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI has the makings of a perfect family-friendly sedan. But Cars.com Family reviewer Carrie Kim had ...