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Talking Cars 467: Driving the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Main theme: This week our panel discusses the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz that we bought for our test program. Our first drive video on the all-electric van we rented from Volkswagen five months ago was so popular that we decided to dedicate this episode to our own test model. We cover the experiences each driver had with the ID. Buzz: taking it…
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Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk
Vehicles Recalled• Volkswagen Atlas SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2024• Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2024 The problem: If the engine cover is not properly reinstalled after a vehicle service, it could come into contact with a hot surface such as the exhaust or turbocharger. This could increase…
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Volkswagen ID4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Vehicles recalled: 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback EVs. The problem: A software issue may prevent the instrument cluster from showing which gear the vehicle is in. This problem means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 102, “Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect.”…
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Volkswagen leak exposed location data for 800,000 electric cars
For months, the location information of around 800,000 electric Volkswagen vehicles was available online due to a data leak, according to a report from the German news magazine Der Spiegel. The leak reportedly stemmed from the software running inside Volkswagen vehicles and could’ve allowed a bad actor to trace a driver’s exact movements, as noted by Electrek. A whistleblower first…
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Preview – Consumer Reports
The compact Tiguan is the brand’s top-selling vehicle in the United States. In our tests of the outgoing model, we measured sluggish acceleration but praised its user-friendly controls and optional third row. We’re glad to see that the Tiguan gains 17 horsepower and loses 170 pounds—a potent combination that should help with highway merges and passing maneuvers. Unfortunately, the optional…
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Volkswagen Recalls More Cars to Fix Faulty Takata Airbags
The recalled models: 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedans, 2007 Volkswagen Passat wagons, 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat sedans, and 2017-2019 Volkswagen Beetle coupes and convertibles The automaker says it’s not aware of any warranty or field claims relating to this problem. The faulty airbags are made by Takata, the now-defunct company responsible for an ongoing recall campaign that the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Meet Scout, the Newest EV Brand From Volkswagen
Although they’re EVs at heart with up to 350 miles of all-electric range, an optional “Harvester” gas-powered range extender promises 500 miles between charges and fill-ups. But unlike so many new EVs, the two Scouts don’t replace the tried-and-true for the sake of change. Scout owners will find real buttons and knobs for infotainment and climate control, traditional exterior door…
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First Drive: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is at a High Price
That’s probably by design. The ID. Buzz is what people in the marketing world call a “halo” product. It’s too pricey or niche for most people to actually purchase, but it’s compelling enough to attract attention to a brand as a whole. In practice, that means most families heading to a Volkswagen dealership will drive home in a new Atlas or…
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