Road Test: 2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0 TFSI R-Line

Story and photos by John LeBlanc There are car geeks, and then there are Volkswagen geeks: Hardcore fans of the German brand that not only obsess over their vehicles’ quirky, European qualities — like diesel engines, manual gearboxes and sophisticated road manners — but also the weird stuff — like felt-lined door pockets, damped glove […]

VW retrofitting late-model diesels so customers will stop filling them with gas

Story by John LeBlanc Sounds simple, right? If you’ve made the conscious effort to buy a diesel-engine vehicle, you probably know enough to consciously fill the tank with diesel fuel. But that’s not the case with some Volkswagen TDI-brand diesel owners.

Top 10 spring fling new cars for 2013

By John LeBlanc It’s just not just the birds and bees that like to procreate when winter subsides. So do drivers. If you and your significant other are looking for an appropriate wind-in-your-hair set of wheels for your 2013 “spring fling,” here are 10 of our favourite rides to help you celebrate the departure of […]

First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Golf

Story and photos by John LeBlanc PORTO CERVO, Italy –  Chances are you or someone you know has owned a Volkswagen Golf at some time or other. Over 29 million been sold since the compact hatchback was introduced in 1974, essentially replacing the German automaker’s Beetle as its People’s Car. And for many Canadians who […]

Road Test: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline 4Motion

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Warning: If you have offspring in the range of 10 to 12 years of age in your household, you have what social experts call a “tweener,” kids caught between early childhood and adolescence. If you’re a Volkswagen dealer, you also have a tweener on your hands, the Tiguan crossover. Like […]

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