Can you name a fun-to-drive sedan with a manual transmission that can transport five adults and their luggage comfortably while sipping fuel at the rate of 50 mpg? The answer is the Volkswagen Passat ...

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 ...

I needed a car that was big enough for me and my family but still would not be an SUV. This was the car for me. I'm 6'6" and with the seat all the way back there is plenty of room in the rear seat.

As we enter our second quarter with our long-term Passat, we’ve watched as the odometer has rolled almost 8,000 additional miles on the car -- a testament to how much we enjoy driving it. So far, we ...