Volkswagen introduced a number of updated models in 2012, one of which was the Passat. For 2013, this VW debuts with a few minor interior changes, such as redesigned cupholders, a rearview camera on ...

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 ...

Over several decades I’ve purchased at least 10 different new cars from a variety of manufacturers (both American and foreign) and my 2013 VW Passat has proven to be the best of all. This Passat just ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about bleeding edge automotive technology. This article is more than 9 years old. Technology updates are a large part of ...

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 ...