The Touareg may return, but as an EV
by Greg Potts
We still miss it
September 30 marked the final day of Volkswagen Philippines' sales operations in the country. A sad day, but perhaps the writing was well etched into the wall already. We miss the legacy models that the company once sold here, namely the Passat,
After 12 years and many releases
Volkswagen and the Ayala Corporation, through Automobile Central Enterprise (ACEI), AC Industrials, and ACMobility, have formally ended their partnership after 12 years of collaboration.Starting in 2013, their time together saw the local distribution of storied nameplates like the Volkswagen Beetle, Polo,
It’s not too late to start making petitions
Some of you might be asking what's with our infatuation with station wagons. In a world that's now dominated by crossovers and SUVs, the good ol' station wagon is a breath of fresh air. Of course, there will those who
Because VW needs to play catch-up in the EV game
It's no secret that Volkswagen literally means 'the people's car.' It's the world's second-largest automaker, mainly because it owns a good chunk of all the European brands out there. That said, the company has been struggling in
V10 diesel family bus, anyone?
Which car best represents the 'build it or you're fired' engineering excess of Ferdinand Piëch's Volkswagen Group? Probably the 987hp, 407kph Bugatti Veyron. And the 113km/L VW XL1. Or the attempt to outdo the S-Class Mercedes with
by Ollie Kew
Brings tears to our eyes
It's been some time since we've featured a detailing project from Ammo NYC, an office-favorite here at Top Gear Philippines. But recently, the auto detailers uploaded a restoration project that tugged on our heartstrings, and it was too good
It’s a huge jump from its predecessors
Words by Callum Alexander.The origin story of the hot hatch is cloudy, but VW cut through the murk back in 1975. Has any car ever defined its class better than the MkI Golf GTI? Fifty years on, we're still copying
by TopGear.com
The hot hatch that got the ball rolling
Let's get one thing clear: the Volkswagen Golf GTI is not the first hot hatchback. If we were to trace the roots of the hot hatch, it started with the Autobianchi A112 Abarth and Simca 1100 Ti that came out in
For the thriving small EV market in Europe?
For what it's worth, the Ford Fiesta was a global hit. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but with over 22 million units made from 1976 to 2023, it was once of the most important cars that wore the Blue Oval.Ford
Chinese domestic market only, seven-seater electric SUV
Volkswagen has lofty ambitions for its battery electric vehicles. With an extensive model lineup, the plan is to have a substantial share of the global EV market. The strategy includes partnering with Chinese state-owned manufacturers, with China being the current biggest
These new-age Volkswagen EVs are all about staying true to the brand
Something big is happening with Volkswagen. Something small. Small car, small price. But an actual Volkswagen. Just as the Up! was a timeless, well-made small gasoline car and in everyone's eyes a real Volkswagen, the ID.1 will be the
by Paul Horrell
Is it truly the third wave people’s car from VW?
Conceptualized as the successor to the Golf, albeit in EV format, the ID.3 launched the hope of Volkswagen to produce another practical, affordable car for the masses. The first wave was what became the archetypal Beetle, then came the more successful
It’s a complicated question
As much as I like German cars, other nationalities do exist. German carmakers have a habit of pretending they invented everything. Back when it launched the M-Class, Mercedes-Benz called it the first luxury off-roader. But what about the Range
by Paul Horrell
We're still dreaming we get it someday
Live from the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Top Gear Philippines team got an up close and personal look at the newest Volkswagen Golf R, slated to enter the U.S. market sometime this year. Volkswagen showcased a wagon-type Golf R,
by Billy Caluag
So far, the SUV is only getting a North American release
The best-selling Volkswagen in the United States has just gotten a complete refresh for 2025. The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan features a more rugged exterior, complemented by a refined interior.However, VW lovers in the Philippines can only admire the 2025
by Billy Caluag
The 2025 Tiguan is set to make its debut on November 20
Volkswagen will be presenting a new 2025 Tiguan at the LA Auto Show later this week.Last year, the German car brand debuted a redesigned Tiguan that featured hybrid variants and era-appropriate tech updates on the inside. That Tiguan never made
by Billy Caluag
It’ll slot in just above the Tiguan with hybrid, gasoline, and diesel options
Say hello to the new Volkswagen Tayron. Essentially replacing the old Tiguan Allspace, it'll be VW's second-largest SUV, positioned between the Touareg and the Tiguan. Looks good, doesn't it? But before we get into that, there's the
“Our core is like this: Be the nice guys”
With manufacturers looking to diversify and cement their identities in the electric era leading to significant changes in vehicle styling, it's a pretty exciting time to be a car designer. But one brand that has maintained a relatively safe approach is
It shares the same bits as the Ford Transit
If you say Volkswagen van to someone, chances are, they'd still imagine the classic Kombi. After all, it stayed in production for such a long time, only being discontinued in 2013.Of course, there will also be those who remember the
Meet the all-new VW Passat Pro
The mainstream midsize sedan segment is pretty much stagnant in most parts of the world. Locally, there's only one model left in the form of the Toyota Camry. Most, if not all, of its rivals are no longer being offered here.
