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The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, has given their highest recognition to the German brand’s compact models, now that they’re available with optional forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking systems. To get that “plus” rating, a car must receive good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, …

Volkswagen has been building the iconic GTI for a while now, and the small hatchback has earned itself a reputation as a versatile vehicle, offering practicality and driving pleasure like very few others. In its shadow sits the Jetta GLI. While this sedan doesn’t have the same aura as its …

Looking for hot hatch performance with sedan styling? Volkswagen has your back, with the redesigned 2016 Jetta GLI, a car that gets a sportier look to match its GTI-derived performance chops. The new GLI, which Volkswagen calls "the sedan equivalent of the Golf GTI," a car that won Motoring TV …

Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …

Did you think we were done with all these recalls? Thanks to Volkswagen, we are not! The Germans just confirmed that about 26,000 cars need to go back to the dealership to be repaired. If not, the owners risk fiery problems. The Wolfsburg manufacturer ordered the recall of 26,452 2014 …

There's a big update in store for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, and it involves a number of changes underneath the compact sedan's skin aimed at improving its driving experience. In fact, it's not a stretch to say that these upgrades are worth waiting for, especially for buyers currently considering the …

Volkswagen fans will be pleased to find out that two of the brand's sportier models are about to get just a wee bit quicker. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine found under the hood of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI and the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo is getting a 10 horsepower boost thanks …

Geneva, Switzerland – Breaking news from VW: First, a game of musical chairs is going on between the Golf and the Jetta, with the latter becoming Volkswagen Canada’s new entry-level model. Second, other vehicles we’d love to have here in the True North will be out of reach for Canadians.