ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: After just getting out of our long-term Volkswagen Passat TDI SE a few days ago, I was interested to see what the extra L adds to the SE equation. Looking on the ...

1. An entry-level 2.5L 5-cylinder engine makes 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. 2. Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with the automatic.. 3. Priced from $20,845 our SEL Premium ...

There was a time when Bose was the only recognized premium car stereo brand. Then Nakamichi blew our minds in the 1990 Lexus LS 400. Since then, automakers have scrambled to align themselves with ...

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 ...

Prior to the 2012 model, the Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan was priced out of reach for most VW enthusiasts, and was too enthusiast-oriented to appeal to most American midsize-sedan shoppers.

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 ...

Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...