The Flukiest Crash You'll See Today

True, you cannot consider yourself lucky if you're involved in an accident, but given the circumstances and how this particular crash played out, we think the driver of the white-colored Volkswagen CC sedan should praise his lucky stars, especially after watching this video. Read more »

VW Launches New Touareg R-Line, Drops Prices of CC in the UK

The Volkswagen brand is expanding the range of its Touareg SUV in Britain with the addition of a new R-Line trim that is based on the Altitude. According to VW, the R-Line adds a host of extra equipment features and unique styling cues, worth over £4,000, for a premium of £750. Read more »

You Cant's Tell, But this VW Passat CC has 495-Horses Running Under its Hood

The most powerful production version of the Passat CC or its facelift iteration (renamed to CC) that is offered by Volkswagen, is the V6 model motivated by a 3.6-liter unit rated at 280hp in North America and 295hp (300PS) in Europe.

If you want more oomph, the only option you have is to check out at what the aftermarket industry has to offer.

One of the tuners that has come up with a power package for the Passat CC and specifically, for the range-topping VR6 4Motion (all-wheel drive) model, is Germany's MR Car Design.

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2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line Priced from $32,195* in the U.S.

Some five months after announcing the new 2013 CC R-Line, Volkswagen has released U.S. pricing for the latest addition to its "four-door" coupe's lineup.

The somewhat sportier looking, but not faster, CC R-line will start at $32,195, excluding an $825 destination fee (*), when it reaches dealerships just before the end of the year.

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S.W.A.T. Volkswagen CC is Not What You Think

What does acronym S.W.A.T. stand for? Well, for most people it's the short form for 'Special Weapons And Tactics' used to describe an elite tactical unit in various law enforcement agencies.

In this case, however, S.W.A.T. stands for 'Special Wagons And Tuning', which is the name of a German tuning group comprising the KBR Motorsport, Cover EFX, SH CarCare and CFX companies with the Volkswagen CC being one of its newest projects.

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New Sportier Looking Volkswagen CC R-Line to go on Sale in the States Later this Year

Volkswagen is adding more show without the go to the facelifted CC sports sedan with the presentation of a more aggressively styled R-Line model, which will make its world premiere at the 2012 Auto Mobil International show in Leipzig on June 1st. Read more »

Volkswagen Jetta CC Highly Unlikely to be Sold in North America, Say Sources

Last month, it was reported that Volkswagen is mulling the development of a sporty looking compact sedan in the likes of the Passat CC (pictured above) based on the running gear of the next Jetta saloon.

Today we learn via a new report from Car&Driver magazine that even though Volkswagen's top brass is positive about the idea and could soon reach a final decision, company sources from Europe reportedly said, "It is highly unlikely that the car will make it to U.S. dealers".

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