Volkswagen Pulls the Plug on the Routan Minivan, Will Anyone Miss it?

VW will discontinue the Routan minivan, which is a rebadged Chrysler Town & Country built under contract since 2008 by the U.S. carmaker. Volkswagen Group of America CEO Jonathan Browning said the Routan will be phased out this year, with most remaining units to be used for “internal purposes” such as VW’s corporate fleet. Read more »

Volkswagen Recalls 2012 Passat TDI Over Fuel Leak Risk and 2012 Routan Because Wheel May Separate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) announced on its website that Volkswagen is recalling two models for different reasons in the United States.

More specifically, the Germany automaker is recalling 153 diesel-powered 2012 Passat sedans built from January 18, 2011, through June 1, 2011, because the diesel fuel filter element may not have been sealed correctly.

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