Volkswagen's updated Passat has been revealed, and will be at a dealership near you soon. While its curves remain tame, its impact on the automotive industry still creates uproarious applause. But some think it doesn't look like a Volkswagen at all - but who says an auto maker isn't allowed to grow? Many vehicles are combining American and European styling to conform to buyer's wants and needs.

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The Volkswagon Golf (with the Rabbit nameplate in the U.S. before 1985 and between 2007 and 2009) is a well-known compact hatchback. In 2012, Volkswagon will release its most powerful Golf yet: the Golf R - in limited numbers, for a limited time.

Tuned by the in-house R team at Volkswagon, the Golf R promises to be more exciting than its already fun-to-drive predecessor. Unlike the Golf R32, which was powered by Volkswagon's popular VR6 engine, the new R is fitted by VW's ubiquitous turbocharged 2.0-L four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission. Power ratings for the U…