The new 2012 Volkswagen Passat, now available in the Chicago, IL area at through Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is claimed to be "...the highest common denominator...with more premium standard features than its competitors."¹.

The new Passat passed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests with A+ aptitude. Thanks to the new safety features on the Pasat, including the Intelligent Crash Response System, the tire pressure monitoring system, ABS with HBA, crash-optimized front…

Volkswagen first introduced their up! concept in 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.  Ever since, we've been hoping to see a production model. Happily, we don't have long to wait. The up! production model will make its world premier at the Grand Palais on the Champs-Elsees in Paris, on August 22.

Given the Volkswagen up!'s modern, yet super-friendly aesthetic, and comfortable seating for four, it's certain to give other cars competing…