Volkswagen Amarok· Auto · 7 sources · Sep 3, 2026StoryVolkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absenceVolkswagen is intensifying its North American turnaround by signaling a return to pickup trucks and exploring body-on-frame SUVs and pickups to match regional demand, though specifics on size and segment remain unclear. The company has been careful to define the B-segment in a way that could accommodate larger, frame-based trucks, raising questions about how these models would fit within its current lineup.Auto· Sep 3, 2026+40CommentShareWrite a comment…
Volkswagen Amarok· Auto · 5 sources · Aug 31, 2026StoryVolkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trimVolkswagen’s current lineup is undergoing notable updates: the Golf Alltrack continues to offer AWD practicality with a 1.8L turbo, while the 2025 Taos gains a refreshed design, an 8-speed automatic, and improved interior tech; the 2027 Jetta maintains its 1.5L turbo, 8-speed auto, and enhanced infotainment across trims. In Australia, the Amarok range is being rationalized for 2026 with the removal of the bi-turbo 2.0 diesel, a new TDI600 diesel, a higher entry price, and new Black Label and Walkinshaw-tuned W600 variants.Auto· Aug 31, 2026+20CommentShareWrite a comment…