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06/17/2026

03/31/2026

The 2026 Volkswagen Passat R (B9) sheds its decades-old "sensible family wagon" image for a performance-focused reinvention, trading bland lines for a hunkered-down, aggressive posture and an ultra-sleek 0.25 drag coefficient—the most aerodynamic estate in VW history.

Power comes from a feisty top-tier 2.0L TSI "Medium GTI" mill, with eHybrid options cranking out 272 hp; add lowered suspension, 19-inch "Leeds" wheels, and a sprawling 15-inch "cinema" digital cockpit, and it evolves from overlooked hauler to must-drive thrill.

Gone is the sleeper rep—this Passat R hooks you with space and swagger, the wagon you crave behind the wheel.

12/31/2025

When Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said farewell to employees at a town-hall meeting in Stuttgart earlier this month, he appeared surprised by the upbeat mood. There were repeated applause and words of appreciation for the 57-year-old executive, who from January will focus on his role as CEO of Volkswagen Group.

His successor is Michael Leiters, who will join Porsche from McLaren at the start of the year.

Blume leaves behind an impressive record after a decade at the helm of Porsche. When he was promoted to CEO from head of production to CEO in 2015, Porsche delivered about 225,000 vehicles a year and employed roughly 25,000 people, according to its annual report. Last year, deliveries reached 310,000 units and the workforce had grown to about 42,000.

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