With more room, a lower price tag, uncommon standard features, and a variety of engine options, the redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Passat beat out about 70 cars to be awarded Cars.com’s 2012 Best of the Year honor.

The Passat’s spacious interior provides comfort to both passengers and the driver. While the space in the car got bigger, its price got smaller, dropping more than $7,000 off the base price of the previous generation.  The lower price tag does not equate to lower standards. In fact, the 2012 Passat comes stocked with uncommon standard features, such as dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

By delivering value over flashiness, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a clear choice for Cars.com’s Best of 2012 Award.

Hoping to keep their current momentum rolling Volkswagen is making its way into the compact SUV market with the unveiling of its newest concept vehicle the Cross Coupe. This vehicle could replace today’s current Tiguan SUV.

The concept Cross Coupe has a stretched hood and a lowered roofline, reminiscent of the Range Rover Evoque that has already wowed shoppers. This design bodes well for the future models’ ability to grab attention.

“The [new] Tiguan will have the same philosophy of going into the heart of the segment,” said Jonathan Browning, Volkswagen Group of American president and CEO.  The idea is to make German engineering accessible to mainstream consumers, while the older VW models like the current Tiguan that might be out of reach. 

Through the Cross Coupe VW may preserve that autobahn-grade driving feel in an affordably priced, excitingly styled compact SUV – it is likely to enjoy sales success and good reviews, a balance it has struggled with in the past. “The Tiguan is a great opportunity for the brand,” Browning predicted.

Super Bowl XLVI was an exciting game with exciting commercials. From a close finish to the game, furry dogs and vampires, to messages about “halftime in America” Super Bowl XLVI had it all. 
If you missed any or just want to check out your favorite again and again – here you go!

Don’t forget to also check out the ads from 2010 and 2011.

Chrysler – “It’s Halftime in America”

Volkswagen – “The Dog Strikes Back”

Kia – “A Dream Car. For Real Life.”

Hyundai – “Cheetah”

BMW – “The Close Call”