Volkswagen’s Passat coupe nears:

Volkswagen has begun final development of its new Passat-based coupe before an expected debut at next year’s Geneva motor show.

The new four-door, pictured here in near- production form undergoing hot-weather running in Death Valley, California, is aimed at the Mercedes-Benz CLS. VW also wants to add spice its lineup as part of a niche-car offensive that also includes the upcoming Golf-based Scirocco.

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