When I see a Volkswagen van I see freedom, fun & road trips. It seems there is nothing you can’t do when you have one of these vans. Go where you want, when you want. Can’t find a hotel? No problem! Bring a blanket and a pillow (you have room!) and sleep under the stars…
Roomy 4 Door Cars – Why the Midsize 2017 VW Passat Works for Families
If you need room inside a car, the 2017 VW Passat has you covered. Since they were big enough to be out of car seats, my kids have complained there wasn’t enough leg room in the back seats of cars—including the SUV we drove for most of their teen years. Too bad for them we…
Dieselgate: What the VW Settlement Means to You
Dieselgate brings one of the largest settlements in US history. If you own or lease a Volkswagen or Audi diesel vehicle, there’s good news and bad news about the US government settlement for cheating on strict US emissions tests, announced in June. The settlement’s a biggie – $15 billion – one of the largest in…
Exploring Los Angeles Food in the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune and the food scene deliver. As a food lover, I know everything is fresh in Los Angeles, but you have to drive a lot to discover the food nuances. I had a food list, four days, and limited time to whip around Los Angeles and explore the food scene I had been…
Just in Time: The 2016 Volkswagen Passat Gets More Style
Can the 2016 Volkswagen Passat save VW? The 2016 Volkswagen Passat made its debut at a rough time for VW with the diesel emissions scandal having them in the news for all the wrong reasons. The new Passat provides a very good reason for some positive attention with updated styling, better tech, and an affordable…
The Future Of Volkswagen: What VW Needs To Do To Save Itself
Following revelations of wholesale cheating, it’s time to focus on customers, not engineers As you’ve probably heard, Volkswagen is in deep trouble. The world’s largest automaker admitted to rigging its diesel models to falsely pass emissions tests, resulting in the resignation of VW’s CEO Martin Winterkorn and setting off a ripple effect serious enough to undermine the…