Luxury on a budget can be a challenge. Enter the Volkswagen Arteon. If you’re seeking the luxe lines of an Audi for a Volkswagen price, the Volkswagen Arteon is place to explore. Starting at $35,845, it is a luxurious car with an attainable budget. The Arteon taps its family DNA, mirroring the look of the…
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: A Compact SUV With a 3rd Row for Under $30k
Wait. It Has a Third Row and It Costs How Much?😂 Having driven the Tiguan before, at an automotive event, I knew that I liked it, but I think at that point I was enamored by the Habanero Orange Metallic paint job and the roof rack that made this compact SUV look so sporty and…
What You Need to Know About the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
See what we loved about this car in our full Volkswagen Tiguan Review. Who This Car is For Small families who want great cargo space, but are willing to sacrifice some of it for the option of a 3rd row for occasional extra passengers. People with pets. Seriously, the cargo space with the 3rd row…
2019 Auto Show Fashion: What the Product Specialists are Wearing
What Are the Product Specialists Wearing? Style Kicked Off at the Detroit Auto Show The North American International Auto Show hit Detroit and was a good few days of car fun. The cars, the digital displays and the interactive opportunities for families and kids certainly made a memorable show. Another critical factor to a great auto…
I Wanted These VW Vans As Soon As I Saw Them On Instagram
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…