The end of the year can be a great time to get a killer deal on a new car. Holiday incentives from the manufacturers in the form of rebates, low APRs, and lease deals can help keep hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pocket during end of year car shopping. The dealers are motivated…
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…
The Budget-Friendly 2020 VW Passat Proves Sedans Aren’t Passé
Are sedans a thing of the past? Maybe not. It seems like the popularity of sport utility vehicles and crossovers are at an all-time high. In the “mom circles” I run in, I see lots of crossovers, full-size SUVs and of course, the perpetually well-represented minivan. But I don’t see many sedans. So, I have…
2022 Volkswagen Taos: The Small But Capable Compact SUV
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos proves that size doesn’t always matter. Just because it’s a compact SUV doesn’t mean the VW Taos doesn’t pack a big punch. Volkswagen has a big, SUV-shaped gap in its vehicle lineup, and the compact Taos is designed to meet those needs. It’s shorter than the Tiguan but still big enough…
2019 Volkswagen Arteon: Gucci Taste with an Urban Outfitters Budget
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…
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…