We have been waiting for this, and it’s pretty good! The name of this car says it all: ‘Volkswagen’ means wagon for folks, or a car for people. So it’s been a huge irony for the last few decades that the brand has been focused on small sedans and finely tuned performance cars ideal for…
A Tale of Two Volkswagens – The 2018 Atlas and Tiguan 7 Passenger SUVs
Road tripping through Maine in the all-new Atlas and Tiguan 7 passenger SUVs. When AGirlsGuidetoCars was invited to a 2-day Volkswagen SUV road trip in Maine to test drive the all-new 2018 Atlas and the 2018 Tiguan, we jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t? Road testing two 7 passenger SUVs, stopping for soft serve and…
Meet the Volkswagen Atlas, the Family SUV Charged with Saving the Brand
Finally, a Solidly Great Family Car That Will Change How You See VW A year and a half ago VW was in a pickle: The world’s top selling car company faced a scandal for cheating on diesel emissions, plummeting sales and a model lineup loved by critics but not so much by car buyers. And,…
How to Warm Up to Volkswagen
What can VW do to regain its customers? Volkswagen certainly has a public relations nightmare on its hands. The German car company touted its clean diesel, then sold unwitting customers cars that spewed more noxious fumes in the air. But beyond making financial amends, the company is continuing its support of The Museum of Modern Art…
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…