Electric cars are all the rage right now—but are they worth it? But for as many people who make the swap to electric, countless others are left wondering if it’s really worth it. Sure, you don’t have to pay for gas, but you still have to pay for a charge. Then there’s the fact that…
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…
12 Things I Love About the VW Jetta Premium: Luxe Details That Make This Cute Sedan a Huge Bargain
I love a bargain, don’t you? VW has been on a tear for a while now. Building better cars, pricing them well and then, adding on features like leather seats and premium sound at little or no cost that add up to a car you’ll love at a price you can live with. It makes…
If You Could Pick One Car, Any Car, as the Best Car in the World…
Which would you choose? That’s exactly what the World Car Awards does, choosing from among the many new cars that are introduced around the world each year. And luckily, we have a voice in that decision. Each year A Girls Guide to Cars writers are invited to drive most of those cars. We evaluate them and…
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…
Future Cars: 13 Trends That Will Change Your Life Now
Fashion isn’t the only import that rocks your world. I love traveling to Europe in the fall. I get a peek at the fashion trends that will be popping up on our streets in the next few months (black tights and short boots are still a thing, along with long pleated skirts in bright colors)….
2018 VW Atlas Review: Fine German Engineering in a Three Row Family SUV
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…
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…
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,…