We’re excited to share that both the 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI were recently named to Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” list. This is the 14th year in a row that a Golf family model has been awarded this prestigious honor. That’s an impressive track record for an impressive car! The editors of…
When it comes to performance, only one letter stands out above the rest – R. For Volkswagen, the letter R stands for excitement, fun, exhilaration, and more. While the letter R has been a part of the history of Volkswagen going back to the 1970s, it would be our turn when the Golf R32. The…
Baja California has one of the most demanding terrains on Earth. The deserts and mountains offer no solace for the meek. Only the strong can survive out there. The Baja 1000 race is a test of the machine against the terrain. Off-road racers must conquer all 1,000 miles of the peninsula south of the border….
There are many awards in the automotive industry, mostly conducted by research firms and automotive-related publications. Volkswagen wins many awards about the vehicles themselves, but it’s also important to know what consumers feel about the overall sales experience. We’re proud to announce that the consumers have spoken for 2019, and according to a survey by…
The award-winning compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan, just became the second Volkswagen model to earn the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for 2019. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI earned this award earlier in the year. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation tests vehicles in six categories: driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side…
The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas showcased some of the coolest concepts and ideas for the automotive industry. Held November 3-6, 2019, this was a place where the imagination runs wild and ideas are made into reality for the enthusiast crowd. Volkswagen made a splash in Las Vegas showing off four…
If you’ve ever been in a Volkswagen Golf GTI, you may have noticed the interior looks much different from that of any other vehicle. Notably, the plaid upholstery and the golf ball gear knob. But why is the interior of the Golf GTI different? How did it come to be that way? You can thank…
The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the brand’s flagship sedan, recently received high praise for its user experience and earned a spot among the WardsAuto 10 Best User Experiences (UX) list. The infotainment system, available Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, Car-Net and Adaptive Cruise Control were highlighted among many other features in the Arteon that make it such a…
It’s official – school is back in session. Did you know that the average public school teacher spends $479 of their own money on school supplies each year? And that the teachers in low-income schools spend up to 40 percent more than average? It shouldn’t be this way. As a part of the recently-launched Drive…
If you’ve been even casually researching a Volkswagen, you’ve probably seen “Pedestrian Monitoring” mentioned as one of its safety features. People often ask us what exactly this means, so we’ll explain here. Like its name, “Pedestrian Monitoring” does, indeed, monitor for pedestrians. But it’s so much more than that. As part of our Front Assist…
