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Tiguan Gets 5-Star Overall Rating from NHTSA

February 10th, 2026 by
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Avocado Green Pearl NHTSA overall safety rating

The Tiguan is the best-selling model in the VW lineup, which is an additional reason why Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that the 2025 Tiguan earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), its highest rating.  The NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has been conducting crash tests on vehicles and providing consumers with data since 1978. The…

Volkswagen myVW app is Now Smartwatch Compatible

February 5th, 2026 by
A Reliable Phone And Smartwatch Securely Connected To A 2025 Tiguan, Displayed On A User-Friendly User-Interface

For younger readers, it may be hard to imagine a time when cars, trucks, and SUVs did their thing and computers and cell phones did theirs, with little connection between the two. The first link came with a safety purpose: Bluetooth hands-free phone connections. This eliminated the need to hold the phone to your ear while driving, which quickly…

​​Volkswagen Restores T2 Bus Caught in California Wildfires​

February 1st, 2026 by
A Surviving Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, Surrounded By A California Wildfire's Carnage

The Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, commonly referred to as the T2, is one of the classic vehicles for which Volkswagen is known. From 1967 to 1979, the T2 became a pop culture icon, debuting during the “Summer of Love” and the “flower power” era, which featured vibrant colors and peaceful messaging. The Type 2 is also the main inspiration behind the all-electric ID. Buzz.   The 2025…

​​What Makes The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Very Special?​

January 20th, 2026 by
2026 VW Tiguan SEL R Line Avocado exterior front view parked off road in front of a river

 The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo has become one of the most desirable vehicles in its segment. It is already one of the most powerful vehicles in its size class. While offering the most standard horsepower and torque, the Tiguan also provides a lot of style, an elevated interior, and ample space for the…

Disney teams up with Volkswagen for the Zootopia 2 Sequel

January 15th, 2026 by
VW in Zootopia 2 Police Scene

People watching the holiday blockbuster movie Zootopia 2 will notice some vehicles that closely resemble Volkswagen models. That is because Disney and Volkswagen embarked on a cross-promotion for the movie. Bud Brown Volkswagen gives you the details.    Since the beginning of animation itself, anthropomorphic animal characters have been used to represent humans and particular human…

Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan

January 10th, 2026 by
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line side view

There are a lot of options on the market when it’s time to buy a new SUV. When looking around, it’s easy to get lost in all the flowery words and nice images of different vehicles. In a new comparison test, Autoblog pitted the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback against the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan to…

Celebrating Seventy Years of Volkswagen of America

January 5th, 2026 by
1964 Beetle Max

​​ After six years of sales in this country by an independent importer, Volkswagen of America established its headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, in 1955 to lead the marketing, sales, and service support to the growing number of dealerships needed.   If you think about what was happening in the U.S.A. in 1955, domestic automakers…

Motor Trend Names GTI and Golf R as its 2026 Car of the Year

January 1st, 2026 by
MT COTY Trophy

​ The industry may be dominated by SUVs and crossovers, but each year, Motor Trend reviews the latest models of sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and any other body style still considered a “car” for itsprestigious Car of the Year Award. For the 2026 edition, Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that Motor Trend selected the…

​​The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Is “A​ Versatile Family SUV”

December 20th, 2025 by
2025 VW Tiguan SE parked in front of mountains

The Volkswagen Tiguan was redesigned for 2025. While the crossover has always been great, VW has gone above and beyond to make it even better for buyers with a family without losing its fun edge. Starting Price and Trim Levels Starting from $32,280, the Tiguan is offered in four different trim levels: S, SE, SE…

​​The Volkswagen Atlas Is The Right SUV for the Family​

December 10th, 2025 by
2025 Red VW Atlas parked off road view of the front parked in nature in front of lush trees

Your family needs a spacious vehicle. One that will take you across the Midwest and beyond for road trips and adventures ahead. You also want space for seven people and your luggage with a comfortable ride and solid performance that will take you there without breaking a sweat. Only one vehicle will fit that bill—the…

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