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…
What makes a Volkswagen a Volkswagen? Simple! Volkswagen offers a lineup that is fun, comfortable, sporty, capable, and cool. Volkswagen produces each of their cars, wagons, and SUVs with the latest in design and technology through German engineering. For 2019, Kelley Blue Book named Volkswagen one of their 10 Most Awarded Brands. In fact, Volkswagen…
They say “all good things must come to an end.” As much as we hate to see it go, it’s true — the iconic Volkswagen Beetle has ceased production. First imported to the United States in 1949 and introduced as the Type 1, nearly five million Beetles were sold in America, with a total throughout…
Raising kids is full of joyous moments — their first steps, their first words, their first day of school. But when it comes time for them to get their driver’s license, their first few years on the road are nothing short of nerve-racking. As a parent of a new teen driver, it only makes sense…
Yes, it’s true — 2019 will be the very last production year for the Volkswagen Beetle, arguably the most iconic car in history. For 70 years, this little auto that could capture the hearts of many around the world and left a huge imprint on pop culture and the world in general. Though its appearance…
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a more capable vehicle than ever before and it’s coming packed with some pretty exciting tech enhancements that you simply can’t find in the older models. If you’re thinking about picking up the 2019 Jetta when it comes out, or if you’re just curious about what the future holds for…
