The best-selling vehicle segment in the U.S. is the compact SUV category. Vehicles in this category are often a manufacturer’s best sellers and are crucial to their bottom line, so everyone puts their best foot forward when entering this category. But when you test them together, as one might when comparison shopping, there can be only one…
Sixty years ago, the entry-level Volkswagen model became an icon. So much so that you already know what it is without us having to mention it. The Taos is the brand’s current entry-level model. While it may never reach icon status, it is a much better vehicle in every way, particularly aimed at singles and young families with sophisticated tastes. An icon in…
Volkswagen gave the world an all-new Tiguan in 2025, but in 2026, the crossover is still winning everyone over and beating the competition. As the best-selling Volkswagen vehicle in America, the company went all out with this latest generation, offering a bolder design, more standard safety and convenience technology, and better driving dynamics. The Annual Best Family Car Awards For their…
We knew we had something special when Volkswagen added a more powerful turbocharged engine to the 2026 Tiguan. The addition of the SEL R-Line Turbo added more adrenaline and luxury in a superbly engineered package. Recently, Cars.com took a “quick spin” in the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. Right off the bat, they said that this new trim level is “the solution…
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the definitive sport compact car available today. It is the combination of a high-performance turbocharged engine with traction-inducing all-wheel drive. For 2025, Volkswagen added a package that brings more of what the enthusiasts want from their Golf R – more intensity from vehicle performance with less weight. Available on…
The compact crossover class is the most popular in the industry. But as with all things automotive, prices have gradually increased over time. When a category you’re interested in becomes too expensive, one shopping trick is to look for a model one segment lower that punches above its weight. A perfect example of such a…
What is the best sedan in the compact vehicle class? For us, the argument stops with one of our best-selling vehicles—the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. With a comfortable space, exceptional practicality, great driving manners, and superb fuel economy, the 2025 Jetta went a few steps further with a new look, improved technology, and a great lineup…
