The first Golf GTI (initially called the Rabbit GTI in the U.S.) debuted as a 1976 model, and simple math shows that the GTI is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. That celebration is likely to take many forms, including the promised Golf GTI Edition 5001 model. One of the first ways VW is recognizing the anniversary is by bringing…
Back in the late 1990s, Volkswagen ran a great advertising campaign looking for drivers. The “Drivers Wanted” slogan fits the mission of every model we offer – a driver-focused vehicle that fits your lifestyle. That was a time when the New Beetle brought fun-loving and nostalgic people back to Volkswagen. It was also a time when an…
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…
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…
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…
In today’s world, there are lots of options when you start to look for your next car. With all of the cars available, though, it makes it that much more impressive that Volkswagen has just delivered its 1.5 millionth all-electric ID. vehicle. The vehicle was delivered from the VW plant in Emden, Germany, with Minister…
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an icon. It has set the standard for all “hot hatches” to follow for the past 49 years. Since its arrival in the early 1980s, America’s love affair with the Golf GTI has brought enthusiasts together to celebrate this performance hatchback. For 2025, the Golf GTI has been given a…
Seventy-five years ago, a Volkswagen icon was born. The Volkswagen Type 2 came off the Wolfsburg assembly plant to transform family transportation for the next seven decades. Notably, it was a minivan before the category became popular. The Type 2 was known by several names. American consumers simply called it “the Bus.” Volkswagen took the…
Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments in America, but its appeal isn’t limited to our shores. People all over the world rely on “the red stuff” to season French fries (chips), burgers, and many other foods. Volkswagen, one of the world’s largest automakers, sometimes sells the products it uses in its German factory’s…
199 398 500 A is one of the most famous part numbers ever to exist, yet very few people outside of employees for Volkswagen would know why. Part numbers are a group of numbers and letters that identify specific vehicle parts and accessories. Dealers, mechanics, and owners alike rely on part numbers to be able…
