You’ve done your research. You know the Atlas has three rows, a 12-inch screen, and more cargo space than most buyers ever use. But specs on a page only go so far. Elijah at Bud Brown Volkswagen in Olathe walks you through exactly what happens during a test drive, so you know what to expect before you ever…
At a time when discussions of electric vehicles often mention the concept of one-pedal driving, some among us still yearn for three times as many pedals. That’s one more pedal than feet to press them, resulting in a bit of a Texas two-step on the floorboard as you accelerate to cruising speed or shift up…
In the 1980s, families discovered the tremendous usefulness of minivans. They could carry three rows of people or convert to hold a large amount of cargo. They drove like cars and had car-like fuel efficiency. Minivans clicked a lot of boxes for families, except for one thing. They looked really boring. Three-row crossovers stepped into…
During the summer of 2024, MotorWeek, the vehicle-reviewing television show, received an Atlas Cross Sport for evaluation. This Bud Brown Volkswagen post summarizes MotorWeek’s findings after covering over 2,000 miles and living with it for several months. Reviewers often get top-of-the-line models to evaluate all the bells and whistles, but for this test, MotorWeek opted…
The 2025 Jetta GLI is an underrated gem in the current lineup of VW vehicles. With just the right balance of style, comfort, performance, size, and fuel economy, very few cars can argue that they are the perfect daily driver for just about anyone quite like the GLI can. In fact, some would say it’s…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz continues to change the EV narrative. It isn’t a super speedy sedan or SUV. The Buzz is a love letter to a historic vehicle that is beloved by millions, the VW bus. Instead of trying to wow buyers with wild speed and fancy features, the ID.Buzz shows what the original Bus…
The Volkswagen Taos was first introduced to the American market in 2020, and in just five short years it has captivated the automotive media and crossover buyers alike. The 2025 Taos sees the subcompact crossover add some new standard features, as well as updates to the already attractive appearance and technology. Car and Driver recently…
When you drive a buzzworthy vehicle like the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, you will definitely get a lot of looks. As we took one of our 2025 ID Buzz Pro S Plus 4Motion electric vehicles on the road, we received many looks, smiles, and thumbs-ups from onlookers and other motorists. People approached us asking about…
The brand new 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz has given the world something to rally around with its retro yet modern design, fresh features, and, of course, its all-electric powertrain. To cap off how special the ID.Buzz is in its first year of production, Time Magazine has announced that the EV van is one of their Best…
At the LA Auto Show, Volkswagen showed off a fresh lineup of some of the best vehicles the company has ever made, including a refreshed GTI, Golf R, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Taos, the first-ever ID.Buzz, and the completely new 2025 Tiguan crossover. It’s a great time not only to buy or lease a brand-new VW…
