Volkswagen recently announced that two of the automaker’s most popular models, the 2025 GTI and Golf R, will be getting a refreshed exterior and interior that delivers newer styling features, exterior paint options, wheel designs, interior appointments, and a new infotainment system that will bring physical buttons back to the steering wheel. New Exterior Features …
Fans of manual transmissions in the US are hit each year with a steadily decreasing amount of choices. Three-pedal fans who want the practicality of a sedan have all but given up. Bud Brown Volkswagen is happy to throw its shift-it-yourself fans a lifeline by informing you that the Jetta GLI is retaining a 6-speed…
Having the right vehicle for a growing family is very important. Between vehicle safety, interior space, how easy or difficult it is to put in and take out a car seat, and so much more, car shopping can be frustrating when you have children. That’s why Volkswagen works hard to ensure that every vehicle they…
It is hard to imagine, not just an EV but any model in recent history, to have the public anticipation generated for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Add to that the fact that the ID. Buzz is effectively a minivan. Of course, the excitement is because the ID. Buzz marks a return of sorts of the…
If you appreciate the German way of engineering, design, and general philosophy of automotive manufacturing, the Jetta is the only compact sedan to provide all that before entering the lofty prices of luxury brands. For 2025, VW ups the Jetta ante with revised exterior and interior styling, more standard features, and lower pricing, with a…
Compact crossovers are the most popular vehicle category for newly married couples and small families. That same demographic has a high interest in EVs, particularly those with the ability to charge at home. From that, you can reasonably assume plenty of baby seats are being installed in Volkswagen ID.4s. How well do the various types…
The cost of living gets higher and higher with little to no reprieve for many Americans. However, Volkswagen, living up to the notion of “The People’s Car,” seems to understand better than many automakers that cars costing less than $35,000 are what buyers need. Whether you are a young professional just graduating college, a middle-aged…
Volkswagen has some of the best options for buyers looking for sporty, practical, and economically gifted vehicles. Two cars in particular that serve enthusiasts on a budget better than most anything on the market are the 2024 Golf GTI and Jetta GLI. While both are similar, there are a number of differences and reasons why…
Automakers’ transition to electric vehicles has given them the ability to revive historic model names and break new ground with novel styling and shapes. Volkswagen’s line of ID-branded EVs has grown rapidly in recent years, though some might not make it to the United States. One of the coolest models in the ID catalog is…
An editor from MotorTrend embarked on a family road trip from Los Angeles to Houston and back, choosing the 2023 Golf GTI as his steed. While this GTI’s reputation for fun on the streets of LA was well-known, this journey served as a testament to its practicality, reassuringly demonstrating its versatility for both daily use…
