Two of the most relevant and popular vehicle categories for American households are compact crossovers and larger three-row midsize crossovers. Individual situations vary greatly, but in general, compact crossovers are seen as ideal for young married couples and those just starting a family, while three-row midsize crossovers are for families, possibly with teenagers, who need…
It certainly is a provocative title from TopSpeed.com, “The most Underrated Fast Car You Can Buy today,” and the car they are talking about is the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The GLI is often overlooked because the Golf GTI exists—a model that started earning its icon status years before the Jetta, and much less the GLE, was first introduced. Bud Brown Volkswagen explains…
Which compact SUV do you think is considered “the best” in its class? Might we suggest the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, notably the Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo? After all, the editors at Cars.com recently named the Tiguan the victor after comparing eight compact SUVs with price tags below $45,000. The 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo is powered by the higher-output 2.0-liter…
Every year, WardsAuto rates every key feature and component of 28 new and revised vehicles sold in this country. Editors scrutinize every detail to see which one has an edge over the next competitor. The results are compiled in a 10 Best list that the entire automotive industry pays attention to (and so should you, if you value a high-quality interior in your…
Outside the state, most of the country knows Kansas as the home of Dorothy before she hitches a ride on a tornado to Oz, and as the idealistic, if humble, farm home of Superman. In both cases, the setting represents solid and rural middle America. Flat planes that make up a part of the country’s breadbasket. If you seek a…
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…
Volkswagen took center stage at the 2026 New York International Auto Show with the debut of the 2027 Atlas. With an all-new platform, technology, performance, exterior, and interior design, the upcoming 2027 Atlas will continue to be a choice for families seeking space and German engineering. The 2027 Atlas moves to the MQB evo platform, currently underpinning the latest…
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…
The Volkswagen Atlas is the manufacturer’s largest and arguably most sophisticated model. To highlight some of the ways that make the Atlas special for its class, Bud Brown Volkswagen produced a 2026 Atlas video with product specialists Elijah and Vigo, showcasing lesser-known attributes of the model in its flagship form that may not stand out in a typical spec list. Owning the Night It starts with a discussion…
Avoiding excess baggage, both figuratively and literally, is what all mid-size 2-row SUVs are about, and the Atlas Cross Sport is no exception. Like its competitors, the Atlas Cross Sport is a shorter, sportier version of the 3-row SUV in the brand’s lineup, making it ideal for people who appreciate mid-size spaciousness but don’t need a third…
