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…
Volkswagen is making some of the best cars the company has ever produced, as evidenced by the attention and awards the vehicles are receiving. First, it was the 2026 GTI and Golf R being named co-winners of the MotorTrend Car of the Year Award, and now it’s Car and Driver naming the GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan to its annual Editors’ Choice list. A Word from Volkswagen “We are…
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 Tiguan is the best-selling model in the VW lineup, which is an additional reason why Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that the 2025 Tiguan earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), its highest rating. The NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has been conducting crash tests on vehicles and providing consumers with data since 1978. The…
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo has become one of the most desirable vehicles in its segment. It is already one of the most powerful vehicles in its size class. While offering the most standard horsepower and torque, the Tiguan also provides a lot of style, an elevated interior, and ample space for the…
