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…
The industry may be dominated by SUVs and crossovers, but each year, Motor Trend reviews the latest models of sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and any other body style still considered a “car” for itsprestigious Car of the Year Award. For the 2026 edition, Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that Motor Trend selected the…
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the definitive sport compact car available today. It is the combination of a high-performance turbocharged engine with traction-inducing all-wheel drive. For 2025, Volkswagen added a package that brings more of what the enthusiasts want from their Golf R – more intensity from vehicle performance with less weight. Available on…
The 2025 model year was a big one for Volkswagen. The debut of the new ID.Buzz and Tiguan was joined by the updated Jetta, Taos, Golf GTI and Golf R. In all, you enjoyed a round of fresh vehicles that joined our lineup of great German-engineered automobiles. What’s ahead for the next model year? For…
Volkswagen defined what a true performance hatchback should be in the original Golf R32. Over time, the Golf R was refined for more performance, while maintaining the perfect ingredients of this exciting formula. That includes 4Motion all-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2.0-liter powerhouse motivating it. For 2025, Volkswagen updated the Golf R with a mid-cycle…
The Volkswagen Golf, a model that has captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts worldwide, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. The first Golf rolled off the Wolfsburg assembly line on March 29, 1974. Since then, the model has spanned eight generations, undergone several name changes (in the U.S.), spawned several variants, and achieved a remarkable…
Every year, Car and Driver issues their Editor’s Choice List awards, and Bud Brown Volkswagen is proud to tell you that six Volkswagen models were listed as 2024 Editor’s Choice award winners. Unlike other automotive magazine awards that choose among new or redesigned models, candidates for the Editor’s Choice List can be any model sold…
. For 50 years, the Volkswagen Golf has been a staple of the VW lineup. Bud Brown Volkswagen is celebrating the longevity of this iconic little hatchback by giving you a brief history of the legendary Volkswagen Golf. Time for a Change The Golf set out to replace the most ionic automobile since the Model…
2025 will see an updated 8th generation Volkswagen Golf, making this the 8.5. Like all cars, when they get a mid-cycle refresh, some things are added while others may be taken away. Only some things are known 100%; Volkswagen has released some information about the upgraded Golf, plus a soft debut of the GTI at…
In 2003, Volkswagen released its Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG), which has slowly but surely been phasing out customers’ want for the manual transmission. And now, VW has officially announced that the 2024 GTI and Golf R will be the last chance for buyers to choose the old-school manual transmission. Engine The Mk8 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI…
