Should Your Next Volkswagen Be Certified Pre-Owned? 

March 1st, 2026 by
2026 Bud Brown VW Service Check

Sometimes the best deals are the ones that aren’t new. New cars tend to lose quite a bit of money as soon as they are titled in someone’s name and driven off the dealer’s lot, at an estimated 10%. If the Volkswagen you just purchased was $30,000, that’s $3,000 that has just disappeared. And it’s estimated that after one year of ownership, the vehicle will lose an additional 10% or…

​​Car and Driver Tests The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI​ 

February 20th, 2026 by
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Driving Driver Front End View

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is seven years into its current MK7 generation. However, no reviewer or owner will say that it’s old or hasn’t aged gracefully. In a new review by Car and Driver, they say that age is but a number when it comes to the GLI and that it “helps us feel…

Cars.com Takes a “Quick Spin” in the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo​

February 15th, 2026 by
The Smooth-Riding 2026 Tiguan Turbo Sel R Turbo, With A High Performance Engine

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…

Volkswagen myVW app is Now Smartwatch Compatible

February 5th, 2026 by
A Reliable Phone And Smartwatch Securely Connected To A 2025 Tiguan, Displayed On A User-Friendly User-Interface

For younger readers, it may be hard to imagine a time when cars, trucks, and SUVs did their thing and computers and cell phones did theirs, with little connection between the two. The first link came with a safety purpose: Bluetooth hands-free phone connections. This eliminated the need to hold the phone to your ear while driving, which quickly…

​​Volkswagen Restores T2 Bus Caught in California Wildfires​

February 1st, 2026 by
A Surviving Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, Surrounded By A California Wildfire's Carnage

The Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, commonly referred to as the T2, is one of the classic vehicles for which Volkswagen is known. From 1967 to 1979, the T2 became a pop culture icon, debuting during the “Summer of Love” and the “flower power” era, which featured vibrant colors and peaceful messaging. The Type 2 is also the main inspiration behind the all-electric ID. Buzz.   The 2025…

Disney teams up with Volkswagen for the Zootopia 2 Sequel

January 15th, 2026 by
VW in Zootopia 2 Police Scene

People watching the holiday blockbuster movie Zootopia 2 will notice some vehicles that closely resemble Volkswagen models. That is because Disney and Volkswagen embarked on a cross-promotion for the movie. Bud Brown Volkswagen gives you the details.    Since the beginning of animation itself, anthropomorphic animal characters have been used to represent humans and particular human…

Celebrating Seventy Years of Volkswagen of America

January 5th, 2026 by
1964 Beetle Max

​​ After six years of sales in this country by an independent importer, Volkswagen of America established its headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, in 1955 to lead the marketing, sales, and service support to the growing number of dealerships needed.   If you think about what was happening in the U.S.A. in 1955, domestic automakers…

​​The Volkswagen Atlas Is The Right SUV for the Family​

December 10th, 2025 by
2025 Red VW Atlas parked off road view of the front parked in nature in front of lush trees

Your family needs a spacious vehicle. One that will take you across the Midwest and beyond for road trips and adventures ahead. You also want space for seven people and your luggage with a comfortable ride and solid performance that will take you there without breaking a sweat. Only one vehicle will fit that bill—the…

Volkswagen Adds ID.4 Black Package for 2025

December 1st, 2025 by
2025 blue VW ID.4 view of the front in a parking garage

Volkswagen has added a new Black Package to the 2025 ID.4, which adds a bit of menace to the exterior. Blacked-out trim may be nothing new in the industry, but it is unusual for EVs. Bud Brown Volkswagen gives you the details. The Volkswagen ID.4 is known for its smooth and whisper-quiet drivetrain. The motor…

​​Euro Style and Black Edition Adds More Awesomeness to the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R​

November 20th, 2025 by
The Fashionable And Comfortable Front Seats Of The Mythical And Fantastical 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition

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…

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