5 things you didn’t know about the Tiguan
More often than not, Volkswagen drivers love being Volkswagen drivers. Everybody knows and loves the Jetta, the Passat, the Golf and the Beetle. But, what happens when your lifestyle calls for an SUV? Well, Volkswagen’s compact crossover comes with a few pleasant surprises, and we’ve found 5 things you didn’t know about the Tiguan.
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Volkswagen invests in electric
If you’re not yet familiar with the acronym PEV, it may be time to learn it. PEV stands for Plug-in Electric Vehicle, and while it does not yet account for a significant portion of overall auto sales today, Volkswagen is making a commitment to aide its viability in the future.
Addressing the 2015 Electric Drive conference in Washington DC, Jörg Sommer, vice president of product marketing and strategy for Volkswagen of America, urged lawmakers to take action towards promoting more environmentally conscious vehicles.
Top 3 reasons to buy a diesel in Lafayette
Traditionally, when you thought of diesel, you likely thought of heavy, lumbering, industrial trucks. But, advancements in the diesel industry in recent years are causing people to rethink that reputation. According to a report from the Diesel Forum, the industry “has made great progress on a path of continuous improvement to virtually eliminate the key pollutants associated with on-road diesel engines.”
If you keep up with what’s new in the world of electronics and technology, you know that every year kicks off with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In the first week of January, the CES introduces America to the new phones, tablets, gadgets, and advancements that we can expect to see hit the market that year. The automotive industry, Volkswagen in particular, takes on a big role at this show. At the 2015 CES, Volkswagen introduced technologies and integration of technologies that will make the Volkswagen experience more user friendly and safer.
Video: the 5 best Volkswagen Super Bowl commercials
Commercials in the Super Bowl are almost as popular as the game itself. In fact, many news outlets have started ranking the top 10 commercials every year. While rankings vary from site to site based on the demographics of the people voting for their favorites, Volkswagen regularly finds its ads making those top 10 lists, so we have decided to rank our top 5 Volkswagen Super Bowl commercials.
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Using a handheld cellphone behind the wheel is becoming more taboo every day. In fact, according to the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration, fourteen states have laws in place that ban hand held cell phone use completely. Thirty eight states have laws that ban cell phone use by novice drivers. Forty four states have laws banning texting while driving.
In the National Football League, the best players every season are named to the Pro Bowl and the very best player of the season is named the MVP. In the automotive world, Motor Trend Magazine also has a way to highlight the best and the best of the best by naming their Car of the Year. The Volkswagen Golf Family has earned that honor for 2015. Described as a “Jackrabbit of all trades,” the 2015 Volkswagen Golf nabs the honor by excelling in the six categories that Motor Trend evaluates to determine their MVP. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever been shopping and forgotten where you parked? With the Christmas season fast approaching, I’m sure we’ll see a few people aimlessly walking up and down the aisles of mall parking lots with the lost and helpless look on their face. We have all been there. Fortunately, we have a little tip for the Volkswagen community that will save you a little time and stress over the holidays.
Winter Car Problems: Top 5 Prevention Tips
With the winter approaching, and long range forecasts predicting a repeat of last winter, we have listed the most common problems associated with cars and cold weather. These problems are avoided with simple preventative maintenance and regular awareness.
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