Drew with VW What makes Volkswagen and endurance athletes go together as if their astrological signs were a perfect match? Last weekend, we served up nonstop cycling action at the Volkswagen Sea Otter Classic, a four-day event in Monterey, CA. Along with the all-new Think Blue Tour trailer, free coffee, and ride and drives, VW … Read more
Drew with VW Recently, Matt Marion, an editor at Men’s Health, contacted Volkswagen to inform us that his MK IV Jetta 1.8T was approaching the 500,000 mile mark. It’s a remarkable milestone so he was invited to the Volkswagen Group of America offices in Auburn Hills, MI to do a thorough autopsy of the vehicle … Read more
Drew with VW Admit it, you’ve all imagined your car as Hal in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Particularly as vehicles started including features that speak, owners began naming their cars. And if you’re like me, the person in there tends to get a little frustrated with you when you miss a left turn or know … Read more
Because Earth is our very favorite planet (no offense, Jupiter—you’re super special, too), we prefer to celebrate Earth Day year round instead of just once a year. So you can imagine how happy we were when we heard that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI was named a 10 Best Green Car by Kelley Blue Book’s … Read more
Oh, what a difference a letter makes. When Volkswagen announced that the all-new 2012 Golf R would be available for the first time ever, enthusiasts rejoiced with a capital R. We’re excited about it, too, which is why we’re celebrating its launch by offering our fans a chance to win the Golf R Ultimate Fan … Read more
Drew with VW While I was recently visiting The Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab (ERL) in Belmont, CA, to see a number of the latest innovations from Volkswagen (read my previous post on ERL), I also had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at a fleet of electric Golfs, badged as e-Golf. Details are still … Read more
Drew with VW I recently visited Belmont, CA, where I was able to get an insider’s look at the Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab. Here, a dedicated team develops performance and infotainment technologies to possibly make their way into future vehicles. The first vehicle to catch my eye was a 2005 Touareg V10 TDI that was … Read more
Hello, Volkswagen owners and fans! My name is Drew, and I’m excited to join the VW team to blog about our enthusiast activities. I’ll be attending numerous events throughout the year, where I hope to meet many of you in person and share experiences from across the United States. Translation: I just landed my dream … Read more
What do you get when you take the versatility of a wagon and the eco-friendliness of TDI® Clean Diesel Technology and combine it with the go-anywhere abilities of an SUV? Well, if you’re Volkswagen (full disclosure: we are Volkswagen), you get the Alltrack, our latest concept vehicle. The Alltrack made its North American debut at … Read more
At Volkswagen, we’re all about family. Sure, our cars are fun to drive, but safety for all is a top priority for us, especially when it comes to our families, the most precious cargo of all. That’s why we were so flattered when Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com announced its picks for the 10 Best Family … Read more