Volkswagen makes stylish and efficient cars. Ever since the introduction of its very first model to the rollout of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen has been popular among drivers everywhere. Volkswagen has, in recent times, become a leader in environmentally-friendly automotive production through an impressive lineup of electric vehicles as part of its Way to […]
Many of you have a loyalty to a particular automotive brand that may have all started way back when you bought your very first vehicle. Admittedly, we totally understand how you fell in love with your very first ride, and that has now become your go-to brand. For some, it was a Chevy model that […]
It takes guts to change something that is successful. It also takes vision. So, when Volkswagen announced that it was giving a refresh to its most successful SUV model, the compact Tiguan, it showed both guts and vision. While detractors might say they were crazy, the folks at Volkswagen knew that success does not allow […]
If you’re looking for a Volkswagen dealer to find the perfect new crossover for your daily commute, but you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got three important models for you to check out. Volkswagen makes several fuel-efficient and affordable crossovers. However, these three models are the top new Volkswagen crossovers that you can buy […]
Once affectionately known as the Touareg’s smaller brother, the Tiguan has established its own identity in the Volkswagen lineup and no longer sits in the shadows. A portmanteau of the German words tiger and leguan (meaning iguana), this vehicle is both strong and blends into your life seamlessly. The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is in a […]
One of the most famous roads in the world is Germany’s Autobahn. Designed and constructed over 80 years ago, this federally funded highway system links most of Germany’s major cities, not unlike the Interstate Highway System here in the United States (which was partially inspired by the Autobahn). The German band Kraftwerk, members of the […]
In a world where sedans now need to add a lot of exciting equipment to stay relevant, low-priced compact sedans with quality features are hard to find. Few sedans have pricing that starts below $20,000, and even fewer have conveniences in those lower-priced trim levels that make the purchase worthwhile. While Toyota and Honda hold […]
When it comes to automobile design, two words we don’t see in the same sentence much anymore are “different” and “crossover.” The homogenous crossover SUV segment has evolved into a utility-driven value proposition that puts form so far below function that it barely registers. That is until VW released its refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. Buyers […]
What is a German automaker like Volkswagen doing in Mexico, and how does it affect American drivers? The answer is the all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The Taos has proven itself to be a key player in Mexico’s automotive industry, which is what inspired Volkswagen to invest over $400 million to expand its footprint to America […]
Volkswagen is a brand that a lot of people like; after all, it’s a way to get impressive German engineering without paying BMW or Mercedes-Benz prices. When thinking about VW, it’s easy to picture classic models like the Beetle or Bug (personally, I go for the 1970s models that I grew up with, but the […]
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
Annnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all your current automotive news headlines, as we kick off the month of June. So, let’s get down to business. Ford Beginning with the ticking countdown of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a 5% tariff would be implemented on all shipments out of Mexico by this coming Monday, unless the […]
Annnnnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence easing the month of May right out the door with this week’s current automotive news headlines. But first, let’s address the elephant in the room, the rumored merger of Ford and General Motors. Unless you’re living under a rock, those of you who follow our weekly headlines in real-time are […]
Annnnd we’re…high? AutoInfluence back with all your automotive news for the week of May 24th even though work is being done in our studios, using some strong-scented chemicals. So bear with us, even if it means listening to Dan giggle indiscriminately while he works around us. Either way, we’re getting a head start on […]
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]
Annnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence on Mothers Day Weekend with all your automotive news headlines since…well, since seven days ago. Why? Because we want to be just as dependable as your mom is, except you can damn well bet that we’re not gonna clean up after you. Ford / Lincoln While an official unveiling of the […]
Annnnd we’re back…AutoInfluence kicking down the door to the month of May with all your automotive news. But don’t worry. We promise we’ll rehang the door once we’re done here (it’s the least we could do, since we forget to say hi to your mom in last week’s episode…) Ford / Lincoln This […]
Annnnnnd we’re back, AutoInfluence with another round of automotive news headlines – this time for the third week of April. Of course this means highlights from both the refined presentations of the tech-centric Shanghai Auto Show as well as the New York International Auto show, and it’s American-sized portions of everything covered with a […]
