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 […]
Category: VW
Cruising in a 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn
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 […]
How the VW Jetta Stands Out Against Top-Selling Compacts
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 […]
A Cavernous Interior Cabin Awaits in the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
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 […]
Knocking It Out of the Park: From Germany to Mexico and Beyond in the 2022 Volkswagen Taos
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 […]
2021 Volkswagen Model Overview
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 […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
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 […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
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 […]
Fathers Day, ’Death Wobbles’ and Tariffs Dodged
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 […]
Trump…Tariffs…& Tires That are Reinventing the Wheel.
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 […]
FCA & Nissan Merger (plus Ford & GM Merger?)
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 […]
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and THIS is Your Weekly Auto News!
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 […]
It’s Your Weekly Auto News, Featuring ‘Space Orange”!
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, […]
Tesla Killers & Name Games…it’s This Week’s Automotive News Headlines!
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 […]
They Want to do WHAT to the Camaro?! (& Other News)
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 […]
Start Spreading the News…We’re Talking About the New York & Shanghai Auto Shows!
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 […]
Auto Shanghai? NYIAS? Sure. But First, the Automotive News Headlines for April 8th
Annnnnd we’re back! AutoInfluence here on Friday, April 12th making our way through automotive news headlines for the second week of April – leading up to the highly anticipated one-two punch of Auto Shanghai and the New York International Auto Show. That said, grab a drink and a snack, get comfortable, go to the bathroom […]
10 Best Fuel-Efficient Used Cars for Under $10,000
Fuel-efficiency has become a major selling point for consumers as gas prices have risen alongside concerns about climate change. More and more, the search for fuel-efficient vehicles has begun to slip down from the top-tier car buyers to the basic consumer, and more and more models have come in an attempt to meet the growing […]
Five Best Used Volkswagens You Can Buy Cheap
If you’re looking for a Volkswagen that you can buy for pretty cheap, used car lots might not be a bad idea. However, knowing what you’re looking for is important. Volkswagens come in SUVs and cars, although the cars tend to be a little cheaper. With Volkswagen, you’ll also have the option of purchasing the […]
Top 8 Safest Used Cars for Teen Drivers
It’s a bit scary to think about it. In the blink of an eye, your infant just turned 16 and now they’re asking to get behind the wheel. Sure, you’ve let them drive the three minutes to the store while your stronghold on the dashboard is leaving imprints but something beyond their lack of experience […]