From tips and testimonials to upcoming Volkswagen events, our community section provides information to owners and enthusiasts alike.

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Saying ‘GTI-do’ in a VW-themed wedding

Agnes and AJ Miragliotta run their own visual media company, Waxwing Media, in Dallas. Well before they met in 2015, both had grown into avid fans of the Volkswagen Golf GTI – with AJ owning a Mk5, and Agnes driving her customized Mk6 GTI she calls the “TurboTurtle.” That shared passion led to their meeting and their relationship, so when the duo took their vows last fall, they did so in a way that weaved their enthusiasm into the fabric of their lives. We asked Agnes to give us some insight

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How to build a Global Rallycross car, the Volkswagen way

Despite its short three-year history, Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross has quickly become one of the most successful teams in the Red Bull Global Rallycross series, earning two driver’s championships and a manufacturer’s title since its debut. The quick success can be attributed to a unique partnership between championship-winning race team, Andretti Autosport, and the similarly successful Volkswagen Motorsport outfit in Germany. Working together, the two organizations have created a formidable te

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GRC

Trio of Podium Finishes for Volkswagen Andretti Rallcyross at GRC New England Doubleheader

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross mounted a successful effort at Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship, earning a trio of podium finishes over the doubleheader weekend. Tanner Foust was the class of the field for much of the event, winning handily on Saturday, and leading much of Sunday’s Final before a wheel failure ended his bid for a perfect weekend sweep. Scott Speed found himself in recovery mode for much of the weekend, earning a pair of second-place finishes

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Vehicles

How much is that old Volkswagen worth, anyway?

Always wanted to own a classic 1967 Volkswagen Beetle? Been looking for a vintage VW Microbus to relive the nostalgia of the 1970’s? While the market can count on new cars substantially getting better year-over- year, the collector car market ebbs and flows in ways that can puzzle even the experts. “The collector car market is undergoing a massive revolution as millennials are getting buying power, which is why cars from the 80’s and 90’s and even some 70’s models, are starting to double,

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Tanner Foust and Volkswagen give one school an unforgettable show and tell

Each year, students in Jim Cowhey’s second grade class at Highlands Elementary School in Spring Valley, Calif., write to different companies across the U.S. to learn more about the business world and how various organizations operate. When their letters reached the desks of the Volkswagen PR and Marketing departments, a plan was hatched to surprise the kids with a special visit to their classroom. “The night before these letters found their way to my desk, I was telling my son how important i

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Volkswagen Atlas adds flavor to hit series Food Network Star

This summer, foodies everywhere can tune into Food Network for its hit competition show, Food Network Star, and check out the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas helping contestants gracefully navigate the heated challenges. As Volkswagen returns for the third consecutive year as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the elite competition series, the all-new Volkswagen Atlas will make its debut, appearing in various episodes throughout the season. A special episode on June 25th will highlight the Atlas playi

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GRC

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Earns Another Podium in Wet and Wild Louisville Race

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross was in strong form again at the second race of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship in Louisville, racking up multiple Heat and Semifinal race victories before taking home a third-place finish in Sunday’s final, courtesy of reigning series champion, Scott Speed. Tanner Foust finished directly by his teammate in fourth, earning good points that set the two Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross drivers further ahead of the rest of the field in the championship b

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GRC

Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Takes 1-2 Finish at Memphis Season Opener

Looking every bit the champions that they are, Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross returned to the season-opening round of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship in fine form, claiming a 1-2 finish in Saturday’s Final at Memphis International Raceway. Scott Speed led teammate Tanner Foust across the line, earning his 13th career win to take the early lead in the 2017 championship battle and granting him title of winningest driver in Global Rallycross history. The Beetle GRCs picked u

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Art that moves, and moves you

Five years ago, Mimi Kvinge quit her full-time job in social work to pursue her passion for painting. And like many young artists who exchange gainful employment for dream chasing, Kvinge was broke. “I was definitely struggling to make ends meet, especially since my paintings were only priced at $30,” recalled Kvinge, 27, of Seattle. “But I was riding on lot of momentum, because I loved what I did so much.” Today, Kvinge has shown that those dreams have proven worth chasing after. She

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Tanner Foust explains the art and fun of drifting

Drifting is unlike any other discipline in the world of motorsport. Winning isn’t determined by time on a clock or who reaches the finish line first, but rather by a panel of judges who select a victor based on car control, style, and speed. In the United States, the sport has surged in popularity since its introduction from Japan. Fans love the excitement of the show, out-of-the-box cars, and approachability of drivers that is a hallmark of U.S. drifting events. Tanner Foust is one of the go

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How the Volkswagen Bus still hauls in business

To be a successful entrepreneur, hard work is a given. When it comes to owning a small business, passion is also required – especially, if you’ve chosen to run your business from a Volkswagen Bus. Across the country, VW brand enthusiasts and small business owners are taking original VW Microbuses and repurposing them a working Bus. Some started as Volkswagen enthusiasts and wanted to find a way to capitalize on their hobby of working on their buses. Others came to the idea through the inspira

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Vfl Wolfsburg, VW’s historic soccer team, kicks around the Florida Cup

VfL Wolfsburg has been the official Volkswagen soccer team for over 70 years, evolving from a team comprised of workers from the VW factory in Wolfsburg. Since its inception, the team has progressed from the amateur ranks to regional leagues, before finally reaching the Bundesliga in 1997,  winning the in 2009. Last month,Wolfsburg sent its youth development team to compete in the Florida Cup, a six-team international tournament, allowing the squad some much needed practice during the lea

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Pedal, run, repeat: Making Cyclo-cross a family affair

The USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships are a home for cyclists of all ages and backgrounds. Masters riders of 70 years and older compete on the same circuit as pre-teens just getting started in racing and professional cyclists alike. A diverse group of cyclists has come to love the discipline of Cyclo-cross in recent years, relishing the challenge of cross-country riding through grass, dirt, and mud, combined with dismounting and carrying their bikes when conditions become too di

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Volkswagen takes to the slopes with America’s snowsports instructors

Every winter, more than 32,000 professional instructors fan out across America to teach and encourage skiing, snowboarding and a variety of other snowsports. From novices to experts, from kids to disabled veterans, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) share the joy of making people fly on the snow. Starting today, they’ll have a new helper on the mountain – Volkswagen. As part of a new multi-year sponsorship to pr

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