1969 Volkswagen Bug vs. 1974 Chevy Pickup?

Recently Motor Trend’s Roadkill series took a 1974 Chevrolet pickup and a 1969 VW Bug and put them to the ultimate test against each other. Who tackles the sand dunes better, the Chevrolet with the upgraded Chevy LS6 V8 or the VW Baja Bug? Watch to find out, but I will give you a hint. SPOILER ALERT, it’s the Bug!!!

When you live in an area like the Texas Panhandle, we have a lot of dried up river and lake beds that translate to serious off-roading fun. And when you a have a VW dealer as close as Street VW, you have no excuse forgetting out and enjoying the beautiful panhandle scenery. Come by Street VW in Amarillo, and choose from a large selection of 2014 convertible or coupe style Beetles. Or if you want a bug that’s a little older to really get dirty in, no worries because we have those too.  So come by Street VW temporarily located at 2725 SW. 45^th Avenue in Amarillo, TX but keep an eye out for our new location to be completed in spring of 2015. We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your perfect VW.

Volkswagen Struts Their Stuff at the Detroit Auto Show

Being a Volkswagen dealer is a tremendous honor for many reasons.  Few brands care for their consumers in the same way that Volkswagen does. Street Volkswagen of Amarillo is immensely proud of our parent company and that pride only increased following the Detroit Auto Show. VW really showed off at this year’s show with a number of exciting surprises.

The Golf R got even sexier

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R wowed the crowd at the Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle carries a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will yield 290 horsepower as well as 280 lb-ft of torque, which is nice slice above the 2014 model. Unlike the 2014, the 2015 Golf R will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic. Choosing the manual version will also offer fuel savings with an EPA estimated 31 mpg highway.

Beetle Dune Concept stands out

This is the “Baja Bug for the 21^st century,” says Volkswagen. Based on the Beetle R-line, the Dune has a number of adjustments that help to increase control and maneuvering ability making the Baja Bug handle any terrain with ease. The concept vehicle is about two inches taller than the traditional Bug in regards to distance from the earth as well as wider and longer. Not to mention the concept vehicle was displayed with an ingenious ski and snowboard rack for the extreme sporting fans out there.

The Passat goes green

The Volkswagen Passat joined the forces of the green revolution during the Detroit Auto Show. As we know, Volkswagen is often on the forefront of promoting and creating environmentally friendly technology and mechanics and their BlueMotion Concept does just that. However, BlueMotion sets itself apart from the rest as it is a move in the direction beyond hybridization. This concept implements cylinder deactivation to transform the normally four-cylinder engine into a straight twin, which would be the first example of this technology we have seen. You can always count on VW to be at the forefront of innovation.

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