VW record sales Volkswagens aren't just popular in Miami, they have global appeal well outside Miami Beach, Coral Gables and South Miami!

New Golf R is almost here! The Golf R32 hit the Miami streets in 2002, powered by a 241 HP engine. It was an immediate hit. Over three times the expected number were sold, and the hot little hatch became an instant celebrity.

VW Poised to be World Leader in Sales Loaded with features, incredibly fuel-efficient and highly customizable, the 21st Century Beetle is here! The Volkswagen icon is back again with an all-new re-design and a fluid mix of German engineering, European sophistication and all-American motoring.

Art Basel coming soon Art Basel is back for its 10th edition this December. Art Basel Miami Beach is an important show in the world of art. Injecting Miami with a heavy dose of culture and society, the event combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events. Live music, film, architecture and design all get a chance to expose you to their appeals.

Big Miami Scares at Miami International Mall The air grows a chill. Ravens caw in the distance. It is 3AM and you are alone in your house. Was that the distinct sound of the third step creaking on the stairs up to your bedroom? It is time for the spookiest month of the year, and the House of Horrors knows just how to get it started.

Introducing the 2012 Passat The new 2012 VW Passat is here in our Miami showroom, and we have a lot to tell you about it! Starting at under $20,000, the new Passat offers Miami a significant amount of luxury and features for this low entry price.

The new Golf R Intelligent downsizing. That's what the new Golf R represents. The heir to the 2004 and 2008 Golf R32 models, the new R manages to have more power, more performance, and consume less gasoline than its illustrious iconic performance forebears. And it offers all this for just a bit more than the base Golf model.

The 21st Century Beetle What do you do when you have to reinvent an icon? That was the situation at hand when Volkswagen decided to recreate the beloved Beetle a second time. The original VW redesign was a hit in 1998, bringing back all the nostalgia of the world's longest selling car and coupling it with modern day performance, safety and sensibilities.

Ready-to-go art and culture, just down the block from you This one is in from one of our readers. South Dade has its own Art Walk, and they are eager for you to join in on the fun and check it out. It does sound like a great way to spend an evening:

VW contributes to the MLK Monument VW announced its participation in the upcoming (and delayed) Washington DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial recently. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. provided a $1 million gift to the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. The gift will support the memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. honoring Dr. King.

Single-seat, ultra-efficient VW

Meet Nils.

No, Nils is not the newest Discovery Channel animal show host, it is Volkswagen's latest concept car, and it is an unusual one indeed. With an aluminum frame, gull-wing doors and the dynamic performance of a sports car, the Nils is designed to be technically realistic and economically supportable.

VW Sales look great in 2011 Volkswagen was showing some impressive sales numbers for the first half of the year, with over 2.95 million vehicles delivered to customers worldwide from January to July. This is a 12.5% increase over last, and it is only getting better, as July was a record month to start out the second half with 419,000 vehicles delivered.

Miami Art Walk Miami's cutting edge art scene starts in Wynwood and the Design District, and Saturday, August 13, marks the next Design District Art Walk. Though the resurgence of the arts in Miami initially started in Miami Beach, downtown started picking up some of the massive overflow, and many artists and galleries relocated near 40th Street and North Miami Avenue, where the Design District was born.

2012 Marks VW's most complete model line 2012 will be the most complete model line for Volkswagen's U.S. line, ever. With the 21st Century Beetle and new 2012 Passat leading the charge, VW will be offering the most comprehensive selection of products in North America since they began selling vehicles here.

Kate Middleton - the duchess digs VW

Well, isn't the world enraptured by nobility? Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, loved her 2001 Volkswagen Golf. It was $17,500 US dollars back when she bought it new, and she kept meticulous records on the maintenance and repairs done in a little logbook.

Showdown: Prius vs. Jetta Sportwagen Edmund's Inside Line recently matched a 2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI head-to-head with a 2012 Toyota Prius in a comparison test.

Miami Art Museum (M.A.M.) presents Second Saturdays are Free for Families South Motors is a proud support of Miami Art Museum’s “Second Saturdays are Free for Families presented by MetLife Foundation.”

Volkswagen Trivia Just how much of a VW fan are you? Take our quiz and find out. We have a few questions to test your knowledge and see just how much you know about the brand, so put your thinking cap on and get ready to test your brand loyalty!

Hands-free driving? Science and engineering are getting cooler and cooler. Volkswagen recently introduced the Temporary Auto Pilot, a system that, while still monitored by the driver, can drive automatically up to a speed of 80 MPH. It is the next step ahead from today's assistance systems toward the vision of fully automated driving.

KBB crowns Jetta as Top Coolest Car Kelley Blue Book recently named the Volkswagen Jetta as one of the 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars during their annual round-up. Each year, the editors search for the most enjoyable vehicles that are both fun and affordable. With "fun-to-drive" and "fun-to-own" as the criteria, the editors found the 2011 Jetta aptly continues the model's history of delivering an exceptional driving experience.

2012 VW Passat Video The Miami air has been crackling with excitement since Volkswagen's announcement that the all-new 2012 Passat will be arriving soon. Built entirely in the U.S. with specs designed to appeal to the American lifestyle, the all-new 2012 Passat offers a roomy, comfortable cabin, premium features from bumper to bumper, high-performance European handling characteristics and an irresistible price tag.

New Cultural Center's big plans for South Florida In addition to the cultural centers downtown, on the Beaches and Aventura, the Southwest corridor now will be part of the master spoke-and-hub plan to spread culture throughout South Florida.

VW wants you to Think Blue VW latest initiative in the US is to promote eco-friendly mobility and responsible action in everyday life. They have teamed up with MOMA (the Museum of Modern Art) on this endeavor to celebrate and expand on this idea.

First look: 2012 VW Passat The 2012 Passat's arrival is nearing! For the first time in its history, the Passat has disinherited its European roots and is designed to specifications to that appeal most to the American public. More spaciousness, a hardier performance and a surprisingly low price tag are all part of the new American design.

2012 VW Beetle prices released This week, the new Beetle prices were announced by VW of America! Pricing for the 21st Century Beetle will start at just $18,995, and it offers an agile, driver-focused coupe experience that pays homage to the Beetle's past while all the while looking to the future.

Time to Feel the Heat After finishing off arch-rival Boston Celtics, we tip our BMW Sport Caps to our hometown Miami Heat, and sit on the edge of our seats for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, and hopefully the NBA Finals.

VW-owned Bugatti claims landspeed record You may have heard the name Bugatti in the automotive world. A French car brand owned by Volkswagen, Bugatti is a premier manufacturer of high-performance vehicles responsible for producing some of the world’s most exclusive cars, as well as some of the fastest.

TDI Claims Top Spot in Kelley Blue Book The 2011 VW Golf TDI recently earned the title of Top Green Car of 2011 from Kelley Blue Book last month.

The return of the Beetle The VW Beetle is an iconic vehicle. During its first generation, over 21.5 million Beetles were sold throughout its decades-long run,

The Bulli “Most Fun” vehicle at Geneva The all-new Volkswagen Bulli concept car was named Most Fun Vehicle by Autoweek editors at the Geneva Motor Show last month.

Who is South Florida’s funniest amateur? Enjoy an evening at The Improv during the comedy club’s Hollywood to Hollywood Contest April 27th.

The Art of Storytelling Returns "The Art of Storytelling is back again for the year! Created by the Miami-Dade Public Library System, the Art of Storytelling event highlights the important role that storytelling plays in education, culture and entertainment.