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VW: A History Are you a fan of Volkswagen vehicles? Think you know everything about the German brand's history? Some of these facts from Austin's Automotive Specialists might surprise you! Volkswagen & The Third Reich Who does Volkswagen have to thank for its start and initial success in the automotive industry? Adolf Hitler. He commissioned Ferdinand Porsche (yes, the same one who went on to create Porsche cars) to engineer an economical automobile option for families in Germany. He wanted it to comfortably carry two adults and three children and travel at least 60 miles per hour — a version of a vehicle for the people! Porsche came up with the VW Beetle. That explains where the name comes from, too. Volkswagen translates to “the People's Car.” During the Nazi Regime, no one who purchased a VW Beetle received it. The World's Car Despite a lawsuit against Volkswagen, the Beetle gained popularity around the world. VW was sued for the design of the Beetle by Tatra ... read more

Brand-Specific Services If you own a Mercedes, you enjoy a level of both luxury and performance that not everyone experiences. These vehicles are engineered above and beyond, with both impressive automotive prowess and impeccable interior style and design. That's what makes your Mercedes so much fun to own and drive! To keep your Mercedes driving the way it should, it needs specific care. These services aren't like the ones you would perform on just any vehicle. They are tailored to the needs of these high-performance cars and SUVs. Austin's Automotive Specialists of Round Rock is here to explain the unique needs of your Mercedes-Benz. A & B Service Mercedes doesn't play around when it comes to maintenance. All of their newer vehicles are outfitted with onboard maintenance tracking systems, which alert the driver as soon as the maintenance is needed. All the driver has to do is find a trustworthy repair team to handle the service properly. Following the Mercedes-Benz A and B Servic ... read more