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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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2 Panel Image, ID Buzz Logo Volkswagen and ID Buzz Cars in line

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‘That’s so silly’: Volkswagen is recalling over 5K of its ‘ID. Buzz’ vehicles

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

2 panel image. Woman smiling with caption that reads: "I am on my way to go see a car that I bought an auction for $1,750" on left. Paddles being raised at auction on right.

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‘I’d be suspicious’: Woman buys ‘dream car’ at an auction for only $1,750. It’s discontinued. Did she actually hit the ‘jackpot’?

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bettythebeetlee at their steering wheel with the caption "check engine light is finally disappeared after 3 months of ignoring it !!!!!!!!"

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‘I wouldn’t take this gamble in a Volkswagen’: Driver ignores check-engine light for 3 months. Then it finally disappears

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‘This is why nobody borrows my trailer’: Man drives Volkswagen onto trailer’s ramp. Let this serve as a lesson to you

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

3-panel image showing the Volkswagen logo, a Volkswagen vehicle in the rain, and 100 dollar bills falling.

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‘Salesman in cabo rn’: Man buys Volkswagen Atlas as his ‘dad car.’ Viewers can’t believe the monthly car payment

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘I got scammed’: Driver says she paid in full for her Volkswagen Beetle. Then she tries to trade it in

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

woman sharing what happened with her car seat heater(l) Volkswagen emblem(c) Car seat Heater(r)

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‘New fear unlocked’: Volkswagen driver issues warning after using car’s seat warmer

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘People look at me weird’: Volkswagen Jetta driver says she’s always approached at the gas station for this reason

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‘I think you’re talking to ChatGPT’: Buyer calls out Volkswagen dealer for refusing to give him price via text message

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman trades in luxury car for a Volkswagen. Then she has to go to the dealership for maintenance

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‘I’ve never seen a VW dealership look like this’: Woman trades in luxury car for a Volkswagen. Then she has to go in for maintenance

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‘Holy cow, man’: Woman takes her 2023 Volkswagen to mechanic. It already needs new brakes

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘We are literally about to get a hurricane today’: Man catches Volkswagen dealership selling cars in Florida as storm draws near

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‘I did do my research’: Driver buys new $50K Volkswagen. It already has transmission issues at 5 months old

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘This reminds me a lot of a BMW’: Viewers can’t believe someone traded this 2024 Volkswagen for a new Nissan

Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

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