2020 Jetta driving through tunnel

What do different drive modes actually do?

Drive Mode Selectors: How They Work and What They Do

Many automakers nowadays include different driving modes on their vehicle. These modes can usually be switched between by stopping, putting your vehicle in park, and then pressing a button. However, it’s not always clear what those different drive modes change.

Let us help. Here’s what the drive mode selector in your vehicle actually does, using Volkswagen vehicles as our examples.

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2021 Atlas Basecamp driving in desert

What does the 2021 Atlas Basecamp off-road package include?

2021 Atlas Basecamp Package: What Does It Add?

Volkswagen has a lot of different options and packages to choose from, like the Technology package or the R-Line package. Each one focuses on a particular aspect of the vehicle and seeks to improve it in some way. This approach allows for a lot of customizability. It also lets those that don’t want to pay for extra features they won’t use opt out.

With the 2021 Atlas, Volkswagen has added an all-new package: Basecamp. What is it and what features does it include?

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2020 Atlas Cross Sport rear view

How far are the guidelines on a backup camera?

How to Use Your Vehicle’s Backup Cam the Right Way

The back up camera is a standard feature on almost every single vehicle nowadays, Volkswagen models included. However, it’s not exactly clear how to use them. Sure, it shows you what’s behind you. But why does the distance seem skewed? Why does things get so close so quickly on the display?

A lot of these questions can be answered by knowing how far the guidelines on a backup camera are. So let’s take a look.

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