Volkswagen is moving its U.S. headquarters to DC.

This is not one of my lame jokes. Volkswagen is REALLY moving its U.S. headquarters to DC. Ok, they are actually moving to Herndon, and it’s not just limited to the Volkswagen, but also Audi. VW’s argument is that most of their customers are on the coasts, and not in middle America. (Duh.)

I actually think this great move. DC is geographically a small city with sprawling suburbs and exburbs, which means there are lots of people owning cars. Of those, most folks own either Asian or German. Let’s face it… there is a good chance that the car mowing you down in the crosswalk will be a Volkswagen or an Audi (or a BMW, Toyota or Honda). You don’t find many Malibus outside of the rental car lots at National Airport.

More importantly, the proximity to government would be beneficial for automakers to monitor, and provide guidance on regulations and new legislation. Considering the mood that Congress has been in lately… it would be VERY beneficial.

Now, the question is: Will other automakers follow suit? Auto manufacturing is no longer concentrated in Detroit. German, Korean and Japanese companies have never had manufacturing in Detroit. It only follows that most if not all automakers should have a substantial presence, if not be headquartered, in the DC area.

The bigger question is: Can an auto-obsessed homosexual find a little occupational car-love at VW in DC?