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Volkswagen of America to Give Customers 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on All Pre-Owned Volkswagen Vehicles with a Factory Installed Satellite Radio


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NEW YORK--Aug. 20, 2012:  Sirius XM Radio and Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that customers will receive a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles equipped with factory installed satellite radios from any Volkswagen dealer across the United States.

In addition, customers will also receive a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when purchasing any pre-owned vehicle equipped with a factory installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from participating Volkswagen dealers.

"Customers now buying pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles, and non-VW vehicles from participating Volkswagen dealerships, can be assured of getting best-in-class audio entertainment at the touch of a button," said Joe Verbrugge, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive Remarketing and Retail Sales, SiriusXM. "The list of dealers across the country making SiriusXM available to all their pre-owned vehicle customers continues to grow, and we are proud that Volkswagen sees the value of giving their customers a 3-month SiriusXM subscription."

"Volkswagen is pleased to offer our customers in-vehicle entertainment such as SiriusXM. We are also committed to supporting the ability of our dealers to offer their customers the most attractive selection of vehicles with the latest features," said Scott Weitzman, General Manager, Used Vehicle Operations, Volkswagen of America.  "The SiriusXM pre-owned program allows Volkswagen dealers to effectively demonstrate satellite radio to their used car customers and the 3-month subscription is a core pillar of our new WorldAuto pre-owned vehicle program that will launch at Volkswagen dealerships nationwide in October."

Volkswagen of America will continue to give customers purchasing new VW vehicles equipped with satellite radio a 3-month SiriusXM subscription.

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