2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jun 6, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Longer, lower, wider, faster. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor The Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3433) Sixty-seven years ago in 1945 the âVolkswagenâ went into production, eventually becoming know simply as the Beetle. From the Beetle we got a Super Beetle. Then after a long h ... Continue reading
Luxury Carmakers Give New Attention to Back Seats
Jun 4, 2012
Washington DC june 4, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that long the domain of dogs and yappy kids, the back seats of luxury cars now are getting first-class attention from automakers, reports USA Today. More of them are adding rear legroom to premium sedans to please empty-nest Boomers, who now see big back seats a ... Continue reading
Record May Results for Volkswagen Canada
Jun 1, 2012
All-Time Best Sales Month May of 2012 turned out to be the single best sales month of all time for Volkswagen Canada. The company, which this year is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Canada, posted sales of 6,030, bettering the previous record by 4%. Year-to-date, Volkswagen is also on track to set a new high water ... Continue reading
Volkswagen At The Leipzig Auto Show
Jun 1, 2012
Volkswagen is showcasing four exclusive new models at the Auto Mobil International show in Leipzig, Germany, which opens its doors on 2 June. ... Continue reading
GTI International Prepares To Celebrate 25th Anniversary In Style
Jun 1, 2012
Thousands of Golf GTI owners of all ages, plus a great many other enthusiasts of Volkswagen Group cars, from Audi RS4s and SEAT Ibiza Cupras to Volkswagen T5 vans, will soon be converging on Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground for this year's GTI International. ... Continue reading
Think Global, Act Local: New Leasing Campaign Delivers For Volkswagen
May 29, 2012
Volkswagen has launched a new Small Business Leasing programme, aimed at opening up new fleet opportunities for Volkswagen Retailers, and enabling them to serve better the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their local areas. ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Offer Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
May 26, 2012
Hertz , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announces the introduction of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel car into its Green Traveler Collection, becoming the first rental car company to make clean diesel vehicles available for rent in the US. The clean diesel engine gets 42 MPG on the ... Continue reading
Efficient Volkswagen Van Finance From £199 A Month
May 25, 2012
Affording a brand new van from £199 a month (plus VAT and initial rental) is great value, especially when it's a Volkswagen Caddy, but with the efficient contract hire and finance lease offers available from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles until 30 June, even a large Crafter van is available from £309 a month ... Continue reading
California (Campervan) Dreaming With Up To 10 Years To Pay
May 25, 2012
With summer about to blow away the rain clouds soon, it's a good time to think about buying a Volkswagen California campervan as there are tempting low-rate finance offers with up to 10 years to pay for new ones, and there's currently a generous supply of Assured Used models available from the Volkswagen Van Centre net ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
The Presidio Group LLC, through its subsidiary, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC, is pleased to have advised John Eagle on the sale of his two Florida dealerships, Honda of Panama City and Volkswagen of Panama City, to Group 1 Automotive, Inc. . We're selling our Florida dealerships so that we can concentrate on our Texa ... Continue reading
Pick Up A Good Deal: Volkswagen Amarok Available From £299 A Month
May 24, 2012
For the first time since the Amarok was introduced in the UK launch last year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is introducing a competitive finance offer from £299 a month (plus VAT and initial payment), which is available until 30 June 2012. ... Continue reading
Motorists Can Go Further For Less With Clean Diesel This Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2012
Whether headed to the beach, lake or mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new generation of fuel-efficient clean diesel cars this summer driving season than ever before. And with the high prices at the pump, these clean diesel drivers will significantly benefit from diesel's 20 to 40 percent highe ... Continue reading
31st GTI Meeting At Worthersee
May 18, 2012
For more than 30 years, the 'GTI Meeting at Worthersee' has been a holiday in the calendar of fans of sporty Volkswagen vehicles. ... Continue reading
Nine Volkswagen Apprentices And A Golf GTI: The Wörthersee Project
May 18, 2012
When they began their apprenticeships at Volkswagen, the four young women and five young men never dreamt such a project would form part of their vocational training. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen up! Claims Another Top Award at Fleet World Honours
May 17, 2012
Volkswagen's new small car, the up!, has claimed yet another award, being named Best City Car in the 2012 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a recent ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. ... Continue reading
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