Volkswagen Reports 34.6 Percent Increase In March U.S. Sales
Apr 3, 2012
March sales total 36,588 units representing six months in a row with at least 30 percent sales gains Passat, the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year, sold 10,032 units, its best month ever Jetta Sedan achieved sales of 12,947 units High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 23.1 percent of sales in March, up 44.4 p ... Continue reading
Need To Keep Car Costs Down? Opt For A Volkswagen, Says Parkers
Apr 3, 2012
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Concept Cars at the New York Auto Show
Apr 2, 2012
New York City is no stranger to starting trends and shaping opinions, so it is no surprise that the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to show off some of the most amazing concept cars ever seen at the 2012 New York International Automobile Show. The Show opens to the public on Friday, April 6th through A ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Selects OEConnection to Promote Nationwide Collision Programs
Mar 27, 2012
OEConnection LLC, the parts e-commerce technology leader for OEM distribution networks, announced today that it has been chosen by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) to support their ongoing Collision Programs. Under the agreement, dedicated resources from OEConnection will conduct field visits to thousands of collisio ... Continue reading
World's First and Only Mexican Beaded Volkswagen Arrives in the United States
Mar 27, 2012
Washington D.C., Houston and Denver Among U.S. Cities Part of the International Tour; Paris and Brussels for the European Tour The following is being released today by Marca Pais -- Imagen de Mexico: The world's first and only Volkswagen decorated with beads by Mexican Huichol Indians, namely the "Vochol", has arrived ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 800 to Meet Growing Demand
Mar 22, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations announced today that the company is creating an additional 800 new jobs at its Tennessee manufacturing facility. The positions are needed as Volkswagen Chattanooga continues to ramp up capacity to meet customer demand for the new U.S.-produced Passat. This comes on to ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2012
Beatle George Harrison's Aston Martin DB5 and a Volkswagen Super Beetle Custom Street Rod come together for charity in Houston. Houston, Texas. March 21st, 2012. Plans are well underway for the inaugural Concours d'Elegance of Texas this spring , as the organizers set out to augment the annual collector car calendar wi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Partners With Amyris and Solazyme to Promote Automotive use of Renewable Fuels
Mar 21, 2012
Volkswagen of America today announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris, two of the world's leaders in renewable fuels, to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel. Under the respective agreements, Volks ... Continue reading
Sleek New Volkswagen CC Model Hits UK Roads Today
Mar 21, 2012
The first new Volkswagen CC models are hitting UK roads today, allowing drivers to experience the car's impressive blend of four-door practicality and sleek coupe-like styling. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Teams Up With Stupid Cancer for "Get Busy Living" Road Trip
Mar 20, 2012
As part of a new partnership, Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Stupid Cancer (aka the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation) have embarked on a cross-country road trip to raise awareness in support of young adults affected by cancer, and to empower the young adult cancer community to "get busy living." Volkswagen ha ... Continue reading
Lentuo International Nears Completion of its Flagship FAW-Volkswagen Dealership
Mar 20, 2012
Lentuo International Inc. ("Lentuo" or the "Company"), the largest non-state-owned automobile retailer in Beijing as measured by new vehicle sales revenue in 2010, today announced that construction of its flagship FAW-Volkswagen dealership remains on schedule. When opened in the second half of 2012, the Company's flags ... Continue reading
Volkswagen #1 Brand, as Hybrids Continue to Emerge, Says Strategic Vision's Total Value Index
Mar 15, 2012
Strategic Vision announces results of the most recent Total Value Index (TVI). Volkswagen of America was again the best brand in terms of Total Value. Hyundai Motor America was the number two corporation, with Ford Motor Corporation third. Total Value is a calculation of explicit owner statements on 442 attributes and ... Continue reading
Bram Schot To Head Sales And Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Mar 15, 2012
Bram Schot (50) has been given executive responsibility for sales and marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles effective April 1, 2012. Schot succeeds Harald Schomburg, who will leave the company by mutual consent once the transition to his successor has been completed. ... Continue reading
Time To Get Down To Your Volkswagen Retailer To Pick Up An up!
Mar 15, 2012
The award-winning new Volkswagen up! is now in UK showrooms. This cleverly compact city specialist has the interior space and features of a larger car, but its prices are in keeping with its small footprint. Prices start at £7,995 (RRP OTR), and rise to just £11,180, while retail customers using Volkswagen Finance's ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Plans for Further Investment in Tennessee
Mar 13, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) announced today that it will invest $40 million to build a warehouse in Roane County, Tenn. for distributing domestic auto parts for the Chattanooga-made Passat. The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to open by spring 2013 and will employ up to 45 people by 2016. Addressing th ... Continue reading
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