Feb 9, 2012
With Photo - Revolutionary campervan based on the VW T5 Transporter - A truly spacious, comfortable camper with all of the advantages of a compact vehicle - Rear Pod technology creates almost 2 metres of additional usable space - The Pod extends electronically, deploying two legs that self-level on uneven terrain - Dou ... Continue reading
The New Beetle Has "Car Audio System of the Year"
Feb 9, 2012
Guitar and amplifier specialist Fender has long been a respected name among musicians. ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
Chicago, Illinois February 8, 2011; The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the winner of its second annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Feb 7, 2012
SSOE Group, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement in the success of first and only LEED® Platinum automotive manufacturing plant in the world. Volkswagen's Chattanooga manufacturing plant was recently awarded a Platinum certif ... Continue reading
Zero Per Cent Finance Offer For The Best Used Vans Of The Year
Feb 6, 2012
According to the CAP Used Van of the Year 2011 awards, Volkswagen vans offer a winning combination of reliability, image and retained value compared to their key competitors. ... Continue reading
The Beginning Of A New Era: Volkswagen Introduces The Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)
Feb 2, 2012
This year, the Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix - the German acronym is MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) - for the Volkswagen, Audi, Å koda and SEAT brands. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 47.9 Percent Increase in January U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 27,209 units sold in January, a 47.9 percent increase over prior year sales. "We ended 2011 strong and are seeing the momentum continue into 2012 with a 47.9 percent increase, demonstrating our growth strategy continues to take root," said Jonathan Browning, President a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 200 for Increased Capacity
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced the company is creating 200 new jobs at its Tennessee manufacturing facility. The positions are needed as Volkswagen Chattanooga increases production capacity from 31 to 35 cars per hour. The new jobs will be integrated into Volkswagen's current t ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen of America today announced the inauguration of a new performance dome at MoMA PS1, as part of its ongoing, innovative partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1. The Volkswagen-sponsored MoMA PS1 Performance Dome will allow for expanded winter programming in MoMA PS1's iconic courtyard, namely weekly "Sunday Session ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Joins With Rolling Stone to Host Indianapolis Fan Tailgate Party on Game Day
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen is proud to announce a yearlong calendar of experiences that celebrate fans of music, sports, lifestyle, and culture. To kick off the year, Volkswagen will be on the ground in Indianapolis on Game Day, partnering with Rolling Stone to host the Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate Party for 3,500 guests just t ... Continue reading
Ian Plummer To Join Volkswagen UK As Head Of Retail Operations
Jan 31, 2012
Ian Plummer has been appointed Head of Retail Operations for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. He will take up his new role at the company's UK headquarters in Milton Keynes on 1 February 2012, and replaces Alex Smith who recently became Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ... Continue reading
T5 Assembly Begins In Indonesia
Jan 31, 2012
By 2015, around 1,200 Transporters and Multivans are planned to roll off the assembly line in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. As of now, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is starting SKD assembly of the T5 in Indonesia for the local market, together with the importer Garuda Mataram Motor. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America to Host "Lamborghini Day" at The Excel Institute on Jan. 25
Jan 25, 2012
Automobili Lamborghini America today announced that it will host "Lamborghini Day" at The Excel Institute on Jan. 25th to give automotive students hands-on training about the super-car line of vehicles. The Italian manufacturer of hi-end luxury sports cars Automobili Lamborghini SpA, based in Sant'Agata Bolognese, is p ... Continue reading
Practicality Goes up! With Baby Volkswagen's Five-Door Option
Jan 23, 2012
Getting into Volkswagen's award-winning up! city car is now easier than ever, with the introduction of the new five-door model. ... Continue reading
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