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New Volkswagen 'Unleash Your RRR' Ad Campaign Allows Users to Drive a Virtual Golf R with the Sound of Voice -- Plus Video

New Volkswagen 'Unleash Your RRR' Ad Campaign Allows Users to Drive a Virtual Golf R with the Sound of Voice -- Plus Video

Volkswagen of America, Inc., is excited to unveil the Unleash Your Rrrr site that allows Volkswagen fans to drive a virtual Golf R using only the sound of voice. The web app utilizes deep learning, an artificial intelligence subset of machine learning, developed by VW’s agency of record Deutsch LA, to analyze each use ... Continue reading

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

ANN ARBOR July 9, 2015: Vehicles with clean diesel technology may be more expensive to buy or lease than those that run on gasoline, but they can save their owners thousands of dollars within just a few years, says a University of Michigan researcher. Bruce Belzowski, managing director of the U-M Transportation Researc ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Develops New Golf for the Racetrack

Volkswagen Develops New Golf for the Racetrack

A new Golf for the racetrack: Volkswagen Motorsport is developing its first racing car based on the seventh generation Golf. The production-based, 330-hp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR regulations and is intended to help Volkswagen evaluate a potential customer racing programme from the 2016 season onw ... Continue reading

The Golden Sisters Return to the VW Lineup for Model Years End Sales Events

The Golden Sisters Return to the VW Lineup for Model Years End Sales Events

‘The Old Wives’ are back by popular demand, after receiving a tremendous response in VW’s TDI Clean Diesel social media campaign earlier this year HERNDON, VA -- July 10, 2015: Volkswagen of America, Inc. is bringing internet sensations, “The Golden Sisters,” back again to star in the brand†... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

Golf TDI® beats the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement for “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. contiguous States for a non-hybrid car” at a stellar 81.17 mpg Herndon, Va. Jul 8, 2015; Volkswagen of America, Inc., is pleased to announce today that the 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel, part of the fami ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review ... Continue reading

2016-2015 Big Cars For Big Families Or Lots Of Friends

2016-2015 Big Cars For Big Families Or Lots Of Friends

MORE INFO New Car Buyers Guide | Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons 2015-1997 Find Your Perfect New 6+ Passenger vehicle Car Match Auto Central April 7, 2014; Over the years one of The Auto Channel's most popular pages has been a short cut to 6 -9 passenger vehicles. All of this media talk of a "small car" option i ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Transporter Order books Open Today in the UK; First Deliveries from September

Volkswagen Transporter Order books Open Today in the UK; First Deliveries from September

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened the order books for all panel van and passenger carrying versions of the new Transporter, ahead of first deliveries in September. Boasting a sharper new look, refined and more efficient engines, and a host of safety, comfort and convenience features, the sixth-generation Transp ... Continue reading

Beware the Teeth: Volkswagen and Discovery Channel Launch Shark Week

Beware the Teeth: Volkswagen and Discovery Channel Launch Shark Week

Microsite, mini documentary and original music composition will highlight how music can be used to change perceptions of sharks Herndon, VA (July 2, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. in its fourth year as a sponsor of Discovery’s Channel’s SHARK WEEK, is collaborating with the network to debut Sharks R ... Continue reading

Volkswagen June Sales: Total 30,436 Cars

Volkswagen June Sales: Total 30,436 Cars

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 30,436 units delivered in June 2015. The all-new Golf family of vehicles continued to find success in the market. In June, Golf family sales totaled 6,145 units. “We continue to see strong results from the Golf family, delivering the best June in 15 years. Die ... Continue reading

Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank

Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank

Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading

Car Preference May Be the Best Route for Understanding Consumers

Car Preference May Be the Best Route for Understanding Consumers

Car Preference May Be the Best Route for Understanding Consumers ... Continue reading

Why There Should Be a Convertible in Your Future!

Why There Should Be a Convertible in Your Future!

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0809) Editor's Note: I heartily agree with the author... as an owner (and user) of a 1990 Mazda RX-7 convertible (my everyday drive) if its not raining and the temperature is above 40 degrees(F) and below 100 the top is down, making even a trip f ... Continue reading

The Adventure Continues: The New Volkswagen California

The Adventure Continues: The New Volkswagen California

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to kick-start the summer holiday season with the official unveiling of the new California. Based on the recently revealed Transporter T6, the new California remains the only factory-built camper van on the market, and offers a host of improvements and new features for buyers who wa ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0680) My usual approach in reviewing a car model, to wit the 2015 VW Golf, is to touch all the various trims and iterations that a consumer could consider. By happenstance I’ve hit a trifecta of Golf test-drives with ... Continue reading

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