230 Miles Per Gallon…from a VW?!

May 8, 2008 – 11:51 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Concepts

EcoGeek reports that VW will be selling the L1 concept by 2010.

VW To Shorten Warranty?

April 21, 2008 – 5:29 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Car Care, Rants

According to our friends at Leftlane News, Volkswagen of America will shorten its warranty to align with competitors for the 2009 model year.

Scirocco Designer Interviews

April 21, 2008 – 2:14 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Cool Stuff, Volkswagen Scirocco

Our friends over at oneighturbo.com have posted some very interesting interviews with Marc Lichte, designer of the Scirocco.

Happy Birthday Volksbloggin!!!

April 15, 2008 – 9:24 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Site Maintenance

VB turns 2 today!

Volksbloggin.com 2.0 Coming Soon!

April 14, 2008 – 8:56 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Site Maintenance

EDIT: It’s LIVE!! W00H000!

Hello faithful readers and search engine… searchers. The day has finally come. Volksbloggin.com’s first redesign will go live tonight around midnight (give or take) in celebration of its two year anniversary! Aside from having a brand-spanking new face, we will also bring two new writers on board who will introduce themselves shortly after the 2.0 launch. Stay tuned!

VW Recalls 410,000 Passats

April 7, 2008 – 9:22 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Recalls

Leftlane News reports that VW is recalling every gasoline powered Passat sold in the U.S. from 1999 - 2005. Ouch.

Volkswagen’s Safety Just Got a Little Too Safe for Me…

April 7, 2008 – 7:40 am by Becky Singson
Filed under Car Care, Volkswagen New Beetle

I walked out of work on Thursday to find a flat tire on my rear driver’s side. Some colleagues were gracious enough to change for me. Thank goodness for that full-sized spare because sometime between then and now, I lost the lug nut key to unlock the safety bolt.

A Battery is a Battery

April 1, 2008 – 8:28 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Car Care

When is it not worth getting something done at the dealership? When you can get it done for less than half the price.

Great Coupons At Autopia-CarCare.com

March 14, 2008 – 8:07 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Car Care

Spring cleaning and detailing time is just around the corner (if you’re in my neighborhood). Get all your supplies with a hefty discount at Autopia-CarCare.com!

Purchase Volkswagen’s All-New Routan and Help Fund Your Child’s College Tuition

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a partnership with Upromise, the country’s largest private source of college funding contributions, to provide $1,500 to customers who purchase or lease a new 2009 Routan for their child’s future education savings. Via media.vw.com

D.C. United and Volkswagen Ink Landmark Sponsorship Agreement

D.C. United and Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a five-year partnership agreement that will see the two brands join forces in a landmark deal that includes Volkswagen’s logo on the shirts of the most successful team in the history of American professional soccer. Via media.vw.com

2011 VW Passat Speculation

German Autobild has a great preview of how the next-generation VW Passat will look like. Not bad we say, we like the new front! They also unveiled the news that VW will bring a New Midsized Sedan (NMS) for the US and that they will introduce a complete fleet of hatchbacks across the whole model line-up. Via germancarblog.com

Volkswagen’s New Beetle Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of the New Beetle. Originally unveiled as a design study car called “Concept 1” at the North American International Auto Show in 1994, the New Beetle made its worldwide debut in 1998. Over the last decade the New Beetle has solidified its place in American pop culture, transcending consumers’ age, income, education and gender to connect classic Beetle enthusiasts with contemporary audiences. Via media.vw.com

Volkswagen Reports April 2008 Sales Up Over Last Year

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April. Via media.vw.com

Volkswagen Group Records Profit Growth at All Brands in First Quarter

Volkswagen Group Continues Success Story. The Group delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

Volkswagen Announces Sponsors for Jetta TDI Cup

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the vehicle sponsors for the Jetta TDI Cup today, on the heels of the inaugural race of this historic series that began on April 27th at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR). The sponsors include companies from a variety of lifestyle, athletic and automotive companies. Via media.vw.com

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