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-Sad Face- Scirocco NOT Coming to States After All
It is with sadness that we bring you this news. Autoblog recently caught wind from Volkswagen that they will NOT bring the new Scirocco over the pond.
VW L1 Concept Petition
June 9, 2009 – 8:48 am by Matt Radel
Filed under Concepts
Do your part – the L1 needs YOU!!!
Dubspace launched into Public Beta. A social network for Volkswagen owners!
May 18, 2009 – 1:35 pm by Ben Guild
Filed under Cool Stuff
Finally — A Facebook Add-on for Car Enthusiasts. Designed by VW owners, like myself… of course!
VW Recalls All 2008 R32s
April 3, 2009 – 12:47 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Recalls, Volkswagen R32
Yup – you read that right…every one.
Oh VW Rabbit, We Hardly Knew Ye
March 31, 2009 – 7:54 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Rabbit
Get this people, Volkswagen just announced that the Rabbit nameplate will be no more come this fall. It’s back to the Golf for all.
What to do with a Cracked Windshield
March 16, 2009 – 9:37 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Car Care
CRACK!!! Holy crap, what was that?
VW Bus/Beetle = Death Traps?
February 17, 2009 – 9:34 am by Chris Iwanowski
Filed under Aircooled, Vintage Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1), Volkswagen Bus (Type 2)
Yahoo Autos Canada has an interesting controversial article on the Top 10 Deadliest Car Designs. Guess who’s favourite transport ranks in at #10 and #4?
There’s something exceptionally disconcerting in knowing your body is atop and ahead of the front wheels.…
Autopia-CarCare.com – Car Love Month
February 2, 2009 – 9:02 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Car Care
Autopia-CarCare.com is holding a 20% off sale for the entire month of February. Just enter code SAVEBIG at checkout.
Oh yeah, we’re not paid to mention this or anything like that. We just like passing on savings opprtunities, especially with the prime car care season just around the corner!
Routan Bust
January 30, 2009 – 11:39 pm by Matt Radel
Filed under Volkswagen Routan
VW and Chrysler halt production of the Routan minivan for the month of February.
First Major Winter Storm in Cincy: The Jetta Performs Admirably
January 27, 2009 – 9:48 am by Dan Volkens
Filed under Cool Stuff, Events, Volkswagen Jetta
So we’re right in the middle of getting pwned by our first major winter storm here in the tri-state area. I wasn’t pleased about it, but I made the trek into the office in downtown Cincinnati all the way from Fields-Ertel up north. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, it’s about a 20 mi. commute, give or take.
2009 Punch Buggy 4 SickKids (Toronto)
January 23, 2009 – 10:43 am by Chris Iwanowski
Filed under Aircooled, Events, Vintage Volkswagen, Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Beetle owners unite and join us in Toronto. This is a worthy charitable event in its second year.
Volkswagen Named “Advertiser of the Year” in Cannes
At the 56th International Advertising Festival “Cannes Lions 2009”, Europe’s largest automaker was presented Saturday with its first Lion in the “Advertiser of the year” discipline – thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 “advertising Oscars” in Cannes since 1961. “By honoring Volkswagen today we are honoring a company that has been a symbol of creative and innovative marketing in the automobile industry for decades,” Terry Savage, Festival Chairman, said during the award ceremony. Via volkswagen-media-services.com
Rabbit Named One of the ‘2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000′ by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the “Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000″ by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer web-site that provides vehicle pricing and information. The annual accolade acknowledges automakers for producing vehicles that emphasize performance, safety, fuel economy, interior size, and comfort. This year the editors also selected vehicles with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility, and technology. Via media.vw.com
Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers’ Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com is an online automotive research organization that provides complete, accurate and unbiased automotive information used to help consumers make informed automotive purchases and ownership decisions. Via media.vw.com
Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program ‘Cash for Clunkers’
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program that will provide either $3,500 or $4,500 off the purchase price of new, more fuel efficient vehicle for consumers who trade in an older, less efficient vehicle. A vehicle in each of Volkswagen’s 2009 model lineup meets the qualifications for participation in the government sponsored program. In order to qualify, eligible new vehicles must achieve at least 22 miles-per-gallon (mpg) for automobiles, and at least 18 mpg for small light-duty trucks and SUV’s, and trade-in vehicles must achieve 18 mpg or less. Via media.vw.com
Volkswagen Groups Holds Its Own on International Automobile Markets
Vehicle deliveries of the Volkswagen Group in May increased slightly by 1.5 percent as the Group continued to buck the trend on international automobile markets and hold its own. Total deliveries amounted to 556,700 (May 2008: 548,500)* vehicles. This means that 2.49 (January – May 2008: 2.68; -7.0 percent)** million vehicles were delivered to customers in the first five months of this year. Via media.vw.com
Routan Customers Now Able to Take Internet Access on the Road With Wi-Fi from Autonet Mobile
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a collaboration with Autonet Mobile, that will make it possible to equip their European-tuned minivan, Routan, with uconnect web, an in-vehicle internet service. Beginning this month, approximately 600 Volkswagen dealerships in the United States will offer Routan owners the opportunity to add uconnect web, powered by Autonet Mobile, to their vehicle. This partnership will deliver the first internet entertainment system for Volkswagen vehicles. Via media.vw.com
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