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Volkswagen Named “Advertiser of the Year” in Cannes

Dan Volkens — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:48 +0000

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

Dan Volkens — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:37:56 +0000

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

Dan Volkens — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:51:30 +0000

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’

Dan Volkens — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:38:22 +0000

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

Dan Volkens — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:45:58 +0000

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

Dan Volkens — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:50:58 +0000

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

VW L1 Concept Petition

Matt Radel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:48:37 +0000

A bit over a year ago we posted about the 235 MPG Volkswagen L1 concept – the ‘lil VW that just wanted a chance to be born, man. The L1 has been rumored to go into production in 2010, but things have been very quiet…which leads L1 fans to nervously fumble their fingers in anticipation of the concept going the way of the GX3.

So what’s a girl to do? Start up a petition on Twitter, that’s what! One of our VB faithful has done just that, and needs your support! Start following VW_L1_Love and sign the web petition to do your part to bring the L1 to a VW lot near you. Let’s get us some 200+ MPG love!!!!

Volkswagen BlueSport Ready for Production, Estimated Cost: $30k. Will It Happen?

Dan Volkens — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:56:49 +0000

After getting an exclusive first drive of the Volkswagen BlueSport roadster, the lucky scribes from AutoWeek write of the machine as if it’s headed for production. This is contrary to earlier reports coming from an unnamed VW insider which indicated that the program had been placed on hold due to the dire state of the global economy. Via autoblog.com

VW of America Confirms 2010 Jetta Sportwagen Will Get New Face Early

Dan Volkens — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:51:16 +0000

When Volkswagen’s home office in Wolfsburg announced the new Golf Estate a few days ago, nothing was said about plans for the U.S. market. The Golf wagon, of course, is badged as the Jetta Sportwagen in North America. According to VW of America spokesman Steve Keyes, we will indeed see this facelifted Jetta wagen this fall. Via autoblog.com

From Beetle to Golf: How Volkswagen overcame the crisis of the 1970s – audiobook

Dan Volkens — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:59:08 +0000

The Corporate History Department of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft is presenting an audiobook entitled “Mit dem Käfer zum Golf. Eine Reise durch 10 Jahre Volkswagen Geschichte.” (From Beetle to Golf. A journey through 10 years of Volkswagen history). The German-language double CD is a dramatized account of the period from 1967 to 1976 based on original documents from the Corporate Archives in Wolfsburg. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

The New Eos White Night Loves Contrast

Dan Volkens — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:49:52 +0000

The new Eos White Night embraces the contrast of black and white: the body is white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror covers are black. This special model can be ordered starting now. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

Volkswagen and BYD Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Dan Volkens — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:02:33 +0000

Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board for Technical Development at Volkswagen, insisted on personally providing the delegation of Chinese top managers with information. The visit, which took place first at the Elektrotraktion Technology Centre in Isenbüttel and then at the test tracks in Wolfsburg, featured technical discussions and test drives with a variety of vehicles such as the Golf twinDrive and the prototype for an electric vehicle. “Volkswagen will consistently expand its successful ‘BlueMotionTechnologies’. Hybrids and electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role, of course. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities,” emphasised Dr Hackenberg. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

The New Scirocco R – From the Race Track to the Road

Dan Volkens — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:08 +0000

There could not be a better time or place for a world premiere: parallel to the start of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Volkswagen is presenting the new Scirocco R for the first time anywhere. A sports car without compromise and a race track that demands everything of the driver will be meeting together this weekend. Via media.vw.com

Volkswagen Tiguan Wins AutoPacific’s 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award

Dan Volkens — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:03:38 +0000

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that owners of their Tiguan have given it strong ratings that place it at the top of the Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle category in AutoPacific’s 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award research. AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with their new car or light truck, and reflects the opinions of consumers nationwide. Via media.vw.com

Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Launches Karting Qualifier Competition

Dan Volkens — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:56:20 +0000

The prospect of becoming a professional racecar driver is a dream of many of North America’s youth. However, the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup is helping to turn this dream into reality with the introduction of a karting qualifier competition that will begin in July. Six standalone karting events will be held at Boston’s F1 Outdoor karting facility and provide an entry point for drivers aspiring to compete for more than $50,000 in prize money and the $100,000 championship award in Jetta TDI Cup series. Via media.vw.com

Dubspace launched into Public Beta. A social network for Volkswagen owners!

Ben Guild — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:35:57 +0000

I’ve wanted to start this site for years, so this week I decided to not only do just-that, but also release it ASAP and develop it as people use it. Everything’s going well so far, check out Dubspace right-now. Designed for VW-owners, by a VW-owner and friends. You can also follow the site’s updates on Twitter.

“Dubspace is an online community of car-enthusiasts with modifications, show cars/trucks, and pictures to tell a story. Also: motorcycles, SUVs, ATVs, and boats/watercraft.”

Volkswagen Group Develops Noticeably Better Also in April than Overall Market

Dan Volkens — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:02:02 +0000

The Volkswagen Group has again developed noticeably better than the global automotive market. In an overall market down by approximately 20 percent, the Group delivered 541,600 vehicles (April 2008: 568,100; -4.7 percent). “With our Group’s attractive model range we have largely been able to buck the trend and are on target with these figures,” Detlef Wittig, Executive Vice President, Group Sales and Marketing, commented in Wolfsburg on Monday. With conditions remaining difficult, the Volkswagen brand even sold more vehicles in April. Compared with the same month in 2008, the core brand delivered 339,500 passenger cars (335,100), a rise of 1.3 percent. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

Volkswagen Factory in Chattanooga Foundation for Future US Strategy

Dan Volkens — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15:02 +0000

The Governor of the State of Tennessee, Phil Bredesen, and Professor Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for ‘Group Production’, will be joined today, Thursday (2.00 p.m. local time), by invited guests to celebrate the erection of the first wall at the new US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The plant represents a major milestone for the Volkswagen Group in attaining its ambitious growth targets for the North American market. Via volkswagen-media-services.com

Sights Set on Integrated Automotive Group

Dan Volkens — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:41:15 +0000

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft welcomes the decision by representatives of the Porsche und Piëch family shareholders to create an integrated automotive group in which each of the ten brands will retain its independence. Via media.vw.com

Porsche and VW Uniting 10 Brands Under One Roof

Dan Volkens — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:57:27 +0000

Automotive News Europe reports today that Porsche and Volkswagen have finally cleared the way for combining their brands under a single operation. The new carmaking group would have no less than 10 brands under one roof, though the “independence of all brands and explicitly also of Porsche shall be ensured.” VW will be bring its nine brands to the table, while the Porsche brand itself would be contributed by Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the separate holding company owned by members of the Porsche and Piech families. Via autoblog.com