Automaker to Offset Carbon Emissions of Projected Consumer Use
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Carbonfund.org today announced a
new long-term strategic partnership with Volkswagen of America, Inc. to
make a significant contribution towards the global challenge of climate
change. The first initiative of this partnership, the Volkswagen Carbon
Neutral Project, is one of the most ambitious carbon offsetting projects
ever undertaken in the United States. From September 1, 2007, until January
2, 2008, every vehicle sold by Volkswagen will have its carbon emissions
offset for the first year of ownership.
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This one has been flyin across the www! I’m not sure what to think of it. If anything it would be a convergance of stuff on the inside. We’ve seen the news about Google and VW interfaces. We know Apple and Google have been scratchin each others backs these days.
Everyone and their grandmother makes and iPod HU (Kenwood, Alpine etc) , adapters from Belkin etc., so I think it would be a seamless intergration of the iPhone, iPod, MacBook or mini.. maybe a version OSX that runs the cars diagnostics. Who knows.
Apple does not need to enter VW’s auto designs. However, the new iMac is damn nice and goes quite well with my New Beetle!
According to a popular Apple rumors site, AppleInsider.
It’s rumored that VW chief executive Martin Winterkorn sat down with Steve Jobs recently to discuss the possibility of a new VW that would “include several Apple tie-ins” in an attempt to target a younger market.
I’m not going to get my hopes up. AppleInsider says that “Readers may want to take this one with a bag of rock salt”, and I’d have to heartily agree on that. But if Apple where to team up with an automaker, seemingly like minded VW might make the best fit. No matter what, any dealings with Steve Jobs and/or Apple can do nothing but good for VW, as it’s been noted several times that they struggle to understand the American market. Working Jobs, who seems to be a modern day King Midus, could help VW speak our language.
Volksbloggin.com via AppleInsider
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This is a great program. If you have children and need any assistance, get to one of these. Any make, any model! We have two kids and these seats can be a PITA!
They will also run through general safety checks.
IMO, every manufacturer should have this program available.
To find a local dealer participating in “Safety Saturday” please visit: www.SafetySaturday.com.
VOLKSWAGEN’S “SAFETY SATURDAY” MAKES ITS DEBUT ACROSS THE U.S.A.
- Make Safe Happen!
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Program Professionals, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to health promotion, injury prevention and safety programming, have teamed up to launch the national Volkswagen Safety Program.
“Volkswagen prides itself in providing safe vehicles that meet or exceed all government safety standards. Volkswagen Dealerships are proud to support Safety Saturday in its community effort to help educate drivers on proper car seat installation and general safety checks that could help prevent injury if in an auto accident.” Says Steve Keyes, Communications director at Volkswagen of America, Inc
Safe Happens is a nationwide program that will educate drivers, passengers and pedestrians on the importance of vehicle safety. Volkswagen and Program Professionals are dedicated to consumer safety issues and want to help drivers be mindful of driving conditions, car safety features and passenger safety dedication.
“The goal,” according to Janelle Rose, spokesperson for the Safe Happens Campaign and Director at Program Professionals, “is to help reduce or prevent accidental injury or death caused by traffic collisions, by educating consumers on proper precautions that can be put into effect every time we get into a car or behind the wheel.”
This nationwide “Safety Saturday” program will launch September 22, 2007 and will be driven home with the help of Volkswagen dealers across the U.S.A.
“Safety Saturday’s,” an extension to Volkswagens Safety Program will provide vehicle and car seat educations for all car owners. The program created by Program Professionals and Volkswagen was developed to educate drivers on the proper use of their cars features. It is also in alignment “Child Passenger Safety Week,” which runs September 16-22; a national awareness week prompted by the National Auto Dealers Associations (NADA).
During the “Safety Saturday” program, Volkswagen will provide a free safety inspection at participating VW dealerships. General safety checks consisting of tire pressure checks, airbag information, break light and blinker inspections will be offered. In addition, Sit Safe Child Passenger Safety Specialists will be available to share information on how to choose the correct car seat for your child, the four steps to child passenger safety and proper infant/child seat installation. Showroom floors will also be open for consumers to experience the “safety first” approach that goes into each Volkswagen through its comprehensive engineering and design. All participants will also have the opportunity to register to win a free 2008 Passat 2.0. 1
Program Professionals, Inc.Founded in 2001 is a non-profit organization dedicated to health promotion, injury prevention and safety programming; providing comprehensive program management services, education and research throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to a variety of on-line and community-based programs, we provide toll-free assistance to parents, caregivers, child care providers, educators, medical professionals, automotive manufacturing personnel and other advocates. www.programprofessionals.org
1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.),21 years or older. Ends: 9/30/07. To play and for Official Rules, including odds, and prize descriptions visit www.safetysaturday.com. Void where prohibited.
- VW Mediaroom
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INGOLSTADT, Germany - In its design, the new A4 reveals its sporty, progressive character: taut and dynamic in its outlines, it speaks the language of technical perfection. With an overall length of 185.2 inches, the saloon has a substantial, powerful road stance and offers its occupants ample space in an interior full of light. The workmanship is typical of an Audi – quality with no compromises. The controls can be backed by the extra refinement of innovative assistance and multimedia systems. In the safety area, the brand with the four-ring emblem sets new standards: the coordinated action of the airbags and front seat belt force limiters protects the occupants even more effectively.
When compared with the previous model, the A4 has new, sporty proportions. The front body overhang has been drastically shortened; the bonnet and wheelbase are both longer than before. In the driveline, the differential has changed places with the clutch (or torque converter), making it possible to move the front axle forward by 6.1 inches. This innovative solution ensures ideal axle-load distribution. The new A4 is the sportiest saloon in the midsize car category: agile, light and precise to control. Its dynamic suspension is a totally new design, with most of its components made from weight-saving aluminum.
