Golf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Tiguan achieve top scores
Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of ‘top safety pick’ in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, ‘Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’. The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowned prize for themselves. Together with this same outstanding safety award presented to the Tiguan in August, these new awards place Volkswagen among the car manufacturers with the most top safety picks. Continue reading ‘Volkswagens achieve top scores in demanding US crash tests’
Volkswagen committed to the U.S. market with new models and attractive lease opportunities
Volkswagen of America, Inc is announcing a sales stimulus package to promote the attractiveness of leasing a new Volkswagen.
The popular Sign-THEN-Drive sales promotion is returning, effective Friday, Oct. 10, as part of the package Volkswagen will waive the security deposit and make the first monthly payment for the customer. This offer is valid on thirteen of Volkswagen’s most popular 2009 model year vehicles including: Rabbit, Jetta 2.5L, Jetta SportWagen 2.5L, GTI, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Eos, Passat, Passat Wagon, Tiguan, Touareg, Routan and the 2008 R32. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Sign-Then-Drive promotion returns’
Hmmm, now what do you guys have to say? We, males driving New Beetles, get a lot of “jokes” in the tuning world that our car is a chick car. It might be. Now lets look into this list. The stright-male driving the rad Jetta, Rabbit, Eos is now driving a “gay” car?
*This comment goes out to all the peeps who give male, New Beetle drivers sh*t about owning a “chick” car. It has nothing to do with a/your sexual preference.
Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Rabbit took over the top spot from the Toyota Yaris after a 12-month run. The Volvo C30 and the Mazda Mazda3 made their debut in the 9th and 10th spot respectively. Continue reading ‘Gaywheels.com Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles for 1st Quarter 2008′
Maybe our “Big 3″ can learn something out of this?
Falling share prices on the Tokyo stock exchange have enabled Volkswagen to overtake Toyota and become the world’s largest car manufacturer judged by the amount the company’s shares are worth.
The Japanese manufacturer’s shares fell to their lowest level in four years on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday, down 4.9 percent. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen back on top as the world’s largest car manufacturer’
More pics after the jump!
Paris Premieres – New Volkswagens more fuel efficient than ever: Golf (3.8 liter) and Passat (4.9 liter) put lid on fuel costs
Click image to view complete gallery from Volkswagen – Paris Motor Show 2008
- New Golf – Customer value and comfort invalidate class distinctions
- New Passat BlueTDI – Volkswagen with SCR catalytic converter fulfills Euro-6 standard
- New Passat BlueMotion – 4.9 liter fuel efficiency, now with automatic start/stop
- Phaeton, model year 2009 – V6 FSI with 280 PS, high-end infotainment
- New Touareg North Sails – Edition created in cooperation with sail outfitter
Volkswagen is currently experiencing one of the most successful business years since the company came into existence. This is based on future-oriented model policies and a fleet of global bestsellers. An uninterruptedly strong product offensive is also ensuring that Volkswagen will succeed in further extending its position as the most successful European automotive brand. This year’s Paris Motor Show reflects a mirror image of this offensive: with five world premieres and one public premiere at once, Volkswagen is presenting an exciting spectrum of technologies and design trends. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen – Paris Motor Show 2008′
*Google translated
According to TDI, TSI and DSG, Volkswagen presented in Paris a new milestone in the Environmental
Passat BlueTDI already achieved Euro-6-norm of the 2014 elections
Wolfsburg, 24 September 2008 - Volkswagen shows at the Paris Motor Show (October 2-19) the cleanest Passat of all times and with it a new engine Label: BlueTDI. This is the Passat to herald a whole series of groundbreaking BlueTDI cleaner models. You can reach today from 2014 until the current euro-6-emissions standard. Continue reading ‘World premiere: Passat BlueTDI - its time for years ahead’
Volkswagen has revealed the fourth model in its commercial vehicle line-up with the debut at the IAA in Hanover this week of an all-new Pickup concept.
Aiming to set new standards in the one-tonne pickup class, the new model will go into production at the end of 2009. It will be built at Volkswagen’s ‘Pacheco’ plant in Argentina and introduced initially to markets in Europe, South America, South Africa and Australia. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen showcases new 1-tonne pickup concept’
The Volkswagen GTI W12-650! Click image to view gallery!Volkswagen Group of America recently relocated its headquarters to Herndon, Virginia. Housing 300 employees, the newly constructed facility is state of the art and features a very stylish and modern design. As a Volkswagen team driver, I was invited to attend the headquarters grand opening ceremony on September 18th. The morning started with a formal media event announcing the official opening of the facility. As part of the event, Volkswagen of America Inc. president and CEO Mr. Stefan Jacoby emphasized Volkswagen’s commitment to setting the standard in offering an innovative and efficient product line which meets a wide variety of consumer needs. As part of their commitment to the state, Mr. Jacoby announced the Group would donate $2.1 million to educational institutions in Virginia. Among the many dignitaries in attendance was Governor of Virginia, Tim Kaine, who spoke at the event to welcome Volkswagen Group of America to its new home in Herndon. Continue reading ‘DeNino Attends Volkswagen Group of America Grand Opening’
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 percent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has a lasting majority at the VW annual general meeting. Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche, said: “Our goal continues to be to increase our stake in Volkswagen to more than 50 per cent. Today’s step is a further milestone along this road.” He added: “We look forward to continuing and intensifying our cooperation with the Managing Board of Volkswagen, which is based on a spirit of mutual trust, and are hoping for a quick resolution of the conflict between the employee representatives of Porsche and VW.” Continue reading ‘Porsche increases its VW Stake to 35.14 percent’
We are a bit behind on some news this weekend but this is why. We are dropping in a NewSouth Performance PowerGasket™ along with checking the thermostat and waterpump at 60k. We will have a how-to write up soon.
1.8T Manifold is out of the way.PowerGasket™ gives you up to 5% more power from your engine by reducing the temperature of the incoming air to your engine.
