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Volkswagen Passat CC now offers space for five

With an ptional new rear bench system available, the Passat CC opens up its interior space for five. Option available in Europe for 100 euros but no word on U.S availability.

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The Passat CC is making an elegant appearance on our roads with its coupé lines and sporty note. Effective now, the Passat CC – previously designed to carry four persons – is available with an optional new rear bench that turns it into a five-seater. (continue reading…)

Volkswagen introduces the New Passat CC R-Line

Volkswagen introduces the New Passat CC R-Line

The four-door coupé with exclusive sporty features can be ordered now

R-Line equipment is already offered on seven Volkswagen models. Now the Passat CC is getting a sportier touch. Orders are now being taken for the four-door coupé with R-Line package.

On its exterior, 17-inch (optional 18-inch) R-Line ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels with 235/45 tyres lend a sporty touch to the Passat CC R-Line. The front spoiler and side skirts, each painted in body colour, were also re-styled. In addition, R-Line logos embellish the front side sections; the rear lights are smoked. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen introduces the New Passat CC R-Line’

Volkswagen CC Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Volkswagen CC Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the stylish CC, which was designed and engineered to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort and functionality, has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2009. A TOP SAFETY PICK is the highest rating possible from the non-profit research organization. The annual award recognizes vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute’s front, side and rear crash test evaluations.

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Volkswagen launches new “Meet the Volkswagen” campaign

New ‘BUS’ Character Voiced by Thomas Haden Church Discusses Fuel Efficiency, Safety and Low Cost

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today kicks off the latest installment of its DAS AUTO brand campaign, this time with a collection of 30-second TV spots entitled ‘Meet the Volkswagens.’ The new spots again feature Max the Beetle but also introduce a brand new character named BUS. Voiced by actor Thomas Haden Church, BUS is a talking ruby red 1963 Volkswagen Micro Bus who draws upon Volkswagen’s tradition and heritage while creating clever vignettes that make subtle competitive comparisons in order to highlight key messages like mileage, fuel efficiency, cost of ownership and safety. The campaign will run for 8 weeks and will be supported online and at dealerships nationwide. A first for Volkswagen, the TV spots will direct viewers to Facebook where they will experience information and messaging surrounding the campaign and other brand initiatives.

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BlueMotionTechnologies – Five World Premieres in the Name of Sustainability

Volkswagen is expanding its range of extremely fuel efficient, clean and economical models with great vigor. Making world premieres at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 (March 5 to 15) are the Polo BlueMotion concept car, the new Golf BlueMotion, the next Golf Plus BlueMotion, the exclusive Passat CC BlueTDI Individual and the natural gas powered Touran TSI EcoFuel.

  • Polo BlueMotion Concept Car: World’s most fuel efficient five-seater consumes just 3.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers
  • Golf BlueMotion: At 3.8 liters the most fuel efficient in its class
  • Golf Plus BlueMotion: At 4.3 liters the most fuel efficient high-roof compact
  • Passat CC BlueTDI: World’s cleanest diesel sedan with SCR catalytic converter
  • Touran TSI EcoFuel: Dynamic Twincharger driving for just 4.60* €/100 km

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The new Volkswagen Golf is awarded Yellow Angel 2009

ADAC readers also vote the Scirocco and the Passat CC into the top 5
Wolfsburg, 15 January 2009 – Today the ADAC awarded the ‘Yellow Angels 2009′ in Munich. Right at the top in the eyes of the audience: Volkswagen. Europe’s most successful carmaker was able to place itself under the top 5 with a total of three vehicles.

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Gaywheels Picks the Best of 2008

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sportwagen and Volkswagen CC makes this years list. Josee Valcourt (NY Editor) placed the Subaru WRX on top of the Volkswagen GTI, his pick last year, due to its AWD. That is the only reason!

Gaywheels Picks the Best of 2008

Each year, the editors of Gaywheels.com drive hundreds of new cars to find the best new vehicles for you, your partner, your family, and sometimes for ourselves too.

We published our inaugural Favorite Vehicles list in 2007 and are continuing the tradition for 2008. The field of best-ofs includes some 2008, 2009 and even a 2010 model. The list includes vehicles perfect for us, for families, for dates and clubbing, and cars and trucks notable for their new looks, new hardware and new attitude.

- G Gaywheels.com

Passat CC wins award for innovative car body

EuroCarBody AWARD 2008 presented

Passat CC wins award for innovative car body

The Volkswagen Passat CC took first place in the voting category of innovative process, production and plant concepts at the 10th international car body benchmark conference in Bad Nauheim, and came a close second in the overall ranking just behind the winner, the Audi Q5. The Volkswagen Group has thus taken the top two places for the first time in the history of this award. Continue reading ‘Passat CC wins award for innovative car body’

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