With 22 days left until the start of the 2010 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen launches yes another iPhone app. Currently it provides videos, in-depth bio’s and Race Touareg technology insights. Download here (iTunes link)
From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple’s online store today.
Under the name of ‘Volkswagen Rally mobile – 2010 Dakar’ the application is now available free of charge. Before and during the ‘Dakar’ it sends news, results, videos and background information directly to the user’s display. iPhone users will be kept up to speed about the ‘Dakar’ programme of the five factory-prepared and factory-fielded Race Touareg vehicles from Volkswagen, receiving exciting insights into the rally world of Volkswagen Motorsport. The Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer will contest the off-road classic that leads through Argentina and Chile – running twice across the Andes as well as through the gruelling Atacama desert and the legendary pampas – from 02 to 16 January 2010 as the title defender. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen puts the Dakar Rally on the iPhone’
Real Racing GTI Remains One of the Hottest Free Apps on iTunes With More than 2 Million Downloads To Date
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that Joseph Chase of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio was the first to win one of six, limited-edition GTI MkVI vehicles as part of its wildly popular and free new gaming app, Real Racing GTI. Volkswagen became the first automobile manufacturer to launch a vehicle exclusively on a mobile device, and since its debut two weeks ago, the Real Racing GTI app continues to be one of the hottest free apps on iTunes with more than 2 million downloads.
Late last night we found out about the event via ustream and posted about it. A few hours later, just before 12am Real Racing GTI was live in the iTunes store (iTunes link). We had a few moments with the game and it is awesome. Great feedback and will have live timing. In the meantime, its free so download it and have ago at winning one of 6 custom MKVI GTI’s. Look for a review on it soon.
Volkswagen Becomes First Auto Manufacturer To Launch a Car Exclusively on a Mobile Device Free Real Racing GTI Game Brings Volkswagen All-New 2010 GTI to iPhone® and iPod touch® Six U.S. Players Will Each Win One of Six Customized Limited-Edition GTI MkVI Vehicles Through December 2
We just found this and not sure how it was missed or if anyone knew. Volkswagen will be launching the new 2010 GTI on a mobile app on the iPhone. The stream below was previously recorded today…
Tim Ellis, VP of Marketing announces the launch of the new MKVI GTI and the opportunity to launch it exclusively on the iPhone. He is a bit wishy washy on his demographics and use of “social media” but gets by. How do you engage the consumer in todays digital world? You partner with Firemint and Apple.
Real Racing GTI will be free and global with 5 languages at launch. Features include racing with a live leader-board, a showroom and include twitter/facebook integration.
There will be 6 limited edition MKVI GTI’s given out to U.S. winners. These limited editions are built from Volkswagen Accessories. The black hinted in the video (10:15) looks awesome.
Olivia Munn from Attack of the Show demos the game at 12:40.
The new version of the ‘SEAT CUPRA Race’ game for iPhone/iPod touch now includes the SEAT León CUPRA and a City Track. New features such as Nitro and Protection Shield are also available to add more excitement to the race. The game is available in five languages and users can download it at no charge at the Apple iTunes App Stores starting 26 October.
