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The Dog Strikes Back: Volkswagen Super Bowl XLVI Commercial

VW SuperBowl 46 Beetle 020112

Volkswagen of America, Inc. revealed its new Super Bowl XLVI commercial today on its YouTube® channel. Viewers can catch a sneak peek of a special, extended 75-second spot online, with the 60-second version of the ad running in the second quarter of the Big Game. This is the third consecutive year that Volkswagen has advertised on Game Day. Continue reading ‘The Dog Strikes Back: Volkswagen Super Bowl XLVI Commercial’

Volkswagen Passat “Best Of 2012″ from Cars.Com

Adding to a growing list of awards, the new-for-2012 Volkswagen Passat has earned additional praise from Cars.com for its outstanding value and long list of standard features. Named “Best of 2012,” the Passat captured the third annual award from the popular online automotive source. The Passat’s long list of standard features includes Bluetooth® technology, dual-zone automatic climate control, class-leading rear seat legroom, and Volkswagen’s Carefree Maintenance program for a starting MSRP of $19,995. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Passat “Best Of 2012″ from Cars.Com’

Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster World premieres

Volkswagen Concept Car E-Bugster

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Volkswagen is kicking off the year 2012 with two world premieres, both of which showcase innovative design and technological progress: the new Jetta Hybrid is powered by a high-tech petrol engine and a zero emissions electric motor. And the E-Bugster concept demonstrates that the sportiness of the Beetle can also be realized with an electric drive. Continue reading ‘Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster World premieres’

Volkswagen returns to Super Bowl XLVI

VW New Beetle Racer spot for Super Bowl XLV after the jump.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today it will advertise during the Super Bowl® for the third consecutive year. Following the success of last year’s two 30- second spots, Volkswagen will premiere one 60-second spot at the beginning of the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen returns to Super Bowl XLVI’

Rainer Zietlow breaks Carretera Panamericana record in Touareg V6 TDI

Rainer Zietlow, Touareg V6 TDI, Carretera Panamericana race

In a Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI, Rainer Zietlow and his team have set a new course record in the renowned Carretera Panamericana race with a driving time of just 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes. This race runs the entire length of North and South America. As part of his post-race tour, the off-road enthusiast is showing the record-setting vehicle in Wolfsburg today. Continue reading ‘Rainer Zietlow breaks Carretera Panamericana record in Touareg V6 TDI’

World premiere of the Volkswagen Cross Coupe

VW Cross Coupe's design gives insight into car front styles of tomorrow

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing its concept of an SUV of the future: the Cross Coupe. Visually the all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid vehicle shows how Volkswagen designers could envisage a crossover between a four-door coupe and a compact SUV. The design team led by Walter de Silva and Klaus Bischoff have created a fascinating study that impressively combines the best of two worlds. Original, strong in character, sculptural and dynamic, the Cross Coupe stands for the future of SUV design at Volkswagen! Continue reading ‘World premiere of the Volkswagen Cross Coupe’

Beetle R Concept debuts at the LA Auto Show

Beetle R Concept debuts at the LA Auto Show

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Still in a “design study” phase, Volkswagen offers up a look at the Beetle R on U.S. soil. Will it make it to production? Would it sell at a price tag similar to the Golf R’s $34K? One could easily reach these performance levels with APR software and a few add-ons. Do we like it? Yes, and the interior is superb. Continue reading ‘Beetle R Concept debuts at the LA Auto Show’

BMW, Klatten steal march on VW in carbon fibre race

Germany’s richest woman, Susanne Klatten, tightened her hold on SGL Carbon, putting herself well ahead of Volkswagen in the race for carbon fibre technology.

Carmaker BMW, in which Klatten and her family are a major investor, said on Friday it had secured a 15.2 percent stake in SGL, adding to the 29 percent stake already held by the German heiress. Continue reading ‘BMW, Klatten steal march on VW in carbon fibre race’

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