Official Opening of Volkswagen Group Australia's New Corporate Headquarters
Feb 14, 2012
Volkswagen Group Australia has officially opened its new Corporate Headquarters in Chullora, marking the occasion with a gala event for staff and dealers. ... Continue reading
Triple Triumph for Barloworld Volkswagen Mascot at Volkswagen's 2011 Dealer of the Year Awards
Feb 14, 2012
Volkswagen Group Australia has officially crowned Barloworld Volkswagen Mascot as Volkswagen's National Dealer of the Year 2011 at a gala event in Sydney on Saturday. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
THE NEW GERMAN FAMILY SEDAN THAT'S MADE IN CHATTANOGA, TN - YOU'ALL by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel VW realized they had to combine German engineering, design and quality with a heavy dose of what Americanâs want in a four door family sedan to have an appealing vehicle. To accomplish thi ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga Completes 50,000th Car
Feb 12, 2012
Volkswagen Chattanooga achieved its first significant production milestone of 2012 this week --- completion of its 50,000th Passat. "An incredible amount of care goes into each vehicle we produce in Chattanooga," said Frank Fischer, CEO and Chair of Volkswagen Chattanooga. "Producing 50,000 cars at this level of qualit ... Continue reading
RECALL: Volkswagen Diesel Models
Feb 9, 2012
Possible fuel leakage in Volkswagen diesels By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, February 9, 2012. The Volkswagen Group is recalling some three hundred thousand cars equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine because of a possible fuel leakage. In the plant it had been noticed hat this ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2012
With Photo - Revolutionary campervan based on the VW T5 Transporter - A truly spacious, comfortable camper with all of the advantages of a compact vehicle - Rear Pod technology creates almost 2 metres of additional usable space - The Pod extends electronically, deploying two legs that self-level on uneven terrain - Dou ... Continue reading
The New Beetle Has "Car Audio System of the Year"
Feb 9, 2012
Guitar and amplifier specialist Fender has long been a respected name among musicians. ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
Chicago, Illinois February 8, 2011; The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the winner of its second annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Feb 7, 2012
SSOE Group, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement in the success of first and only LEED® Platinum automotive manufacturing plant in the world. Volkswagen's Chattanooga manufacturing plant was recently awarded a Platinum certif ... Continue reading
Zero Per Cent Finance Offer For The Best Used Vans Of The Year
Feb 6, 2012
According to the CAP Used Van of the Year 2011 awards, Volkswagen vans offer a winning combination of reliability, image and retained value compared to their key competitors. ... Continue reading
The Beginning Of A New Era: Volkswagen Introduces The Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)
Feb 2, 2012
This year, the Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix - the German acronym is MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) - for the Volkswagen, Audi, Å koda and SEAT brands. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 47.9 Percent Increase in January U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 27,209 units sold in January, a 47.9 percent increase over prior year sales. "We ended 2011 strong and are seeing the momentum continue into 2012 with a 47.9 percent increase, demonstrating our growth strategy continues to take root," said Jonathan Browning, President a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 200 for Increased Capacity
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC today announced the company is creating 200 new jobs at its Tennessee manufacturing facility. The positions are needed as Volkswagen Chattanooga increases production capacity from 31 to 35 cars per hour. The new jobs will be integrated into Volkswagen's current t ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen of America today announced the inauguration of a new performance dome at MoMA PS1, as part of its ongoing, innovative partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1. The Volkswagen-sponsored MoMA PS1 Performance Dome will allow for expanded winter programming in MoMA PS1's iconic courtyard, namely weekly "Sunday Session ... Continue reading
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