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Volkswagen recently set out to promote their semi-autonomous Trailer Assist system in a rather unique way. They decided that it would be fun to set up a stunt that would offer an idea on how simple this new technology will make parking with an attached trailer. They created a specially-designed trailer using the base of a small car, plexiglass, and special transparent foil for the outside. From the outside it would look like a basic trailer, but from the inside it was actually a small vehicle. This trailer was then attached to a Volkswagen using the trailer hitch and driven around. To everyone on the street it looked like a car with an attached trailer was driving backwards. This caused quite a lot of curious looks to say the least, but also helped to bring attention to the benefits that will be available through this new technology. Of course driving around completely in reverse is not actually recommended. Check out the videos below to see the funny spot and then take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of it. "This Volkswagen Trailer Dragging a Car in Reverse Is Freaking People out." Mashable. N.p., n.d. Web. < http://mashable.com/2016/01/19/volkswagen-trailer-assist-stunt/#UJu07O50Mqqf >.

VW Iltis 1980 It has been 50 thrilling years since Volkswagen Motorsport was founded at the 1966 Formula Vee competition. Following this, Motorsport began to compete in endurance racing and focus on youth development in Formula racing. They have achieved many great things since their inception, most notably the title hat-trick at the Dakar Rally and in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). In order to properly celebrate this occasion, Volkswagen has compiled an information package that offers a behind the scenes look at Volkswagen Motorsport’s development, involvement, and successes. The digital information package “50 Years of Volkswagen Motorsport” contains interesting historical company facts, a detailed Volkswagen Motorsport milestone timeline, and interviews and anecdotes from important Motorsport figures. Click here to gain access to this digital package or to contact someone at Volkswagen Motorsport. "INFORMATION PACKAGE: 50 YEARS OF VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT : Volkswagen Media Centre." Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 19 Jan. 2016. Web. <http://media.vw.com/release/1133/>.

Volkswagen is going to be releasing a new series of videos that will feature some of the available connectivity and convenience features that come standard on the all-new Passat. What will make these videos more unique, however, is that they will be animated, rather than using real people and vehicles. There will be a total of seven videos in the series, and the brand has already released the first three on their YouTube page. In each video, we see a family out for a drive in their new Passat, and situations they encounter along the way such as a sneezing fit caused from allergies, or a laughing fit never deter them as the convenience and safety features of this model such as available Lane Assist and available Autonomous Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning help to keep them traveling safely. You can see the first two videos below and be sure to look out for the release of the rest of the series.

King Volkswagen would like to let all of our customers know that they will soon be able to read all about the 2016 VW Golf SportWagen on the Research & Review page that we are releasing. This page will provide you with details such as trim level options, safety features, convenience features, starting MSRP, EPA estimates, and performance capabilities. Look out for the arrival of this page and be sure to stop by and see us here anytime with any additional questions.

Total sales for 2015 and December have been released by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA). For December, total sales reached 30,956 units. And for the year, the brand closed out 2015 with 349,440 units sold. Along with the impressive totals, the Golf family, and the Tiguan had best-ever monthly and annual results. Sales of the Tiguan in December were 131.6 percent higher than the previous year reaching 4,900 units sold for the month. Annual sales for the model were up 42.7 percent to reach 35,8436 units. December sales for the Golf line increased by 30 percent, reaching 5,715 units. Total sales for the year were up 94 percent to reach 65,308 units. The biggest seller of the group was the Golf GTI. Sales of this vehicle came to 2,369 for December, and 23,669 for 2015. Ginivan, Jeannine. "VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER SALES AND 2015 YEAR-END RESULTS : Volkswagen Media Centre." Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 07 Jan. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1121/>.

With much anticipation from car enthusiasts, Volkswagen recently unveiled its latest concept in innovative and electric mobility. It’s called BUDD-e and it pays homage to where the brand has been as well as shows where it would like to go. With such a long list of extremely incredible features, it’s hard to say what was the most impressive. Although, one of the most innovative features wasn’t the 373-mile all-electric range, but rather the mobile interface that enables the vehicle to be more connected than ever to the world around it. The exterior design only continues to impress with a “Nevada White” and “Phoenix Copper” paint scheme that catches the eye as soon as it comes into view. The interior gets even more impressive with touchscreen displays throughout the car that connect drivers or passengers to things like their tablets or even homes. The system is also equipped with additional voice and gesture controls. Saying “Hello BUDD-e” initiates the voice control system and recognized commands such as “turn the heat up a bit, please”. What’s more is, BUDD-e can even recognize where in the vehicle the command is coming from and cater to the specific area of the car. VW described the system by saying "With BUDD-e, passengers will be able to access their homes and workplaces to perform tasks such as controlling the air conditioning, turning lights on or off, or simply looking to see if their kids are home yet." VW also plans to make things even easier by one day, creating a system where owners won’t even have to turn on their lights at home, but instead BUDD-e will do it automatically as the vehicle approaches the home. Although BUDD-e is only a concept, for now, we look forward to seeing it progress in the future and we hope to see it head for production sometime in the near future. Jaynes, Nick. "Volkswagen's All-electric Microbus Concept Is the Ultimate Hippie Mobile." Mashable. N.p., 6 Jan. 2016. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.

A Research & Review page on the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has now been released. You will definitely want to check this page out for more information on the specifics of this all-new model before you make your way over to our dealership located at 979 N Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg, MD just a short drive from Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD. The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg gets its power from a 280 horsepower 3.6L V6 FSI® Engine and an Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic®. For safety and convenience, this model also includes features such as Brake Override System, Crash-Optimized Pedal Controls, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Bluetooth® Technology with Audio Streaming, Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles, LED Daytime Running Lights, Available RNS 850 Premium Touchscreen Navigation, Available Electric Seat Release Buttons For Rear Seat, Available 620W Stereo Dynaudio® Premium Sound System, and Available Forward Collision Warning. Check out the full page for a more detailed description of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg and then set up a test drive with King Volkswagen by filling out our Online Scheduling Form.

The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is taking place this week and Volkswagen has already teased that they will be presenting a new concept vehicle that they say will be their new approach in the world of e-mobility. Over the past couple of weeks they have released a few tweets with teaser picks at this new vehicle that they say will offer “long-distance electromobility” in the form of a new microbus. The brand also released a tweet that revealed that the name of this new concept would be “BUDD.e” and Volkswagen enthusiasts everywhere are looking forward to the official reveal of this all-new model which is scheduled to take place this Wednesday. There is no word on whether or not this new concept will be made into a production model but we will at least be offered a look into the direction that the brand is planning on going. Jaynes, Nick. "Volkswagen's CES-bound Microbus EV May Be Called 'BUDD.e'" Mashable. N.p., 30 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2F2015%2F12%2F30%2Fvolkswagen-budd-e-teaser%2F%3Futm_content%3Dfeature_title%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Ddaily%26utm_source%3Dnewsletter%26utm_cid%3Dmash-prod-email-topstories%26utm_emailalert%3Ddaily%23QHO63uP6MOq9>.

Happy New Year from the King Volkswagen family to all our customers in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Germantown, MD! We hope your holiday is full of excitement, cheer and celebrated with family and friends. We’ll see you all in 2016!

The month of December is almost over and King Volkswagen would like to remind all of our customers fro m Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD that we still have a number of New Specials available until the end of the month. The current specials available include lease specials on several 2016 Volkswagen vehicles along with an Owner Loyalty bonus special and a Conquest Bonus special. Visit our Specials Page to learn more about each of these offers and the details that go along with each of the available offers. Once you have read about all of these incredible specials be sure to stop by and see us here at 979 N Frederick Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20879 to find out how you can start the new year in a new Volkswagen!

To everyone here in the Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown MD area, we’d like to say Happy Holidays. We hope you enjoy the Holidays and we look forward to seeing you shortly after here at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD.

The vehicles in the Volkswagen brand come with an array of impressive features and technologies that are designed to help make your traveling experience much more efficient. While these driver-assist technologies certainly do make things more convenient, they can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with how they work. Anytime you purchase or lease a new vehicle it can take some time to get used to the new technologies and become comfortable with how they work. Therefore, Volkswagen has released a number of videos that help new VW customers gain a better understanding of some of the functions that come standard in many new VW models. These videos have been released on the official Volkswagen YouTube page and we have two of them available for you to see below. Check them out to learn more about using the touch screen navigation system and pairing a smartphone with your vehicle. You can also stop by King Volkswagen anytime with questions about technologies in your Volkswagen and we will be happy to assist you.