Volkswagen stole the show this year at the Geneva International Motorshow. VW introduced (and reintroduced) two models: an exciting concept car and the new and improved up! city car. The new edition of up! will hit the market soon. Customers will have the option between two powerful gasoline engines (and an available 66 kW/90 PS unit) plus new seat fabrics, dash pads, exterior colors, and decorative decal designs. It’s also loaded with tech-savvy features like smartphone integration and “up! beats”.
The concept car is an affordable yet trendy SUV that steps up VW’s mobility standard and has a strong connection to the BUDD-e which was introduced at the CES in Las Vegas last month.
“GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW 2016: VOLKSWAGEN UPDATES THE Up! AND BRINGS OUT A SUPRISE CONCEPT CAR: Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1144/>.
Beginning on January 1, 2017, Volkswagen Credit will begin working with Safe Guard Products International, LLC to develop, market, and distribute the new enhanced suite of automobile and motorcycle products for Volkswagen, Audi, and Ducati dealer networks.
The goal of this project is to increase overall customer satisfaction and customer loyalty within these dealer networks. It is the hope that Volkswagen, Audi, and Ducati customers will return to the dealer for any of their future service needs after they have purchased a car or motorcycle. VCI will also be providing a team of trained sales and marketing professionals to help the partnership.
“Safe-Guard’s focus on a dedicated and completely branded sales and marketing solution will offer Volkswagen, Audi, and Ducati network dealers the tools to help build customer satisfaction in parallel to supporting such dealers’ business needs,” said Randy Barkowitz, Chief Executive Officer of Safe-Guard. “Building customer-focused protection product solutions is our number one priority, and Safe-Guard is proud to support a world-class customer and dealer experience for these brands.”
“VW CREDIT, INC. ANNOUNCES A NEW BRANDED AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORCYCLE PROTECTION PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY SAFE GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC : Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1143/>.
Volkswagen Deliveries In January Outshine Last Year
Delivery totals for the Volkswagen Group throughout January were a full 3.7 percent higher than they were during January of last year. Additionally, with impressive totals throughout several of Volkswagen’s top regions, it looks as though the Group is starting 2016 out on a positive note.
“The brands recorded a rise in deliveries in January.” Matthias Müller, CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, said: “Developments on world markets at the beginning of the year are mixed. The situation in Brazil and Russia remains tense, China is regaining momentum and the trend in Europe is generally stable.”
Global Deliveries By Region:
- In North America deliveries reached 36,400 units
- In South America deliveries reached 36,500 units
- In ChIna deliveries increased by 13.9 percent to reach 400,100 units
- In Russia deliveries reached 9,700 units
- In Germany deliveries increased 0.4 percent to reach 89,700 units
- In Asia-Pacific deliveries increased 12 percent to reach 427,100 units
- In Brazil deliveries reached 23,500 units
- In Europe deliveries increased 1.8 percent to reach 292,600 units
- In Western Europe deliveries increased 2.9 percent to reach 248,600 units
- In Central & Eastern Europe deliveries reached 44,000 units
“POSITIVE START TO THE YEAR FOR VOLKSWAGEN GROUP DELIVERIES.” VW US Media Newsroom. N.p., 1
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Page Coming Soon
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI is here at King Volkswagen! We invite our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD to stop by our location at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 for a test drive. If you would like to do some additional research before scheduling your test drive, you’ll be happy to know that we are releasing a Research & Review page for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. This page will include important details such as engine type, EPA estimated MPG, starting MSRP, safety features, and convenient features. We will be releasing this page very soon so check back often!
Volkswagen Announces Executive Changes
Beginning on the first of this month, David Detweiler will be serving as the new Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Volkswagen Group of America. Detweiler holds a law degree from the University of Virginia and most recently was working for the international law firm Clifford Chance in Frankfurt, Germany.
The group also announced that David Geanacopoulos has been appointed as the new Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Public Policy. For the past eight years he has worked with the company as the general counsel and head of government relations.
Michael Horn, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, said “I want to thank David for leading our legal team with distinction for the past 8 years. Our Company has asked David to continue to help us continue to make things right in the diesel emissions matter, and now to help us begin to rebuild the trust we have lost. David’s years of experience in Washington will help the Company establish a new course in its relationships with regulators, elected officials and the public.”
“DAVID DETWEILER APPOINTED NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL : Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 4 Feb. 2016. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
The January 2016 sales numbers are in and Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported 20,079 units delivered. The VW Tiguan had the best January ever, increasing 71.6 percent with 2,528 delivered units. Both the VW Golf R and VW e-Golf increased as well with 477 and 328 units respectively.
This month sets the tone for the year Volkswagen will likely have. The CES 2016 was also a clear indication of the progress they are making. Volkswagen presented the e-Golf Touch which comes equipped with a gesture control system. It also offers several other unique features, which are close to production.
“We are encouraged by the strong performance of the Tiguan,” remarked Mark McNabb, Chief Operating Officer of Volkswagen of America.” So are we! Check back here to get updates on Volkswagen sales for the remaining months of the year.
“VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JANUARY 2016 SALES RESULTS.” Volkswagen Media Centre. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 2 Feb. 2016. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Page Released Featuring 2016 Volkswagen Golf
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is a sleek and sporty hatchback that our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD are going to love. In order to help anyone interested in this vehicle here at King Volkswagen learn more about it, we are pleased to announce that we have officially released our new Research & Review page.
On this page, you will learn all about this model and each of its three trim levels which include S, S with Sunroof, and SE. A 170 horsepower 1.8L Four Cylinder TSI® Engine provides the power to each of these three trims along with one of the two available transmission options.
Safety and convenience features on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf include Automatic Post -Collision Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, Intelligent Crash Response System, Volkswagen Car-Net® App-Connect™, Rearview Camera System, Cruise Control, Available Power Tilting/Sliding Panoramic Sunroof, Available Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, and Available 17” Alloy Wheels.
Read this page to learn all about this model and then head over to see us at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
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 Passat Featured In New Video Series
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.
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