Construction is underway to add a mass expansion to the Volkswagen Chattanooga manufacturing facility which has been designed to accommodate the production of a new mid-SUV. In addition to the mass expansion, a new North American Engineering and Planning Center is being opened in the area. A new study from the University of Tennessee Center of Business and Economic Research (CBER) has estimated that the projects will add an additional $375 million in income to the area through the creation of around 9,800 jobs.
The construction to these expansions began back toward the beginning of the year and Volkswagen expects the project to be completed by the end of next summer, production of the new mid-size SUV will begin by the end of 2016.
“The findings in the CBER study demonstrate that the incentive package recently passed by the Tennessee legislature will result in an economic growth multiplier of several times the state’s investment,” said David Geanacopoulos, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and General Counsel, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “We would like to thank Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd for their leadership in fostering a business environment within Tennessee that is mutually-beneficial for the state and local economy as well as for companies like Volkswagen that have operations in the state.”
Customers coming to King Volkswagen from the Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Germantown, MD areas, interested in the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI will be happy to know that we’ve released a new Research & Review page for this model.
The Golf GTI comes in three trim levels, the S, SE and Autobahn, which are available in six different colors like Night Blue and Tornado Red. Under the hood, the GTI sports a 2.0L 4-Cylinder TSI Engine that can generate up to 210 hp. Front-wheel drive is standard and this model comes with the option of either a Six-Speed Manual Transmission or a Six-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic and Sport Mode.
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been named Motor Trend’s 2015 Car of the Year and has a number of safety and convenience features to ensure that your ride is always an enjoyable one. Safety features include Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Anti-Slip Regulation and Electronic Stability Control. Some convenience features are Heated Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals, Volkswagen Car-Net® and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial).
If you’d like to learn more about the 2015 VW Golf GTI, check out our new Research & Review page. You can also come in to visit us anytime here at King Volkswagen. We’re located at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD. Any one of our staff members would be happy to go over the details of this new model with you.
Memorial Day Specials From King Volkswagen
Happy Memorial Day from everyone here at King Volkswagen to all of our customers that live near Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Germantown, MD and a sincere Thank You to everyone who has served our country and helped to keep us safe. In honor of the holiday we are offering a number of Memorial Day sales and specials that are available until the end of the month including a special $500* Memorial Day Bonus offer that is available for new Jetta or Passat models. Stop by and see us at 979 N Frederick Ave to learn more.
*Volkswagen of America, Inc. will give you a $500 Memorial Day Bonus when you lease or purchase a new, unused 2015 Volkswagen Jetta or Passat between May 19, 2015 and June 1, 2015. Bonus paid toward MSRP and is not available for cash. Available through participating dealers. See your Volkswagen dealer for financing details or for product information call 1-800-DRIVE-VW.
Volkswagen has announced that they’ve bested themselves by creating a comprehensively reworked version of their famous W12 engine and presenting it as their new 2.0-liter turbo four.
The new W12 engine has stepped up its game with all the latest powertrain technology while keeping the same arrangement and the same 6.0-liter displacement. The list of upgrades includes a new TSI system, a pair of new twin-scroll turbochargers, APS-coated cylinders, a new cooling system, active engine mounts, cylinder deactivation and a stop/start system.
With all the upgrades, the engine will now produce 600 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, making it more powerful than other luxury model’s 4.0- liter twin-turbo V8. According to Volkswagen, in the right application, the new twelve-pot could deliver 0-62 times of under four seconds and a top speed in excess of 186 miles per hour.
Original Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2015/05/11/vw-w12-tsi-engine-official/
In an advertisement for the 2015 Golf Sportwagen, Volkswagen focuses on the personal side of passion and the connection between two people. Additionally, the advertisements also serves as a nod towards enjoying the outdoors through the convenient assistance of this model’s roof racks that are capable of storing everything from bikes to snowboards, surfboards and more.
The new advertisement is called “Wagen Romance” and tells the story of a young couple who is united by their love for biking and their VW Golf Sportwagens. The video shows that the two meet when the man stops to help the woman get her bike down off of the top of her car and then as the 30 second advertisement continues we are offered glimpses into the transition of their relationship as we watch then head out on adventures, unpacked moving boxes, drive away from their wedding and eventually end with a shot of their roof rack that now holds three bikes, two adults and one child size.
See the video above to check out the new advertisement and get a good look at the 2015 Golf Sportwagen.
Volkswagen to Unveil New Golf GTI Clubsport
This Thursday, Volkswagen will be presenting the new Golf GTI Clubsport at Lake Wörthersee. This will be the official world premiere for this all-new model, which is set to be launched next year in order to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI. For this debut, the model will be near-production ready, but still in concept car form in order to offer Volkswagen Golf GTI enthusiasts of what they can expect from the full production version.
This new anniversary edition model will be the brand’s most powerful GTI ever when it launched at the beginning of 2016. The power output for this model’s performance system is 195 kW / 265 PS, a full 35 PS higher than the Golf GTI Performance. The overall system will have an available boost option that drivers can select in order to provide an additional 10 percent power boost. This along with the vehicle’s top handling ability offer driving dynamics equivalent to what is seen in motorsport.
Included with the increased power features, this model has also been given a new design complete with new side sills, a specially developed rear diffuser, a new front bumper and an aerodynamically highly innovative roof-edge spoiler.
Volkswagen Says Happy Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day taking place this weekend, Volkswagen is reminding everyone to say a big Thank You to your mom for everything that she does for you. This sentiment is reflects in a new spot that the automaker released showing that it does not matter how you say it, just that it comes from the heart.
In the advertisement we see a little girl picking flowers in a garden and then removing all of the petals and carrying them off to another location. We see her repeat the process over and over until it is shown that she is bringing the petals to her mom’s car. Inside the car, she proceeds to place the petals so that they are sticking out the the car’s air vents. When her mom enters the car and starts the engine, the vents turn on and release all of the petals, showering her in flowers. This may be a simple, sweet act of a child but the care and consideration she puts into creating this special moment for her mom is what its all about.
U.S. April Sales Results Released by Volkswagen
A total of Volkswagen 30,009 units were sold during April 2015 according to a report released by Volkswagen of America (VWoA). The brand also reported that year-to-date sales for the brand have amounted to a total of 109,248 units sold thus far. The award-winning Golf lineup had the most successful month with a combined total of 5,508 units sold, which is a 206.3% increase over Golf family sales from last April.
“We are encouraged by the performance of the Golf family, delivering the best April in15 years, and happy to see the momentum is amplified by the addition of the Golf R and Golf SportWagen joining the lineup,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America.
April Volkswagen Sales:
- Sales of the Jetta Sedan increased by 5.4% with 11,440 units
- Sales of the Beetle Coupe reached 1,237 units
- Sales of the Golf increased by 109% with 1,739 units
- Sales of the Golf SportWagen reached 1,228 units
- Sales of the Golf GTI increased by 97.2% with 1,905 units
- Sales of the Touareg increased by 3.7% with 619 units
- Sales of the Golf R reached 327 units
- Sales of the Tiguan increased by 20.2% with 2,402 units
- Sales of the e-Golf reached 309 units
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan – “Prom Night”
Going on a date, or to prom as a teenager can be exciting and awkward at the same time, even more so when you have your dad driving you in the front seat. What most teens may not realize, however, is that parents are much more understanding about young love than they might think.
In a new advertisement for the 2015 VW Tiguan, a young couple is being escorted to their high school prom by the girl’s father. In the video we see them sitting in the back seat unsure of how to act and dad takes it upon himself to do some fancy maneuvering that helps them break the ice.
Check out the video above to see the full ride and get a look at this impressive all-new model and its driving capabilities.
MotorWeek Retro Review – 1989 VW Cabriolet
MotorWeek offers a series of Retro Reviews on their Youtube page, which features classic reviews on from their series, hosted by John Davis. The videos in this series include video reviews from the late eighties and early nineties, offering car enthusiasts a fun throwback to some of the classic and most popular models from those time periods. In one of the newest released Retro Reviews, they featured a 1989 video review on the Volkswagen Cabriolet.
In the video above, you can see Davis take this classic VW convertible, that stood out due to its compact and body size and made it one of the most popular convertible models of the era. Check out the review for a fun flashback and a glimpse at this iconic VW.
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