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Dec 17, 2008

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. announced today that construction is set to begin on the paint facility for its Chattanooga plant. The company also announced that Walbridge has been selected as... (more)

Dec 02, 2008

HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced November 2008 sales of 14,295 units, a 19.2 percent decrease over the November 2007 sales of 17,689 vehicles.   On a... (more)

Nov 23, 2008

After more than 1,000 kilometers (634 miles) through some of the toughest terrain imaginable, Volkswagen's newly developed Baja Race Touareg TDI prototype successfully crossed the finish line in... (more)

Nov 20, 2008

HERNDON, Va. – Relive the excitement of the inaugural season of the Jetta TDI Cup, as 30 young, ambitious drivers compete in clean diesel Volkswagen Jettas for a chance to win $100,000 in the... (more)

Nov 20, 2008

WOLFSBURG, Germany - The Volkswagen Group’s focus on becoming an economic and environmental leader in the global automotive industry remains the central element of the Group Strategy... (more)

Nov 20, 2008

The 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel has been awarded the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The editors at Green Car Journal nominated five vehicles that represented the year's... (more)

Nov 19, 2008

Volkswagen showcased the breadth of their diesel powered technology during a news conference today at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show. Volkswagen debuted its all-new 50-state compliant Touareg V6 TDI clean... (more)

Nov 19, 2008

Wolfsburg / Los Angeles, 19 November 2008 - Touareg V6 TDI drastically reduces fuel costs with high-tech engine   (more)

Nov 18, 2008

Innovation, performance, responsibility and fun will all be on display from Volkswagen at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show beginning this week. "The breadth of Volkswagen's powerplant... (more)

Nov 14, 2008

The all-new purpose-built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, will be driven by motorsport veterans Mark Miller and Ryan Arciero as Volkswagen competes... (more)

Nov 12, 2008

Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil its purpose-built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, during a news conference at this year's Los... (more)

Nov 11, 2008

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced the all new Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, will enter this year's 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000... (more)

Nov 05, 2008

Powerful performance meets luxury in the Super CC performance concept Volkswagen unveiled at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The Performance CC brings a sleek exterior treatment highlighted by... (more)

Nov 05, 2008

LAS VEGAS – The Volkswagen CC Gold Coast highlights powerful performance, strong lines and luxury touches, combining the emotional and expressive stance of a sports coupé with the... (more)

Nov 05, 2008

LAS VEGAS – With the conclusion of the successful 2008 Jetta TDI Cup Volkswagen of America is bringing the race car to the people with their Jetta TDI Cup “Street” edition special... (more)

Nov 05, 2008

LAS VEGAS – For the 2008 SEMA Show,Volkswagen has brought performance, styling and audio upgrades to their popular new Tiguan, the GTI of compact SUV’s. The upgrades start on the... (more)

Nov 03, 2008

LAS VEGAS – For the 2008 SEMA show Volkswagen of America, Inc. brings a race-car and its performance Jetta TDI sibling, two exciting versions of the all-new CC and a hot performance Tiguan... (more)

Nov 03, 2008

HERNDON, Va.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced October 2008 sales of 15,889 units, a 7.9 percent decrease over the October 2007 sales of 17,260 vehicles.   On a... (more)

Nov 03, 2008

HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today congratulates web-surfers everywhere on becoming the proud parents of an estimated 332,493 Routan babies in just over three weeks, surpassing... (more)

Nov 03, 2008

HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today its partnership with Barneys New York for the retailer’s “Peace and Love: Have a Hippie Holiday” campaign, a... (more)

Oct 28, 2008

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a three-year sponsorship deal as the presenting automotive sponsor of the Verizon Center, the Washington D.C. home of the Washington Wizards, Capitals,... (more)

Oct 27, 2008

The 50-state compliant clean diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen TDI have claimed two of the top positions in the annual EPA and Energy Departments' list of the most fuel efficient... (more)

Oct 20, 2008

VW Credit, Inc. (VCI) continues to improve its high ranking in the annual J.D. Power Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year. The study investigated automotive dealer... (more)

Oct 10, 2008

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is announcing a sales stimulus package to promote the attractiveness of leasing a new Volkswagen. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- (more)

Oct 04, 2008

Josh Hurley, Cooper City, Fla., drove his clean diesel Jetta TDI to a championship win placing second overall in Saturday's race at Road Atlanta. Liam Kenney, Sterling, Va., claimed top place on the... (more)

 

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