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SAFETY IN NUMBERS: VOLKSWAGEN LEADS THE INDUSTRY WITH NINE 2011 "TOP SAFETY PICK" AWARDS FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY

Herndon, VA - The Routan is the latest Volkswagen to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK rating for 2011, the highest possible from the non-profit safety research organization.

10.05.2011

VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen is conducting a voluntary safety recall on approximately 159,884 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta SportWagens manufactured from May 2008 through September 2011 and Golf models manufactured from May 2009 through September 2011.

09.13.2011

VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL OF 33,799 MY 2011-2012 JETTAS

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announces a voluntary safety recall of 33,799 model year 2011 and 2012 Volkswagen Jettas.

09.09.2011

ALL-NEW PASSAT BECOMES THE EIGHTH VOLKSWAGEN TO RECEIVE A 2011 “TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD” FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY

Herndon, VA - The all-new Volkswagen Passat—made in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and repositioned to compete in the heart of the mid-size sedan market— has earned the coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK rating for 2011, the highest possible from the non-profit safety research organization.

06.24.2011

Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Names Volkswagen Jetta As One Of The 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000

Herndon, VA - The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was chosen today by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com as one of the 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. Editors at kbb.com searched for the most enjoyable vehicles that get you from point A to point B without breaking the bank.

06.16.2011

Volkswagen Receives Seventh 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK Award From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

Herndon, VA - The stylish CC 2.0L TSI® has earned the coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK rating for 2011, the highest possible from the non-profit safety research organization.

12.22.2010

Volkswagen Leads Industry with six TOP SAFETY PICK awards from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Herndon, VA - Six Volkswagen models have earned the prestigious Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2011, the highest rating possible from the non-profit safety research organization.

06.29.2010

Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program

Herndon, VA - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility program for U.S. dealer-affiliated and independent body shops. This program provides VW-certification for collision repair facilities performing repairs in accordance with Volkswagen's high safety standards and specifications.

05.26.2010

An Overview: Genuine Parts and Genuine Exchange Parts

Kassel/Baunatal - The Volkswagen Group ranks among the top car manufacturers worldwide when it comes to sustainability performance. At Volkswagen we realize that sustainability - the responsible use of the Earth's resources and energy - is about more than just the fuel efficiency of vehicles. In fact, a sustainable approach is pursued by all of the company's divisions, and we are one of the few manufacturers with a parts supply system that complies with this principle.

05.10.2010

Success Through Quality and Commitment: 2010 Volkswagen Service Qualification World Champions Honored

Wolfsburg, Germany - Specialist knowledge and personal commitment are the key to success in the Volkswagen brand's 2010 Service Qualification World Championship. The finals held in Wolfsburg at the weekend were won by service adviser Andreas Schaefer from Kuwait and service technician Johnny De Cocq van Delwijnen from the Netherlands. They produced the best performance out of the 120 service specialists from 60 countries who competed in the many practical and theoretical tests - from vehicle repair to customer consultation.

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