Volkswagen Showcases All-New 2011 Jetta During International Driving Presentation In San Francisco
Best-selling U.S. Sedan from Volkswagen Delivers Sophisticated Style and Precision German Engineering at an Accessible Price
For driving enthusiasts, the Volkswagen GTI has delivered a sleek combination of sports car-like precision and tuned driving excitement in a multi-purpose hatchback design. The 2011 GTI continues the evolution that the 2010 GTI ushered in last year as it introduced the sixth generation of Volkswagen’s “hot hatch” lineage.
Last year’s “World Car of the Year,” the Volkswagen Golf, just got better as the 2011 Volkswagen Golf updated its technology offerings to stay ahead of the competitors. All Volkswagen Golf models now come with the option of having voice controlled Bluetooth® technology. Additionally, the standard audio system on the new Golf is the RCD 310 stereo system, featuring a single disc CD player and radio.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of Fashion’s Night Out and the creation of the “Volkswagen Style Express” to offer thousands of shoppers a first-time VIP ride in the all-new Jetta during the event. A fleet of 30 all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jettas will move shoppers, fashion editors, influencers and top designers to the next hot retail destination.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that August marked a 21 percent increase in year-to-date sales for their entire line of vehicles. August 2010 sales decreased 7.9 percent when compared with the same time last year, which included historic sales as part of the launch of the U.S. government’s “cash for clunkers” program.
HERNDON, Va., August 20, 2010 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the grand opening of the Volkswagen Alhambra Dealership in Alhambra, California. Executives from Volkswagen and City of Alhambra Mayor Stephen Sham attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the dealership.
This weekend, Andy Lee, a Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup alumni and current Series driving instructor, will join the Scirocco R Cup field at Brands Hatch in England in order to compete in Round Six of the 2010 season.
Before this weekend, Jarvis Gennari had not found Victory Circle in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, but as he heads out of Wisconsin, the Series rookie has two wins to his name. Not only did the Boca Raton native find victory yesterday, but he also duplicated that feat this morning at Road America after coming all the way from a starting position of 14th.
Series rookie, Jarvis Gennari, earned his first Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup victory yesterday at Road America after an exciting battle with Chris Wehrheim, the event’s polesitter and eventual second-place finisher. Gennari and Wehrheim swapped the lead all afternoon, but the Boca Raton, FL native was able to regain the lead on the white flag lap to take the win.
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup conducted both of its weekend qualifying sessions today at historic Road America in preparation of Rounds 7 & 8 taking place tomorrow and Sunday. While Qualifying 1 took place under ideal weather conditions, this afternoon’s severe weather cut the second session short.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that two guest drivers will participate in this weekend’s Jetta TDI Cup action at Road America. While both come to the Series with backgrounds in racing, their experience in the industry is very different.
