At the 2014 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen has confirmed the launch date of its new Golf R. This sporty Volkswagen will be available in U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2015, which is approximately six months after the basic Golf and GTI go on sale. This all-new Golf R has marked improvements […]
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Volkswagen Introduces Beetle Dune Concept at NAIAS
The 2014 North American International Auto Show showcases the most innovating concepts and redesigned, production-ready models. Volkswagen introduced a progeny of a Beetle displayed in 2000. It is the Volkswagen Beetle Dune, a new model now touted as being the production version of the “sportiest” Beetle. It is hard to describe a pristine concept being […]
Stay Current with Volkswagen at 2014 NAIAS
Today marks the start of the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Between now and January 17th, the most prominent automakers will introduce their newest models in an effort to acquire greater interest from the public. Keynote speeches and glamorous unveilings are the event’s primary strategies that vie for the admiration of […]
Farewell to an Icon: Volkswagen Type 2 / Kombi
As the cliché goes, “all good things must come to an end.” This is unfortunately true for the iconic Volkswagen Type 2. Also known as the VW Camper, kombi or bus, this sixty-four year old legend of the roadway rolled off the production line for the last time on December 31st, 2013. Since its inception, […]
Volkswagen to Receive World Environment Center’s 30th Anniversary Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development in 2014
On Thursday, May 15th, 2014, the World Environment Center (WEC) will award Volkswagen a Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. The company’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability operations merited recognition by the participating companies tasked with evaluating submissions for the award. Volkswagen will accept the Gold Medal Award as part of the […]