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Regular vehicle maintenance is important all year long, but especially this time of year as we head into winter. October is Fall Car Care Month, and Fiore Volkswagen and the Car Care Council want to help make sure you’re ready to take on anything this winter. Check out the top ten list of maintenance tips below, and make sure you stop by our Service Department with any questions or schedule an appointment if you notice something isn’t working right! Check the battery Inspect the steering and suspension system Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system Check the brake system Check engine performance Check the hoses and belts Inspect the exhaust system Check the tires Check the wipers and lighting Check all fluids Council, Car Care. "October Is Fall Car Care Month: 10 Steps to Keep Your Car Up and Running." October Is Fall Car Care Month: 10 Steps to Keep Your Car Up and Running. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2016. <http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/october-is-fall-car-care-month-10-steps-to-keep-your-car-up-and-running-300151716.html>.

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Research & Review Page that Fiore Volkswagen told you we were going to release has now officially been made available. This new page is filled with an incredible amount of details about this vehicle that will help you to decide which of the four trim levels is the right one for you. We have some of the details available for you below so read through a few of these facts and then check out the full page for more details. The four trim level options include the S, SE, SEL, and GLI and there are three engine options available depending on which trim you choose. A few of the features options that you might also find, again depending on the trim, include Electronic Brake-Pressure Distribution, LATCH System, Engine Braking Assist, Cruise Control, Bluetooth® Technology with Audio Streaming for Compatible Devices, Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with Three-Month Trial Subscription, Automatic Headlights with Coming/Leaving Home Feature, Adaptive Cruise Control, and 18” Mallory Alloy Wheels.

It reached a maximum speed of 205.122 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. It produces 543 horsepower and 421 pound-feet of torque. What kind of car is it? A Ferrari? Lamborghini? Hellcat? Nope, it’s the cute and sporty Volkswagen Beetle! This modified Volkswagen Beetle, appropriately named the Beetle LSR (Land Speed Record) reached the fastest speed ever recorded by a Beetle. Many changes were made to help the Beetle reach top speed, including new turbochargers, camshafts, pistons, and a modified cylinder head for the Beetle’s 2.0L Four-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine. Unfortunately, we don’t have the fastest Beetle on the block at Fiore Volkswagen, but we do have the new 2016 Volkswagen Beetle! Stop by for a test drive.

The Mondial De L’Automobile 2016 -- the Paris Motor Show 2016 for you non-French speakers -- is quickly approaching. Beginning October 1, the biggest car brands in the world will gather to reveal their latest innovations and concepts. Among them will be our friends at Volkswagen, and this year is going to be big. How big, you ask? Volkswagen has gone so far as to say its newest electric concept, the VW MEB EV will be as revolutionary as the Beetle. Volkswagen’s MEB platform, which was announced this February and the German acronym for Modular Electric Lineup, will feature a series of new cars built around a lithium-ion battery, with an increased wheelbase, shortened overhangs, and an open interior design space. Further visions for the vehicles in the MEB series include an HD display and gesture controls based on Volkswagen’s assertion that “the car of tomorrow must feel like a mobile device on wheels.” The MEB EV will include these features, along with an estimated electric range of 373 miles. This vehicle will begin production by the end of 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle, and will help Volkswagen reach their goal of selling 2-3 million electric vehicles by 2025. "We want to use Paris, basically, as the lighthouse to show you where we are heading as a brand," he said. "There are so many tremendous things happening at VW at the moment. We are taking big, bold decisions fast to really get the brand moving and we are excited to show you the first glimpse of that at the Paris Motor Show." Look out for the Volkswagen MEB EV and other Volkswagen vehicles at the Paris Motor Show! Blanco, Sebastian. "New VW MEB Electric Vehicle, with up to 373 Miles of Range, Coming in 2020." Autoblog. N.p., 14 Sept. 2016. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.

For those of you who have been through the used car-buying process you know it can be, for lack of a better word, terrifying. Between shady used car dealerships, mysterious vehicle history reports, and creepy ads on Craiglist, you’re never sure what you’re actually getting. When you shop Fiore Volkswagen’s selection of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, that’s never a problem. All CPO Volkswagen Vehicles come with a 2 year/24,000 mile limited warranty, 112-Point Dealer Inspection, and a CarFax Report. Visit us at 1000 S Logan Boulevard in Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 to learn more about our Certified Pre-Owned Program.

Do you like paying thousands of dollars less than the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price? Do you like 0% Annual Percentage Rate? Do you like low monthly lease prices? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, you’re going to love the September specials at Fiore Volkswagen! Right now, you can enjoy all of these on your favorite Volkswagen models including the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI, and 2016 Volkswagen Jetta! Once you’ve visited our Specials Page to get all of the details, stop by and see us to test drive any of these and start saving today!

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is now available here at Fiore Volkswagen so make sure to stop by and check it out the next time you are in the area! Our dealership is located at 1000 S Logan Boulevard Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 just a short drive from State College, Altoona, Johnstown, and Greensburg, PA. Very soon we are going to release a new Research & Review page that will provide you with a more detailed look at what this model has to offer in terms of trim levels, performance capabilities, safety features, connectivity, and everything else. This page will be available soon so be sure to check it out as soon as it arrives.

Our Labor Day Sales event is still happening here at Fiore Volkswagen! While we are sure you are enjoying the holiday in State College, Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, and Greensburg, PA we want to remind you that the offers we have available through this event will only be available through tomorrow. So enjoy time with friends and family but make sure to take the time to head over to our dealership and test drive a new Volkswagen!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, Volkswagen of America is teaming up with Giuliana Rancic and The Pink Agenda to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. They will be auctioning off a Limited-Edition 2017 Volkswagen #PinkBeetle. The winner bidder will have the opportunity to be the first owner of this vehicle before it hits dealerships in October and attend The Pink Agenda’s Annual Gala in New York City. Plus, all proceeds from the winning bid will go directly to breast cancer research, granting wishes to women undergoing treatment, and increasing awareness of the disease. “We believe that engaging today’s generation can go a long way toward finding tomorrow’s cure, so we are thrilled to collaborate with Volkswagen for the auction of the #PinkBeetle to support in raising awareness of the disease and much needed funds for breast cancer research,” said Lucretia Gilbert, Executive Director of The Pink Agenda. “The Pink Agenda has contributed nearly $2 million to research, and this campaign will accelerate our efforts to make breast cancer a thing of the past,” Gilbert continued. The #PinkBeetle, was originally revealed as a concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show, but went into production after such an overwhelming response from Beetle fans across the country. The special-edition Beetle features glossy black mirror caps and running boards, a black dashpad with pink accents, Pink Club cloth seats, pink piping, and of course, a dazzling pink paintjob. "VOLKSWAGEN TEAMS WITH GIULIANA RANCIC'S FAB-U-WISH AND THE PINK AGENDA TO AUCTION OFF LIMITED-EDITION #PINKBEETLE TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS : Volkswagen Media Centre." Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Sept. 2016. < http://media.vw.com/release/1248/ >.

Earlier this summer, Volkswagen announced its “Strategy 2025,” one of the biggest transformations in the brand’s history. As a reminder, this plan will maintain Volkswagen heritage while pushing ahead and pursuing new technology as well as electric vehicles. They have promised that by 2025, we will see up to 30 new plug-in hybrid or all-electric models added to their lineup. As Volkswagen moves forward with their plan, they have begun to release details about the new vehicles. Recently, at Michigan’s CAR Management Briefing Seminars, the company revealed that the 30 potential new electric vehicles will be built on three different platforms, one of them will be based on the exciting new BUDD-e concept. As information continues to be released on Strategy 2025, we will keep you updated right here on the Fiore Volkswagen blog! Ayre, James. "Volkswagen Claims 3 EV Platforms Will Form Basis Of 30 New Models By 2025." CleanTechnica. CleanTechnica, 10 Aug. 2016. Web. 22 Aug. 2016.

By now you’ve probably heard all about the Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept, recently named the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year. But if you haven’t seen the vehicle in all its glory, now is your chance! Check out all the high-tech features and premium performance in the video above, so you can be fully ready to drive the car of tomorrow if and when it arrives at Fiore Volkswagen! While we may not have this innovative concept in stock, we have have a great selection of New Volkswagen Vehicles that have a ton of the same features and qualities as the BUDD-e!

What do the Volkswagen Model Year Event and Summer both have in common? Unfortunately, they’re both coming to an end! Trust us, we’re as sad as you are at Fiore Volkswagen. But, we’re also excited because this is the best time to get behind the wheel of a 2016 New Volkswagen Vehicle! Between our August New Vehicle Specials, the Model Year End Event, and Labor Day, there are countless ways to save. This month, take home the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2106 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI, or the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Denim Edition. Make sure you visit our Specials Page to learn all about the Model Year End Bonus and Labor Day Bonus, then schedule your test drive today!