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A new advertisement released by Volkswagen for the 2015 VW Tiguan that offers a look at the awkwardness of dates as a teenager, specifically on prom night. The spot shows two teens being driven to prom in a 2015 Tiguan by the girl’s father which only adds to the tension, but the father decides to help them break the ice. By taking advantage of the vehicle's impressive handling abilities, the dad does some creative maneuvering to bring the to kids a bit closer on the way to the prom. Check out the video above to see the all-new Tiguan!

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel and its impressive capabilities is part of why Volkswagen has officially become the number one selling diesel car brand in America*. In a new advertisement, the brand is highlighting the impressive fuel economy rating and fuel tank that can power the vehicle for up to 814 highway miles on a full tank**. In the spot, we see three boys enter a gas station and proceed to make a complete mess of the store by destroying the snacks, overpumping the slushie and nacho cheese machines and even having a pixi stick fight. We then see that they are left unattended because their mother was busy filling up the car. The commercial then pans to a mother driving her 2015 Passat TDI Clean Diesel while her three boys are buckled in where she can see them. The point of the humorous spot is to emphasize that with less need to stop to refuel there is less of a chance that the kids will be left to their own devices. Check out the advertisement in the video above and come into see us here at Fiore Volkswagen where we have the 2015 Volkswagen Passat available for all of our customers living in and around Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA. * Based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. mew total registrations for CY 2014 for VW competitive body styles (Sedan, Coupe, Hatchback, Convertible, Station Wagon, SUV) - Excludes Vans and Light truck s. ** 814-mile range based on 44 highway mpg EPA estimated for a 2015 Passat TDI Clean Diesel with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 18.5-gallon fuel tank.

The possible return of the iconic Volkswagen Microbus was strongly hinted at by VW product-development board member Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser during a group interview he recently took part in. Specifically, Neusser discussed the brand’s desire to create more “lifestyle vehicles” by using some of the brand’s most notable models such as the Microbus and the Beetle. “We are actually thinking about how we can take all of the advantages of MQB and put it into a Microbus genetic code.” What is the genetic code of the Microbus? “First, the wide, solid D-pillar; second, the boxy design of the center section; and, thirdly, the front end must have a very short overhang—the distance from the A-pillar to the front end must be very short. Otherwise the hood is too long and it doesn’t look like a Microbus,” Neusser said. “That makes it hard, because this technical architecture of the Microbus with its rear engine is not anymore fitted to what we are doing with our mainstream architecture where we have the greatest flexibility of different powertrains.” In addition to its classic Volkswagen status, Neusser also stated that the Microbus would also be helpful in Volkswagen’s mission to create a long-range electric model. Due to its larger size, this model would have the ability to contain a larger electric battery that would make long-range driving possible. Original Source: http://blog.caranddriver.com/flower-e-power-vw-microbus-could-return-as-long-range-ev/

In one of the latest Volkswagen ads, titled “The Choice”, a young man stumbles upon a potentially history-changing invention made by an elder relative. We see the young man pull up to an old house in the new Volkswagen Golf GTE and learn that most of the family thought the old man was crazy. Of course there’s the requisite hidden entrance behind the bookcase that leads to the invention. The young man discovers what appears to be a transportation device that would eliminate the need for travel as we know it, including cars. The young man (like us) can’t imagine a world without the perfection of German engineering and decides to destroy the invention. Watch the ad below.

Volkswagen has released an instructional video on the Navigation System for the 2015 VW Golf SportWagen. In the video, Marketing Support Specialist for Group Customer Quality, Will Garrett takes viewers on a step-by-step process on how to work this advanced system. In the video, he will show you how you can enter the address manually while the vehicle is in park, and how to use the voice command options to find a new address while you are in transit. The system can also help to find a point of interest when you are not looking for a specific address, but rather the nearest gas station, restaurant, coffee shop or more. Check out the video above to see how to work the Golf SportWagen’s Navigation System

Three of the vehicles in the 2015 Jetta lineup, the Jetta SE, Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and Jetta Hybrid, have been highlighted in a new commercial that highlights the impressive drivability, affordability and fuel efficiency of the three vehicles.The models each offer a high EPA estimate of 37 MPG highway* for the Jetta SE, up to 46 mpg highway** for the Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and  up to 48 mpg highway*** for the Jetta Hybrid. See all three vehicles in the video and then stop by and see us here at Fiore Volkswagen to learn more about the 2015 Jetta lineup. We are located at 1000 S logan Boulevard where we serve customers from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA. *25 city/37 highway MPG (2015 Jetta SE 1.8L TSI, manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. **31 city/46 highway MPG (2015 Jetta 2.0L TDI, manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition. ***42 city/ 48 highway MPG (2015 Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium 1.4L TSI, automatic transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.

Optimized: YES In two of our previous blogs, we brought the latest released videos in the Diesel Old Wives’ Tale series from Volkswagen. These hilarious videos feature sisters Mary, Theresa and Josie as they go on multiple excursions in the 2015 VW Passat TDI Clean Diesel and the 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel.  In each video, the humorous conversations between the three help to dispel some of the common myths associated with diesel models. Check out the videos below to see the fifth and sixth installment of the ongoing series and to learn a few more facts about these two new VW diesel models. Diesel Old Wives’ Tale #5: Diesel Isn’t Fuel Efficient Diesel Old Wives’ Tale #6: Diesel is Dirty

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) has officially released their sales totals for not only last month but for all of 2015 so far.  For the first quarter, the brand has reached a sales total of 79,236 units. In just the month of March, a total of 30,025 units were sold for the brand. March Sales Highlights: Golf GTI sales increased by 97.7% with 1,997 units Golf sales increased by 92.1% with 1,869 units Tiguan sales reached 2,300 units Golf SportWagen sales reached 104 unit Touareg sales reached 535 units e-Golf sales reached 195 units

We previously shared with you videos released by Volkswagen that highlight a number of the new accessories that are available on models in the 2015 VW line. These videos showcased each model as it is being driven down the road while paying special attention to several of the vehicle's top available accessories through several close up shots. In the last blog, we shared videos on the 2015 VW, Jetta, Golf and Golf GTI and now we are bringing you the videos that showcase the 2015 VW Beetle, 2015 VW Beetle Convertible and 2015 VW Touareg. Check out the videos below to see all of the accessories available on these models. For more information, stop by and see us here at Fiore Volkswagen where we carry all three of these new models. We are located at 1000 S Logan Boulevard in Hollidaysburg, PA just a short drive from Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA. 2015 VW Beetle & Beetle Convertible: 2015 VW Touareg:

There are many new accessories that Volkswagen has made available for several of the models in the new 2015 VW lineup. In order to highlight some of these accessories, the brand has released several videos, each one featuring a different 2015 model. The models features in these videos include the 2015 Jetta, Beetle and Beetle Convertible, Touareg, Golf and Golf GTI. Each video shows the the vehicle being driven down a scenic road while highlighting several of the available interior and exterior accessories that customers can use to personalize their all-new model to fit their personal traveling needs. Check out the videos to see a few of these available features on the three of the highlighted models. You can also stop by and see us here at Fiore Volkswagen anytime and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the 2015 lineup and the available feature. We are located at 1000 S Logan Blvd. in Hollidaysburg, PA just a short drive from Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA. 2015 VW Jetta: 2015 VW Golf: 2015 VW Golf GTI:

All Volkswagen enthusiasts out there have their own unique stories about their adventures in their VW model. Those of us who have a true passion for our vehicles know that they become more than just a mode of transportation, but more like part of the family. Some of the best stories/memories that many of us have are about the roadtrip adventures that we have taken and the places that we have traveled to with our cars. In order to help fellow VW enthusiasts share their personal experiences with each other, the brand has created the Volkswagen Stories website. On this site, you will find countless stories told by VW owners all over the world sharing their personal experiences of their adventures with their VWs. If you are a fellow VW fan then be sure to check this page out where you can read these stories and connect with other fans. You can also submit your own stories about your VW adventures.

We previously brought you the first two videos of the Diesel Old Wives’ Tale series that has been released by Volkswagen as a social campaign for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel and 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Clean Diesel. Here we have the third and fourth videos showing the three sisters as they continue on with their Diesel adventures.  Take a look at the videos below to see what other “old wives tales” these three dispel this time. Old Wives’ Tale #3 Old Wives’ Tale #4