Volkswagen Credit has just announced a new partnership with Safe Guard Products International, LLC through which they will develop automobile protection products for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles as well as motorcycle protection for Ducati bikes in the U.S.
Overall, these new programs will help to increase business for these brands as the customers who purchase these protection plans will be returning to designated dealerships for service. Additionally, they hope to increase overall customer loyalty and satisfaction.
“Our decision to take a direct role in underwriting most vehicle protection products, while also enhancing the offering with other products specifically developed for our brands, is part of a multi-pronged strategy that aims to increase overall customer satisfaction and to build loyalty by which our customers return to the dealer network for any future service needs.” said Richard Howse, VP Marketing & Business Development for VCI.
“VW CREDIT, INC. ANNOUNCES A NEW BRANDED AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORCYCLE PROTECTION PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY SAFE GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC : Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 16 Feb. 2016. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1143/>.
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Photography Course At MoMA Supported By Volkswagen
A free online photography course called “Seeing Through Photographs” has now been made available through the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and it is supported by Volkswagen of America as part of the brand’s long-term partnership with the MoMA.
This new course will allow participants to delve into the history of photography to learn about its evolution over the years and the significant impact that it has had on society. The course will be broken up into six parts, and participants will be learning about the history of this craft through the study of photographs that have played a significant role in the history of photography. Along with the photographs themselves, they will also be obtaining information from interviews with top photographers, discussions with MoMA curators, and voice recordings of 48 photographers that have played a large role in the 180 history and development of photography.
“MoMA’s online education programme is outstanding in its scope and it allows a global audience to benefit from the curators’ knowledge and to experience the works of the world-famous collection virtually, without visiting the museum. Art therefore has a new way of revealing its power all over the world. We have been supporting this web-based programme intensively and on a long-term basis, since it enables people around the world to access art”, adds Benita von Maltzahn, Head of Cultural and Social Engagement, Volkswagen Group Communications.
VW US Media Newsroom. N.p., 10 Feb. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.vw.com%2Frelease%2F1137%2F>.
Coming Soon – 2016 Volkswagen Golf Page
Are you interested in learning all about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf? If so, you will definitely want to read the Research & Review page that Fiore Volkswagen will be releasing soon. On this page you will be able to learn all about the new Golf and each of its available trim level options. The information provided will include the standard features and starting MSRP for each trim level along with standard safety features and performance options and capabilities. Find out more when the full page is released.
If you are looking to purchase the 2016 Volkswagen Passat then we invite you to head on over to see us here at Fiore Volkswagen where we serve customers from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Greensburg, PA. If you are interested in learning more about this model or if you wish to take it out for a test drive head into 100 S Logan Boulevard Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 where we will be happy to assist you.
Additionally, if you would like to learn more about this model on your own before you stop by, then check out the new instructional videos that Volkswagen has released on this model. These new videos offer tutorials on using key features of this model such as Easy Open Trunk, Manual Seat Adjustment, Setting the clock, and various other In-Car features and more.
You can see one of the videos below and you can find the rest on the official Volkswagen YouTube page.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Page Released
If you are looking for a vehicle that offers all the power and convenience of an SUV with the stylish high quality of a Volkswagen then you should be sure to check out the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. To take this vehicle out for a test drive with Fiore Volkswagen simply take a trip in from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, or Greensburg, PA to our dealership for a test drive. In the meantime, you can read all about this model on our new Research & Review page.
This model includes three trim level options for you to choose from, which include the S, S with Sunroof, and the SE. All of these trims come equipped with a number of standard or available feature options which include Brake Override System, Intelligent Crash Response System, Theft-Deterrent System, Heated Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals, Climate Control, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Bluetooth® Technology with Audio Streaming, Rear View Camera, and more.
Find out more by reading the full page and then stop by to see the 2016 Volkswagen Golf in person.
Volkswagen Releases First Monthly Sales In 2016
It’s a new year and Volkswagen is looking to start this year off on a fresh positive note following the many ups and downs of 2015. To start off, the brand’s total sales results for January came to a total of 20,079 units with several of their models experiencing their best-ever monthly sales. The biggest sellers for January included the Tiguan, Golf R, and the e-Golf which all reach record-breaking totals.
“We are encouraged by the strong performance of the Tiguan,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “January sales numbers were down due to the seasonal nature of the fleet business. Despite that and the weather conditions in the Northeast portion of the country, Volkswagen dealers improved in terms of retail business.”
January Sales:
- Sales of the Golf R reached 447 units
- Sales of the e-Golf increased by 81 percent to reach 328 units
- Sales of the Golf SportWagen reached 706 units
- Sales of the Jetta Sedan reached 8,175 units
- Sales of the Tiguan increased by 71.6 percent to reach 2,528 units
“VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS JANUARY 2016 SALES RESULTS : Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. N.p., 2 Feb. 2016. Web. 02 Feb. 2016. <http://media.vw.com/release/1135/>.
Kelley Blue Book Reviews 2016 VW Beetle Dune
Popular automotive research company, Kelley Blue Book has reviewed the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune on their website. They overview the history of the Beetle Dune, which was inspired by the Baja Bugs, an off-road racing Beetle from the 1960s. KBB calls the Dune a “throwback with style” due to its retro touches like running boards and black wheel arches, which make the car look “muscular and ‘70s cool.”
Kelley Blue Book also got to test drive the VW Beetle Dune in Las Vegas. They were impressed by the Dune’s 1.8-liter turbo four cylinder engine and remarked that the six-speed automatic transmission was a perfect match, making for a sporty handle and a firm but pleasant ride. Additional upgrades for the Dune include available Park Distance Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a rearview camera.
The Beetle Dune has an estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/33 mpg highway*. It is available in a coupe or convertible. Coupe pricing starts at $24,815**. Look for your the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune around March 2016!
*EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
**Starting MSRP excludes transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price. Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. Ask your dealer about availability of options and verify that the vehicle includes the equipment you ordered.
“2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune First Review.” Kbb.com. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2016-volkswagen-beetle-dune-first-review/2100000181/>.
Volkswagen has announced that they have appointed Hinrich J. Woebcken as the new Head of the North American region, beginning on April 1, 2016. In this new position, he will be responsible for Volkswagen Passenger Cars for the entire North American region and serve as Chairman of Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Group Canada, and Volkswagen Mexico.
Woebcken has worked in the automotive industry for more than 30 years, holding his first position as a production engineer and assembly section manager in the Injection Moulding Machinery Division of Krauss-Maffei AG back in 1985. Over time, he worked his way up to Head of Division, Standard Machinery, and Global Head of Sales and Marketing while still at Krauss-Maffei AG.
He left the company in 1998 to join Dürr AG, as Managing Director, Sales and Marketing. In 2004, he joined BMW AG where he spent the past twelve years until his new appointment with Volkswagen. While at BMW AG he held several different positions that included Division Manager Technical Purchasing, Division Manager Purchasing Vehicle Contract Manufacturing, Raw Materials Management, Indirect Purchasing; Division Manager Driving Dynamics.
The Volkswagen brand CEO, Dr. Herbert Diess, underscored: “The USA is and will remain a key core market for the Volkswagen brand. That is why the North American Region must be steered in the interest of our customers and dealers there. With his international experience Mr. Woebcken will make an important contribution to the brand’s positive development in the region.”
“HINRICH J. WOEBCKEN TO HEAD NORTH AMERICAN REGION.”. N.p., 19 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.vw.com%2Frelease%2F1132%2F>.
Volkswagen Releases New Passat Video Series
The all-new Volkswagen Passat has been featured in a new animated video series that Volkswagen is releasing on their Youtube page. This new series will have a total of seven videos that will each feature the convenience and capabilities of one of the new features or technologies that is available in this vehicle.
The videos will each offer a humorous scenario such as a sneezing fit caused by allergies that will show how the technologies on this vehicle will kick in to help keep you travel safely no matter what interferences or distractions you may encounter while on the road.
You can see the first two videos from the series below!
Anyone from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, or Greensburg, PA who is interested in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf will be excited to learn that not only do we have this all-new model here at Fiore Volkswagen, but we are going to be releasing a Research & Review page. This new page will be filled with information such as performance options and capabilities, safety features, standard and available convenience features, and much more. Check back here for an announcement on the arrival of this page if you want to learn about this stylish new Volkswagen.
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