Volkswagen of America Inc recently announced that four of the brand’s 2016 models, the Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta, were presented with 2015 Top Safety Pick + awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when they are equipped with optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system.
One standard safety feature that come on each of these models include Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which offers Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), an active Lane Departure Warning system (Lane Assist), and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert.
To earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating, each vehicle had to score specific ratings in each of the IIHS’s crash tests. These ratings included scoring a good rating in the moderate overlap front, roof strength, side, and head restraint tests; and an acceptable rating in the small overlap front test. Additionally, the available front crash prevention system performance had to earn an advanced or superior rating.
“This year’s Top Safety Pick+ awards demonstrate Volkswagen’s longstanding commitment to vehicle safety and the development of innovative technologies,” said Mark Barnes, Vice President, Sales, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Our available driver assistance systems and safety features show Volkswagen’s commitment to introduce systems that were once only seen on high-end luxury and premium vehicles, such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning.”
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The “Unleash Your Rrrr” campaign for the new Volkswagen Golf R was officially released by the brand last month, offering a fun, interactive way for fans to learn about this fantastic model. Through the campaign, fans are invited to visit http://rrr.vw.com and make a ten-second recording of themselves doing their best impression of a car sound. The brand then takes that recording and matches it up to clips of the Volkswagen Golf R being driven by Rallycross driver Tanner Foust.
Now, fans can learn even more about the VW Golf R straight from a pro through a new behind-the-scenes video that the brand released showing the day they filmed the Tanner Foust driving clips. In the video, which you can see here, Foust goes into details about the smooth, yet powerful Golf R, offering insight into the drivability of this model and what he likes most about it.
Learn About The 2015 VW Golf R With Fiore Volkswagen
Fiore Volkswagen has released a Research & Review page on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R that customers from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Greensburg, PA can now find under our “Model Lineup” tab. If you are interested in this new model then be sure to take a look through this new page in order to learn more about the specifics of this VW before you test it out.
This model is available as either the 2015 VW Golf R or the Golf R with DCC®. Both options come standard with a 292 horsepower 2.0L Turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed DSG® Automatic Transmission and 4Motion® Permanent All-Wheel-Drive with Haldex® Center Differential.
The 2015 VW Golf R has an EPA estimate of 23 MPG City/ 30 MPG Highway*.
Additionally, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Immobilizer III Theft-Deterrent System, Brake Override System, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Climatronic® Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Rearview Camera, and Heated Front Seats are all features that come standard on the 2015 VW Golf R.
To find out what other features come standard on this model and to get behind the wheel and take it out for a spin come to Fiore Volkswagen today!
July Sales For Volkswagen Have Been Announced
A total of 31,300 units were delivered by Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) within the U.S. throughout July 2015. Overall, the brand’s sales for the month rose by 2.4 percent when compared to the 30,553 units that VW sold during July of 2015.
“We are encouraged by the consistent sales growth for the Golf across all models within the family. The latest Guinness World Records achievement for the Golf TDI adds to the suite of accolades which also includes the 2015 North American Car of the Year and Motor Trend Car of the Year,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America.
VW July Sales:
- Sales of the Golf increased by 163 percent with 1,890 units
- Sales of the Golf GTI increased by 3.2 percent with 1,780 units
- Sales of the Golf SportWagen reached 2,602 units
- Sales of the Jetta Sedan increased by 4.2 percent with 11,467 units
- Sales of the Passat reached 6,904 units
- Sales of the Tiguan increased by 13.5 percent with 2,407 units
- Sales of the Touareg increased by 16.4 percent with 676 units
- Sales of the Beetle Coupe reached 1,274 units
- Sales of the Beetle Convertible reached 1,035 units
Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel
Come into Fiore Volkswagen and check out all of our incredible TDI Clean Diesel inventory. All drivers in the Altoona, Hollidaysburg, State College, Johnstown, and Greensburg, PA area can stop by our store at 1000 S Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 to see just how incredible clean diesel vehicles can be. While here feel free to talk to any of our knowledgeable employees and hop behind the wheel to go out and take a test drive.
TDI Clean Diesel is one of the most fuel efficient group of vehicles on the market. Just one example is the TDI Clean Diesel Passat can reach over 800 miles on only one tank of gas* while still performing like a gas-powered engine. The family of vehicles as a whole achieves an MPG range of 29 city to 46 highway** and when calculated out, it means anywhere from 594 to 814 miles on each full fill-up.
Stop by to Fiore Volkswagen as soon as you can to take full advantage of these incredible opportunities.
*814-mile range based on 44 mpg highway EPA estimates for a 2015 Passat 2.0L Clean Diesel, with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 18.5 gallon gas/fuel tank. Range for a 2015 Passat 2.0L Clean Diesel, with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 18.5 gallon gas/fuel tank is 777 miles based on 42 mpg highway EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
**Based on EPA estimates with an average tank size. See www.fueleconomy.gov for details. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
Volkswagen Chattanooga has achieved yet another company milestone with the production of its 500,000th Passat. The monumental Passat was a Candy White Limited Edition with black inside, 170hp, a 1.8-liter turbo engine, and a long list of other features.
“Our Passat has raised the bar on what Americans can expect from a mid-size sedan and the 500,000th car was built with the same passion for detail as the first,” Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Chattanooga. “I’m proud of our team and excited about new products on the horizon in this factory,” Koch said.
Volkswagen Chattanooga is presently undergoing a $900 million expansion to allow for a second model to be produced in Chattanooga. This expansion to produce a 7-seat midsize SUV would create 2,000 jobs and a special North American Engineering and Planning Center.
New VW Parts Warehouse To Open In Sacramento, CA
Volkswagen’s logistics operations in North America will soon be increased due to the construction of a new 143,000 square foot Pacific Northwest Parts Distribution Center in Sacramento, Calif. This new facility will be the brand’s second in California, as there is already a 310,000 square foot facility in Los Angeles. The new facility in Sacramento will be responsible for the distribution of parts to VW dealers throughout six states. Through this new facility, customers in those areas will be provided with a quicker parts ordering service, upgrading the turn around from second-day delivery to overnight delivery.
“This new facility is a testament to Volkswagen Group of America’s commitment to servicing its dealer network and customer base on the West Coast as efficiently as possible,” said Jan Bures, Executive Vice President Group After Sales and Services, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “We remain focused on growing in the U.S. market through these strategic investments.”
The construction of this facility is part of a $7 billion commitment Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoG) made to increase their focus and dedication in the North American market from 2015-2019. Overall, this new project will cost around $6.8 million to complete.
Fiore Volkswagen will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen that will help to inform all of our customers from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA about the specifics of this all-new model. Some of the information that you can expect to see on this page will include facts such as Starting MSRP, safety features, powertrain, EPA estimates and trim levels. To learn about all of these facts and more be sure to check out this page as soon as it arrives under our “Model Lineup” tab.
Volkswagen Begins Development On New Racing Golf
Volkswagen TCR-Golf
Volkswagen Motorsport has begun development on its first race car built from the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf. The concept car packs 330-hp and is put together under TCR regulations in order to help the brand properly judge the potential customer racing program in 2016 and beyond. The cars will be tested for the rest of the season and two cars will race during the eighth round of the Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
“The newly created TCR category provides a promising platform for customer racing – on a national and international level. With exciting races, production-based technology, and reasonable costs, it offers a new outlook for private racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. “When developing the Golf-based concept car, we are able to fall back on the resources at Volkswagen. This reduces both development time and costs. We will also use the rest of the season to test the car under competitive conditions and evaluate a possible customer racing project from 2016.”
Volkswagen Sets Driving Record Yet Again
Yet again, Volkswagen of America is proud to announce that they’ve set another astounding record. What makes it even more impressive is that the record wasn’t only an achievement for just Volkswagen, but it was also a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® accomplishment. The 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel now holds the world record for “lowest fuel consumption-48 U.S. contiguous States for a non-hybrid car”. With an average of an amazing 81.17 miles per gallon, over the course of 8,233.5 miles through 16 days, the 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel consumed only $294.98 of diesel fuel.
“Covering 8,233.5 miles on just 101.43 gallons of Clean Diesel fuel is a remarkable accomplishment, and solid proof of the efficiency and fuel economy of Volkswagen’s TDI® Clean Diesel vehicles,” said Michael Horn, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “Whether on a long road trip or even in daily commuting, the great mileage and long range of our TDI models is a pure convenience factor that few other vehicles on sale can match. It’s a simple formula: Less Stop, More Go!”
What makes it even more interesting is that the record that Volkswagen topped was its own record. Prior to the latest record being set, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI held the record at an incredible 77.99 mpg.
To get a look at the 2015 Golf TDI in person, stop in and see us at 1000 S Logan Blvd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
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