Volkswagen And Gestamp Partnership Expansion
Just recently Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations LLC, and Gestamp, announced that they plan to expand their partnership. Gestamp, the metal components and parts manufacturer, and Volkswagen plan to bring over 500 jobs to the Chattanooga area with their partnership expansion.
Included in the new expansion will be the building of a new stamping plant in Enterprise South to aid the stamping process of Class A parts, and the expansion of their current Chattanooga facility as well. Gestamp is putting $180 million into the partnership expansion that’ll make its Chattanooga capacity three times larger than it is now.
“The importance of this expanded partnership for Volkswagen and Chattanooga cannot be overstated,” said Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Chattanooga. “I am grateful for the hard work of Gov. Haslam and Commissioner Boyd, and Senator Corker as well. They all worked tirelessly to make the impossible happen. We have put another crucial pillar into place for our future success and the benefits of this expansion will impact the community for years to come,” Koch said.
At this point, Volkswagen uses press shops in various states for their stamped metal parts used in Chattanooga. Consolidating the process in Chattanooga and Enterprise South will allow Volkswagen to cut back significantly on transportation costs.
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VW How-To Tips Part 2
We recently shared with you two of the new How-To videos that Volkswagen has released in order to provide customers with step-by-step instruction on performing some basic maintenance and how to use certain new features. These videos will help to allow customers to become more familiar and comfortable with their vehicles so that they understand how to work every aspect of it. Here we have brought you the next two videos in the series.
In one video, Volkswagen offers instructions on how to enter your vehicle in case your VW’s Key Fob should stop working properly. Even without the key fob, there are ways that you can manually enter and start your vehicle in order to get by until you are able to have the battery replaced.
In the next video, VW provides tips on how to check the lights on your vehicle in order to make sure that all of the lights on your vehicle are working properly. You should check the lights on your vehicle about once a month to make sure that none of them have burned out as this can not only be dangerous, but can lead to a ticket as well.
Key Fob:
Checking Lights:
Volkswagen DriveGear Perfect For Your Summer
This summer, make the most of your Volkswagen experience by shopping Volkswagen’s merchandise. With new accessories in their Motorsport Collection and a variety of products from grills to coolers, you can find exactly what you need for that summer barbecue. Check out Volkswagen’s DriveGear website to see the full collection of products and find the perfect Volkswagen gear for you.
VW How-To Tips
In order to help customers become better acquainted with their vehicles, Volkswagen recently released a series of How-To videos that offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic maintenance on your VW vehicle. The tips provided in the videos will help to save you some time and money by enabling you to handle some of these common vehicle issues yourself and allow you to be better acquainted with your vehicle.
In the first video, the brand offers instruction on how to replace windshield wipers. Wipers are on of the most common replacements on a vehicle as they can become easily worn down especially during harsh winter weather. This video will show you how to install brand new wipers to keep your visibility at its best.
The second video provides instructions on changing a tire, which is another common vehicle issue. Unexpected flats can happen at any time, so it is important to know how to change it so that you don’t get stranded.
Check out both of these videos below and look out for more how-to tips coming in future blogs.
Windshield Wipers:
Changing a Tire:
Volkswagen knows that customers want a top-quality model that offers all of the best safety and convenience technologies for a price that they can afford. This concept is the theme of a new commercial that the brand has released featuring the all-new Passat Limited Edition.
In the spot we see the new Limited Edition balancing on a scale and it gets heavier each time one of its standard features, including heated front seats, rearview camera and keyless access are listed. At the end, however, we are told that all of these features are included for the affordable price of only $23,995* which comes out to around $1,200 in savings when you factor in the prices of all of the added features that come standard on this model.
Check out the video above hear all about about the Passat Limited Edition and stop in to see us here at Fiore Volkswagen to learn more if you live near Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College or Greensburg, PA.
*$25,195 based on starting MSRP for Passat S, automatic ($22,440) and value of key features ($2,755). Starting MSRP of $23,995 for a 2015 Passat Limited Edition with automatic transmission. Price excludes transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.
From January to May approximately 2.48 million vehicles were delivered by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand and in May alone, 499,500 cars were sold to customers.
In Europe alone, Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivered 727,800 units over the first five months, and approximately 396,200 of those were sent to Western Europe, not including Germany. In Germany deliveries were up 6.2 percent; however, the decline in the eastern market continued with only 82,700 cars sold from January to May.
In the Asia-Pacific market around 1.21 vehicles were delivered with 1.12 million of those vehicles going to China. 241,300 were sent to North America and 144,000 were sold to customers in the United States. In South America January to May sales dropped to 207,700 cars and 155,700 of those cars were sold to customers in Brazil.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Unveiled
Volkswagen of America has just unveiled the 2016 Jetta GLI, the Golf GTI’s equivalent sedan. Similarly to the Golf GTI, the GLI also has a 210-horsepower, 2.0L TSI® turbocharged and direct-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine, providing excellent performance.
The 2016 GLI is given an eye-catching new look, headlined by a dynamic honeycomb grille as well as an all new rear bumper design paired with dual chrome-tipped exhausts.
The inside of the GLI is just as functional as the outside with a new MIB 2 Infotainment system that has USB and Car-Net Connectivity capabilities. The SE Sport Model also comes with a push-button start, a sunroof, six-way multi-directional powered driver’s seat, heated seats, a rearview camera, and many other helpful features as well.
The SEL takes it up another notch incorporating blind spot navigation, a navigation system, bi-xenon headlights with the adaptive front-lighting system (AFS), and Homelink®. The AFS system turns as you do to ensure that your path is properly lit.
Standard for all 2016 Jetta GLI models is Volkswagen’s Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which applies the brakes when the airbag sensors detect a collision, helping to reduce damage in all possible areas.
Finalists Michelle Karam, Eddie Jackson, Emilia Cirker, Alex McCoy, Christina Fitzgerald, Sita Lewis, Jay Ducote, Dom Tesoriero, Rosa Graziano, Rue Rusike, Arnold Myint and Matthew Grunwald during the meet and greet, as seen on Food Network Star, Season 11.
The 11th season of the “Food Network Star” is set to begin this weekend and Volkswagen of America, Inc. has signed on as the official automotive sponsor. As part of their sponsorship, Volkswagen vehicles will be seen throughout the series transporting the finalists to their various challenges. There will even be a special “VW Challenge” episode that will air on June 28 that will feature the Passat TDI, Golf SportWagen TDI and Touareg TDI.
“Volkswagen is excited to support the 12 contenders as they embark on their journey to become the next winner of ‘Food Network Star,’” said Vinay Shahani, Vice President, Marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Our efficient, spacious and powerful TDI Clean Diesel models stand ready to rise to the utility and performance demands of the busy contestants.”
Check out the new season and stop by and see us here at Fiore Volkswagen to learn more about any of these models if you live near Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College and Greensburg, PA.
Volkswagen of America Announces May 2015 Sales
May sales for Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) increased by 8 percent last month with a total of 34,758 units sold compared to the 32,163 units that sold during May of last year. In terms of year-to-date sales, the brand has reached a total of 144,006 units so far this year. The Golf family alone saw a 251.8 percent increase in sales for the month, reaching a combined total of 6,308 units.
“We are encouraged by the performance of the Golf family, delivering the best May in 15 years. We are happy to see the full-lineup delivering success, whether it’s the all-electric e-Golf, the TDI Clean Diesel models, the new SportWagen and the performance driven Golf R,” said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America.
Volkswagen Sales for May:
- Sales of the Beetle Convertible increased by 6.9 percent with 1,355 units
- Sales of the Golf increased by 187.9 percent with 1,972 units
- Sales of the Golf GTI increased 64.8 percent 1,826 units
- Sales of the Golf SportWagen reached 1,788 units
- Sales of the Jetta Sedan increased by 5 percent with 12,650 units
- Sales of the Tiguan increased by 16.2 percent with 3,079 units
- Sales of the Touareg increased by 26.8 [percent with 700 units
- Sales of the Eos reached 349 units
- Sales of the Passat reached 8,180 units
Page Released on 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg has been outlined in a new Research & Review page that Fiore Volkswagen has released for all of our customers from Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Johnstown, State College or Greensburg, PA. This page will provide a full breakdown on this model and each of its four trim levels which include the Sport, the Sport w/Technology, the Lux, and the Executive.
The two engine options available for the 2015 VW Touareg include the 3.6L V6 FSI® Engine and the 3.6L V6 TDI® Clean Diesel Engine, both of which are paired with an Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission with Tiptronic®. The EPA estimate for this model is up to 23 MPG highway*.
A few of the safety and convenience features on this model include Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Rollover Sensor System, Trailer Hitch Preparation, HD Radio™, Cruise Control, Available Lane Change Assist, Available Power Panoramic Sunroof and Available Heated Front and Rear Seats.
MSRP starts at $44,705** for the V6 Sport, $48,745** for the V6 Sport with Technology, $53,170** for the V6 Lux and $58,700** for the V6 Executive.
To set up a test drive of the 2015 VW Touareg with Fiore Volkswagen, simply fill out our Online Scheduling Form and a member of our staff will be in touch to confirm.
*See www.fueleconomy.gov for 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.
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