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Volkswagen Named a Full-Line Corporate Leader in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index
July 1, 2009: Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have been named a corporate leader in Strategic Vision Inc.'s Total Quality Index .
Top 2009-model vehicles: Strategic Vision
Top rankings in Strategic Vision Inc.'s 2009 Total Quality Index Small car: Ford Focus Sedan Small multifunction: Volkswagen Rabbit Medium car: Volkswagen Jetta Large car: Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8 Near-luxury car: Volkswagen CC, Audi A-4 Sedan Luxury car: Mercedes S-Class Small specialty Coupe: Volkswagen New Beetle Premium Coupe: Chevrolet ...
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VW, Ford tops in vehicle quality survey
Volkswagen took the most awards in an annual U.S. automobile quality survey by a California research company, but Ford's Focus also proved to be a favorite, rising to the top of the survey's small car category.
Volkswagen Ranks Tops In Ownership Experience
Many of Volkswagen's new vehicles continue to be rated worse-than-average by Consumer Reports in reliability, below the industry average in J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Survey , and near the bottom in post-sales service, as gauged by Power's latest annual Customer Service Index .
Volkswagen lovers celebrate the real deal
Sure, the new Beetle is adorable, but to purists, a real, vintage Volkswagen is praiseworthy.
Test Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Eos Silver-Red Edition
Back when Volkswagen introduced the Eos for 2007, it had an unusual problem. According to Media In Canada, the Canadian office was planning a marketing campaign for its all-new retractable hardtop, but had to drop the program.
Mini Cooper: Small Convertible With Small Price
The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is fun to drive, efficiently packaged and cute.
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH is the latest centenarian auto company to shut its doors, after its last contract vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible, rolled off the line here on Monday.
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Volkswagen Introduces Sirius on Used Vehicles
Sirius XM Radio and Volkswagen of America will include introductory three-month trial satellite radio packages to buyers of certified VW used vehicles in the U.S. as the satcaster looks for new sources of growth.
Volkswagen Launches Introductory Trial of SIRIUS on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Below is an auto news article from June 23, 2009 from Automotive.com and PRNewswire.
Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com
Text Size HERNDON, Va., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today both the Tiguan and CC have earned Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards from Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com is an online automotive research organization that provides complete, accurate and unbiased automotive information used to help consumers make informed ...
Volkswagen to idle Mexico plant
AUTOMAKER Volkswagen will temporarily shut parts of its plant in central Mexico from next week until early August but exports of the popular New Beetle should not be affected, a union spokesman said on Saturday.
Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced its support of the government funded 'Cash for Clunkers' program that will provide either $3,500 or $4,500 off the purchase price of new, more fuel efficient vehicle for consumers who trade in an older, less efficient vehicle.
News & Features: Auto Review: Mini Cooper: Small convertible with small price
The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is fun to drive, efficiently packaged and cute.
Mini Cooper: Small convertible with small price
The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is fun to drive, efficiently packaged and cute.
VW Eos fine in fair weather or foul
The 2009 Volkswagen Eos retractable hardtop convertible offers the best of both worlds for automotive open-air enthusiasts looking for a wind-in-the-hair, bugs-in-the-teeth experience this summer.
Test Drive: Cute, yes, but he likes it, too
Maybe it's a guy thing, but I noticed something unusual in my week of driving the New Beetle.
Volkswagen Routan to Feature WiFi from Autonet Mobile
Autonet Mobile and Volkswagen are making the minivan cool. Today, Autonet Mobile announces an agreement to equip the Volkswagen Routan with uconnect web - " the in-car internet service already available to Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners.