Volkswagen donates Routan to Virginia Children's Science Center

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced that they have donated a Volkswagen Routan to the Children's Science Center in Northern Virginia to help the Center continue promoting its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs at local schools, museums

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Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years in the United States

This month, the Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years since it first arrived in the United States. In January of 1949, a Volkswagen 'Type 1', or Beetle, was shipped to New York City by Ben Pon, Sr., a Dutch businessman and the world's first official Volkswagen

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Volkswagen appoints Mark Barnes Vice-President of Sales

Volkswagen of America announced the appointment of Mark Barnes, 54, to the post of Vice-President, Sales for the Volkswagen brand, effective February 1, 2014. In this role, Barnes will have responsibility for leading and continuing the sales momentum recently seen at the

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VWoA reports November sales of 30,727 units, second best November since 1973

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 30,727 units delivered in November and 373,689 units year-to-date. November sales achieved the second highest level since 1973. Adjusted for models in run-out, Volkswagen's year-to-date pace is on par with

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Volkswagen e-Golf to make North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced details of the e-Golf, its first fully electric vehicle to go on sale in the US, which will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The e-Golf is part of a structured powertrain strategy that will lead to the timely introduction of new and alternative

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Volkswagen of America appoints Vinay R. Shahani as VP - Marketing

Volkswagen of America announced the appointment of Vinay R. Shahani, 39, to the post of Vice-President, Marketing for the Volkswagen brand. Shahani will lead and direct all aspects of marketing for the Volkswagen brand in the United States. He will report

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Volkswagen of America reports September 2013 sales

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 31,920 units delivered in September and 314,833 units year-to-date, down 2.6 per cent year-to-date.

"While September was an expectedly tough month for the industry, Volkswagen is seeing some stability as we are

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Volkswagen of America sold 40,342 vehicles in August 2013

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 40,342 units delivered in August, representing the third month the brand has surpassed 40,000 units over the past 40 years.

"We had a stellar month with our TDI clean diesels, demonstrating that more consumers are appreciating

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