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Lang Lang becomes Volkswagen Group ambassador

Wolfsburg, Germany -  A multi-year cooperation agreement was signed today between Lang Lang and Volkswagen. The world renowned pianist will represent the Group as a cultural ambassador. As part of the partnership, Lang Lang will arrive at his concerts all over the world in vehicles from Volkswagen.

“Lang Lang is a unique musician and a role model for young people everywhere in the world. With his work he builds bridges between countries and cultures. We are therefore delighted to be working closely with Lang Lang over the coming years,” declared Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Executive Chairman of Volkswagen AG.

With his high artistic standards and his commitment in particular on behalf of the young generation, Lang Lang is the ideal partner for the Volkswagen Group.
Since 2008, the Chinese-born pianist has been promoting musical education for young artists through his Lang Lang Foundation.

In China, Volkswagen Group’s largest market, Lang Lang has also opened two art centres in order to give children access to music and to comprehensively promote and support young talent.

In addition to numerous international honours, since July the musician is the holder of the German Federal Cross of Merit. It was awarded to him for his outstanding services in support of German musical culture. As one of the best pianists of our time, Lang Lang is active in Germany and many other countries, not only giving concerts but also running special courses for pupils and students with a special interest in music.

The cooperation with Lang Lang forms an integral part of Volkswagen’s commitment to culture, within the scope of which the Group supports leading artistic and cultural establishments and looks for an intensive and constructive dialog between the worlds of art and industry. Amongst others, the Group’s partners include the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and MoMA PS1 in New York and the dOCUMENTA.

Courtesy of Volkswagen News

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VOLKSWAGEN LAUNCHES WORLDAUTO® PROGRAM

Herndon, VA -  Volkswagen of America today announced it has launched WorldAuto®, the Volkswagen brand’s first global used car program focusing on both pre-owned Volkswagen and non-Volkswagen vehicles.

Volkswagen, which recently reported a 35.6 percent increase over prior year sales and 26 consecutive months of year-on-year growth in the U.S., posted 6,864 certified pre-owned sales - a new record for the month of October. VWoA anticipates WorldAuto® will help its dealers increase customer satisfaction in the used car segment.

WorldAuto® is a unique Volkswagen-sponsored used car program that includes automobiles outside the Volkswagen brand. Volkswagen dealers will have the advantage of offering not only Volkswagen vehicles, but also different brands of cars that are inspected and protected through a third-party provider, with the attributes typically found in standard Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs. To date, every Volkswagen dealership has passed the comprehensive internal training requirement for the WorldAuto® program.

“We developed the WorldAuto® program to enhance used vehicle values and support the Volkswagen Dealer Network in providing excellent customer service,” said Scott Weitzman, General Manager of Volkswagen’s used car programs. “Through WorldAuto®, customers can choose from a wide variety of high-quality used vehicles on the Volkswagen dealership’s WorldAuto lot. We are strong in the used car market, and if you want to grow, you need to attract new customers that will trade other brands. We’re not growing with the market, but above the market. We’re supporting our dealers.”

WorldAuto® vehicles are defined using two different program names: Certified Pre-owned (CPO) for eligible Volkswagen vehicles and Quality Pre-Owned (QPO) for eligible non-Volkswagen vehicles. Vehicles that qualify for the WorldAuto® program may be up to six years old and have up to 75,000 miles on the odometer. The CPO warranty is a two-year or 24,000-mile (whichever occurs first) comprehensive limited warranty administered by Volkswagen of America, Inc., which starts when the new vehicle limited warranty expires, or on the date of sale of the CPO (whichever occurs later). Every CPO Volkswagen vehicle comes with:

• 24-month/24,000-mile Limited Warranty
• Two years of 24-hour Roadside Assistance (provided by a third-party)
• 112-point dealer inspection report
• CARFAX® Vehicle History Report
• Complimentary 3-month Trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

The QPO warranty is a one-year or 12,000-mile (whichever occurs first) limited warranty which starts on the date of sale of the WorldAuto® QPO. The QPO warranty is administered by the JM&A Group of companies, among the largest independent providers of automotive finance and insurance products. Every QPO vehicle comes with:

• 12-month/12,000-mile Limited Warranty
• One year of 24-hour Roadside Assistance (provided by a third-party)
• 112-point dealer inspection report
• CARFAX® Vehicle History Report
• Complimentary 3-month Trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

WorldAuto® vehicles are inspected and reconditioned to like-new standards by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technicians. They come with the peace of mind customers seek: comprehensive warranty coverage, roadside assistance, rental coverage and more.

Courtesy of Volkswagen USA News

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Check out this weekend fun film festival!

A film fest like no other: One of the world’s “coolest” film festivals, according to MovieMaker Magazine, is the traveling Disposable Film Festival. See short films or videos produced using nonprofessional cameras and done on the cheap through Dec. 30 at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach.

From the promoter:
The Disposable Film Festival was created in 2007 to celebrate the democratization of cinema made possible by low cost video technology. The festival promotes experimentation and

helps build the track record needed for a new generation of filmmakers to enter and change the industry. MOCA will be showing the Disposable Film Festival in our auditorium during normal operating hours.

Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
2200 Parks Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Price: $5-$7

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Volkswagen Group of America Dedicated to Helping Those Devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Herndon, VA -  The Volkswagen of America Foundation, on behalf of the Volkswagen Group of America, announced today that it will make an immediate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief to provide support for affected areas across the Northeast.

"Given the scale of the storm and its severity in several states throughout the Northeast, the Volkswagen of America Foundation has decided to provide resources to the American Red Cross, who can then allocate the resources where needed," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "It is our hope that this donation will provide some relief to those affected and help them rebuild their communities and their lives."

The donation will help cover costs of shelter, food, recovery and other assistance to families affected by the storm. Volkswagen would like to express their thoughts and concern for all of its customers, dealers, employees and their families who have been affected by the storm. Additionally, Volkswagen will provide matching funds to any employee donations made to the American Red Cross or the organization of their choosing.

The Volkswagen of America Foundation was formed by the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to make grants to organizations that provide disaster relief.

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Winter Safety!

With winter approaching here’s a reminder on how to stay safe! When stuck in mud or snow, don’t make the problem worse by damaging an expensive component. Gently rocking in an attempt to free the car is fine. But if it looks as though you’re really stuck, don’t keep at it.

Throwing your car from forward to reverse repeatedly, as well as spinning tires at high speeds, can generate lots of heat and spell trouble for transmissions, clutches, and differentials. It may be cheaper in the long run to call the tow truck rather than risk big repair bills down the road. It’s a good idea to carry a traction aid in the trunk, such as sand, gravel, or cat litter.

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Nov 01, 2012

Suzanne's new "red" "she loves it" Golfs first service was my job this time It was a very positive experience. All Suzanne's written questions were answered. It was a timely completed service and state inspection. A clean shiny red Golf was returned to her. Thanks to Johnny and staff.

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Nov 01, 2012

I brought my VW beetle in for a headlamp bulb replacement and was very impressed with your staff's courtesy and service from the moment they greeted me at the door to when I left in my washed vehicle. Special thanks extended to Gena Goodnough, Johnnie Landers, Billy Kiff, Dennis Bozok.

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