First leg of the Tour de Think Blue
April 27, 2012.During last weekend’s Volkswagen Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA, cycling enthusiasts got a first look at the Think Blue Tour trailer which showcases not only the latest in fuel efficient vehicles, but many Volkswagen efforts toward creating a sustainable future.
Behind the Scenes with Bill Hader and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI
April 27, 2011.“Behind the Scenes: Jetta TDI” is the latest addition to the VW webisode series “Inside the VW Academy.” In this episode, Saturday Night Live comedian (and part-time stunt coordinator) Bill Hader joins VW product specialist Danielle Gumro for an in-depth look at the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, as well as an insider’s account of the making of the video.
Diesel, Cleaner, Is Set to Make a Comeback
December 1, 2010.Driving around these days, you see lots of badges on lots of cars that are intended to designate their engine type. Some of them are as simple as V6 or V8, but often, they’re more complicated. We at Volkswagen are certainly “guilty” of not always making our nomenclature as simple as it could be. Stop [...]
VW Touareg TDI arrives with $1,150 tax credit.
May 19, 2009.Buyers eligible for a $1,150 Federal Income Tax Credit*
HERNDON, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the all-new Touareg TDI will be available in dealer showrooms in all 50 states this May. Purchasers of the 2009 Touareg TDI are eligible for a $1,150 Federal Income Tax Credit.* The Internal Revenue Service has issued a [...]
Tax credit for VW’s TDI Clean Diesels
February 17, 2009.Herndon, VA – As if the everyday savings at the pump weren’t enough, the IRS recently confirmed all three Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models qualify for the federal government’s Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit. Given out to the nation’s most efficient vehicles, the credit will be worth 1,300 dollars this coming tax season. Power. Efficiency. And one big honkin’ tax break. It’s what the people want.
Volkswagen announces 2009 Jetta TDI Cup driver lineup
February 10, 2009.Herndon, VA – After four days of intense testing at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, Volkswagen is proud to announce they have selected the next 30 drivers for the upcoming season of the TDI Cup. Drivers were evaluated both on and off the track to determine skill level, potential and overall ability.
Volkswagen Touareg TDI wins Dakar Rally
January 22, 2009.Herndon, VA – Sixteen days. 9,000+ kilometers, and mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds. The Dakar Rally has classically been known as one of, if not the singularly, most difficult racing challenges on the face of the planet. In a rally where 49 people have died in just 39 years of competition, simply making it to the finishing line in one piece remains a major accomplishment.
VW world’s 1st automaker to warrant B5 biodiesel
December 15, 2008.Herndon, VA – Soybean-powered Volkswagens? Believe it. After years of laboratory development and intense trackside testing as the exclusive fuel during the Jetta TDI Cup series, Volkswagen is proud to announce B5 biodiesel is now covered under factory limited warranty for use in all diesel vehicles (Volkswagen is the first and only auto manufacturer to do this).
2009 Jetta TDI vehicles named in government listing of most fuel efficient vehicles
October 27, 2008.HERNDON, Va. – The 50-state compliant clean diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen TDI have claimed two of the top positions in the annual EPA and Energy Departments’ list of the most fuel efficient vehicles. The Jetta TDIs are the only clean diesel vehicles to make the top ten list, which was released last week.
58.82 MPG World Record set by Jetta TDI
September 29, 2008.Herndon, VA – The most fuel efficient car across North America is not a hybrid. It’s a diesel. A Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel, to be exact. Making its way across the nation and into the Guinness Book of World Records, a Jetta TDI recently achieved 58.82 MPG during a successful 9,419 mile bid for the lowest fuel consumption across the Continental United States.
VW TDI Clean Diesel. The 1st 50-state emissions compliant diesel in U.S.
August 18, 2008.Herndon, VA – The wait is over. After years of anticipation, Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that their all-new and eagerly awaited, 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available nationwide.