Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Volkswagen Sponsors The Museum of Modern Art's Presentation of Eight-Night Live Performance Exhibition by Kraftwerk
Live 3-D performances are part of a multi-year partnership between Volkswagen Group of America, MoMA and MoMA PS1
The performances will take place in MoMA's Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium, from April 10 –17, 2012. Each of the eight consecutive evening performances will feature one of Kraftwerk's eight albums, showcasing the group's historical contributions and contemporary influences on sound and image culture. The albums will be performed in chronological order: Autobahn (1974), Radio-Activity (1975), Trans Europe Express (1977), The Man-Machine (1978), Computer World (1981), Techno Pop (1986), The Mix (1991) and Tour de France (2003).
Organized by Klaus Biesenbach, director, MoMA PS1, and chief curator at large, MoMA, with the assistance of Eliza Ryan, curatorial assistant, MoMA PS1, the exhibition will mark the museum's first ever live, time-based retrospective.
Volkswagen's involvement with Kraftwerk provides yet another platform for the company to inspire its audiences with unique sounds and celebrate music and culture. Most recently, it collaborated with Rolling Stone to shower fans with live performances by a variety of artists at a major event.
"The originality and creativity that Kraftwerk brings to its performances are well-aligned with the core values of the Volkswagen brand, and we are excited to support this exhibition at MoMA as part of our ongoing partnership," said Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. "We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration in 2012 to help MoMA achieve its long-term objectives and bring a variety of new exhibitions and programs to the public."
Pioneers in connecting new media with popular music, Kraftwerk will highlight an interpretation of contemporary music's most innovative material.
The elaborate staging of Kraftwerk – Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 will combine sound and images to present nearly 40 years of musical and technical innovation, with new improvisations, 3D projections, animation, and performances by members of the group.
Ralf Hutter and Florian Schneider began the Kraftwerk project in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1970, setting up the pioneering Kling Klang studio, where all of Kraftwerk's albums were conceived and composed. By the mid-1970s, they achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electro sound paintings and their musical experimentation with tapes and synthesizers. The compositions also featured beautiful distant melodies, multi-lingual vocals, robotic rhythms, custom-made sequencers and vocoders, and computer-speech technology. Their use of robots, among other innovations in live performance, illustrates Kraftwerk's belief in the respective contributions of people and machines in making music. The artists' physical surroundings—both natural and man-made—have heavily influenced both the sonic direction and graphic identity of their eight concept albums, which draw on elements such as the noises of transit or industry to create their repetitive mechanical melodies.
In recent years, starting with their performance at the Venice Biennale in 2005, Kraftwerk has been invited into the visual arts context, festivals, and museums, most recently performing at the museum Lenbachhaus Kunstbau in Munich. In contrast to all former presentations, where Kraftwerk videos, visuals, or the "robots" were presented in a museum context but performances were staged as concerts, MoMA is realizing a groundbreaking new display: the first synthetic retrospective to present simultaneously and in one location the complex layers of music, sound, videos, sets, and performance as a total work of art in MoMA's Marron atrium.
Tickets are $25.00 and will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, February 22, at 12:00 p.m., only at MoMAKraftwerkTickets.showclix.com. There is a two-ticket limit per person for the entire series. Tickets will be distributed exclusively via will call, and photo ID is required. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.
About the Volkswagen, MoMA, and MoMA PS1 PartnershipThe Museum of Modern Art, MoMA PS1, and Volkswagen began a multi-year partnership in 2011 that supports exhibitions and education at MoMA and at MoMA PS1. The major components of the partnership are the support for an international contemporary art exhibition at MoMA PS1 in 2013, and the expansion of MoMA's online course offerings beginning in March 2012. It also includes sponsorship of a series of installations in MoMA's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden and new initiatives to take place in 2012.
This unprecedented partnership supports MoMA and MoMA PS1's leadership role in contemporary art and culture, and their goal of reaching a diverse and global audience. As part of the partnership with Volkswagen, Klaus Biesenbach, director of MoMA PS1 and chief curator at large at MoMA, is currently engaged in extensive research to scout artists working in multiple mediums throughout the world. A major exhibition filling MoMA PS1's entire gallery space, and utilizing the new MoMA PS1 Performance Dome, will open in 2013, highlighting artists who are reacting to the pressing questions of the 21st century with its interrelated ecological, economical, spiritual, ethnographic, political, and social challenges.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
About World Volkswagen
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, they have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then they price them thousands less then the competition! Still too much? Their prices are negotiable, and they will gladly consider your offer! Call them today at (732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit their website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for their complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Monday, January 30, 2012
VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERS WITH BIKES BELONG TO CREATE CLEAN, SAFE BIKING COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE
1.26.2012
New two-year sponsorship will support key bicycling projects as part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue.® initiative to promote sustainable mobility and environmentally conscious lifestyles
Herndon, VA - At the Washington Auto Show today, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) and the Bikes Belong Foundation, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for biking, announced a new two-year partnership to help develop biking-friendly communities, foster healthy lifestyles and create a cleaner environment. VWoA will donate vehicles and funding to support three core Bikes Belong advocacy and urban planning initiatives: Peopleforbikes.org, Safe Routes to School National Partnership (SRTSNP) and Bicycling Design Best Practices.“Volkswagen’s commitment to environmental sustainability extends beyond our fuel-efficient vehicles and company practices,” said Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “We are extremely proud to be partnering with Bikes Belong to encourage biking and ensure that people of all ages can safely share the road, saving fuel and reducing pollution and traffic congestion.”
The sponsorship is part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue.® initiative, which encompasses all of the company’s efforts to promote eco-friendly mobility and encourage environmentally conscious behavior. The Bikes Belong Foundation partnership also aligns with Volkswagen’s long-term commitment to encourage active lifestyles by endorsing cycling, running and triathlon events.
“We are thrilled to have a strong partner in Volkswagen, an innovative, forward-thinking automotive company that shares our commitment to sustainable mobility,” said Bruno Maier, vice president, Bikes Belong. “We are looking forward to this joint venture to help create safer roads for all people and help raise awareness of bicycling as a viable, eco-friendly mode of transportation.”
The partnership between Volkswagen and the Bikes Belong Foundation focuses on improving bicycling through advocacy, urban planning and strategic design across the three primary programs:
- Peopleforbikes.org: Launched in 2010, Peopleforbikes.org is a movement to unite one million bicyclists of all riding abilities to urge policy makers to endorse cost-effective legislation that improves bike paths, lanes and trails nationwide. VWoA will provide four vehicles for a nationwide “road campaign” to encourage Americans to sign this pledge in support of bicycling and healthy lifestyles.
- Safe Routes to School National Partnership (SRTSNP): VWoA’s funding will help bolster efforts to create safe opportunities for children to walk and bicycle to school, while also tackling critical issues related to health, traffic congestion, public safety and the environment.
- Bicycling Design Best Practices: The program aims to create more bike-friendly communities across the United States by helping cities adapt the world’s best bike facility models, policies and state-of-the-art designs. VWoA will sponsor workshops and study tours to help implement proven projects that enhance the bicycling experience.
About Bikes Belong Foundation
Formed in 2006, the Colorado-based Bikes Belong Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on improving bicycle safety and enhancing children’s bike programs. The Foundation administers the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, supports the Bicycle Design Best Practices Project and directs the Peopleforbikes.org campaign.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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"Volkswagen's commitment to environmental sustainability extends beyond our fuel-efficient vehicles and company practices," said Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. "We are extremely proud to be partnering with Bikes Belong to encourage biking and ensure that people of all ages can safely share the road, saving fuel and reducing pollution and traffic congestion."
The sponsorship is part of Volkswagen's Think Blue.® initiative, which encompasses all of the company's efforts to promote eco-friendly mobility and encourage environmentally conscious behavior. The Bikes Belong Foundation partnership also aligns with Volkswagen's long-term commitment to encourage active lifestyles by endorsing cycling, running and triathlon events.
"We are thrilled to have a strong partner in Volkswagen, an innovative, forward-thinking automotive company that shares our commitment to sustainable mobility," said Bruno Maier, vice president, Bikes Belong. "We are looking forward to this joint venture to help create safer roads for all people and help raise awareness of bicycling as a viable, eco-friendly mode of transportation."
The partnership between Volkswagen and the Bikes Belong Foundation focuses on improving bicycling through advocacy, urban planning and strategic design across the three primary programs:
· Peopleforbikes.org: Launched in 2010, Peopleforbikes.org is a movement to unite one million bicyclists of all riding abilities to urge policy makers to endorse cost-effective legislation that improves bike paths, lanes and trails nationwide. VWoA will provide four vehicles for a nationwide "road campaign" to encourage Americans to sign this pledge in support of bicycling and healthy lifestyles.
· Safe Routes to School National Partnership (SRTSNP): VWoA's funding will help bolster efforts to create safe opportunities for children to walk and bicycle to school, while also tackling critical issues related to health, traffic congestion, public safety and the environment.
· Bicycling Design Best Practices: The program aims to create more bike-friendly communities across the United States by helping cities adapt the world's best bike facility models, policies and state-of-the-art designs. VWoA will sponsor workshops and study tours to help implement proven projects that enhance the bicycling experience.
To learn more, visit www.bikesbelong.org/foundation. For further information about Volkswagen's Think Blue.® campaign, go to www.vw.com/thinkblue.
About Bikes Belong Foundation
Formed in 2006, the Colorado-based Bikes Belong Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on improving bicycle safety and enhancing children's bike programs. The Foundation administers the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, supports the Bicycle Design Best Practices Project and directs the Peopleforbikes.org campaign.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
(Source: http://media.vw.com/pressrelease/984/110/volkswagen-partners-bikes-belong-create-clean-safe-biking)
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, they have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then they price them thousands less then the competition! Still too much? Their prices are negotiable, and they will gladly consider your offer! Call them today at (732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit their website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for their complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Monday, January 23, 2012
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Cars.com Names Volkswagen Passat Best of 2012
CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named Cars.com's "Best of 2012," the online automotive site announced tonight during its annual awards show gala during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. More than 1,500 auto industry executives attended the celebration at the Fillmore Detroit, which included a private performance by Grammy Award-winning Maroon 5.
"The completely redesigned Volkswagen Passat shook up the extremely competitive family sedan category in 2012," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "The Passat's ability to take on these long-standing family sedan leaders along with its great price and standard features makes the Passat our best car for 2012."
Six vehicles were nominated for the "Best of 2012" award. They were the 2012 Audi A7, 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2012 Subaru Impreza and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
"Our editors drove and evaluated more than 65 new 2012 models and the competition was steep," said Olsen. "Narrowing down the list of great vehicles to six was no easy feat, and just being a finalist is a special honor. Drivers should be proud to have any car on this list."
Cars.com also announced its "Lifestyle" award winners at the awards show. Winners include the 2012 Honda Pilot for "Family Car of the Year," 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for "Play Car of the Year," 2012 Ford F-150 for "Work Truck of the Year" and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI for "Eco-Friendly Car of the Year."
ABOUT CARS.COM
Cars.com was recently named the "Best Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Systems, the leader in Internet and mobile cloud marketing. Cars.com is an online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. Cars.com offers thousands of new and used vehicle listings, consumer reviews, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and many other tools. Cars.com put millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they needs to make confident buying decisions.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 922 - 1500 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.worldvw.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
"The completely redesigned Volkswagen Passat shook up the extremely competitive family sedan category in 2012," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "The Passat's ability to take on these long-standing family sedan leaders along with its great price and standard features makes the Passat our best car for 2012."
Six vehicles were nominated for the "Best of 2012" award. They were the 2012 Audi A7, 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2012 Subaru Impreza and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
"Our editors drove and evaluated more than 65 new 2012 models and the competition was steep," said Olsen. "Narrowing down the list of great vehicles to six was no easy feat, and just being a finalist is a special honor. Drivers should be proud to have any car on this list."
Cars.com also announced its "Lifestyle" award winners at the awards show. Winners include the 2012 Honda Pilot for "Family Car of the Year," 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for "Play Car of the Year," 2012 Ford F-150 for "Work Truck of the Year" and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI for "Eco-Friendly Car of the Year."
ABOUT CARS.COM
Cars.com was recently named the "Best Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Systems, the leader in Internet and mobile cloud marketing. Cars.com is an online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. Cars.com offers thousands of new and used vehicle listings, consumer reviews, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and many other tools. Cars.com put millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they needs to make confident buying decisions.
Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 922 - 1500 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.worldvw.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Happy New Year From World Volkswagen!
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then we price them thousands less then our competitors! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at (732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
World Volkswagen Dealership Coming to Route 37 East
For many years, a staple observation of a cruise down Route 37 in Toms River has been the sight of automobile dealerships of almost every major make on the market. That lineup is due to welcome a new addition to Route 37 East, next to Tiffany’s, in the form of World Volkswagen.
According to Toms River Township Planner Jay Lynch, several of the variance applications that have come before township officials in the prior year have been from Lester Glenn dealers, in addition to ones from Gateway Toyota, Pine Belt Nissan, and this one from Volkswagen.
“It seems car dealers like to be located near each other, for when prospective customers go car shopping. When people go out, they want to come to a place where they can see a lot of cars in one general location,” Lynch commented. “Toms River is becoming an attractive area for this particular type of business.”
Lynch said that he had seen a similar pattern of automobile dealerships choosing to be located in a similar area in both Manahawkin and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
“The industry has spawned this trend among many (car) dealers,” Lynch noted.
Lynch commented that automobile dealerships are “attractive businesses” which benefit other ones nearby such as restaurants and the like – insomuch that people who come out to look for a car often spend several hours on that task, and they will likely stick around for a meal or other forms of business or entertainment in the area.
“Ratables are stabilized with successful businesses, and car dealers don’t have peak hours like employment centers do. In other words, people aren’t shopping for cars during daily rush hours – they’re usually shopping on their off-hours, so it’s a great use for business that is off peak hours,” Lynch explained.
By Nick Malfitano
December 29, 2011
Source: Patch.com
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then we price them thousands less then our competitors! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
According to Toms River Township Planner Jay Lynch, several of the variance applications that have come before township officials in the prior year have been from Lester Glenn dealers, in addition to ones from Gateway Toyota, Pine Belt Nissan, and this one from Volkswagen.
“It seems car dealers like to be located near each other, for when prospective customers go car shopping. When people go out, they want to come to a place where they can see a lot of cars in one general location,” Lynch commented. “Toms River is becoming an attractive area for this particular type of business.”
Lynch said that he had seen a similar pattern of automobile dealerships choosing to be located in a similar area in both Manahawkin and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
“The industry has spawned this trend among many (car) dealers,” Lynch noted.
Lynch commented that automobile dealerships are “attractive businesses” which benefit other ones nearby such as restaurants and the like – insomuch that people who come out to look for a car often spend several hours on that task, and they will likely stick around for a meal or other forms of business or entertainment in the area.“Ratables are stabilized with successful businesses, and car dealers don’t have peak hours like employment centers do. In other words, people aren’t shopping for cars during daily rush hours – they’re usually shopping on their off-hours, so it’s a great use for business that is off peak hours,” Lynch explained.
By Nick Malfitano
December 29, 2011
Source: Patch.com
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then we price them thousands less then our competitors! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Volkswagen Aims for Cleaner Plants by 2018
Author: Faye Sunderland, December 29, 2011
Filed under: Volkswagen
Car giant, Volkswagen has set itself an ambitious target of making its plants more sustainable by cutting their environmental impact by 25 per cent by 2018.
The car maker’s factories must reduce their energy consumption, waste volumes, air-borne emissions, water consumption and carbon dioxide emissions to meet the target which will compare performance in 2010 to 2018. Part of the brand’s ‘Think Blue’ environmental strategy, all the brand’s passenger car plants will be expected to meet the sustainability goal.
"Through the growing efficiency and productivity of our plants, the Volkswagen brand is already making a key contribution to the achievements of Group strategic targets for 2018. However, we are going a step further: by 2018, we intend to make production at all our plants 25 per cent more environmentally compatible," said Hubert Waltl, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand with responsibility for Production and Logistics.
"Sustainable, efficient production is a clear competitive advantage," added Prof. Werner Neubauer, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Components. "With its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen brand is pursuing a clear strategy which pools all environmental activities at our plants throughout the world. Our ambitious targets for sustainable vehicle production have now been defined in a way which is clear and comprehensible for our customers."
The ‘Think Blue. Factory’ includes key measures in the area of vehicle production. The programme, which is concerned with efficiency improvements in production addresses all employees at the plants. In future, approaches for reducing energy consumption in production will be honoured by the Volkswagen Energy Cup at an annual ‘Think Blue. Factory’ day.
Only a few weeks ago, the new Volkswagen plant at Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the first automobile factory worldwide to receive platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Platinum certification confirms compliance with the most demanding standards for sustainable, environmentally compatible production.
About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then we price them thousands less then our competitors! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Filed under: Volkswagen
Car giant, Volkswagen has set itself an ambitious target of making its plants more sustainable by cutting their environmental impact by 25 per cent by 2018.
The car maker’s factories must reduce their energy consumption, waste volumes, air-borne emissions, water consumption and carbon dioxide emissions to meet the target which will compare performance in 2010 to 2018. Part of the brand’s ‘Think Blue’ environmental strategy, all the brand’s passenger car plants will be expected to meet the sustainability goal.
"Through the growing efficiency and productivity of our plants, the Volkswagen brand is already making a key contribution to the achievements of Group strategic targets for 2018. However, we are going a step further: by 2018, we intend to make production at all our plants 25 per cent more environmentally compatible," said Hubert Waltl, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand with responsibility for Production and Logistics.
"Sustainable, efficient production is a clear competitive advantage," added Prof. Werner Neubauer, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Components. "With its "Think Blue. Factory." Initiative, the Volkswagen brand is pursuing a clear strategy which pools all environmental activities at our plants throughout the world. Our ambitious targets for sustainable vehicle production have now been defined in a way which is clear and comprehensible for our customers."
The ‘Think Blue. Factory’ includes key measures in the area of vehicle production. The programme, which is concerned with efficiency improvements in production addresses all employees at the plants. In future, approaches for reducing energy consumption in production will be honoured by the Volkswagen Energy Cup at an annual ‘Think Blue. Factory’ day.
Only a few weeks ago, the new Volkswagen plant at Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the first automobile factory worldwide to receive platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Platinum certification confirms compliance with the most demanding standards for sustainable, environmentally compatible production.About World Volkswagen:
World Volkswagen is the fastest growing Volkswagen store on the Jersey Shore. Located just west of exit 100 of the Garden State Parkway, we have a complete selection of new and used cars and trucks ready for immediate delivery!! Each car goes through a rigorous 118 point inspection, road test, and a complete detail. Then we price them thousands less then our competitors! Still too much? Our prices are negotiable, and we will gladly consider your offer! Call us today at 1-(732) 918-1380 for a no obligation demonstration and test drive! Visit our website at www.JerseyShoreAutos.com, for our complete inventory and for finance and lease options on the vehicle of your choice!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Black Friday Sales Event
The holidays are upon us and World Volkswagen is hosting their annual Black Friday Sales Event. This weekend only, World Volkswagen is offering a unique opportunity to combine Black Friday discounts with the Volkswagen Sign Then Drive Event. With a combination of the two, it’s never been easier to get into a new Volkswagen. Because for a limited time, you can get any new model Volkswagen for practically just your signature.
That includes the iconic and completely reinvented all-new Beetle with a host of exceptional features, including Bluetooth® technology and available Fender™ Premium Audio System.** Or the stylish and more spacious all-new Passat, featuring a luxurious interior and optional TDI® Clean Diesel engine. And the new Tiguan that sports a gorgeous, refreshed exterior and standard turbocharged engine.
But you’ve got to hurry in because the Black Friday savings are only happening this weekend, and the Sign Then Drive deals will be gone before the ink is dry.
That includes the iconic and completely reinvented all-new Beetle with a host of exceptional features, including Bluetooth® technology and available Fender™ Premium Audio System.** Or the stylish and more spacious all-new Passat, featuring a luxurious interior and optional TDI® Clean Diesel engine. And the new Tiguan that sports a gorgeous, refreshed exterior and standard turbocharged engine.
But you’ve got to hurry in because the Black Friday savings are only happening this weekend, and the Sign Then Drive deals will be gone before the ink is dry.
If you’re interested in finding out more, don’t hesitate to call upon the staff at World Volkswagen to facilitate all your vehicular inquiries. World Volkswagen is located at 4075 Route 33, in Neptune, New Jersey. They have a huge inventory of New and Certified Pre-owned Volkswagens, as well as many late model used cars, like Toyotas, Hondas, and more. Make sure to find them on Facebook and Twitter for exclusive deals and giveaways! Das Auto!
World Volkswagen:
732-922-1500
www.worldvw.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldvolkswagen
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/worldvw
Friday, November 18, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Passat Claims Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award!
If Car of the Year juries were seated like criminal trial juries, Volkswagen's lawyers might have used up their peremptory challenges dismissing the lot of us. They'd claim we had been poisoned by the launch coverage of the company's supersized Yank-tank B7-generation Passat. Harsh auto-show lighting made the car look like a freshened version of Chevy's little-loved Impala; early punditry slammed the interior as drab, plain, and cheap-looking; and news that the moaning I-5 we loathe in the Golf-class cars would be the mainstream engine seemed like strike three. Making things worse were VW's concurrently announced plans for world domination, which, combined with the above impressions, seemed to suggest that VW was saying "Vee unterschtand zat to sell lots of zees cahs to you fat Dummkopfs, zay need to be bland like Camry."
Unlike GM and Ford, which are consolidating regional platforms and introducing world cars, Volkswagen's larger new Passat will sell only in North America and China. The car and the strategy raise serious questions: Can an American-born-and-bred Passat be German enough to please the VW faithful? Can anything with a VW badge pry large numbers of people out of their Accords and Camrys? Can such conservative styling turn the heads of the legions on their way to Hyundai? Out on the test track, in the high-desert sunshine, three Passats spanning the range of powertrain and trim levels did their best to answer these questions, presenting evidence in each of our six criteria and gradually whittling away at our editorial preconceptions. Let's read the court testimony.
ADVANCEMENT IN DESIGN
Granted, from 50 feet or in a two-dimensional photograph, the Passat engages the eye less than does the splashy "fluidic design" of the Hyundai Sonata, but closer inspection reveals exquisite detailing. Our own expert witness, Tom Gale, gets the ball rolling: "The package provides good accommodation, and like the Audi [A6], what is remarkable is the restraint shown with the handling of the design. Clean, beautiful surfaces have been refined for an engaging result. The upper character line, with its subtle undercut, is an example of the care taken with the stampings throughout." Engineering guru Chris Theodore found the exterior "tastefully executed with really tight shut lines and nice detailing." The result is sort of a time-release appeal that blossoms upon close scrutiny or when hand-washing the vehicle. It's a less flashy design than the Sonata's, but way more cohesive than the Accord's.
There's nothing trendy going on inside, either, which may let it age more gracefully than bolder designs. Gale admits the design "breaks little new ground, but the grain, gloss levels, and material choices are tasteful." He and others criticized the choice to prioritize the dash vents over the multifunction display, the low placement of which looks dated and represents an ergonomic back-step. Ditto the fiddly turn-signal-stalk cruise controls and the entertainment system's lack of a USB port (Bluetooth and an SD card are supported, and there's a 1/8-inch aux jack). But the car's functions can be intuitively controlled without consulting the owners' manual -- something Accord owners may appreciate.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
World Volkswagen Annual Toys for Tots Drive
For Immediate Release:
It’s that time of year again… World Volkswagen is hosting the annual Toys for Tots drive at their dealership located in Neptune, NJ. The staff at World Volkswagen is proud to support the local chapter of Toys for Tots and has set up a donation center in their showroom. Starting today, you can bring in all your donations to the World Volkswagen donation center at 4075 Route 33 in Neptune, NJ.
Toys for Tots is a program backed by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which collects and donates toys to underprivileged children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 by Major William L. Hendricks when his wife could not find an organization to donate a doll to a needy child. Since then, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, a 501 charity, serves to support and raise funds for the program.
World Volkswagen also takes pride in giving back to the community in as many ways as possible. They are a corporation committed to education, economic development, and humanitarian advancement. Their past community involvement involves sponsorship of numerous scholarship awards, charity events, community events, sporting teams, and various other local organizations.
To show support for Toys for Tots and World Volkswagen please bring a new, unwrapped toy to drop off to their dealership. Or those wanting to help financially instead can visit http://www.toysfortots.org to make a cash donation. For more information about World Volkswagen including hours of operation and directions, please visit their website at www.WorldVW.com.
World Volkswagen sells and services new Volkswagens, as well as many other late model vehicles. They have a huge inventory of New and Certified Pre-owned Volkswagens, as well as many late model used cars, like Toyotas, Hondas, BMW and more. Make sure to find them on Facebook and Twitter for exclusive deals and giveaways.
World Volkswagen:
4075 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
732-922-1500
www.worldvw.net
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldvolkswagen
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/worldvw
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