Pet Awareness Event

 

World Volkswagen and World Jeep Subaru have teamed up with the NJSPCA to host the most
pet-friendly events of the year in Monmouth County! They will host on site pet adoptions, pet ID tagging, and more! Pet ID tagging is the easiest way of ensuring your pet’s safe return. If your pet runs away or is somehow lost the tag is the go-to for people to get that pet back where it belongs.  Without proper tagging the animals have a much lower chance of being returned to their rightful owners.   While ID tagging is very quick and easy to do it is often overlooked.  It’s not every day a person’s pet runs away or gets lost, so pet owners don’t think about the repercussions of improper ID tagging.Pet adoptions will be made possible through the Associated Humane Society on Shafto Road in Tinton Falls.  The AHS, founded in 1906, is the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey.   The Society prides itself on their devotion to the thousands of animals they care for
annually and the chance for a better life they offer them.  By hosting on-site pet adoptions World Volkswagen and World Jeep Subaru are hoping to find some of these great animals the loving homes they deserve.

These events would not be possible without the help of the good people at the NJSPCA.
The NJSPCA was created in 1868 and is the second oldest SPCA in the country.  Agents were established as Law Enforcement Officers in charge of
investigating and prosecuting all persons involved in animal abuse and neglect. In addition, today, they are committed to educating the public on responsible pet ownership.  It is a great honor to have uniformed NJSPCA officers on premises answering questions and providing information. World Volkswagen will host it’s Pet Awareness Event on Saturday, November 13^th, from 9am to 6pm. World Jeep Subaru will host it’s event the following  Saturday, November 20^th, from 9am to 6pm.

Contact
the NJSPCA via www.NJSPCA.org and the Associated Humane Society via www.ahscares.org
.

All-New 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Available Now at World VW

 Whether in the market to buy or lease a 2011 Jetta in New Jersey, a NJ VW dealer is giving customers a great way to upgrade now. The all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is available now at World Volkswagen.

The new Volkswagen Jetta was completely redesigned for the 2011 model year and is ready to take on its competition. With a more attractive price and a more spacious interior, the VW Jetta is ready to compete with the likes of Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, and Honda Civic.

The new VW Jetta features a curved roofline and softer angles, as well as dramatically flared sides that update its look. Drivers and passengers will be pleasantly surprised with how spacious the 2011 Jetta is as the cargo space resembles the space of a midsize sedan rather than a compact sedan. The body is 2.9 inches longer, allowing the Jetta to offer 15.5 cubic feet of trunk space and a back seat with more than three feet of legroom. Available 17-inch wheels add presence and upscale charm.

The value-priced S model has a 115-horsepower 4-cylinder engine, available with a five-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic transmission. SE Jetta and SEL Jetta models carry a more robust 170-horsepower, 5-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

Fuel efficiency is strong for both gas engines, topping out at 24 city mpg and 34 highway mpg for the 4-cylinder with the manual transmission and 23 city mpg and 33 highway mpg for the 5-cylinder also with a manual transmission.

New Jersey Volkswagen Jetta owners will also be prepared for humid New Jersey summers, with air conditioning and a pollen filter standard on all S, SE and SEL models. Music lovers will need to look at the SE convenience package, which adds Sirius satellite radio as well as iPod and Bluetooth connectivity. A higher-end SEL convenience package is also available and offers SE features in addition to a touchscreen navigation system, while keeping the price very resonable

 

Volkswagen has combined the best of the Jetta’s past with a new focus on function and value. Every Jetta comes with a 3 year or 36,000 Limited Bumper to Bumper Warranty, Roadside Assistance, and 3 years or 36k of scheduled maintenance.

 

World Volkswagen to be an Official Drop off for the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 29, 2010 – For the second year in a row , you can drop off your non-perishable food items at World Volkswagen in Neptune , New Jersey. Located at 4075 Route 33, just west of the Garden State Parkway, the seller of Jettas and CC's and others, recognizes the needs of others in these tough times. Gino Dellomo, General Sales Manager of the dealership and a long-time resident in the area says, " at no time is it more important than now to help those less fortunate than ourselves. World Volkswagen is committed to this community and its people."


The FoodBank began in 1984 when three people saw hunger at the Jersey shore and decided to make a difference. They purchased a small, dilapidated warehouse in Spring Lake. Carpenters, masons and other members of the community donated work, office furniture and supplies. Food streamed in from hundreds of donors. After one year, the FoodBank was serving 25 charities with 100,000 pounds of food.

Ten years later, nearly two million pounds of food was being distributed annually from the same small warehouse. Bursting at the seams, the FoodBank undertook a capital campaign in 1998 to construct a new facility in Neptune. Three years later, the current 40,000 sq. ft facility became a reality.

Today, the FoodBank serves over 270 pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs with over 5 million pounds of food annually.

Does Volkswagen have the right forumula for F1 racing?

According to the latest, Volkswagen motorsport chief Hans-Joachim Stuck - a former grand prix driver and Le Mans winner himself - has indicated that the growing automotive empire will make a decision by the end of the year (likely in November) on whether it will enter the Formula One World Championship in 2013.

If and when it does, VW AG could label its program under any of its brands. Audi was initially tipped to be the favorite, but with its Le Mans program already dominating, recent reports indicate that Porsche could get the nod for a come-back, having supplied TAG-branded engines to McLaren in the '80s. Volkswagen's own roundel could alternatively be tasked, but other group subsidiaries seem unlikely.

The decision will likely be linked to the direction that the series will take in terms of future engine development. The company could, meanwhile, opt to buy out an existing team - Sauber, HRT and Toro Rosso are said to be on the market - or team up with an existing one (like Williams) to enter the sport.

Rapleaf is selling your identity

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Rapleaf knows your name, your age and where you live. It knows your e-mail address, your income and what social networks you use. It knows your likes and dislikes. And it makes money by selling much of that personal information to advertisers.

Of course, Rapleaf is far from the only company that does this. Acxiom, ChoicePoint, Quantcast, and BluKai also collect and sell your data, as do many others. Google (GOOG, Fortune 500), Facebook and other Web companies also gather data about you in an attempt to target very personal ads.

More on the story from CNN

Computers will be your designated driver!

How do you get any cooler than an autonomous car? Try an autonomous car controlled by an iPad.



Developed by the AutoNOMOS Labs project at Germany’s Freire University, this project combines a modified Volkswagen Passat, equipped with sensors, GPS, radar and scanners, with an iPad app that dictates coordinates and other user information to the car.


Check out this video to see the first autonomous German taxi ride, all controlled using an iPad.


Remote control cars are cool but an iPad-controlled Volkswagen? That's a toy anyone can get into!

Volkswagen's new Think Blue Challange game for Iphones

All the fun of racing without upsetting law enforcement! At the end of the race it isn't the fastest driver who tops the high-score list - it's the one who looks and thinks ahead. You start with a preset amount of fuel that you have to draw out as long as possible through skillful acceleration and braking. Quiz questions between the stages to be completed in the Polo or Polo BlueMotion show you how it works: Every correct answer is rewarded with a fuel bonus. You also have the option of experiencing the circuit in the new Passat or Passat BlueMotion in arcade mode without quiz questions.

Neat extras: You can use an integrated search function to take a look at brochures and tell your friends via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail buttons.

Enjoy saving when you're out and about - the Volkswagen Think Blue. Challenge on your iPhone or iPod touch. By the way: the tips from the game will also help you reduce your real-life fuel costs!

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan receives ‘Car of the Month’ award

  Amongst many vehicle redesigns and reinventions this year comes the long-awaited 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan.  With a complete makeover inside and out, more power behind the pedal, and much needed improvements in size, safety and technology, the 2011 Jetta Sedan sets the bar for its class, making it NADAguides’ October Car of the Month.

“When we say or hear Volkswagen, first thought is: German,” says Don Christy, Jr. President of NADAguides. “But, with the 2011 Jetta Sedan, it’s pretty clear that Volkswagen is speaking to the North American consumer. Volkswagen adjusted the exterior design to closely resemble that of its popular and successful sibling, the Passat. They have also made an affordable sedan even more affordable by setting the base price at $15,995.”

The 2011 Jetta Sedan is available with four engine options, all of which come standard with manual transmission, including the 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, which drives quiet and smooth but has sports car like power.  Automatic transmissions will be available as options and the 2.0L TDI and TSI will additionally have a 6-speed DSG option.  If it weren’t for the VW emblem sitting on the subtle grill, the dramatic exterior changes make the Jetta almost unrecognizable. Volkswagen has eliminated most of the “in your face” features like the bold, chrome grill, big round head and tail lights and replaced them with a more dominant bumper, and sleek narrow lights.   The wheelbase and overall vehicle length has been increased, resulting in almost 3 extra inches of legroom — something the Jetta really needed.  At first glance, this is a noticeable change from the short, round design to the new long and slender look that the 2011 Jetta Sedan is flaunting.

As for the interior, it’s not just the legroom that has improved. Volkswagen has stepped up drastically in the design and technology aspects with a clean, simple look and feel; one that is very satisfying to all needs.  With features like Bluetooth and GPS navigation, smooth leather and an ergonomic steering wheel with convenient controls to help keep your eyes on the road, the Jetta provides a luxurious driving experience.  The base model comes with standard features such as exterior temperature display, auxiliary input jack and power locks.  Take it up a notch to the SE and SEL trims with the premium sound system, navigation, sunroof, Bluetooth and iPod connection.  Volkswagen has created a very luxurious interior for a very affordable sedan; it’s almost too good to be true.  The rear bench now splits 40/60 and folds, providing more versatility and convenience for cargo space.  As far as safety is concerned, Volkswagen has it covered with two front airbags, two side airbags and two thorax airbags.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta starts at a very affordable $15,995 for the base trim and goes up to $25,295 for the DSG TDI model which comes fully loaded with Navigation, sunroof, heated power seats and power mirrors.

For pricing with options and additional specification information, please visit http://www.worldvw.com/

2011 Jetta packs big punch for little price!

The buzz on the street this fall is how Volkswagen has rolled back the base price of its 2011 Jetta a whopping $6,300 to $15,875.

What gives?



The 2011 is the sixth generation of the Jetta, a popular sedan that first came to our shores in 1980. The Jetta is a nice car but one that, over the years, has seen its base price creep up to $22,175. At that price, few buyers were comparing it to fast-selling compact entry-level sedans such as the $15,460 Toyota Corolla or $15,990 Honda Civic (2010 prices).


What's the catch?

The major differences most people will notice include a smaller, two-litre engine (more on that later), 15-inch steel wheels, rear drum brakes, no air conditioning, no power outside mirrors, no heated seats or keyless remote. Other nice-to-have items missing include cruise control, front centre arm-rest, alloy wheels, illuminated vanity mirrors, interior chrome, ski-sack, front reading lights, power and heated outside mirrors, etc.



What's included?



Anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, single-CD radio, auxiliary input, power windows and door locks. Heated front seats, heated washer nozzles, engine block heater and fog lights are the only options on the base car.



What's to like?



The base Jetta is still based on a new, revised platform, one that increases rear legroom. The front seat goes back so far I am sure pro basketball players will find them comfortable. It comes with express up and down for all the windows, power door locks and a remote trunk release on the driver's door. Because the trunk lid is fitted with springs, it pops open like a jack-in-the-box . Both front seats can be adjusted for height.

What's under the hood?



One five-cylinder and two four-cylinder engines power the Jetta. Two gas engines -- a four-cylinder two-litre and a five-cylinder 2.5-litre. A turbocharged, direct-injection 140-h.p. two-litre diesel will be available later this year.



The base two-litre four can only muster 115 h.p. and 125 lb.-ft. of torque but seems right at home in the Jetta. Its not a barn burner but it feels like it is comfortable pushing around 1,289 kilograms of car. But that's with one person on board. People who routinely carry passengers and cargo up the Malahat may want to test-drive the Jetta loaded up.



The manual transmission is slick and I would rate it among the best on the market. People who have driven a Volkswagen in the last 20 years will recognize and appreciate its smoothness. The clutch is almost effortless. This is why Europeans prefer manual transmissions.



Along with anti-lock brakes all Jettas come with stability control, electronic brake pressure distribution , six airbags -- although rear side airbags are still optional. What's worth taking note about is what VW calls its intelligent crash response system. In a severe collision this system will unlock doors, disconnect the battery terminal, shut the fuel supply, shut off high-consumption electrical components and automatically turn on the hazard lights. This system has previously only been found on more expensive cars, so it is refreshing it has found its way to a sub-$16,000 vehicle.

With the 2011 Jetta, Volkswagen is looking to bring the battle to Honda, Toyota and Hyundai. By using the popular Jetta to go head-to-head with them, VW hopes to win converts to the German marque. Unlike most gambles, this one looks like a sure-fire win for consumers -- as long as they don't load up their bargain-basement Jettas with options. It will be interesting to see how many consumers will say guten Tag to a Volkswagen and Sayonara to the competition in the near future.

Volkswagen in Nascar?

Toyota made waves when it entered NASCAR in 2007, marking the first time a foreign automaker entered the stock car racing series. It won't, however, be the last -- we hear Volkswagen's interested in dipping its giant corporate toes into the waters.

The news of Volkswagen's possible venture into NASCAR comes from none other than newly appointed Porsche CEO Matthias Müller. Müller told Motor Trend at the Paris Motor Show that Volkswagen, now in charge of Porsche, is "seriously considering" a NASCAR entry. Official discussion between VW and NASCAR officials will likely begin once the current season ends in November.

A Volkswagen NASCAR entry makes more sense than you'd initially think. The German auto giant has a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where it will build its New Midsize Sedan, which would be the likely NASCAR cup car candidate. The sedan was reportedly designed specifically with Americans' tastes in mind, and fielding a NASCAR entry based on the car would be a good way to drum up publicity for the new sedan.

Motor Trend says VW is considering is working with Roger Penske's NASCAR team, which is currently linked to Dodge. Penske has a history of success in the series (and virtually every race series): Penske driver Kurt Busch currently sits in fourth place in the standings, and as such, has secured a place in the Chase for the Cup.

We're interested in seeing NASCAR further expand its horizons, but we wonder how fans will react to yet another non-domestic company entering a sport long associated with American motorsports. What say you -- would you like to see VW join the NASCAR circus?

Source: Motor Trend

New 2011 Jetta Coming to World VW and Monmouth County on September 22

World Volkswagen announces the  debut of the all-new 2011 Jetta, delivering a sophisticated new design September 22, 2010   GREAT for the price of good! Leases start at 169/month!* 2.9% for up to 66 months!     CLICK HERE to schedule a test drive!  World Volkswagen 4075 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 922-1500   *Offer valid in U.S. only. APR offer good on new 2011 Jetta gas models.  MSRP 14,995. 36 month closed end lease 12,000 miles per year. Total amount due at signing 1999, excludes tax,title, license and other fees.  top 6084, res 9459. You are receiving this message because of your interest in Volkswagen. We respect your privacy and will not share your email address with other companies for marketing purposes. We'll only use it to let you know about special offers, events, and the latest VW news. However, if you do not wish to receive future communications from us, please type"remove" in a reply window.  2010 Volkswagen of America, Inc. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive Herndon, VA 20171 World Volkswagen in Neptune, Monmouth County, sells VW's in Shrewsbury, NJ,Freehold, NJ, Ocean County, New Jersey and Volkswagen Parts to all of New Jersey. We are your Jersey Shore, and Central NJ Volkswagen Specialist. See us for service, we work on Volkswagen cars from shrewsbury, New Jersey, Freehold, NJ and South Jersey. VW"S are our life!

NTSHA Child Passenger Safety Week. Get Your Seats Checked at World VW!

During our 2010 CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY (CPS) WEEK, parents and caregivers are urged to verify that their child safety seats are properly installed and correctly used.

Did you know?

• Crashes are the leading cause of death for children from 3 to 14 years old.
• In 2008, there were nearly 61 million children age 14 and younger in the UnitedStates.
• This age group made up 20 percent of the total U.S. resident population in 2008.
• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for ages 3 to 14 (based on 2006 figures, which are the latest mortality data currently available from the NationalCenter for Health Statistics).
• In 2008, there were a total of 37,261 traffic fatalities in the United States. The 14-andyounger age group accounted for 4 percent (1,347) of those traffic fatalities. This age group accounted for 3 percent (968) of all vehicle occupant fatalities, 8 percent (193,000) of all the people injured in motor vehicle crashes, and 8 percent (168,000) of all the vehicle occupants injured in crashes. During 2008, fatalities in this age group (1,347) decreased 20 percent from the 1,680 fatalities in 2007.
• Every day in the United States, an average of 4 children age 14 and younger were killed and 529 were injured in motor vehicle crashes during 2008.
• In the 14-and-younger age group, males accounted for 60 percent of the fatalities and 48 percent of those injured in motor vehicle crashes during 2008.
• An estimated 8,959 lives were saved by child restraints from 1975 to 2008. Among children under age 5, an estimated 244 lives were saved in 2008 by restraint use. Of these 244 lives saved, 219 were associated with the use of child safety seats and 25 with the use of adult seat belts.
• At 100 percent child safety seat use for children under age 5, an estimated 323 lives (that is, an additional 79) could have been saved in 2008.
• From 1975 through 2008, an estimated 8,959 lives were saved by child restraints (child safety seats or adult seat belts).

To aid our customers we have asked the Tinton Falls Police Department to come by the dealerships. They conduct safety seat inspections to make sure your seat is the right size, structurally sound, and installed correctly. We will have refreshments and surprises for the kids!


They will be at World Volkswagen on Saturday 9-25-2010 from 9 am to 1 pm.