Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Katy Perry and Volkswagen cause a stir in the Heart of Times Square
Several of the large video displays in Times Square were used to full advantage as the unveiling was followed by a free performance from Katy Perry. Excited teens were thrilled as were those who are gourmet aficionados as Chef Mario Batali preformed a cooking demonstration.
This was great PR for Katy Perry’s new video for "California Gurls." Performing a handful of tunes Katy Perry, hopped on top of the vehicle's hood in the middle of her short set. The performance was highlighted by her run through "California Gurls," the first single from her forthcoming album Teenage Dream (due in stores on August 24).
The new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta follows VW’s trend of offering high quality design and function at an affordable price. Sporty, fuel-efficient all for the base price of $16,000.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Volkswagen Launches Teaser Website for 2011 VW Jetta
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 2:42PM - By Chris Weiss
Wow, today must be the day for marginally interesting Web-launch teasers. I don’t think anyone outside of Volkswagen’s factories and offices are counting down to the new Jetta, but in case you’re wondering, you can check in with VW’s teaser website, which offers a countdown clock. At post time, there was just under five days and 22 hours left. The car will make its first official appearance next Tuesday at 11:25 a.m. EST.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer from ASE
Getting started -- The best planning guide is your owner's manual. Read it; and follow the manufacturer's recommended service schedules.
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A Word About ASE Perhaps years ago, a shady-tree mechanic whose only credentials were a tool box and busted knuckles was enough. But today's high-tech vehicles need more... and today's quality-conscious consumers demand more. The independent, non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) conducts the only industry-wide, national certification program for automotive technicians. Consumers benefit from ASE's certification program since it takes much of the guess-work out of finding a competent technician. ASE certifies the competency of individual technicians through a series of standardized specialty exams (brakes, transmissions, engine repair, etc.) Certified technicians are issued pocket credentials listing their area(s) of expertise and usually wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia, while their employers often post the ASE sign on the premises. There are more than 400,000 ASE-certified professionals at work in every type of repair facility. ASE: Certifying the Automotive Professional |
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Google Street View Cars Spied On Users' Wi-Fi
If you felt violated when the Google Street View car took a photo of your front lawn and posted it on Google Maps, you'd probably rather not know what it saw when it was intercepting data on your Wi-Fi network.
In a post Friday afternoon on its public policy blog, the company admitted that it had "mistakenly" collected not just the location and address data from public Wi-Fi networks, but also unsecured content flowing across those networks--information like what Web sites a user was visiting, what files he or she downloaded, or what videos the user watched.
Google has long collected Wi-Fi network location information to better triangulate the location of mobile users who don't have GPS enabled on their phones, instead using information about Wi-Fi signals the user is receiving. But the search giant admits that since 2007, it has also been collecting content data from unsecured networks, a result, it says, of accidentally implementing experimental code that a developer created in 2006.
Google says it only discovered that its cars were snooping on actual Wi-fi network content when it responded to a German privacy agency's request to audit the Wi-Fi data its cars had collected. It had previously responded to criticism in April with claims that it collected only location and address data, not actual content.
According to Google, those cars were "grounded" as soon as it discovered the problem and isolated their data to prevent its employees or outsiders from accessing it. "We want to delete this data as soon as possible, and are currently reaching out to regulators in the relevant countries about how to quickly dispose of it," Alan Eustace, a senior Google engineer, writes on Google's blog. The company says it's also working with a third party firm to review the software and the company's internal procedures to ensure similar violations don't occur in the future.
The admission, along with Google's earlier denials of the privacy violation, will likely send a shockwave through the movement of consumer advocates who already suspect that Google collects more information than it publicly admits. It may be used as fodder in the discussions around the controversial online advertising bill that was introduced earlier this month for public commentary.
"We are acutely aware that we failed badly here," Eustace adds. "We are profoundly sorry for this error and are determined to learn all the lessons we can from our mistake."
One lesson that we can all take from this still-unfolding scandal: Keep your Wi-Fi network password protected. Especially when a Volkswagen with an enormous camera rolls around the corner.
In a post Friday afternoon on its public policy blog, the company admitted that it had "mistakenly" collected not just the location and address data from public Wi-Fi networks, but also unsecured content flowing across those networks--information like what Web sites a user was visiting, what files he or she downloaded, or what videos the user watched.
Google has long collected Wi-Fi network location information to better triangulate the location of mobile users who don't have GPS enabled on their phones, instead using information about Wi-Fi signals the user is receiving. But the search giant admits that since 2007, it has also been collecting content data from unsecured networks, a result, it says, of accidentally implementing experimental code that a developer created in 2006.
Google says it only discovered that its cars were snooping on actual Wi-fi network content when it responded to a German privacy agency's request to audit the Wi-Fi data its cars had collected. It had previously responded to criticism in April with claims that it collected only location and address data, not actual content.
According to Google, those cars were "grounded" as soon as it discovered the problem and isolated their data to prevent its employees or outsiders from accessing it. "We want to delete this data as soon as possible, and are currently reaching out to regulators in the relevant countries about how to quickly dispose of it," Alan Eustace, a senior Google engineer, writes on Google's blog. The company says it's also working with a third party firm to review the software and the company's internal procedures to ensure similar violations don't occur in the future.
The admission, along with Google's earlier denials of the privacy violation, will likely send a shockwave through the movement of consumer advocates who already suspect that Google collects more information than it publicly admits. It may be used as fodder in the discussions around the controversial online advertising bill that was introduced earlier this month for public commentary.
"We are acutely aware that we failed badly here," Eustace adds. "We are profoundly sorry for this error and are determined to learn all the lessons we can from our mistake."
One lesson that we can all take from this still-unfolding scandal: Keep your Wi-Fi network password protected. Especially when a Volkswagen with an enormous camera rolls around the corner.
Friday, April 23, 2010
The new Volkswagen Phaeton has been revealed!!
The new Volkswagen Phaeton has been revealed. It features a new face, comprising a pair of bi-xenon headlight units complete with LED running lights and a new grille featuring two pronounced horizontal bars. The Volkswagen Phaeton has new front wings and a reprofiled bonnet and a new front bumper.
The interior of the Volkswagen Phaeton has also been updated with a new steering wheel and a colour electronic display and for the first time on a Volkswagen Phaeton the option of google maps on the RNS 810 satellite navigation system. The air conditioning system on the Volkswagen Phaeton is one of the most advanced in the world; it features a humidity monitoring function to avoid the vehicle misting up in all conditions.
The Volkswagen Phaeton offers a choice of two wheelbase options (120 mm differentiating the two) and a choice of two engines a 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel developing 240 PS and a 6.0-litre W12 petrol engine producing 450 PS.
VW is seriously considering reintroducing the Phaeton to the US in the 2011.
The interior of the Volkswagen Phaeton has also been updated with a new steering wheel and a colour electronic display and for the first time on a Volkswagen Phaeton the option of google maps on the RNS 810 satellite navigation system. The air conditioning system on the Volkswagen Phaeton is one of the most advanced in the world; it features a humidity monitoring function to avoid the vehicle misting up in all conditions.
The Volkswagen Phaeton offers a choice of two wheelbase options (120 mm differentiating the two) and a choice of two engines a 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel developing 240 PS and a 6.0-litre W12 petrol engine producing 450 PS.
VW is seriously considering reintroducing the Phaeton to the US in the 2011.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Volkswagen Workers Building Pre-series Midsized Sedan By Hand atChattanooga Plant
Volkswagen's Chattanooga workforce now numbers 500, with some of employees now actually building cars.
Workers in the body shop are currently building the pre-series version of the new midsized sedan by hand.
It will be a few months before they complete the first vehicle using German prototype parts. VW Chattanooga CEO Frank Fischer says "and now the next step is to take the supplier parts, the first parts coming from the suppliers and build the vehicles here so this is kind of an approval process, training process, debugging process whatever you call it in order to get more experience with the car and more experience with the factory."
Members of Volkswagen's Board of Directors traveled to Chattanooga to review the plant earlier this week. Fischer says they're pleased with the speed the plant is coming together.
Construction remains on track for a summer completion.
The Video
Workers in the body shop are currently building the pre-series version of the new midsized sedan by hand.
It will be a few months before they complete the first vehicle using German prototype parts. VW Chattanooga CEO Frank Fischer says "and now the next step is to take the supplier parts, the first parts coming from the suppliers and build the vehicles here so this is kind of an approval process, training process, debugging process whatever you call it in order to get more experience with the car and more experience with the factory."
Members of Volkswagen's Board of Directors traveled to Chattanooga to review the plant earlier this week. Fischer says they're pleased with the speed the plant is coming together.
Construction remains on track for a summer completion.
The Video
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Honda, Volkswagen Named Best Small Value Cars
Consumer Reports in its list of the best cars of the 2010 names Honda Fit, Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic EX as the top three best small cars for the value. The valuation of these small cars is ranked by a special score system. It also takes into consideration the predicted-reliability rating and the five-year owner cost of the below mentioned cars.
The average model value score is taken as 1. If the value score is above 1 that means the car is better than the average one. If the value score is 2.0, which in this case is Honda Fit, this means the car is twice the average value. Honda Fit with its $16,020 price tag tops the list of the best 2010 small cars for the value. It has a test score 2.0 which means it's twice better in terms of value than an average small car in the 5 year period. Cost per mile is $0.42. Overall test score of Honda Fit is 68.
Volkswagen Golf (2.5) comes second in Consumer Reports' list. It costs $20.314 and has the score is little bit below 2.0. The cost per mile is 0.51.
Top 5 Small Cars for Value
1. Honda Fit
2. Volkswagen Golf (2.5)
3. Honda Civic EX
4. Hyundai Elantra SE
5. Toyota Corolla LE
Top 3 Worst Small Cars For Value
1. Chevrolet Aveo5 1LT
2. Smart For Two Passion
3. Chevrolet Aveo LT
Source: Consumer Reports
The average model value score is taken as 1. If the value score is above 1 that means the car is better than the average one. If the value score is 2.0, which in this case is Honda Fit, this means the car is twice the average value. Honda Fit with its $16,020 price tag tops the list of the best 2010 small cars for the value. It has a test score 2.0 which means it's twice better in terms of value than an average small car in the 5 year period. Cost per mile is $0.42. Overall test score of Honda Fit is 68.
Volkswagen Golf (2.5) comes second in Consumer Reports' list. It costs $20.314 and has the score is little bit below 2.0. The cost per mile is 0.51.
Top 5 Small Cars for Value
1. Honda Fit
2. Volkswagen Golf (2.5)
3. Honda Civic EX
4. Hyundai Elantra SE
5. Toyota Corolla LE
Top 3 Worst Small Cars For Value
1. Chevrolet Aveo5 1LT
2. Smart For Two Passion
3. Chevrolet Aveo LT
Source: Consumer Reports
Friday, April 9, 2010
Car Care Tips
Get your VW ready for your next road trip with a Multi-Point Inspection.
Wolrd Volkswagen, your one-stop VW shop is all about convenience. We're here to make your life easier. So before you take off on your next road trip, stop by your Authorized Volkswagen dealer for a Multi-Point Inspection. Our factory-trained experts know your Volkswagen inside and out. They are dedicated pros with hands-on experience, the latest diagnostic tools and Genuine Volkswagen Parts built to precise factory specifications. They'll check out your VW from top to bottom and let you know if anything needs attention. It's just another way we're dedicated to making your VW service experience as convenient as we can. Our experts will visually inspect and report on:
• Exhaust system
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belts
• Shocks and struts
• Headlights
• Tire wear and air pressure
• Cooling system and hoses
• Windshield condition
• And a lot more
Road Trip Tips for VW Drivers.
Everyone wants their road trip to be hassle-free and fun. Before you hit the road, head to World Volkswagen for a free Multi-Point Inspection from our factory-trained techs. You'll be glad you did. That way you can be cool and confident on your next adventure knowing everything about your VW is in perfect driving condition. Here are a few more ideas before you leave home for the open road:
• Be sure you have the proper tools to change a tire and make sure your spare tire is useable.
• Put your driver's license, vehicle registration and auto and medical cards in a safe and secure place.
• Bring an extra set of car keys.
• Plan your route and leave a copy of your itinerary with a relative or neighbor.
• Take any special medications or prescription information as well as your doctor's phone number.
• Bring a cell phone and check it for its range.
• Be sure to pick up a DriverGear Highway Emergency Kit. This 12-piece set includes 300-amp jumper cables, warning triangle, gas siphon, Mylar blanket for staying warm, two bungee cords, two glow sticks, a pair of gloves with rubber grips, flashlight, 50 PSI tire gauge, and a carrying case with pockets for securing the contents. Just click on DriverGear on this web site to order.
Wolrd Volkswagen, your one-stop VW shop is all about convenience. We're here to make your life easier. So before you take off on your next road trip, stop by your Authorized Volkswagen dealer for a Multi-Point Inspection. Our factory-trained experts know your Volkswagen inside and out. They are dedicated pros with hands-on experience, the latest diagnostic tools and Genuine Volkswagen Parts built to precise factory specifications. They'll check out your VW from top to bottom and let you know if anything needs attention. It's just another way we're dedicated to making your VW service experience as convenient as we can. Our experts will visually inspect and report on:
• Exhaust system
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belts
• Shocks and struts
• Headlights
• Tire wear and air pressure
• Cooling system and hoses
• Windshield condition
• And a lot more
Road Trip Tips for VW Drivers.
Everyone wants their road trip to be hassle-free and fun. Before you hit the road, head to World Volkswagen for a free Multi-Point Inspection from our factory-trained techs. You'll be glad you did. That way you can be cool and confident on your next adventure knowing everything about your VW is in perfect driving condition. Here are a few more ideas before you leave home for the open road:
• Be sure you have the proper tools to change a tire and make sure your spare tire is useable.
• Put your driver's license, vehicle registration and auto and medical cards in a safe and secure place.
• Bring an extra set of car keys.
• Plan your route and leave a copy of your itinerary with a relative or neighbor.
• Take any special medications or prescription information as well as your doctor's phone number.
• Bring a cell phone and check it for its range.
• Be sure to pick up a DriverGear Highway Emergency Kit. This 12-piece set includes 300-amp jumper cables, warning triangle, gas siphon, Mylar blanket for staying warm, two bungee cords, two glow sticks, a pair of gloves with rubber grips, flashlight, 50 PSI tire gauge, and a carrying case with pockets for securing the contents. Just click on DriverGear on this web site to order.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Volkswagen Polo Named World Car of the Year
European Subcompact Beats Mercedes E-Class and Toyota Prius at New York Auto Show
By AARON KATERSKY -ABC News
April 1, 2010 The VolkswagenPolo -- a vehicle unavailable in the United States -- was named World Car of the Year today. The announcement at the 2010 New York International Auto Show comes at a time when car makers are shifting their emphasis to small, fuel-efficient cars.
"The vehicle that we're seeing now is all about efficiency," said Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor of Intellichoice.com.
The Polo is Volkswagen's most popular subcompact. It's a small bubble of a car that follows a formula that has worked for the German manufacturer before.
"Good proportion, not complicated design, and last but not least, elegance," said Volkswagen's Walter de Silva.
April 1, 2010 The VolkswagenPolo -- a vehicle unavailable in the United States -- was named World Car of the Year today. The announcement at the 2010 New York International Auto Show comes at a time when car makers are shifting their emphasis to small, fuel-efficient cars.
"The vehicle that we're seeing now is all about efficiency," said Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor of Intellichoice.com.
The Polo is Volkswagen's most popular subcompact. It's a small bubble of a car that follows a formula that has worked for the German manufacturer before.
"Good proportion, not complicated design, and last but not least, elegance," said Volkswagen's Walter de Silva.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
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