12/27/13

Don't Forget To Enter the Emich VW Holiday Photo Contest!

You could win free oil changes for a year in the Emich VW Holiday Photo Contest!  Just post a holiday photo of your VW, you and your VW, or something with an Emich VW logo on it to our Facebook Wall by December 31 to be entered to win.  We can't wait to see your VW photo so enter today!

12/26/13

VW Celebrates 30 Years of Jetta GLI in the U.S.

Volkswagen is celebrating 30 years of the Jetta GLI in the U.S. with a special edition.  Here are more details from VW.com:

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first GLI, Volkswagen will sell the car only as an Edition 30 in two trim levels, starting in early 2014: the Edition 30 and the Edition 30 with Navigation. Compared with the current 2014 Jetta GLI, the GLI Edition 30 is distinguished externally by 18-inch “Laguna” aluminum-alloy wheels, red trim on the front grille, a trunklid-mounted spoiler, and Edition 30 badging. The Edition 30 with Navigation also has red trim inside the Bi-Xenon headlights.

Inside, the Edition 30 benefits from contrasting color V-Tex leatherette seats with red accents; red contrast stitching on the steering wheel, shifter, brake lever, and armrests; carbon-look trim inlays; Edition 30 kickplates; and floormats with red stitching. The car will be available in four colors: Deep Black Metallic, Pure White, Tornado Red, and Reflex Silver Metallic. 

The Edition 30 is extremely well equipped, with standard features such as front foglights; LED taillights; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, brake handle, and shift knob; Premium VIII touchscreen radio with SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; and Bluetooth® connectivity. The Edition 30 with Navigation adds: Keyless access with push-button start; the RNS® 315 touchscreen navigation system; a rearview camera; LED daytime running lights; and Bi-Xenon headlights with the Adaptive Front-lighting System. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch.

Read more here.  

(photo courtesy:  VW.com)

12/19/13

Volkswagen to Receive Award For Sustainable Development

From VW.com:

The World Environment Center (WEC) is announcing that its 30th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to the Volkswagen Group. The company is being recognized for its comprehensive commitments to environmental sustainability operations, most notably through its holistic sustainable business model, Think Blue. Volkswagen will accept the Gold Medal Award on Thursday, May 15, 2014, during the Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, D.C. 

Think Blue is Volkswagen’s holistic vision toward attaining a sustainable and ecofriendly business model throughout the company’s global operations and, to date, focuses on a range of clean diesel vehicles, sustainability contracts with suppliers, efficiency training throughout Volkswagen’s global workforce, and LEED-certified facilities. 

Read entire article here.  


12/18/13

Join Emich VW For a Day at the Track


Join Emich Volkswagen for a fun-filled day at the track with our 1st Annual Emich VW Track Day---  Sunday, April 20 at High Plains Raceway in Byers.  You can sign up here or contact Emich VW for more information!  Space is limited!

12/13/13

VW Engine Named to 2014 Ten Best Engines List

From VW.com:

On the heels of the introduction of the new EA888 engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its new turbocharged, direct-injection four cylinder has been named to the “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” list for 2014. The WardsAuto editors tested more than 40 vehicles and honored the all-new engine for its unique combination of refinement, power, value, and fuel economy. 

“The all-new EA888 continues Volkswagen’s legacy of developing intelligently downsized engines that offer state-of-the-art technology, tremendous value and exhilarating performance,” said Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer, Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Brand and Head of Group Powertrain Development Volkswagen AG. ”The new turbocharged 1.8-liter reinforces the brand’s leadership position, raising the bar in the market by providing an unmatched combination of power and fuel economy. This distinction is further validated by the honor from WardsAuto.” 

“There are lots of good four cylinder turbocharged engines in the U.S. market, but VW’s all-new 1.8-liter is the new benchmark,” said Tom Murphy, Executive Editor, WardsAuto World magazine. “Judge it on refinement, power, affordability and fuel economy, and it becomes clear this engine is second to none.”

Read entire article here.  

Learn more about Volkswagen's available engines at Emich VW!

12/11/13

Emich Volkswagen December Service Coupons

Finish out 2013 with super service savings at Emich Volkswagen!  December service coupons include:

Free Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection*

$59.95 Synthetic Oil Change*

Free Loaner Car with Service Purchase of $250 or more*

*Read more details / restrictions and print coupons for these offers here.  


12/5/13

Volkswagen Special Edition to Celebrate 10 Years of Touareg

Volkswagen has released information on a Special Edition Touareg that commemorates 10 years of Touareg.  The 2014 VW Touareg X Special Edition is based on the TDI Clean Diesel Lux Trim and will include unique features such as 19-inch 'Moab' aluminum-alloy wheels, Moonlight Blue Pearl paint, LED taillights, and X-edition badging.  

Contact Emich VW for more information on this Special Edition Touareg. 

(photo courtesy:  Volkswagen of America)

12/3/13

It's Time for Emich VW's Holiday Photo Contest!

Join in the Emich Volkswagen Holiday Photo Contest and you could win an amazing prize!

Post your best holiday picture of your VW, you and your VW, or something with an Emich VW logo in it and be entered to win a YEAR OF FREE OIL CHANGES for your Volkswagen! Entries must be posted to our Facebook wall by December 31st. We will announce the winner a few days later.

Good luck - we are looking forward to some great pictures!