Volkswagen Golf TDI Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD!

On July 8, 2015, Volkswagen of America was thrilled to announce that the 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel had set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS achievement for “Lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. contiguous States for a non-hybrid” vehicle. The 2015 VW Golf TDI, which is a part of the Golf family that earned 2015 North American Car of the Year honors, spent 16 days traveling 8,233.5 miles around the lower 48 states all while averaging a record-breaking 81.17 mpg and spending only $294.98! It beat out the previous mark of 77.99 mpg by more than 3 mpg and also beat out the hybrid record of 74.34 mpg. Keep reading to find out more! 

The 2015 VW Golf TDI left from VWoA headquarters in Herndon, Virginia on Monday June 22, and hit all 48 contiguous states before returning to Virginia on July 7. The vehicle was driven by Wayne Gerdes, an automotive journalist and founder of cleanmpg.com, was the primary driver during the trip. He was accompanied by Bob Winger, an electronics engineer who has long been involved in conservation and energy projects. Mr. Gerdes had this to say about the trip:

Volkswagen’s TDI Clean Diesel engines are just amazing. I don’t think people realize the potential mileage you can get from them. In our experience, it is possible to get truly impressive mileage results by using just a few simple fuel-saving techniques.

Michael Horn, President and CEO, VWoA, Inc., had this to say about the record being set:

Covering 8,233.5 miles on just 101.43 gallons of Clean Diesel fuel is a remarkable accomplishment, and solid proof of the efficiency and fuel economy of Volkswagen’s TDI Clean Diesel vehicles. Whether on a long road trip, or even in daily commuting, the great mileage and long range of our TDI models is a pure convenience factor that few other vehicles on sale can match. It’s a simple formula: Less Stop, More Go!

To learn more about the TDI engine and the 2015 VW Golf family, head on over to your local Volkswagen dealership serving Evanston, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

Volkswagen Unveils “Unleash Your RRRR” Campaign!

Last week Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) unveiled the “Unleash Your Rrrr” website that allows Volkswagen fans and drivers to engage in a virtual reality experience. The Unleash Your Rrrr site lets VW fans drive a virtual VW Golf R using only the sound of your voice. Keep reading to learn more!

The Unleash Your Rrrr app utilizes deep learning—an artificial intelligence subset of machine learning—that was developed by VW’s agency of record Deutsch LA to analyze each user’s individual and unique impression of the VW vehicle’s engine’s roar. Once it analyzes each voice, it then will generate a customized video of the VW Golf R roaring down a race track while drifting, braking, and other cool stunts that will correspond to the voice recording. The deep learning technology uses the pitch of each person’s voice and then matches it to a clip from a pool of previously made Volkswagen car videos. Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Marketing for Volkswagen of America, had this to say about the “Unleash Your Rrrr” site and concept:

The idea behind the Golf R “Unleash Your Rrrr” was simple—imagination. As children, we’ve all played with toy cars, and the power of our imaginations allowed us to turn rugs into expressways and wooden floors into slick racetracks. Our voice would act as the engine. Fast forward to today where we now have the power of technology to enhance our imagination, and to visualize the power of our voice.

The stunts in the video are performed by a professional racecar and stunt car driver, Tanner Foust, who is a member of the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team. If you want to Unleash Your Rrrr, you can visit http://rrr.vw.com on your computer. To check out the real life Rrrrs of our new Volkswagen models, head on down to your Glenview Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

Volkswagen Extends Partnership with MoMA and MoMA PS1!

Earlier this summer, Volkswagen of American, Inc. (VWoA) was thrilled to announce an expanded two-year partnership with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and MoMA PS1. The partnership will continue to provide lead support for all of MoMA’s education programs, its key exhibits, and the innovative initiatives it supports. Volkswagen’s presence will help to share MoMA and MoMA PS1’s programming with a broad, global relationship. Keep reading to find out more!

Since 2011, VWoA has been a major partner for MoMA and MoMA PS1 by supporting a wide range of exhibitions, educational opportunities, and special event programming. The new initiatives and furtherance of the partnership will continue to build on that success with a new focus on supporting MoMA Education in order to reach a worldwide audience of those who want to learn. In the last nine years since MoMA launched its curriculum website in 2006, the world has profound shift towards digital learning, which has allowed MoMA to produce a ton of content. The partnership has allowed MoMA to produce and aggregate all this content while also allowing for expansion of such opportunities such lead sponsorship for future exhibitions, creating a new strand of MoMA PS1 VW Fellows, and the development of the Volkswagen Global Conversation Series. Glenn D. Lowry, MoMA Director, had this to say about the partnership:

It is a pleasure to work with an organization that shares our commitment to bringing world-class modern and contemporary art to a diverse, global audience. We look forward to continued partnership and to connecting visitors and our community abroad with today’s most significant artists and innovators through conversation, exhibitions, educational programming.

To learn more about Volkswagen and its philanthropic and educational goals, head on down to your local Chicagoland VW dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team! We can help answer any questions you might have as well as show you all of our great new Volkswagen models!

Volkswagen and Discovery Channel Team Up for Fourth SHARK WEEK!

Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year that it would be a sponsor for Discovery Channel’s incredibly popular SHARK WEEK TV event. VWoA is collaborating with the network to debut “Sharks ReScored” as a part of the launch for the all-new 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen. Keep reading to find out more!

The stylish and sporty VW Golf Sportwagen is helping to change the way that American drivers view wagons. With its attractive exterior, well-stocked interior, and peppy powertrain, drivers are realizing it’s a fun-to-drive and well-made vehicle. VInay Shahani, Vice President of Marketing, VWofA, had this to say about the partnership:

Volkswagen is thrilled to continue working with Discovery Channel and SHARK WEEK. Year after year, our partnership with SHARK WEEK grows stronger, and this year gives us an unprecedented opportunity to introduce millions of consumers to Volkswagen and the all-new Golf Sportwagen.

The Sharks ReScored campaign is an innovative online experience that allows users to view videos, play games, and use eye-tracking technology to use interactive score footage and show how music influences perceptions of sharks. Through the interactive site, users can also see what Volkswagen is doing to help shark conservation efforts. Ben Price, executive vice president, ad sales, Discovery Communications, had this to say about the partnership:

Discovery Channel and Volkswagen share a great relationship and we are excited to have them back as presenting sponsor of SHARK WEEK for the fourth year in a row. As TV’s must-see summer event, SHARK WEEK has a loyal audience, which we are proud to engage in this unique sponsorship with Volkswagen connecting them with our passionate fans bringing awareness to VW’s innovation and originality.

To find out all that the 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen has to offer drivers, head on down to your Chicagoland Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team and get set up on a test drive today!

Summer Safety 101: Getting Your Car Ready for Summer Road Trips!

As summer officially started a few days ago, our team here at your Chicagoland Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, wants to make sure that both you and your vehicle are ready for the road. Before you head on down the highway, we recommend checking a few technical items off the old checklist to ensure that you’re trip goes and smoothly as possible:

Total Recall: Cars, like the human body, need to be treated like a temple in order to get the best possible effort out of it. Just like you should go to the doctor for a physical each year, you need stay in the know about your vehicle. Make sure that it has recently gotten a tune up and check to see if there are any active recalls on your vehicle. You can check recalls through your manufacturer by using your VIN. If there is a safety recall, your vehicle manufacturer is required to provide a free remedy.

No Tired Tires: Before hitting the road, make sure that your tires are good to go. You’ll want to focus on air, wear, and spare. Make sure that your tires are inflated to the proper PSI (This will located in the owner’s manual and/or door frame). Also make sure to check for excessive wear, you don’t want to be driving on worn out, or bald, tires as this can be dangerous. Finally, make sure you have a spare tire in your trunk in case you get a flat.

Take Care for Rubber Wear: Check out all your belts, hoses, and wiper blades for any blisters, cracks, or cuts and replace them if they’re not in good condition. Also check to ensure hose connections are secure.

Get Plenty of Fluids: Top off all fluids: oil, brake, windshield wiper, transmission, steering, and coolant. Double check whether it’s time for an oil change.

Light It Up: Check for and replace any headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency lights, and interior lights.

By taking some time to check out these different areas of your car, you’re setting yourself up for a smooth and safe roadtrip. If you have any questions or concerns, or just want some help, don’t hesitate to contact your Glenview Volkswagen Service Department to speak to one of our technicians today!

Volkswagen Teams Up with Food Network as Food Network Star Sponsor!

Earlier this month, it was announced that Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was teaming up with the Food Network as the presenting automotive sponsor of the 11th season of Food Network Star competition series that kicked off on June 7th. Throughout the course of the season, the Volkswagen brand’s efficient and powerful TDI clean diesel vehicles will be seen taking the twelve finalists around town as they battle in unique challenges to win their own show on the Food Network. There will also be a “VW Challenge” episode where the Passat TDI, Golf Sportwagen TDI, and Touareg TDI will be featured. The VW Challenge episode airs June 28th. The Golf Sportwagen TDI will also be seen on the “Star Salvation” web series, which is where eliminated chefs compete to return to “Food Network Star.”

The Volkswagen vehicles that will be featured on the show include the 2015 VW Passat TDI that offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 44 mpg on highway and a highway fuel economy of up to 814 miles. The 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 43 mpg and a highway mileage of up to 567 mpg and offers a cargo capacity of 30.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 66.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The 2015 Touareg TDI that gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg. Vinay Shahani, Vice President, Marketing, VWoA, had this to say:

Volkswagen is excited to support the 12 contenders as they embark on their journey to become the next winner of ‘Food Network Star.’ Our efficient, spacious and powerful TDI Clean Diesel models stand ready to rise to utility and performance demands of the busy contestants.

To learn more about these great vehicles and all of our new Volkswagen inventory, head on down to Jennings Volkswagen today!

VW Unveils 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI!

Last week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) unveiled the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI! The 2016 VW Jetta GLI is a performance-based sedan-equivalent of the VW Golf GTI. The latest generation offers new features and sporty look for the 2016 model year. Keep reading to learn more about what makes this sedan so popular!

The performance version Volkswagen brand’s best-selling car offers drivers an impressive and dynamic combination of value, performance, and practicality. It comes powered by a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 210 horsepower. It comes equipped with all the latest in safety technology, including the Volkswagen brand’s Automatic Post-Collision Braking system. The system builds on the idea that a car collision does not generally consist of a single, instantaneous action, but that it stems from a series of events that follow that initial impact. The Automatic Post-Collision Braking system will apply the brakes when the primary collision is detected by the airbag sensors. This helps to reduce residual kinetic energy, and in turn, hopefully additional damage.

All 2016 VW GLI models will feature the new MIB 2 infotainment system that incorporate a full suite of USB and VW Car-Net connectivity functions. SE models will feature LED tail-lights, Keyless access with push-button start, Climatronic automatic dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, front and rear Park Distance Control, the premium Fender Audio System, rain-sensing wipers, and heated seats. The SEL trim brings a number of upscale features such as Blind Spot Detection with rear cross traffic alert, a navigation system, Bi-Xenon headlights with an Adaptive Front-lighting System, and Homelink. To learn more about all the great features that will be available on the 2016 VW Jetta GLI, head on down to your local Chicagoland Volkswagen dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

Volkswagen of America Supports Tour De Fox and Parkinson’s!

Last week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was thrilled to announce that it would be supporting extreme adveture athlete and Michael J. Fox Foundation staff member, Sam Fox in his 14,000 mile journey across the United States into British Columbia, Canada. Keep reading to learn more about his journey and how Volkswagen is supporting him!

Over the next three months Sam Fox (no relation to Michael J. Fox) will bike and hike and climb his across the lower 48 states, while also climbing the highest peak in each state, in order to raise awarness and money for Parkinson’s research. While on his journey, he hopes to meet his goal of raising $1 million towards the critical research towards finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.

Volkswagen is proudly supporting Sam and his goals by providing him with Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen Tiguan SUVs as well as a $5,000 monetary donation. Each of the SUVs will be equipped by Volkswagen Parts and Accessories to support his bicycles, climbing equipment, clothes, cargo, and gear throughout the course of the trip. Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, had this to say about VWoA’s support of Sam Fox and his journey across the United States:

We are proud to support Sam on his journey to raise funds and awareness for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. The versatility and durability of the Tiguan and Touareg make these the perfect vehicles to support Sam throughout this noble adventure.

The Tour de Fox’s main goal it unite and inspire people from all corners of the USA and Parkinson’s Community  through Sam Fox’s passion, sweat, and determination. Sam Fox, outreach and engagement officer, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, had this to say about the support from VWoA:

We’re very grateful to Volkswagen for its support of Tour de Fox. With these vehicles, we will be able to meet with thousands of members of the Parkinson’s community this summer.

To learn more about how you can help out, support, or join the Tour, head on down to your local Volkswagen dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team or head to tourdefox.org to check it out!

Volkswagen Announces a New Trim For the Fully Electric 2015 e-Golf!

Recently, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced a lower priced version of the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf that will go on sale at participating dealerships. The first fully-electric Volkswagen vehicle is priced nearly $2,000 less than its counterparts without compromising any of what makes it so great: performance, quality, and versatility. Keep reading to find out more!

The 2015 VW e-Golf Limited Edition is built on the same sporty Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform that makes up the rest of the award-winning VW Golf family. It comes powered by a compact electric motor and 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that combine to offer 115 horsepower and a class-leading 199 pound-foot of torque. It also comes equipped with a DC Fast Charging with Combined Charging System (CCS) that charges up to 80 percent of the batter in just 30 minutes. It also comes equipped with a 7.2kW onboard charger.

Changes from the SEL Premium model include 16-inch steel wheels instead of the alloys, halogen instead of LED headlights, cloth seating over the leatherette, and no heat-pump system. Standard features across the board include: three driving profiles used to preserve energy (“Normal”, “Eco”, and “Eco+”), keyless access with push-button start, LED Daytime Running Lights, Climatronic automatic dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, and a navigation system to name a few. The EPA estimates that it will average an estimated Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) of 126/106 MPGe, city and highway. It also should average a range of 83 miles on a single charge. These ratings make it the most fuel-efficient compact car in the U.S.

To check out all the features and specs that will be available on the entire 2015 VW Golf line up, head on down to your local Glenview VW dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team today!

Get Your Volkswagen Vehicle Serviced and Ready for Summer!

With the summer travel season just around the corner, now would be the time to take advantage of our spring service specials! If you head on down to your Glenview Volkswagen, Jennings Volkswagen, our friendly and knowledgeable Service Department would love to take a look at your car and give it a tune up! If it’s been awhile, it might be time to get your oil changed or tires rotated. It’s important to routinely get your car serviced and checked out so that it keeps running like new for years to come! So make sure to check out the great spring specials going on at Jennings Volkswagen during the month of May:

5% Off Coupon: All Maintenance Service

This coupon is valid on most vehicles and cannot be applied to other offers or specials.

Expires 05/31/2015

Pot Hole Special: $49.95

• With the wear and tear of winter making the roads rough and full of pot holes, this great special allows drivers the piece of mind of having a member of our service team to check out your car’s suspension. With the coupon, the team will:
• Check toe
• Check camber
• Check caster
• Check tire wear & pressure
• Inspect all steering and suspension
• After the inspection, if alignment is needed, there will be an additional $120 cost.
• Expires 05/31/2015

4-Cylinder Full Synthetic Oil & Filter Change

Gasoline engines: $58.25

Diesel engines: $76.50

• Includes Car Wash and Vacuum!
• Plus Get a Coupon for $20 Off Next Oil Change at Jennings!
• Some vehicles may be slightly higher.
• Expires 05/31/2015

5-Cylinder Full-Synthetic Oil & Filter Change: $64.25

• Includes Car Wash and Vacuum!
• Plus Get a Coupon for $20 Off Next Oil Change at Jennings!
• Some vehicles may be slightly higher.
• Expires 05/31/2015 

To take advantage of these great deals, head on down to your local Volkswagen dealers or get on our website and make an appointment today!

Apple Watch App Coming to VW Car-Net Platform!

Earlier this week, your team here at Jennings Volkswagen was thrilled to learn that Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) would be offering features that can be enabled and accessed through your all-new Apple Watch! VWoA announced that sometime shortly, the Volkswagen brand’s telematics system, the VW Car-Net platform, will now be compatible with the Apple Watch via a Car-Net app found in the Apple app store. Keep reading to find out more about this great pairing!

With the Car-Net Apple Watch app, drivers will be able to control several different functions and features that are available through the Car-Net mobile app and Customer Web portal all with a touch at their wrist. The app will allow drivers to keep an eye on their vehicles from afar; remote unlocking and locking while also being able to view the status of the doors, windows, and sunroof to see if they’re open or closed; a map of the vehicle’s current location, which makes finding a parked vehicle a breeze while also providing directions; and the ability to honk the horn and flash the lights. The app also will allow drivers to stay attune to the fuel/charge level as well as helping to set up and monitor speed and boundary alerts for different drivers in the household. Abdallah Shanti, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Information Officer for Region Americas, had this to say about the new Apple Watch app:

These high-tech features, available through the Car-Net app for Apple Watch, are paving the way to Volkswagen’s future of connected vehicles. As a part of Volkswagen’s Digital Vehicle Management Platform, this was a truly collaborative effort between our Technical Development and Group IT teams.

Once the Car-Net for Apple Watch app is made available in the App Store, it will be available on select 2014 VW models and all 2015 VW Golf models that are equipped with the Car-Net platform. To learn more about this great new Car-Net app, head on down to your Glenview Volkswagen dealers to speak to a member of our team today!

2015 VW GTI Is Ready and Raring to Go!

If you’re looking for a hatchback that drivers like a sports car, Jennings Volkswagen has the right car for you! The 2015 Volkswagen GTI combines agile handling with an impressive powertrain, loads of cargo space, and a smooth, enjoyable ride. Our team at your Glenview Volkswagen dealership loves this hatchback, and we can’t wait to show you great it is! Keep reading to learn more!

2015 Volkswagen Passat Offers Space, Style, and Luxury!

The 2015 VW Passat combines power, class, style, and comfort to create a midsize sedan that drivers will love whether they’re heading off on their morning commute or cruising down the highway. Drivers especially love the spacious, high-quality cabin that comes with all the latest in in-car technology and features. Keep reading to find out more about this great sedan!

2015 VW CC: Safe, Powerful, and Ready-to-Go!

If you’re looking for a midsize sedan that offers style and substance as well as great engines and features, look no further than the 2015 Volkswagen CC! The 2015 VW CC combines a high-quality interior cabin with a sleek exterior and a long list of interior features that are bound to make drivers happy! Keep reading to find out more about this great midsize sedan!

2015 VW Jetta Offers a Trim and Powertrain for Every Driving Style!

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta offers drivers a full line-up of impressive powertrains, great fuel economy, and a spacious and comfortable interior that they are sure to love! Whether you’re heading out on your morning commute or looking for a great family vehicle, the 2015 VW Jetta will get he job done! Keep reading to find out exactly which model is the right one for you!

2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Is Here and Ready-to-Go!

Earlier this month, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced that the latest member of the Volkswagen Golf family would be hitting U.S. markets in just a few short weeks. Expected to hit dealership lots in April 2015, the 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen is sure to be a top choice for those drivers that want a versatile and dependable vehicle that offers a much sportier driving experience that most compact SUVs.

Relive Volkswagen History this Summer with the Grateful Dead!

For the first time in more than twenty years, the Grateful Dead are reuniting to play the city of Chicago, and here at your Chicagoland Volkswagen dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, we couldn’t be more excited to reminisce about their storied music history and what it reminds of us! Namely, we like to remember the iconic and popular Volkswagen vehicles that were around during the Grateful Dead heyday of the Sixties and Seventies! In the twenty years since founding member and lead guitarist, Jerry Garcia, died, neither music or the vehicles that represented that time period have drifted far from memory. Keep reading to learn more!

The two vehicles that listening to the Grateful Dead most call to mind are the iconic VW Bug and the VW Bus. The VW Bus, also known as the Type 2, was one of the forerunners to modern cargo and passenger vans in the United States. It was also one of the first forward control competitors in the U.S. with the engine located in the rear and the flat front. Over the years, it earned the nickname of the “minibus” and “microbus” and thrived during the counterculture of the 1960s and was known as a Hippie van. The Volkswagen Type 1, otherwise known as the Volkswagen Beetle was just as popular and became a symbol of the flower power era and were often psychedelically painted and themed.

The Grateful Dead will be reuniting and playing for three straight days over the Fourth of July weekend. The concerts will be held at Soldier Field along the Chicago lakefront, and we cannot wait. So hop into your new Volkswagen model, and head on down for the show of a lifetime! Who knows, maybe we’ll even see you there!

2015 Volkswagen Beetle: Stylish and Iconic as Ever!

If you’re looking for a car that offers iconic style as well as modern amenities and comfort, look no further than the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle! This small car combines great powertrains, sleek style, and a retro cabin that offers drivers comfort and convenience. Keep reading to learn more about what has made the VW Beetle popular after all these years!

2015 VW Eos Offers Style, Power, and Fun!

The 2015 VW Eos convertible offers Volkswagen drivers the change to head down the highway with wind in their hair and a smile on their face! Here at Jennings Volkswagen, we love this peppy and stylish small car, and we can’t wait to help you pick out one of your very own! Keep reading to find out why this is the convertible for you!

2015 VW Tiguan Combines Style and Substance!

The 2015 VW TIguan offers drivers a powerful engine with a smooth transmission, great safety scores, and comfortable, enjoyable ride. Drivers will love this great compact crossover SUV whether they’re off on their daily commute or toting their family to all their weekend activities. To find out more about this great SUV, keep reading here!

Are there multiple trim levels?

The four-door 2015 VW Tiguan seats five and comes in five different trim levels: S, SE, SE with Appearance, SEL, and R-Line.

What comes under the hood?

It comes powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 200 horsepower and 207 pound-foot of torque. It comes paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Drivers can opt for either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive models. The EPA estimates that rear-wheel drive models will average 21/26 mpg, city and highway, while all-wheel drive models will average 20/26 mpg, respectively.

Is it a safe car to drive?

Absolutely. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earned the top score of Good in its moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side impact, rear crash protection, and roof strength tests. It also earned a four-out-of-five star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Are there any interior features that are notable?

Yes! It comes equipped with a 5-inch touch screen display, satellite radio, auxiliary and iPod ports, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and the VW brand’s Car-Net telematics system. Additional features may include a push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium audio system.

To take this great compact SUV out for a test drive, head on down to your Chicagoland VW dealership, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team! We’ll be happy to set that up or to answer any questions about the 2015 VW Tiguan or any new VW model on our lot!

2015 Volkswagen Passat On Display at 2015 Auto Show!

If you’re looking for something to do this week or this weekend, think about trying to head on down to the 107th Annual Chicago Auto Show! The 2015 Chicago Auto Show will be closing its doors this coming Sunday. But until then visitors will be able to check out a full array of all-new Volkswagen models, including the 2015 Volkswagen Passat! Keep reading to learn more about the amazing features the new model offers!

Volkswagen Announces Details of the 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen!

Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced details of the soon-to-be-released 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen! With the new model year the 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen is taking the place of the outgoing VW Jetta Sportwagen. The all-new Golf Sportwagen offers the versatility of a compact SUV, while being lighter and sportier than the previous generations. Expected to hit dealerships in April 2015, it will be offered in six trim levels with two different powertrain options available to consumers. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting and affordable all-new VW model!

Lease a New Car at Jennings Volkswagen!

If you’re looking to buy a new car, but have some apprehension about the length of the commitment that comes with buying a vehicle, then leasing might be for you! Leasing allows drivers to get a new vehicle without outright buying it. With a lease the driver makes monthly payments for the duration of the lease, and when term of the lease is up, they return it back to the dealership. Keep reading to learn more about leasing a vehicle and whether it’s the right car decision for you!

Volkswagen Teams Up To Create Fast Charge Corridors for Electric Vehicles!

Last week at the 2015 Washington Auto Show, Volkwagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) announced that it was teaming up with another automaker, and ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging network in North America, to form an initiative to bring more charging stations for electric vehicles along heavily trafficked driving corridors along the East and West coasts. The three are teaming up to demonstrate their support and encouragement of not only electric vehicles, but providing overall more environmentally-friendly vehicles. Keep reading to learn more!

2015 VW Golf and VW Golf GTI Named 2015 North American Car of the Year!

Last week, here at your Chicagoland Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, we were thrilled to learn that our beloved and stylish 2015 VW Golf and 2015 VW Golf GTI had been named the 2015 North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)! Each year the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are announced at the beginning of media week during the NAIAS, which is held annually in Detroit. For the 2015 awards, a jury of more than 57 jurors from newspapers, television, radio stations, magazines, and websites across the U.S. and Canada examined and evaluated an expansive list of all-new or significantly redesigned cars that were introduced in the last year. After narrowing down the list to three finalists, the 2015 VW Golf and 2015 VW Golf GTI came out on top!

Volkswagen Announces Details of Upcoming 2015 VW Golf R!

Last month, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that Volkswagen drivers would be able to pre-order one of the first 500 available 2015 VW Golf R models that will soon be hitting U.S. markets! The pre-order sale went live on January 8th, 2015. Check out vw.com/GolfR to see if there are any left and if so, get your place in line! With the pre-order announcement came the unveiling of some of details and specifications of this much-anticipated new VW model! Keep reading to learn more about this exciting new Volkswagen model!

Volkswagen’s Turbocharged 1.8-liter Engine Named to 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines List!

Last month, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was thrilled to learn that the Volkswagen EA888 1.8-liter four-cylinder TSI engine was named to WardsAuto World’s “2015 10 Best Engines” list! This marks the second consecutive year that this turbocharged and direct-injection engine was named to the list. Keep reading to learn more!