So long 2012, hello 2013: a look back and ahead
"This is a time when many of us reflect on the preceding year and get excited about what lies ahead. I’m the same way myself. 2012 was filled with great moments for Volkswagen: we kicked off the year by debuting the Jetta Hybrid and ended it by unveiling the Beetle Convertible; both models are now in dealerships. We enjoyed a 35.1% increase in US sales and our best year since 1973. We also celebrated the 25th anniversary of Shark Week and even set a land speed record. And of course, we launched this site, which compiles great stories from owners like you." [Read more]
Volkswagen Passat Concept
Once we unveil the Concept at NAIAS, you’ll get a glimpse of what the future may hold. As the name implies, it’s just a concept car at this point—we have no current plans to put it into production—but what a concept it is! We’ve taken our best-selling family sedan and transformed it into a powerful performance vehicle.
The biggest changes take place under the hood, where you’ll find an all-new turbocharged direct-injected 1.8 liter TSI engine. The four-cylinder engine puts out 250 horsepower and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Passat Concept Performance also differentiates itself from the production Passat with a lowered stance for sharper handling, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a dual exhaust. And sporty appointments are everywhere, from the Bi-Xenon headlights with Advanced Front-lighting System (AFS) and LED taillights to carbon-like touches that accent the dashboard and the inserts on the two-color leather sport seats." [Read more]
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