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IN THIS ISSUE... The Committee
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Club Page
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Club Event Calendar
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Presidents Spot
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Club Merchandise
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2016 VW Calendar
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Ledge Point w/e
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February Club Run
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Fairbridge 2016
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Munster4
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Alfred’s Kitchen
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Volkswagen News
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PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
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SECRETARY
Ray Willis 0407 347 340
Tina Moore 0402 336 778
TREASURER
Justin Bayley 0402 378 864
executive@vwclubwa.com
executive2@vwclubwa.com
administration@vwclubwa.com
finance@vwclubwa.com
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
CONCESSION LICENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR
EDITOR
Andy Macey (08) 9332 6919
Dave Moore 0402 607 552
Jo Mill 0400 023 775
Ray Willis 0407 347 340
memberships@vwclubwa.com
licence@vwclubwa.com
events@vwclubwa.com
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MERCHANDISE OFFICER
WEB ADMINISTRATOR
Jo Mill 0400 023 775 merchandise@vwclubwa.com
PROPERTY OFFICER
Graham Tibbs
COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS
Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Paul Kuah 0431 621 561
website@vwclubwa.com
cmc@vwclubwa.com
SOUTH WEST
Kim Muste 0408 914 400 southwest@vwclubwa.com
GENERAL COMMITTEE...
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Member Advertising: Please send your ‘for sale’ or ‘wanted’ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline. Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free. Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Commercial Advertising: Please contact the Editor to find out about placing adverts in the magazine, inserting flyers etc. for one of more issues. Publication Deadline: The deadline February 22 for articles for the next issue is. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS
Welcome to our new members... Dermot Grace John Andrijic Jacqueline Kruger
Roy Brendenkamp Martin Boulton David Lampard
We have 184 Active Members
Happy Birthday for February...
Zac Laking Valerie Shaw Trish Summerfield Taree Gibson Tania Spiteri Susan Webster Stefan Galamaga Sophie Harland Sienna Arnold Sheley Hallsworth Sasha Lewin Rodney Vanoosten Robin Gurnett Peter Abbott Paul Kelly Morris Holder
Monique Arnoldi Mike Hambidge Michael Bryant Melinda Berinson Mekenzie Perry Martin Greenwood Mark Negri Leslie Grima Laurence Egan Lara Rundle Kerry Muste Kelli Summerfield Kathy Plaskett Karen Fyfe Judith Marquis Joshua Hallsworth
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This month...
February 2016 # indicates a club run
Wednesday 3rd
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ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 10th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Saturday 13th
LAKE BROCKMAN / LOGUE BROOK CRUISE & CAMP See Page 12-13
Sunday 14th Wednesday 24th
EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING - 2016 BUG-IN
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Contact: Joanne Mill 0400 021 481
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
March 2016 Wednesday 2nd
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Saturday 5th
MUNSTER 4 - CRUISE AND CAMP See Page 18
Sunday 6th
See Page 22
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 9th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 23rd
EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING - 2016 BUG-IN
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
47th National
2016 Bug-In Friday
25th to Monday 28th March
Thursday 24th
Early arrivals (incl convoy from the east)
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
Friday 25th
Welcome BBQ (+ hot cross bun morn tea & registration)
Good Friday
Saturday 26th
Show n Shine (+ Swan Valley tour)
Easter
Sunday 27th Monday 28th
Driver Experience & Presentation Dinner (+ alternative) Farewell (+ activities)
Easter Easter Monday
Tuesday 29th Friday 1st April
4 day Road Trip (incl departing breakfast & on road events)
April 2016 Wednesday 6th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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Wednesday 13th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 27th
EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING - 2016 BUG-IN 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
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Dear Members & Readers, With the Christmas decorations taken down and New Years resolutions behind you, February is here already! For those who tried to get your project completed and on show at Day of the Volkswagen……..and didn’t make it - Keep the momentum going as “The 47th National BUG IN” hits Western Australia in a couple of months. With the beautiful Swan Valley chosen as the central hub its time to put the dates in your diaries. The main show being held in Whiteman Park it will truly be a family event with lots to do. Or you could sit around the pool at the holiday park with a nice local bottle. Looking on the Events section on our forum and Facebook page, the events are rolling in. There’s something for everyone. From racing to camping, or cruising we have it all at the moment. The Motorplex in Kwinana is holding a VW night. Now this isn’t just for big engine fast cars. We had a ball at the last one, I raced my kombi against another and even against an R36. Its just fun and very affordable. Plus it puts a big smile on your face. The club proves to be very active again this year with high membership levels, money in the bank, and a very good group of committee members making it all happen. We have raised a nice sum from events for our chosen charity Duchenne foundation. With the next fundraiser being Munster4 on 5th March. The biannual Valla Event (VW Spectacular 2016) is this year too. So get your Club Calendars filled out with all these great VW related activities and have the best year! Hope to see you out there or online. Club President Jamie Barrett
VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2015/16 DuchenneFoundation Australia Your Volkswagen Club of WA has events please drop in your loose How you can help: embarked on supporting charities change...it all goes to a very Organise a DuchenneFoundaor appeals either directly from the good cause. tion fundraiser club funds or by assisting the Duchenne Foundation's MISSION Make a donation charity or appeal in their goal to Using National and international Buy DuchenneFoundation publicise their fundraising. collaboration to improve the qual- merchandise In the past, the Club has supportity and quantity of life for those Support DuchenneFoundation ed the Kids Cancer Support living with Duchenne and Becker events Group, from ward 3b at Princess muscular dystrophy and their Contribute to the VW Club’s Margaret Hospital and also the families, through research, edufundraising efforts Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. In cation and advocacy. 2012/13 it was Telethon. The Committee Visit their website for more inforThe Club commenced supporting mation. the DuchenneFoundation AusWebsite: www.duchennefoundation.org.au tralia in 2013/14 and will do so again in 2015/16. So if you see a club member rattling a tin or two in the next twelve months at any of our
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AVAILABLE AT CLUB EVENTS including ALFRED’S every month! You can also contact the Committee to arrange the purchase of the now extensive list of club merchandise! Can be posted for an extra charge.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue)
PRICE $25.00 ea
Blue and chrome 72mm
Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue)
$25.00 ea
Blue and chrome 72mm
Pin Badge - Club Logo
$3.00 ea
Blue and chrome 22mm
Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo
$5.00 ea
Blue and chrome
Hoodies - Club 3D logo “see opposite page”
$40.00 ea
Black with white design OR New Stock is Dark Blue with white design
Beanies - VW logo “see opposite page”
$15.00 ea
Dark Blue with white design
T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes
$25.00 ea
Red, White or Grey with black design
V-neck Polo - Club Logo embroidered - ladies & girls
$30.00 ea
A name can be added for another $5.00
Polo Shirt - Club Logo embroidered - men & boys
$30.00 ea
A pocket is an extra $5.00; A name can be added for another $5.00
T-shirt #1 - large 3D logo - back & small 3D logo - front with stripes $25.00 ea Blue with white design
VW Club stickers
$2.00 ea
Official club logo; 3D club logo; or “I’M A VW CLUB MEMBER”
VW Club cloth badge
$5.00 ea
Traditional club logo
Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers $2.00 ea Collectors items (limited numbers)
VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo
$15.00 ea
Adjustable velcro band at the rear
Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue)
$20.00 ea
Black and Yellow - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number)
60th Anniversary VW Club Wine “see opposite page” $15.00 ea South Australian Shiraz 2013 and Western Australian Classic White 2013
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2016 Volkswagen Calendar The VW Club has a 2016 VW Calendar for sale @ only $10.00 each. The Calendar is the second for the club and is the result of the success of the 2015 Calendar. The calendar features all facets of the club and the photos are from club events held in 2014 and 2015. These were for sale at the 2015 Day of the Volkswagen on 6th December. So we only have the remaining stock and these should go quickly. They can be purchased at club events and Alfreds while they last. Alternatively they can be posted @ an additional $2.00 each. Calendar enquiries/orders can be sent via email to viawest@vwclubwa.com or via text message to 0407 347 340.
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LAKE BROCKMAN/LOGUE BROOK CRUISE & CAMP Lake Brockman Tourist Park Logue Brook Dam Rd, Cookernup WA 6220
Please park up in the carpark & we will proceed to the office to pay... Please try to have cash as the park still does not have phone or internet connections, $10 per adult per night. We don't need to book with or ring the park, they are happy with a turn up & pay system.
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There’s a cafe that is open during the day with limited supplies so please be self sufficient....
BUSHFIRE – SOUTH WEST REGION – ROAD RE-OPENED Saturday 13TH/Sunday 14TH FEB 31/01/2016 4:23:04 AM 2016 A dual lane side track suitable for both light and heavy vehicles has The park has reserved sites for CRUISE MEETING POINT... been constructed at the location of us so please advise through FB, the damaged Sampson Brook Please meet at the Pioneer Village ring or text Jo Mill 0400021481 Bridge, approximately 1km South parking area, Corner of Southwest to advise if coming... of Waroona. Hwy & Albany Hwy Armadale don't ring the park… If for any reason the Southwest 9.30am for a 10.00am cruise start. Dogs are welcome but must be Hwy closes again we will advise Unless advised otherwise (due to kept on a lead at all times you of an alternative route via this road conditions) we will turn left event & the club forum.... BYO DRINKING WATER into Southwest Hwy travelling south. Continue south to CookRelax in the bush setting or swim Please read the link as it has all the ernup, then turn left into Logue in the beautiful Lake Brockman wainfo about the park... Brook Dam Rd Cookernup. ters. Bring your bathers the dam is www.lakebrockman.com.au great for swimming Continue for 8km on Logue Brook parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au/campDam Rd then turn left into Scarp Please bring your own drinking wa- finder/view...rty/logue-brook/129/ Rd then follow the signs to the ter & dogs are welcome on a leash. Tourist Park carpark....
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...is the special place to be at the Fairbridge Festival for VW lovers. Come and join in the fun with the local VW crew and families in this premium camping area. Set among beautiful trees in a prime festival position – close enough to the festival action, but far enough away for a quiet chill out. This area is made possible by the Fairbridge Festival organisers and is open to all VW owners who wish to camp. As this is a ‘special interest’ camping area, please do not book online. Contact us at the festival office on 9246 3311 and use the contact word ”Volksville”...We will organise everything you need.
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Volkswagen Factorydeveloped Amarok Atacama lands in Australia
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tance control, the Amarok Atacama will release 500 of the Amarok Ataadds unique additional features as cama vehicles which are available standard. for order now. The Amarok Atacama is characterised by its sporty exterior styling, which includes Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED daytime driving lamps, black sports bar and side steps, black rear step bumper, and 18-inch ‘Durban’ black alloy wheels with Bridgestone 255/60 R18 tyres. To add further practicality to the Amarok’s purposeful design, the Atacama is also equipped with the ‘Durabed’ spray-on tubliner to protect the tray when carrying loads.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has released a new exclu- Inside, the Amarok Atacama continues to offer exclusivity with a sive Amarok model –Amarok Ataunique, new ‘QUAD’ fabric trim cama. with a quilted bolster finish, giving The factory-developed Amarok Ata- the cabin a touch of premium socama is available now in Australia phistication. with deliveries already underway, bringing with it a raft of stylish and The Atacama is also comprehensively specified with a raft of practical upgrades for discerning standard technologies, including customers. the RNS315 satellite navigation Expanding on the already impressystem, dual zone ‘Climatronic’ clisive equipment levels of the mate control, automatic headlights TDI400 Selectable 4MOTION man- and rain-sensing windscreen wipual and TDI420 Permanent 4MOers, front and rear park distance TION automatic models, which in- control and a rear-view camera. clude such features as a multifunction display with satellite navi- To launch this new product, gation, and front and rear park dis- Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Recommended retail price - Amarok Atacama: Amarok TDI400 Atacama (man) $53,990 Amarok TDI420 Atacama (auto) $56,990
Third “Monte” victory in a row for Volkswagen Ogier wins opening round of the WRC, Mikkelsen second Volkswagen one-two: 33rd career win for Ogier, 15th podium for Mikkelsen Extremely treacherous conditions, alternating between dry, wet, snow and sheer ice Prize athlete: Volkswagen Polo R WRC claims 35th victory at 40th rally Wolfsburg (24 January 2016). Onetwo at the “Monte”, the third in a row for driver, co-driver and team – Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) enjoyed a magnificent success at the Rally Monte Carlo. Their team-mates Andreas Mikkelsen/ Anders Jæger (N/N) finished runner-up to complete a Volkswagen one-two and round off a dream start to the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The latest victory marked the 35th triumph in 40 rallies for the Polo R WRC the 33rd career win for Ogier/ Ingrassia, while Mikkelsen racked (Continued on page 26)
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up his 15th podium finish. Furthermore, Mikkelsen’s new co-driver Anders Jæger crowned his debut in the top category of the World Rally Championship with his first podium. This is something that no other WRC co-driver in the current field can claim to have achieved. “Monte” winner three years in a row – Sébastien Ogier takes his place among the rally legends Sandro Munari did it with Lancia, Walter Röhrl with Opel, Lancia and Audi, Tommi Mäkinen with Mitsubishi and Sébastien Loeb with Citroën. Sébastien Ogier has now joined this elite circle of rally legends – as the fifth driver in the history of the World Rally Championship to win the Rally Monte Carlo three times in succession. He emerged triumphant with Volkswagen in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The 318-hp Polo R WRC joins the Porsche 911, Lancia Stratos, Lancia Delta, Mitsubishi Lancer and Citroën Xsara as the sixth model of car with three “Monte” wins in a row to its name. With 35 victories from 40 rallies, the Polo R WRC is also the most successful car in rally history, thanks to an impressive win ratio of 87.5 per cent.
Well-staffed for the tyre lottery Typical “Monte”: dry or wet asphalt on one stage, ice and snow on the next. Sometimes, a bit of everything in the space of just a few kilometres. The Rally Monte Carlo is unique on the World Rally Championship calendar. And the 2016 rally lived up to its reputation as perpetually unpredictable. With 16 special stages and 377.59 kilometres against the clock, the drivers had to get the tyre selection just right. Thankfully, the three Volkswagen duos could rely on their route note cars. The “ice spy” for winner Sébastien Ogier was Simon Jean Joseph, Andreas Mikkelsen was
given valuable advice by Bernt Kollevold, and Jari-Matti Latvala was able to call on Toni Gardemeister for assistance. Their information helped the Volkswagen drivers make intelligent decisions – none more so than Andreas Mikkelsen, who was the only driver to take more spiked tyres with him on Saturday and gained time on his rivals as a result. Power Stage points 151 to 154 for Volkswagen drivers, 26th Power Stage win for Ogier The Power Stage, on which bonus points are awarded to the fastest three drivers and co-drivers, has always been Volkswagen’s playground. The Rally Monte Carlo saw Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia win this special stage for the 26th time, adding points 151 to 153 to Volkswagen’s account. Andreas Mikkelsen finished third to add point number 154. Crash brings Rally Monte Carlo to a premature end for Latvala/Anttila For Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN), the Rally Monte Carlo came to a disappointing end on Saturday. The duo came off the road on stage eleven, skidding into a ditch and out into a field on the other side. In the process, light impact was made with a spectator, who was thankfully unhurt. Dam(Continued on page 27)
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veiled by Volkswagen has been honoured by US online magazines with two awards. (Continued from page 26)
The editorial team of Engadget, one of the leading American online age to the car resulted in Latvala/ technology magazines, rated the Anttila arriving late at the checkBUDD-e this year's 'Best of CES' in point ahead of the following special the 'Best Innovation' category. In a stage, bringing their rally to a summary of the finalists, the editopremature end. The Finnish duo rial team emphasised the increased was subsequently fined for not focus on range and fast charging stopping at the scene of the inciand regarded this as highly innovadent, as stipulated in the regulative. In addition, the editor-in-chief tions. The stewards also handed of online guide 'SlashGear', which Latvala/Anttila a suspended senpredominantly rates smartphones, tence, which will only come into cars, computers and digital living, effect should they be found guilty picked out the avant-garde of another breach of regulations. Volkswagen microbus as the overDriver, co-driver and team have all winner. accepted the penalty. With the world premiere of the BUDD-e at CES, Volkswagen is presenting the next step into the mobile world of the future. A new electric drive system facilitates a range of up to 533 kilometres (NEDC). The all-wheel drive vehicle's total system output is 235 kW / 317 PS, and by arranging the battery in the vehicle floor, a totally new interior configuration has American online magazines Enbeen achieved. gadget and SlashGear acclaim fully networked zero-emission microbus At the same time, BUDD-e is the first Volkswagen concept vehicle Wolfsburg / Las Vegas (USA), Jan- based on the new modular electric uary 2016 – Innovative and avant- drive kit (MEB). Equipped with next garde – that was the impression generation infotainment, it makes created by the BUDD-e at CES travelling an interactive experi(Consumer Electronic Show) in Las ence. Everything happens more Vegas. Just a few days later, the intuitively than ever, with touch zero- emission concept car unand gesture control merging into
First awards for the trendsetting BUDD-e
each other seamlessly. Individual displays fuse together to form large- format infotainment panels and even the internal rear-view and external wing mirrors become digital screens.
Volkswagen Australia achieves record sales in 2015 Volkswagen Australia has finished the year with a strong result with the brand reaching new heights with 60,225 vehicles sold, a new all -time sales record. At the close of 2015, Volkswagen’s sales were up 9.9 per cent over the same period in 2014. Two key models that contributed to the company’s success in 2015 were the Golf and Polo, selling 22,092 (+15.2%) and 9,694 (+46.7%) vehicles respectively. Jetta, Amarok, Touareg and Scirocco also proved popular with Australian customers in 2015.
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Volkswagen takes next step in campaign for new Tiguan 窶｢ Multistage marketing campaign from world premiere to market launch 窶｢ Continuation of digital advertising measures for start of advance sales 窶｢ Focus on design, connectivity and driver assistance systems A wealth of additional information on the new Tiguan is now being posted on the microsite. A wealth of additional information on the new Tiguan is now being posted on the microsite. Volkswagen is adding the next stage to its marketing campaign for the new Tiguan to mark the start of advance sales. The campaign focuses in particular on de-
sign, connectivity and driver assistance systems. The motto "Access all areas." not only stands for the offroad character of the new Tiguan, but also reflects the connectivity features which offer the driver constant access to online information. The second generation of the compact SUV is making an especially strong appearance on social media. A wealth of additional information on the new Tiguan is now being posted on the microsite first launched when the model made its world premiere at the IAA in September 2015.
Its striking proportions and powerful presence are impressive. The slogan 窶連ccess all areas.' underscores the model's appearance", Anders Sundt Jensen, Head of Marketing Communications, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said, and added: "The challenge lies in maintaining an eye-catching campaign throughout the entire period from the world premiere last September and the start of advance sales in January right through to the market launch in April."
The microsite (www.tiguan.com) which went live at last year's IAA is "The new Tiguan oozes confidence. the common thread running through the entire campaign. More and more information is being successively added. As advance sales get underway, customers can access information on design, connectivity and driver assistance systems and can individually create their car by using the configurator. Furthermore, a film is highlighting the special features of the new Tiguan: clear, structured elements and proportions give the vehicle a masculine and eye-catching touch. Its expressive design unites functionality and emotion.
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New posts on social media channels will be published during the phase between the start of advance sales and market launch. Feature films and photo posts take a humorous look at the new Tiguan. The leading characters in the spots make another appearance during the market launch grand finale, when the microsite which has been part of the campaign right from the start is fully complete, thus creating an overarching framework.
World premiere of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept in Detroit • In the Tiguan GTE Active Concept, Volkswagen is showcasing the technical capabilities of the MQB platform
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The five-seater concept car is • Volkswagen is presenting an all- based on the completely redewheel drive concept that meets fu- signed second-generation of the "While the campaign has focused Tiguan. The all-wheel plug-in hyture needs with an electric on digital platforms since the world propshaft approach brid system of the Tiguan GTE Acpremiere, it will be expanded to tive Concept – with its turbo• Gesture control is another feature charged gasoline direct-injection cover classic advertising channels that contributes to convenience for the market launch. This 360 engine (110 kW / 150 PS) and one and safety degree campaign means we can electric motor at the front axle (40 post perfectly matched content to At the North American Internation- kW / 54 PS) and one at the rear reach our target groups through axle (85 kW / 115 PS) – reflects al Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, various channels during the differ- Volkswagen is presenting the Tithe broad range of technical capaent stages", Jensen said, describguan GTE Active Concept. The con- bilities of the new generation of ing the special characteristics of SUV's. The newly developed infocept car is based on the new Tithe campaign. tainment system that features a guan, and it showcases the tech(Continued on page 30) nical capabilities of the modular
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9.2-inch touchscreen with highquality glass surface and gesture control is the first infotainment system without any conventional rotary knobs or hard keys. An authentic off-road look with solid aluminum underbody protection and extra ground clearance round out the confident look of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept. On the road, the concept car essentially runs as a zero-emission vehicle, operating 100% in electric mode. In normal driving situations, the USA. As early as the end of Wolfsburg, 27 December 2015 propulsion comes via the electric 2016, a completely redesigned mid motor on the rear axle. -size SUV developed for the AmeriHowever, as soon as traction loss can market will be rolling off the is detected, the front axle is enproduction line at the company's gaged too within fractions of a sec- US plant in Chattanooga. ond. This also happens whenever the driver activates one of the allwheel or off-road programs via the newly The first VW Beetle rolled off the developed 4MOTION line at the Wolfsburg plant 70 Active Control system years ago. that was specifically • The start of mass production of configured for the the Volkswagen Saloon shortly afconcept car. ter Christmas 1945 marked a new Then too, the Tiguan era of civilian vehicle manufacturGTE Active Concept ing starts off in an allMass production of the Volkswagen wheel mode with zero Saloon Mass production of the emissions. The Volkswagen Saloon Volkswagen can cover up to 32 kilometers / It was shortly after the first post20 miles in this mode war Christmas 1945 that the first all-electrically. The of the Volkswagen Type 1 – the vehicle's total range is model which, as the Beetle, would 933 kilometers / 580 subsequently be sold more than 21 miles with a battery million times – rolled off the procharge of 12.4 kWh duction line. By the end of 1945 and 64 liters of fuel in only 55 vehicles had been prothe tank. duced in total however. The start of mass production was a highly The new Tiguan, improvised undertaking, and matewhich launches in rial shortages hampered operations Germany in spring over the subsequent months. Yet 2016, kicks off the the early vehicles were visible Volkswagen SUV symbols of hope; a new beginning product offensive. Folfor the car plant under British conlowing the launch in trol. Europe, the Tiguan
Production launch for an icon
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By the end of the Second World War in 1945, just 630 of the People's Car known as the 'KdFWagen' had been built. The stateof-the-art factory in what was to become the present-day Wolfsburg, built specially to make the vehicle, was integrated into Germany's wartime armaments industry, producing mainly military goods. The site was occupied by US troops on 11th April 1945. In June 1945, the British Military Government took over trusteeship of the factory with its workforce of some 6,000 people. On 22nd August 1945, the recently appointed 29-year-old Senior Resident Officer Major Ivan Hirst acquired an initial order for 20,000 Saloons, thereby providing the factory and its workforce with a future, and avoiding the threat of decommissioning and dismantling. The vehicles were intended mainly for use by the occupying Allies, but also to help provide health-care services in rural areas. Production mostly remained stuck at around 1,000 vehicles a month through 1946/47. It was only after the currency reform in June 1948 that significant numbers of private buyers emerged. Volkswagen's British roots remain discernible still today. It was the British who converted the factory to civilian manufacturing, and who focused on the quality of the vehicles. They paid great attention to service and meeting customers' needs, and set up a dealer network which was already covering all three western zones of Germany by 1948. The launch of exports in October 1947 marked a first step onto the international
stage. The first elections to the Works Council in November 1945 – barely six months after the end of the war – introduced the principles of democratic employee participation into the plant. When the Volkswagenwerk GmbH company was placed in German hands in October 1949, it was in pole position for the start of Germany's Economic Miracle. Dr. Manfred Grieger, Head of the Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Corporate History Department, sums up: "Volkswagen was very fortunate in that the robust Saloon helped the British Military Government to carry out its administrative functions, and that in Ivan Hirst it
had the right man at the helm. The skilful pragmatist gave the factory and the workforce a vision, motivating British military personnel and German workers alike to turn the languishing works into a successful market-driven business. He knew the qualities of the Volkswagen Saloon, and was able to realise them on the road." The Beetle was a key factor in the development of democracy and mobility in post-war Germany, and subsequently found a home in many other countries, acting as an important ambassador in promoting a positive image of Germany. Production at the Beetle's last manufacturing location in Puebla, Mexico, was discontinued at the end of July 2003. With over 21 million vehicles built, the Beetle had become an automotive icon, loved by many millions of people. Its characteristic shape is recognised everywhere.
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