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PRESIDENT
Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
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VICE-PRESIDENT
Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738
executive@vwclubwa.com
EDITOR
Ray Willis 0407 347 340
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SECRETARY
(Incl. Memberships)
Ray Willis 0407 347 340
CONCESSION LICENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR
Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
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licence@vwclubwa.com
events@vwclubwa.com
COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS
WEB ADMINISTRATOR
cmc@vwclubwa.com
Justin Bayley 0438 819 443
administration@vwclubwa.com finance@vwclubwa.com
Dave Moore 0402 607 552
Paul Kuah 0431 621 561
TREASURER
Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396 website@vwclubwa.com
MEMBERSHIPS (Assistant)
Andy Macey (08) 9332 6919 memberships@vwclubwa.com
PROPERTY & MERCHANDISE
Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738 merchandise@vwclubwa.com
SOUTH WEST
Kim Muste 0408 914 400 southwest@vwclubwa.com
GENERAL COMMITTEE...
Patrick Spiteri
Gary Bull
Harry Hay
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CONTACT US
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 August 31 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.
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.
Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc) Mail:
Western Australia 6979 ABN:
31 610 140 537
Telephone:
0408 183 396
E-mail:
info@vwclubwa.com
Website:
www.vwclubwa.com
Welcome to our new members...
Geoff Potts
Aaron Hogg
Reuben Bourke
Rodney Vanoosten
memberships
Jonathon Rostron
in the club
Ronald Lopaten We now have 191 active
Happy Birthday for July...
Aaron Jon Slaven Andrew Mill Anne Peterson Anthony Avice Du Buisson Ashley Rogers Carl Guntrip Casey Gilbert Doug Watts Erin Muste Fiona Mill Greg Gaunt Harry Faulkner James Moore Jamie Barrett Jaqueline Martinson
PO Box 175 Victoria Park
NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS
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Melanie Fowler Melinda Berinson Merrick Paget Michael Stevenson Michael Levissianos Michael Keenan Miles Green Robert Beaver Russell Lunn
IN THIS ISSUE
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The Committee ................ 4 Club Page........................ 5 Club Event Calendar ........ 7 President’s Spot ............... 8 Merchandise .................... 9 2014 VW Club AGM .......... 10 60th Anniversary.............. 12 2014 DofVW .................... 13 August Club Run .............. 15 Hotham Show & Shine ...... 16 June Club Run (photos)..... 17 German Car Day .............. 23 Steffen’s Show and Shine .. 24 July Club Run (photos) ...... 26 Volkswagen News Amarok awards .......... 20 USA SUV ................... 20 Jetta award ................ 21 Engine of the Year ...... 22 Volkswagen Motorsport FIA Rally news ............ 27 ...around the world ..... 30
Samantha Lewin Shaun Lawrence Sue Finney Thomas Reilly
Front Page: Steffen’s VW Swap Meet & Show - 20 July
Tommy Grainger Zach Vanoosten
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BIRTHDAYS AND MEMBERSHIPS (cont’d)
Happy Birthday for August...
Alex Shepherd Andrew Scogings Annalea Peart Ben Verbunt Brian Grainger Cameron Rogers Catherine Field Chloe Sage Chloe Lewin Claire Wallis Franzine Karamfiles Glen Brennan Helen Rogers
Jason Parker Justin McPherson Kaitlyn McSwain Kelly Hutchison Kelsie Smith Lesley McPherson Lia Verbunt Lochie Vanoosten Luka Brix Lynn Taylor Malcolm Howie
Megan Stoney Miranda Lawrence Mishele Farrell Nicholas Howie Nicholas Gibson Revely Gardiner Richard Hines Robin Bailey Sonia Brooks Stevie Power Suzanne McKenzie Tom Glasfurd Tony Beaumont
Marija Radich Mark Shepherd
Message from the Membership Officer…your membership renewals for 2014/15 will be issued shortly...a ‘Membership Renewals Explained’ notice will be enclosed...your prompt payment will be appreciated.
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This month...
August 2014 # indicates a club run
Wednesday 6th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 13th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 27th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Saturday 30th #
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
DWELLINGUP CAMPOVER See page 15, the website Events and the Forum
September 2014 Wednesday 3rd
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Wednesday 10th MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Sunday 14th #
2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING See pages 10-11, the website Events and the Forum
Contact: Ray Willis 0407347340
Sunday 21st
GERMAN CAR DAY (Mercedes Benz Car Club WA) See page 23, the website Events and the Forum
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 24th EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
October 2014 Wednesday 1st
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
Saturday 4th Sunday 5th
HOTHAM VALLEY HOT ROD CLUB (Boddington) See page 16, the website Events and the Forum
Not a club event - for info only.
Wednesday 8th
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Wednesday 22nd EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park
Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396
Sunday 26th #
Contact: TBA
Friday 31st -
FORMULA VEES @ BARBAGALLO Details TBA
BUSSELTON VW WEEKEND Sunday 2nd Nov. Details TBA
Contact: Kim Muste 0408 914 400
Notes: The SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERINGS IN BUSSELTON are ’on hold’ until the summer months. The Council of Motoring Clubs ‘2014 CALENDAR EVENTS’ has been included inside theisback cover. Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc)OF 1955 - 2015... our 60th Anniversary coming!
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Dear Members, I was struggling this month to think of what to write in this spot but I was inspired by a car event that I went to in Fremantle on 13th July... I attended the “Custom Cars and Coffee” show. The turnout was huge so huge that around 100 cars were turned away as there was physically not enough space. Overflow car parks were quickly filled. Luckily us Veedubbers made an early start and got parked together as usual the VWs attracted attention perhaps more than the Ferraris. We had 4 Kombis and 4 Beetles with a Golf joined us a bit later. I will be attending another huge show in July in the UK. Its called BugJam and if you haven’t seen or heard of this show look it up. It is massive!!! It’s a weekend affair with thousands of vehicles primarily Volkswagen but due to the entertainment it attracts a wide range. I am so excited I feel like a kid. I’ll bring some pictures back to share next month! This brings us to OUR own events, ones that you can join in on – the calendar is getting booked out so get your diaries out and pencil them in.
Next is a camping trip to Dwellingup in August on the weekend of 30th. Another major date notification is this years Day of the Volkswagen is now 30th November 2014 at Taylor Reserve Victoria Park (same location as the last few years) Feel free to make suggestions of the types of events you like to attend or want to see more of. It could be a simple cruise up the coast – let us know or even attend one of our events planning meetings with your plan and we’ll give you support and guidance needed to make it happen. Jamie Barrett Club President
VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2013/14 DuchenneFoundation Australia Your Volkswagen Club of WA has embarked on supporting charities or appeals either directly from the club funds or by assisting the charity or appeal in their goal to publicise their fundraising.
families, through research, education and advocacy.
Support DuchenneFoundation events
Visit their website for more information.
Contribute to the VW Club’s fundraising efforts
How you can help:
So if you see a club member rattling a tin or two in the next twelve months at any of our events please drop in your loose change...it all goes to a very good cause.
In the past, the Club has support- Organise a DuchenneFoundation fundraiser ed the Kids Cancer Support Group, from ward 3b at Princess Make a donation Margaret Hospital and also the Buy DuchenneFoundation merToodyay Bushfire Appeal. chandise In 2012/13 it was Telethon and in the coming year it will be the DuchenneFoundation Australia.
The Committee
Duchenne Foundation's MISSION Using National and international collaboration to improve the quality and quantity of life for those living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and their
Website: www.duchennefoundation.org.au
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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
PRICE
Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue)
$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 on front with stripes
$40.00 ea
Black with white design
T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes
$25.00 ea
Red or White 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)
NEW!...the club is planning a 2015 VW Calendar...due to go on sale at the 2014 Day of the Volkswagen...maybe earlier if you attend preceding club runs. Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc) 1955 - 2015...our
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2014 Annual General Meeting
with a difference… coffee, cruise & pizza Date:
Sunday 14th September
Coffee:
8:30 to 9:30am @ Coogee Café
Cruise:
9:30 to 10:15am
Location: Fraser Park (clubrooms) corner of Hampshire and Fraser Roads, East Victoria Park AGM:
10:30am (sharp) to 12:30pm (approx)
Pizza:
FREE for all members attending the AGM...at the conclusion of the AGM…
Come along and see what your Committee has been doing for you in 2013/14. Exercise your right as members to vote on issues and vote in the next year’s Committee. These are exciting times for the club...record membership… 2015 sees the club’s 60th Anniversary...2016 sees the National VW Bug-In back in WA. Interested in being a committee member...or assist in other ways... Being a committee member is your opportunity to help your club with the day-to-day running and to bring along some fresh new ideas. Not sure, please talk to a current committee member to find out what's involved.
Car park entry Fraser Park Road
Retiring committee members will also be available to assist easing you into a role. Think about it, we have all enjoyed the experience! The club will need a new Secretary for 2014/15... The committee structure is detailed on page four of the ViaWest.
Clubhouse
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2014 Annual General Meeting with a difference… coffee, cruise & pizza 2014 Annual General Meeting Agenda Outline 10:00am; Complete the attendance book
The Treasurer: Shall present a summary and report of the accounts for 2013/14, showing clearly the nett surplus or deficit and the financial position of the club. They will make copies of the Financial Statement available to attending members and a copy for the Secretary.
As per the attendance book.
They will present a ‘forecast’ budget for the 2014/15 financial year and make a submission to the meeting on the membership subscription fee for the financial year following the AGM (2014/15).
Apologies:
General Business:
Secretary to be advised and they are to be announced at the meeting.
The meeting shall pass by resolution; (a) the subscription fee for the year following the AGM (2014/15); and (b) the form of the Membership Card.
Meeting Open 10:30am: The meeting will be opened and chaired by the President. Present:
Welcome to Visitors: Visitors are welcome, Secretary to be advised. Minutes of previous AGM: Copies will be made available by the Secretary for acceptance by the meeting. Business arising from Minutes of previous AGM: Any business listed in the Minutes of the previous AGM to be tabled (action noted). Correspondence: Will be acknowledged by the Secretary with anything specific for the AGM to be highlighted. Motions on Notice: Secretary to be advised, to be placed before the AGM. Reports: Committee members will submit reports to the meeting, making copies available to the Secretary.
Announcements will be made for any Member of the Year; any new Lifetime Membership/s and the Membership Early Renewal Payment Competition Winner. Members can submit nominations for the Member of the Year and/or any Lifetime Membership/s to the Secretary before the AGM (includes explanation of whys and wherefores) Other General Business Please advise the Secretary of any matters that wish to be discussed...if possible before the AGM...if not then at the start of the AGM. Election of Management Committee:
Financial Members can nominate for any committee position in the Club, and obviously we need nominations for any position that is currently vacant or becoming vacant. The Secretary is to be advised of any committee member/s not renominating and of any nominations for committee positions. The Secretary position is becoming vacant. Committee members are required to attend all Committee Meetings and undertake all their positions' duties for the club. If you have any query about a position's role in the club you can contact any committee member for information. There is also information in the Constitution. Where there are multiple nominations for the one committee position, a vote of attending financial members will decide who is successful. Every financial member personally present at the AGM is entitled to vote for each position to be elected and voting is by secret ballot. The person receiving the most votes for a committee position shall be elected to that committee position. The elected committee member shall hold that position until the next Annual General Meeting or (if sooner) until their committee membership otherwise terminates. 12:30pm Scheduled close of AGM
All committee positions become vacant at the AGM. The club's committee for the next year will be voted in.
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thAnniversary 1955 - 2015
1955 was a milestone for Volkswagen in more ways than one. It was the year that the millionth VW Beetle was produced and it coincided with the formation of our Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc). Next year will see the club celebrate it’s 60th year, making it one of the oldest “name” car clubs in Australia. Your club committee has commenced making preparations for the year of celebrations and to include you, our members, we start with running a LOGO competition and we are looking for your ideas/ suggestions (e.g. events, merchandise etc) to help make the 60th year a memorable one.
LOGO competition...win a $60 voucher
The committee is looking for a LOGO to identify and acknowledge THE CLUB and also the 60 YEARS. Sometimes the simplest is the best...you can produce a complete logo or provide a sketch or even just a concept. The winning logo design/concept will be decided by the club committee and become the property of the club. The winner will receive a $60 voucher to spend on club merchandise...this can be used on current stock or maybe on new 60th Anniversary items. Entries can be sent to our PO BOX addressed as “60 Years Logo” or emailed here to viawest@vwclubwa.com.au with a subject matter of “60 Years Logo”...entries close has been extended to the last mail received on 29th August 2014. At the top of the page is the club’s official logo...below are some ‘concepts’...you may like one of these or they may help you with an idea.
IDEAS, suggestions...events, merchandise etc.
What EVENTS would you like to see...some suggestions listed?
Camping w/e
Family Day BBQ
Formal Dinner
Special Cruise
Road Trip
Country based event
What MERCHANDISE would you like to see...some suggestions listed?
Do you…
Polo/Tee Shirt
Jacket
want to be involved in the organisation for the year?
Stubbie Holder
Cap/Hat
Pen
Car badge/sticker
have an idea or two to help celebrate 60 years?
This is your club, so the committee is keen to hear from you, our members.
Your Ideas and Suggestions can be sent to our PO BOX addressed as “60 Years of Ideas” or emailed here to viawest@vwclubwa.com.au with a subject matter of “60 Years of Ideas”...the sooner you get your idea/suggestion in, the quicker it will be considered.
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DWELLINGUP 2014 CAMPING Saturday 30th August Please show your interest by posting on the Forum or dropping Jamie Barrett a line on 0408 183 396. Dog friendly site (must be on a lead), serviced long drop toilets, running water, but generally be
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Message to VW Club members‌ Hi all this is the first time for this event and we are advertising here for your information only. We are not organising an official club run to attend, but we are all welcome to join in. Post up on the Club Forum if you are keen. Message from the organisers... The Hotham Show and Shine is fast approaching, time is running short to get the advantages of a pre entry in as the discounted pre entry closes on August 31st. Pre entries get our goody bag with event shirt, hat and stubby holder and other sponsor freebies. The first 250 pre entries also get a Metso Minerals (major sponsor) bag full of goodies and an Australian Government bag with information on how to not get caught out purchasing that new project. We have two bands playing all weekend, Filthy Habits who play good old Aussie pub rock and a blues band that also play good old rock and roll, Browndog and the Muttley’s. We look forward to showing you a great weekend while we all raise funds for the Boddington Hospital.
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It's A Hat Trick. Volkswagen's Amarok Voted Best Pick-Up For Third Straight Year At The 2014 Auto Express Awards Amarok praised for its high build quality and efficient engines Volkswagen’s highly-acclaimed Amarok pick-up has scooped the award for ‘Best Pick-Up’ for the third consecutive year at the Auto Express New Car Awards. Praised for its rugged styling, carrying capacity, efficient engines and high-quality interior the Amarok remains the vehicle of choice in the pick-up sector. Auto Express, Britain’s biggestselling weekly car magazine, held its New Car Awards recently in London. Announcing the results before a VIP industry audience the magazine’s Editor in Chief, Steve Fowler, said: ‘The Amarok remains the best pick-up by some margin. Nothing comes close to its brilliant combination of carrying ability and car-like road manners, with the efficiency expected by demanding buyers. The fact it has the rugged looks required of a class-leading pickup is the icing on the cake.’ Commenting on the award Kirsten Stagg, Head of Marketing, added: ‘We are thrilled to receive this award for Amarok. To gain this level of recognition for the third year running from such a respected title is testament to the quality and engineering excellence of the vehicle.
pect to continue thanks to the recent launch of the limitededition Amarok Canyon. This award means a great deal to everyone at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.’ The latest Auto Express award adds to the list of more than 12 accolades claimed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the past year.
New Volkswagen SUV To be Produced in Chattanooga USA. “This model will play a key role for Volkswagen’s presence in North America”
Approximately 2,000 additional jobs to be created Establishment of a National Research & Development and Planning Centre in Chattanooga Within the framework of its Strategy 2018 plan, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its industrial footprint in the US. The Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America has decided to award the production of the new midsize SUV to the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. The Group will be investing a total of approximately US$900 million (€643 million) in the production of a newly developed, sevenpassenger SUV, and creating 2,000 additional jobs in the US. About US$600 million (€432 million) will be invested in Tennessee.
“The United States of America is Volkswagen Group of America to and will remain one of the most invest approximately $900 million important markets for Volkswagen. Over the past few in the project years, we have achieved a lot Second model to be produced in there. We are now launching the Chattanooga, in addition to the second phase of the Volkswagen US-built Passat, starting from the (Continued on page 21) ‘Demand continues to grow year- end of 2016 on-year, which is a trend we ex-
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campaign in the US. With the midsize SUV, the expansion of the Chattanooga plant and the new development centre, the focus is on the wishes of the US customer. This is also a strong signal for the US as an industrial and automobile production location. The Volkswagen brand is going on the attack again in America,” said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsburg. added to the existing production facility. The midsize SUV, which is based on the CrossBlue con"Today is an exciting day not just cept vehicle, was developed esfor Chattanooga and Hamilton pecially for the North American County but for all of Tennessee, market. The CrossBlue made its and I want to thank Volkswagen global debut at the 2013 North for its significant long-term inAmerican International Auto vestment in our state,” Governor Show in Detroit. Bill Haslam said. “The impact of this announcement goes far beClass Leader: yond the 2,000 new jobs because of the large multiplier effect of the automotive industry, and Apart from investing in the proadding an additional manufacturduction of a new vehicle, the ing line and the National ReChattanooga location is to research & Development and Plan118TSI Leads The Pack ceive a new, independent Nationning Centre sends a clear signal al Research & Development and that Tennessee can compete with In Running Cost Survey Planning Centre of the anyone in the global marketVolkswagen’s medium car, the Volkswagen Group of America for place.” Jetta, has once again been recogproject coordination in the North nising for its outstanding value, American market. The objective Christian Koch, CEO and Chairleading its class in the annual is to identify customers’ feedback man of Volkswagen Group of in the market and to integrate America Chattanooga Operations, running cost survey produced by them more expeditiously into ex- said: “We are proud to be making the Royal Auto Clubs of Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and isting and planned vehicle modthe new midsize SUV here. This Tasmania. els. This will lead to the creation is fantastic news for the plant of approximately 200 qualified and proof of the confidence The Jetta 118TSI with a sevenengineers working in Chattanoo- placed in the workforce that does speed DSG is least expensive to ga. a great job here making highrun in the hotly-contested mediquality cars every day.” um car class in the survey for This decision is another element 2014, with an overall weekly cost in the investment programme At Chattanooga, the new SUV will of between $179.07 and that the Volkswagen Group has be integrated into existing plant $188.43, depending on statelaunched in the region. From structures. Existing areas in pro- specific regulatory costs; equat2014 to 2018, the Volkswagen duction will be used for the asing to a cost average as low as Group will be investing more than sembly of the midsize SUV. A to- 77.6 cents per kilometre. US$7 billion in the US and Mexital floor space of 50,000m² co. It is Volkswagen’s goal to de(approx. 538,000 sq ft) will be (Continued on page 22) “The Chattanooga-built midsize SUV will allow us to fulfil the wishes of our dealer network, bringing new customers to our showrooms and additional growth for the brand,” said Michael Horn, President and CEO Volkswagen Group of America. “We are eager to be entering this growing vehicle segment with a world-class, seven-passenger SUV from Volkswagen.”
liver 800,000 vehicles in the US by 2018.
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The survey considers a number of factors impacting the cost of ownership of a new vehicle, including the vehicle’s list price (RRP $27,490), interest on a loan and depreciation, average fuel usage and servicing costs including tyres. The Volkswagen Jetta 118TSI is powered by a fuel efficient twincharged 1.4-litre petrol engine which, coupled with a sevenspeed dual clutch transmission, maintains a combined fuel cycle figure of 6.2-litres per 100km. The Jetta, like all new Volkswagen models, also comes with Volkswagen’s Capped Price Servicing and roadside assistance as standard, as well as Volkswagen’s three-year / unlimited kilometre new car warranty.
International
Engine Of The Year Award 2014: TSI Technology Becomes Serial Winner Prestigious accolade goes for the ninth time in succession to twincharged TSI from Volkswagen TSI technology from Volkswagen today once again received the 'International Engine of the Year Award': the 1.4 litre TSI twincharger, which won for the ninth time in succession in the 1.0 to 1.4 litre cubic capacity category, is thus the most successful engine in the history of this international competition for engine technology. For several years, the pithy TSI brand has stood for intelligent downsizing from Volkswagen. Despite their comparatively small
Its predecessor, delivering an identical 66 kW, consumed 4.9 l/100 km (equating to 113 g/km CO2). With active cylinder management (ACT), Volkswagen has since last year also been offering a technolcubic capacity the TSI engines ogy that enables an additional produce, for instance, levels of reduction in fuel consumption by power output that until not so temporarily turning off the secvery long ago only engines with a ond and third cylinder. considerably bigger capacity were The award for the 1.4 TSI was able to offer. presented today in Stuttgart to The TSI engine is currently availCarsten Helbing, Head of Applicaable in differing cubic capacity tion EA888 and Alternative Fuels classes and levels of power outin the Volkswagen Petrol Engine put ranging between 66 kW and Development Division. "Our 221 kW. The first TSI successful TSI engines engine was in have for years 2006 the twinbeen imprescharger, now sively demononce again strating that an award the combiwinner, nation of which cubic cathanks pacity to an reducaddition, ditional rect inturbojection charger and inteland meligent chanical charging compressor produces has especialgreat dynamic ly high torque performance while and is very effiat the same time delivcient. ering low emission and fuel consumption figures," explained The TSI twincharger is available in different power levels from 103 Helbing at the award presentation. kW to 125 kW and continues to be offered for a multitude of models – in the Beetle, Jetta,
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Member Profiles
WANTED
The last edition is the first Member Profile to show you for a while, so we need more of you to send yours in. Members get to know each other a little by contributing their profile, cars and faces. Just use the bold subject matters (see below) as prompts and send in one, two or lots of photos. Name: Forum User Name: Current Vehicle(s): First VW: Earliest VW Memory: Best club event you attended: VW Club: You are welcome to add more freehand comments as well. Send to: viawest@vwclubwa.com
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Finnish celebrations VW driver Latvala triumphs in WRC home event A great day for Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, a great day for Volkswagen, and a great day for Finland: for the first time in four years, a Finnish duo triumphed in their home event in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), giving their compatriots reason to celebrate with abandon. Latvala/ Anttila won ‘their’ rally in the Polo R WRC in what proved to be a veritable thriller all the way to the finishing line, clinching victory over their teammates Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) by just 3.6 seconds. Volkswagen’s excellent team success in the toughest rally of the year was rounded off by Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) finishing in fourth place overall. Volkswagen has therefore equalled its best team result to date in the WRC, which it set at Rally Argentina in May. The rally known as ‘Formula 1 in the forest’ marks the twelfth consecutive rally win for the Wolfsburg-based team, and is also its eighth win in the current season. Ahead of Rally Germany, Volkswagen therefore has match balls to clinch all
three WRC championship titles – for the manufacturer, the driver and the co-driver. “It’s been a fantastic weekend at Rally Finland,” said Dr HeinzJakob Neußer, Volkswagen Board Member for Technical Development, who was in Finland to support the Volkswagen team. “Both Jari-Matti Latvala and Sébastien Ogier dominated 25 of the 26 special stages and the final day of the rally couldn’t have been more exciting.
most accurate way to describe the key to Jari-Matti Latvala’s success in his home event. ‘Sisu’ is said to be untranslatable, but can be loosely translated as power, stamina or tenacity, and also intransigence or fighting spirit. And Jari-Matti Latvala demonstrated all of these during Rally Finland.
On the second day of the rally, Latvala, who is second in the championship, dominated the proceedings in the morning, but had something of a setback in the There was no knowing who would afternoon. Having hit a large potactually win the rally until they hole during the 20th special finally crossed the line. The Power stage, a damaged brake line left Stage once again demonstrated him with no braking power on the what the team and the Polo R front right-hand wheel, which WRC are capable of. We are very caused him to lose around 27 happy with the result in Finland seconds of his lead. Latvala and congratulate Jari-Matti Lattherefore tackled the final three vala and Miikka Anttila on this special stages on Sunday with a huge success in front of a home very slim lead of just 3.4 seccrowd.” onds, and demonstrated not only Recipe for success: good self- his driving skills, but also his confidence and a healthy dose mental strength. of ‘sisu’ Since the start of the 2014 seaThe Finnish word ‘sisu’ is the (Continued on page 28)
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son, Jari-Matti Latvala has also been drawing on the support of mental trainer Christoph Treier. Latvala was therefore relaxed during the special stages in his home event, in spite of the huge public expectations and his extremely high motivation. And this resulted in success, with Latvala/ Anttila securing 14 of the 26 possible fastest times in the rally. Prestige duel to the very last metre: Latvala vs. Ogier Rally Finland, which is considered to be the mother of all WRC rallies, was very much all about JariMatti Latvala/Miikka Anttila and their Volkswagen teammates Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia this year, with 25 of the 26 possible best times being scored by one or the other of the two Volkswagen duos. The only rivals who were able to keep pace were Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle (GB/IRL, Citroën), who picked up one fastest time and finished in third place overall. The Latvala vs. Ogier duel narrowed to a difference of 3.7 seconds ahead of the final Power Stage, and was then reduced further to 3.6 seconds at the finishing line. On multiple occasions during their high-octane duel, Latvala and Ogier hit a top speed of 200 kilometres per hour, at which point their speed was kept in check by the speed limiters. With countless jumps, some as far as 60 metres, and also plenty of blind hill crests and corners, the WRC drivers had to deliver maximum precision. And for the 38th time in the history of the WRC, a rally was won with a margin of less then ten seconds. Great success, part two:
match balls for Volkswagen With Rally Finland now over, head of home event in Germa- Volkswagen has racked up a total ny of 19,996.66 kilometres during 391 special stages since it joined Thanks to its one-two victory in the WRC with the Polo R WRC in Finland, Volkswagen has extendJanuary 2013. This is equivalent ed its lead in the manufacturers’ to driving half way round the standings in the FIA World Rally globe – at a rally pace, of course. Championship (WRC) to 175 During this period, Volkswagen points over their closest rival Cithas scored 269 fastest times and roën. This therefore gives a total of 618 top-three times. Volkswagen its first match ball Volkswagen has celebrated victoahead of the brand’s own home ry 18 times out of 21 WRC rallies, event, Rally Germany: if it suctwelve of which it has scored in ceeds in defending a 172-point succession across two seasons. lead, the manufacturers’ champiAnd by winning in Finland, onship title will go to Wolfsburg Volkswagen has matched the prefor the second year in a row. vious best of eight wins in the The German rally could also be a same season, which Citroën decider in favour of Volkswagen in achieved in 2011. the drivers’ standings too: followFor Volkswagen, the eighth rally ing Rally Finland, Sébastien Ogier of the season gave it its fifth oneand Julien Ingrassia have a lead two win of the year, and the sevof 121 points over the best nonenth such win overall. Jari-Matti Volkswagen duo, Mads Østberg/ Latvala celebrated his 44th podiJonas Andersson (N/S, Citroën). um finish in the WRC, twelve of If they still have a lead of 112 which he has achieved with points after Rally Germany, it will Volkswagen. It was also his elevdefinitely be a Volkswagen duo enth outright win, and his fourth who will celebrate victory in the such win in the Polo R WRC. drivers’ and co-drivers’ standings. Ogier/Ingrassia are currently in The icing on the cake: bonus the lead on 187 points, followed points for Volkswagen drivers by their teammates Latvala/ in the Power Stage Anttila (143 points) and Mikkelsen To date, Volkswagen has picked (95 points). up Power Stage bonus points on Facts, facts, facts: actual and (Continued on page 29) potential records
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37 occasions – in the 20 Power Stages held so far. In addition, Ogier/Ingrassia gave Volkswagen its 15th consecutive Power Stage win in Finland. Latvala, the winner of the 2014 Rally Finland, has won five Power Stages in his WRC career, two of which with Volkswagen. Ogier meanwhile has a tally of 15 Power Stage wins, eleven of which with Volkswagen. And Mikkelsen also has one Power Stage win to his name, a victory to whether Moya really did say he scored in the Polo R WRC. “For Heaven’s sake, Carlos, please turn the toaster off”. And then there was … ... a very loud wake-up call. All the teams’ drivers were awoken by a fire alarm at the central hotel for Rally Finland on Sunday morning. The high-pitched alarm was set off by Luis Moya, two-time world champion alongside Carlos Sainz, who now works in the Volkswagen team. Moya put a slice of bread in the toaster, then forgot about it, and the toaster was soon churning out smoke and turning his toast into charcoal. It cannot, however, be confirmed as
“Topi” Heikkinen (FIN) produced a consistently strong display in the Volkswagen Polo RX Supercar in Mettet, Belgium, to claim overall victory for the Swedish team. FIA World Rallycross Heikkinen had to settle for third Championship place after the opening two heats, while team-mate Anton Marklund (S) – also in the Polo RX Supercar – held the overall lead. However, Heikkinen then produced a flawless performance in the final race to climb to the top of the overall standings, while Marklund eventually finished fifth. “I am absolutely Belgium: Celebrations at over the moon,” said Heikkinen. Marklund Motorsport after round six of this season’s FIA World Ral- “It is my first World Rallycross Championship win and I hope lycross Championship: Toomas now that this is just the start of a fantastic second half of the season.”
Heikkinen claims first win of the season in the Polo RX Supercar
Victory in Belgium also saw Heikkinen climb one position in the World Championship standings, and the Finn now lies third with 117 points. Marklund is currently fifth with 85 points. The next World Championship races will take place at the Circuit TroisRivières in Canada on 7 and 8 August.
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Volkswagen Polo Cup Russia Bogomolov wins the fifth race Arkady Bogomolov and co-driver Oleg Zimin (RUS/RUS) won the fifth race of the Volkswagen Polo Cup Russia, which was held as part of the Russian rally cup Rostov Velikiy. At the event with six special stages covering a total of 81 kilometres, the Russian duo benefited from Alexey Igatov's (RUS) retirement, who was in the lead when he came off the track and was unable to finish the race. Second place went to Andrey Vavilin (RUS), while Roman Katunin (RUS) took third place. Global Rallycross (GRC) British Formula 3 The seventh race of the Andretti drivers pick up Championship Volkswagen Polo Cup Russia will important championship Three VW victories at the clas- be held on 8 and 9 August at the points in Charlotte sic in Spa-Francorchamps Rally Wyborg between Saint Petersburg and the Finnish border. After the victory at the Global Ed Jones (UAE) celebrated all Rallycross race in New York a three victories available for the week ago, the Volkswagen team taking at the British Formula 3 Andretti Autosport suffered a European Championship classic slight setback in their fight for the in Spa-Francorchamps – championship at the fifth race of “powered by Volkswagen”. His the season in Charlotte. team-mate at Carlin Motorsport, a guest starter like Jones, also On the extremely rough Dirt made it onto the podium three Track in the US state of North times in the tenth to twelfth racCarolina, unusually the two Anes of the season – twice in secdretti drivers Scott Speed (USA) ond place, once in third. and Tanner Foust (USA) did not Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup finish in the top three in their The British Formula 3 Champion- Larini wins Show Race in Volkswagen Polo RX Supercars ship race in Spa-Francorchamps is Moscow – Seidel impresses in with over 500 hp: Speed finished traditionally a part of the weekeighth place fifth, Foust, hindered by tyre end programme for the 24 hour problems, was eighth. Victory race for GT vehicles. 21 of 30 top Ex-Formula One driver Nicola went to Ken Block (USA). ten results available for the taking Larini (I) won the Show Race in on the “Ardennes roller coaster” the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup in The former Formula 1 driver Nelwent to teams who have placed Moscow. After 13 laps of the 3.91 son Piquet jr. (BR) now leads the their trust in Volkswagen engines. -kilometre Moscow Raceway, the overall standings with 227 points. At the fifth race weekend of the Italian crossed the finish line first Speed is in second with 181 junior series, races 13 to 15 will ahead of another ex-Formula One points. be held in Thruxton (GB) from 15 driver, Jan Lammers (NL), and to 17 August.
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Together with Jordan King (GB) and Tom Blomqvist (GB), Verstappen ensured that the podium featured at least one driver “powered by Volkswagen” in each of the three races. King crossed the finish line in second place in race one, while Blomqvist was the Volkswagen representative on the podium in the second race, coming home third. Volkswagen Racing Cup Di Resta wins in Spa to move Verstappen suddenly slowed down into the overall lead on lap eleven of race two, and subsequently deposited his DalStefan Di Resta (GB) has taken lara Volkswagen in the garage over at the top of the overall just a little later. The weekend’s standings in the Volkswagen Racdominant man was Esteban Ocon ing Cup. The fifth race weekend of (F), who extended his lead in the the popular British touring car cup championship with three outin Spa-Francorchamps (B) saw standing start-finish victories. the younger brother of DTM star Paul Di Resta take the overall lead in the series courtesy of a fourth place in race one and victory in the second race.
local Russian favourite and WTCC driver Mikhail Kozlovskiy. The safety car had to make an unwelcome appearance on lap four, when Sven Hannawald (D) collided with Inessa Tushkanova (RUS), resulting in former Olympic ski-jumping champion Hannawald having to retire from the race. Manuel Reuter (D) suffered the same fate with just two laps to go. The mentor for the young drivers had to park up after a crash with young Russian Viktor Shaitar. Playmate Doreen Seidel (D) started from the back of the grid, but fought back impressively to finish eighth. 15 drivers took part in the invitational race in the Russian capital, which was sponsored by Volkswagen’s partner Volkswagen Polo R-Cup India Gazprom. Tharani and Thomas win in Coimbatore
FIA Formula 3 European Championship Verstappen, King and Blomqvist on the podium in Moscow
Rookie Lucas Orrock (GB) won the opening race in his Scirocco R at the legendary “Ardennes Rollercoaster”, finishing ahead of David Sutton (GB), also in a Scirocco R, and James Walker (GB) in a Golf GTI. Defending champion Aaron Mason (GB), who came into the weekend as overall leader, fell back through the field following a puncture whilst running second on the penultimate lap.
Karthik Tharani Singh (IND) and Bonnie Thomas (IND) won the two races on the second weekend of the Volkswagen Polo R-Cup India in Coimbatore. Both races at the circuit in the south of India were once again spectacular: Tharani Singh won race one, which was suspended due to a crash, ahead of Anshul Manoj Shah (IND) and Karminder Pal Singh (IND).
Orrock looked certain to win the second race, until he lost the front bumper from his Scirocco R with three laps to go, resulting in a flat spot from braking. The beneficiary was Di Resta, who came through to cross the finish line first ahead of Golf GTI driver Joe Fulbrook (GB) and Orrock.
The second race took place on a damp track, resulting in several braking errors and spectacular After six wins in a row, duels. Thomas coped best with Volkswagen driver Max Verstappen (NL) had to settle for two po- the conditions, crossing the finish line ahead of Pal Singh and Yatin dium finishes in the Formula 3 Magu (IND). The next races in the European Championship at the Moscow Raceway. The Dutchman Volkswagen Polo R-Cup will take place in Noida from 3 to 5 Octocame home third in the opening ber. race and second in race three.
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FOR SALE x 2 Bay Window Dual Cab Sandblasted & Primer painted shell Since the last magazine I have started rebuilding the body and have put in about 80 hours of welding, and so a lot has changed.
More photos are available upon request.
The new load body and separation panel is fitted and I am about 95% completed with closing all the holes. I will continue working on the body every weekend, so as time passes more gets done on the pickup.
Bay Window Single Cab I am also selling my blue single cab which I have put on the road the past year. This is complete and only has the past 9 months use on her.
Contact : Alan Avice Du Buisson Mobile: 0419907697 Email: alan@elimco.com.au
She has a new, performance 2l motor, new gearbox, tyres , interior trim and is almost returned back to original condition etc. I will consider serious offers around $26 500.
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FOR FREE? VW-BASED CAR NEEDS NEW HOME... Contact: Nick Coplin Mobile: 0413 703 001 Email: NCOPLIN@orbitalcorp.com.au Engine starts and runs, but main Unfortunately, it’s come time for problems that I am aware of: me to let go the car I built all those years ago when I was young, energetic, and had far more spare time on my hands. However, it would make it easier to do so, if I could pass it on to someone who could take it on as a project though… and am thinking it would suit someone who would have passion for this sort of thing… and definitely the skill for it!
brakes – seem to have blend dry in the last 12months (worked beforehand). Suspect leaky seals in the rear slave cylinders some further rust and fatigue in the original VW sheet structure body would need a good bit of TLC, repaint etc… new tyres a must – just because the rubber is just so old interior needs freshen up…
The car is still effectively registered in WA, there is no need for a pit inspection, etc. Car is insur- I’ve included a couple photos of able for TPD… it in its better days… and during construction so you can see The car was first registered in what’s under the skin. NSW back in 1991 where it was built. I had an engineering certif- Not looking for money, just icate and all that, so it was apthe satisfaction that it goes to proved as road legal, no limitasomeone who may take it on as tions. Registration was transproject, give it a new life (or referred to WA (and went over the new its life) - which would be pits, etc) in 1997 when I finally preferable to it going to a scrap moved it over here. yard. Unfortunately, with kids, work, a busy life, etc, I’ve not really used it enough the past few years – and like with most neglected things, they age quicker as a result.
If it’s something that someone in the club would be interested to take on; they can get in touch with me to discuss more… as I can’t keep renewing the rego, ideally needs to be in the next few weeks.
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