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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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Cruise and Brunch
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Membership renewals 13 Cruise and Camp York 14 August Club Run
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July 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
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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
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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
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SOUTH WEST
Kim Muste 0408 914 400 southwest@vwclubwa.com
GENERAL COMMITTEE...
Gary Harry Jon Thor Volkswagen Club of Western Australia (Inc) since 1955 Bull Hay Hornby Anson
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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 See Secretary 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.
CLUB MEETINGS For club meeting information please contact the Secretary (Tina Moore 0402 336 778) for date, time and location.
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS
Welcome to our new members... Hayley Roberts Sean Douglas Britta Janssen
9 Life Members 37 Member Renewals
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Retirement...Ray Willis I joined the VW Club in 2000 after purchasing a New Beetle in the same year...I still have it! Since joining the club in 2000 I have held most positions in the committee...including President, Vice President (current), Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, Editor (current) and Event Coordinator. I have been involved in organising three WA Bug-ins, 2005, 2011 and this years 2016. However the longest position I have held is that of Editor of this magazine...since 2003. That was about the time I joined
the Committee and I have been on it ever since. So the decision has been made to retire from the Committee, which means no longer being Vice President and giving up the role of Editor, officially from the next members and Committees, and Annual General Meeting in Sepall our sponsors & supporters. tember, but physically from July 2016...now! I hope everybody has enjoyed reading the ViaWest while I have We currently have a younger and been Editor, it has seen a lot of dedicated Committee and I ask changes over the years. all members to get behind them 100% as it is you members that I will still see you around at make this club what it is today. Alfred’s and club events, but as a general member from now on… Thankyou to everybody’s support Cheers! over the years, past and current
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August 2016 Wednesday 3rd
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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Sunday 28th
CRUISE TO VFORCE SWAP MEET See page 18
Contact: Jo Mill 0400 021 481
Wednesday 31st
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING TBA
Contact: Tina Moore 0402 336 778
September 2016 Wednesday 7th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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Saturday 17th Sunday 18th
WAROONA VINTAGE MACHINERY RALLY TBA
Contact: Jo Mill 0400 021 481
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TBA
Contact: Tina Moore 0402 336 778
Wednesday 5th
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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Sunday 23rd
SHANNONS 2016 PERTH CLASSIC TBA
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING TBA
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November 2016 Wednesday 2nd
ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford
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Friday 4th Sunday 6th
SOUTH WEST WEEKEND TBA
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Contact: Tina Moore 0402 336 778
December 2016 Sunday 4th
2016 DAY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN TBA
Contact: Jo Mill 0400 021 481
Wednesday 7th
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Dear Members and Readers, As you all know life can get very busy at times. I’ve had a huge run over the last 4 months with so much on! Some work, some health, and then there’s the passion – Volkswagens. So being absolutely flat out I thought “why don’t I commit to a huge holiday were there will be a deadline to get my kombi engineered and registered, and on top of that build a new engine for it ” - Idiot!. A few of us in the club decided to build our own engines. If you are like me and never took on such an undertaking before I encourage you to have a go. I could only do this with friends in the club helping and guiding the way. I have learned so much. Terminology and parts such as “valve slap, deck height & cam gear mesh” the last has cost me a lot of time and money! But it has been a great experience. There is a lot of knowledge within our small VW community here in WA. I am nearly there (in Valla) for the VW Spectacular – I need a holiday! This coming August will mark the 8th Anniversary of the monthly Alfreds Kitchen meet. The first Wednesday of every month in Guildford is now a well known date to lock in to the calendar. Soon to be opened at the site is a restored railway carriage for those rainy days/evenings. Tina Moore the club secretary is working with a software company to help streamline the administration of the club. You should have received your membership renewal email. We have a swap meet in August at Martin Boultons “VForce Performance” in Wangara – see flyer in this edition Day of the Volkswagen is now locked in to a new venue. 4th December 2016 will be in Fremantle at Wilson Park, South Beach. Pink is the colour with Surf and Beach the theme! So come dressed appropriately – Surf’s Up Dudes…. The Annual General Meeting is not far away, so if you want to help with the club in any format or are interested in seeing what is going on, consider coming along. The location is in Victoria Park again this year. More info to come. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ray Willis who has not only been putting the ViaWest magazine but for the work in keeping the club running. Without Ray the club would not be where it is today. Ray is stepping down from the committee and his current roles (unless we can convince him to stay on board) from Myself, the Committee and all the Members – THANK YOU Ray! For all the hard work and time you have put in over the years. Club President Jamie Barrett
VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2016 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.
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 In the past, the Club has support- families, through research, edued the Kids Cancer Support cation and advocacy. Group, from ward 3b at Princess Visit their website for more Margaret Hospital and also the information… Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. In www.duchennefoundation.org.au 2012/13 it was Telethon.
How you can help: Organise a DuchenneFoundation fundraiser Make a donation Buy DuchenneFoundation merchandise Support DuchenneFoundation events Contribute to the VW Club’s fundraising efforts
The Club commenced supporting the DuchenneFoundation Australia in 2013 and is doing so again in 2016.
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FOR SALE VW Beetle 1969 $11,000 ono
1969 Beetle, Club icon since 1972. 1700 motor, HSC 1 Cam, IRS Suspension. Second owner since new.
Contact: Pete Mobile: 0408 985 222
Notice to Members Constitution Update The Incorporations Act has been updated as at 1st July 2016. All clubs have 3 years to update their constitutions to meet all new legislative requirements. The department has released a set of model rules that can be adopted. We are looking at adopting the new model rules with minor changes to meet the club requirements. If you wish to have input in the new rules please contact the Club by email to: administration@vwclubwa.com We plan to have draft constitution ready to send out to all members prior to the AGM. We will discuss then vote at the AGM Your Committee
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2. Credit Card please email below details to memberships@vwclubwa.com Card No:
Membership Renewals...
Expiry Date:
Thank you to all the members that have renewed so far…
Your Name & member no:
This year we have implemented emailing renewals to assist with the club administration and help the environment.
Card holder Name: MasterCard / Visa cards accepted
3. Posting a Cheque made payable to ”Volkswagen Club of Western Australia” to:
Because of the email configuration some email servers may believe the emails to be junk email.
Volkswagen Club of Western Australia
The renewals were emailed on Saturday 25th June, if you have not received your email can you please check your junk folder within your mailbox.
Victoria Park, Western Australia 6979
The email will have the subject VW Club Membership renewal 2017. If you still cannot locate your renewal you can make payment of $50 normal renewal or $70 including the Via West levy by: 1. A Direct Deposit to the clubs account: BSB: 066 161 AC: 10035998 Name: Volkswagen Club of Western Australia Cust Ref: Your surname & member number
P.O. Box 175 Please ensure your name and member number are written on the back of the cheque.
4. Cash or Cheque in person at the next Meeting All renewals received by the 1st August 2016 will go into the draw for a FREE membership for 2017/18. Last Year’s Winner was Michael Carter who gets this year’s membership FREE. If you have changed your address, email or telephone number, please send an email to memberships@vwclubwa.com including your full name & member number. If we do not have an email address on record for you a membership renewal letter was posted to your address on file.
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Volkswagen Australia confirms pricing of incoming all-new Tiguan
diesel engine performance and efficiency, availability of 4MOTION Active Control enhances capability
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paired with a significant gain in luggage space and versatility.
Tiguan will offer the most comprehensive package of standard innoVolkswagen Australia is pleased to vative safety technologies and asconfirm the full pricing of its upsistance systems in the segment. coming range of the all-new TiStandard highlights include Front guan, which will launch locally in Assist, City Emergency Brake, Lane September. Assist, driver Fatigue Detection, Active Bonnet, Multi-Collision Despite moving into a larger vehiBrake, Park Assist and Rear View cle category and offering an expanCamera (RVC). sive raft of standard safety and convenience equipment, the allAs previously revealed, the extennew second generation Tiguan will sive new engine range consists of be significantly cheaper to buy three TSI petrol engines: a 110kW, than the comparable entry level a 132kW and a range-topping model of the first generation Ti162kW, and two TDI diesel enAll-new, larger generation of the guan, which launched in 2008*. gines: a 110kW, and a 140kW enbest-selling SUV starts under gine; each featuring BlueMotion $32,000 RRP The all-new Tiguan range begins Technology. These engines (with with the tech-laden 110TSI TrendSecond generation base variant the exception of the 110kW TSI) line manual variant at $31,990; Tiguan $2,000 cheaper than combine with the latest generation equivalent model in first genera- $2,000 more affordable than the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system comparable first generation entry tion Tiguan with Active Control, providing the model at the time of its launch. driver with a tangible means of inClass-leading advanced safety The new Tiguan sets new standstantly tailoring the driving characfeatures such as Front Assist and ards in design, driving experience, teristics of the Tiguan to the road Lane Assist as standard safety, comfort and functionality. surface and conditions. Premium standard appointments The new Tiguan combines space like 8-inch infotainment systems, Visually the Tiguan presents a completely new dynamic design and flexibility with quality finishes Park Assist, rain sensing windcharacter for Volkswagen SUVs. and the availability of premium screen wipers and LED tail lights (Continued on page 23) Larger proportions directly transThe latest TSI petrol and TDI late into a more spacious interior,
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included in the Comfortline grade include: Driving profile selection with 4MOTION Active Control, 3(Continued from page 22) zone climate control air conditioning, satellite navigation, colour features and technologies. Australi- multi-function display, folding table an-delivered Tiguans will also ush- on front seat backrests, front fog er in a new era of technology and lights, carpet floor mats, extended functionality with the Active Info roof storage console, luggage floor Display (digital instrument display) net, chrome roof rails, chrome winand Area View, which ensures exdow surrounds and painted bumper ceptional all-round visibility. The inserts and a storage drawer under lower load sill and electric tailgate the front seats. with Easy Open and Close functions Tiguan Highline (140TDI DSG ensure loading the boot is effortand 162TSI DSG) from RRP less. 3-zone climate control air $48,490 conditioning system including Air Offering unprecedented levels of Care function delivers precise multi exclusivity to the discerning cus-zone temperature control to all tomer wanting the best of everypassengers and 8” infotainment thing, the Highline grade completes and navigation systems combine the Tiguan range with the highest with App-Connect for complete level of technology, premium apconnectivity. pointments and luxurious comfort. As with other Volkswagen passen- Highline features include: LED ger models, the all-new Tiguan will headlights with dynamic cornering be offered in a number of equiplights, 18-inch alloy wheels, Keyment grades, the entry-level less Access, electronically-operated Trendline, the mid-level Comforttailgate with Easy Open and Close, line, and the high-spec Highline an 8-inch Discover Pro satellite grade. The model and grade break- navigation system, Vienna leatherdown is as follows: appointed upholstery, heated comfort sport front seats, an electroniTiguan Trendline (110TSI mancally-adjustable driver’s seat, inteual and DSG) from RRP $31,990 rior ambient lighting and LED readAs the starting point for the Tiguan ing lights, power folding door mirrange, the Trendline specification is rors, steering wheel-mounted gearfar from entry-level. 110TSI manushift paddles, dark tinted rear side al and DSG transmission-equipped and rear windows, premium LED Tiguans offer an extremely high tail lights and a chrome strip in the level of standard equipment, which front lower air intake. includes Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Lane Assist, 17- Optional packages inch alloy wheels, Park Assist, RVC, To offer further customisation to low tyre pressure indicator, LED customers, Volkswagen Australia is tail lights, an eight-inch Composialso pleased to offer the new Tition Media infotainment system guan with a number of optional with App-Connect USB interface, packages, including: automatic headlights and rainLuxury Package (Comfortline) sensing windscreen wipers, cruise RRP $5,000 control and a leather multi-function Expanding upon the Comfortline’s steering wheel. specification, the optional Luxury Tiguan Comfortline (110TSI Package includes: Vienna leatherDSG, 110TDI DSG and 132TSI appointed upholstery, electronically DSG) from RRP $36,990 adjustable driver’s seat, heated Expanding on the already exhaus- front seats, power folding door tive list of the Trendline’s standard mirrors, Keyless Access, electroniequipment, the Tiguan Comfortline cally-operated tailgate with Easy grade offers a raft of additional Open and Close, and a panoramic convenience features to further electric glass sunroof. enhance the Tiguan. Key features Driver Assistance package
Page 23 (Comfortline and Highline) from RRP $2,000 Enhancing Tiguan Comfortline and Highline models with the latest in Volkswagen technology, the Driver Assistance Package offers Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, Active Info display, power folding door mirrors and Area View. R-Line Package (Highline) RRP $4,000 As premiered in the current generation Tiguan, the optional R-Line Package enhances the strong onroad presence of the Tiguan Highline exponentially. Including unique styling and technology, the R-Line upgrade changes the visual appearance of the Tiguan with an exclusive R-Line body kit, R-Line interior, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive chassis control and progressive steering. Model Retail Price Tiguan 110TSI Trendline 6 Speed Manual $31,990 Tiguan 110TSI Trendline 6 Speed DSG $34,490 Tiguan 110TSI Comfortline 6 Speed DSG $36,990 Tiguan 132TSI Comfortline 7 Speed DSG $41,490 Tiguan 110TDI Comfortline 7 Speed DSG $42,990 Tiguan 162TSI Highline 7 Speed DSG $48,490 Tiguan 140TDI Highline 7 Speed DSG $49,990 Option and Retail Price Metallic / Pearl Effect Paint $700 Driver Assistance package Comfortline $2,250 Driver Assistance package – Highline $2,000 Luxury package Comfortline $5,000 R-Line package - Highline $4,000 Panoramic Electric Glass Sunroof Highline $2,000 * 1st generation 125TSI manual ($33,990) vs 2nd generation 110TSI manual ($31,990)
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Customers keep faith in Volkswagen Strong sales of its key models and a bumper month for its biggest diesel vehicle has given Volkswagen Australia a good news June. Australia’s favourite European carmaker sold 5913 vehicles of all types last month, a figure curtailed by diminishing numbers of available SUVs. The award-winning Golf was again Volkswagen’s best-performing car with 2363 of them finding homes – its best monthly result so far in 2016. Although it is the oldest vehicle in its segment, the diesel only Amarok ute continued to be the discerning buyer’s choice – emphasised by an almost 40 per cent take up of the Highline variant. This variant starts at $52,990.
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The first gong for Volkswagen Australia was awarded to the Amarok “The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s most “Naked Ute” campaign on the 20th important step yet toward fulfilling of June. As part of the campaign, our Premium for the People remit.” Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia physically stripped its The new Tiguan last week achieved award-winning Amarok ute down the maximum five star rating in to its core, exposing the robust and European NCAP testing, scoring an detailed machinery that forms its impressive 96 per cent for adult chassis. protection, 84 per cent for children, 72 per cent for pedestrian. It was The Amarok “Naked Ute” campaign praised for safety features includran across television, digital and ing autonomous emergency brakprint media, and generated a masing, standard in Australia on all sive reach of roughly half the popmodels. Local pricing is announced ulation of Australia through its this month. clever strategy. The campaign first intrigued audiences, launching on Forthcoming Volkswagens include 24th January with unbranded social the 40th Anniversary edition of the content videos and television comGolf GTI this month, followed by an mercials showcasing the strippedenhanced Passat range headlined bare ute and its impressive capaby a 206kW turbo petrol variant, bilities. This first phase ran for sevthen the highly-praised new V6 en days and audiences were invitAmarok. ed to guess the identity of the ute on an unbranded website, further building engagement and anticipation. Then the second phase of the campaign commencing on 31st January saw the big reveal, with the unveiling of the Amarok to a captive audience across all media platforms.
Volkswagen Australia brand campaigns sweep up at Cannes Lions
Key partners involved in the “Naked Ute” campaign include creIn terms of commercial vehicles ative agency DDB Sydney, producalone, June was Volkswagen’s section companies Glue Society, Heckond most successful ever month. ler Films and Sound Reservoir, Heavily diesel reliant, this part of photographer Janyon Boshoff, and the business sold 1836 vehicles. The Amarok “Naked Ute” campaign media agency Mediacom. Volkswagen Australian Managing won a Silver Lion for Promo and Toby Talbot, Chief Creative Officer Director Michael Bartsch said: Activation at DDB Sydney, says: “Our task “Volkswagen buyers are not being was to shift brand perceptions and “The Tough Sell” fictional webseswayed by sensationalism.” convince our market that the Amaries, showcasing the Volkswagen rok was more workhorse than show Elsewhere, the city car classGolf, earned a Bronze Lion in the pony. In an unprecedented move, leading Polo surged back with 707 Film category we ran a national unbranded camsales; the Passat sedan and wagon Volkswagen Australia brand campaign encouraging Australia to moved to 320 and the large paigns have scored multiple guess and debate what they Touareg SUV chalked up 248. The awards at the prestigious annual thought the ‘Naked Ute’ was. We outgoing Tiguan recorded 325. It is Cannes Lions International Festival communicated the benefits of a replaced in September by a bigger of Creativity. The seven-day festi- mystery vehicle with no price, no SUV that shares only its name and val celebrates the creative efforts link to dealerships and no branding moves into the medium segment. of communications and advertising of any kind.” “It is expected that the current professionals across the world, model will sell out in July,” Mr with over 15,000 delegates from (Continued on page 25) Bartsch said. “The new Tiguan can- around 100 countries gathering in not arrive soon enough for the lik- Cannes, France, each year. The
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Ralph Beckmann, Marketing Manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia, also expresses high praise for the campaign: “The Naked Ute campaign is all about disrupting traditional ute advertising. We went for a multichannel approach and a strategy of selling the Amarok on its merits without relying on the Volkswagen badge. It has certainly been a great success for us, and to receive a Lion for it is just the icing on the cake.” However, the “Naked Ute” was not the only Volkswagen Australia campaign to receive an accolade at Cannes. Volkswagen Australia and DDB Sydney were also awarded a Bronze Lion for webseries “The Tough Sell”, which showcases the iconic Golf’s innovative technologies ranging from Fatigue Detection to Park Assist. The series follows fictional Volkswagen salesman “Tom” as he attempts to sell the Golf to cynical residents in the remote town of Blinman in SA, eventually winning them over with the car’s handy and widely-applicable features. The series was launched on Facebook in July 2015 in collaboration with the platform – the first time that Volkswagen Australia invested wholly in digital channels to deliver its brand message. “In a world where a four-week TV investment will buy you a sixmonth video presence on Facebook, it’s clear we need to change the way we do things, look for new opportunities and think about campaigns in different ways,” advises DDB Sydney’s Toby Talbot.
Volkswagen Group Australia 500,000th customer takes delivery
ship. Mr Leach, 45, heaped praise both on Volkswagen's top performance model and salesman Adam Fraser. Though a motoring enthusiast and former club rally driver in his native UK, Mr Leach has not previously owned a Volkswagen. He had, however, driven a GTI and that icon's 40th Birthday was much on his mind. "I decided to come down to Bill Buckle and went for a test drive with Adam," Mr Leach says. "The Golf just lived up to all my expectations.
It's official - half a million new "There was a discussion that night Volkswagens have found Australian with my wife, because she will be homes this century. driving it a lot, but with the 2.8 per The milestone was reached on May cent finance they were offering, 31, with the purchase and delivery the decision was made. of a gleaming white Volkswagen Golf R from the Bill Buckle dealership at Brookvale on Sydney's northern beaches. Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch affirmed that the purchase was the 500,000th since the formation of Volkswagen Group Australia in 2001.
“The key has been collaboration,” says Ben Wilks, Volkswagen Australia’s General Manager of Marketing. “We didn’t separate conversa- That year, some 11,000 Volkswagens of all types found tions about message, media and buyers. Last year's total was more channel.” than 60,000. Key partners in the Tough Sell The 500,000th purchaser is Spencampaign include DDB Sydney, Mediacom, Facebook and Robber’s cer Leach of Davidson, the suburb neighbouring the Bill Buckle dealerDog Films.
"It was always going to be the R. This car does everything. You can drive sedately then, at the flick of switch, you have the capability of a road going race car." Mr Leach, a designer, has been engaged with the construction of the new Northern Beaches hospital. He is about to start work on the NSW Government’s Northern Sydney metro line. "So I obviously appreciate good design and that's another reason I wanted to get into an R,” he says. “There's 40 years of research and development gone into these and it
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shows. I like the look. I picked white because it accentuates the black and silver detailing and the panoramic roof. "I've got two boys, aged 12 and 16. We can get the family into it. We can go shopping. It does everything well."
Volkswagen Australia confirms manual transmission for incoming Golf GTI 40 Years edition
In recognition of being Volkswagen's 500,000th customer, Mr Leach received a complimentary track session at Volkswagen Driving Experience. For his plus one he chose none other than Bill Buckle's • Marks the 40th anniversary of salesman, Adam Fraser. the iconic Golf GTI "I had a really good rapport with • The most powerful production Adam," Mr Leach says. "He was GTI to date with 195kW of engine open, honest and genuine, which I power value. I'm really looking forward to • New boost function increases our track day." output to 213kW of power • Distinctive body styling package Mr Bartsch said there was more provides increased downforce significance in the sale than its • Exclusive interior appointments auspicious number. enhance the premium sports "Mr Leach is the quintessential theme Volkswagen customer - a discernSydney – Volkswagen Australia is ing buyer who had an array of choices but was drawn to the supe- pleased to announce that the previously announced Golf GTI 40 rior quality and sophistication inYears will also be offered with a six herent to the Golf range," Mr -speed manual transmission, and Bartsch says. will be available for customers in “"The experience provided by Bill the third quarter of 2016. Buckle exemplifies the Volkswagen ideal. This is what is meant by our Manual transmission-equipped variants of the Golf GTI 40 Years will credo 'Premium for the People'.”
Page 26 carry the same specification as DSG transmission-equipped models, which already promises unique equipment and styling and unprecedented performance. The Golf GTI 40 Years has strong performance credentials – it is the most powerful production GTI to date, with an engine output of 195kW. A new boost function gives the vehicle a further power-up to 213kW, and also provides 380Nm of torque upon full ‘kick down’ of the acceleration for around 10 seconds each time. The Golf GTI 40 Years incorporates some of the best technical features of the earlier Golf GTI Performance model, including: larger brakes, sophisticated front differential lock, unique 19-inch ‘Ruby’ alloy wheels, and adaptive chassis control. The new model has then further raised the bar with a host of distinctive offerings. A unique and purposeful styling treatment simultaneously upholds the Golf GTI’s legacy and sets the 40 Year model apart. A bespoke body kit including a new front bumper with larger air intakes and a two-piece rear roof spoiler gives the GTI an aggressive stance on the road and significantly increases downforce. Meanwhile, a black side stripe on the body and the choice of a traditional tornado red and pure white paint exterior pay tribute to the original GTI. The interior conveys a premium sport quality, with unique anniversary ‘honeycomb’ seat upholstery (featuring the GTI logo) and decorative inlays as well as an Alcantara-covered steering wheel and door trim inserts. Other specification highlights include: •Choice of gloss paint finishes with a contrasting black roof or Metallic paint finish •Black door mirrors •Revised rear bumper with new diffusor •Large diameter exhaust tailpipes, left and right •Darkened LED tail lights, reminiscent of the Golf R (Continued on page 27)
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•Extended side sills •Traditional GTI-themed red stitching on wheel, seat belts and floor mats •Front door sill strips with new GTI emblem •Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB) •Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert The Golf GTI 40 Years in manual form will cost a recommended retail price of $46,990, while DSGequipped variants of the high performance model will cost $48,990. As previously revealed, the Golf GTI 40 Years will initially be available with 6-speed DSG transmission. With such a high level of standard specification, the only option available is a panoramic electric glass sunroof for $1,850 RRP.
-gasp success in Poland: Mikkelsen/Jæger win in the rain
the Rally Poland in fifth place in the third Polo R WRC.
Volkswagen leads Manufacturer, Driver and Co-Driver World Championships at halfway point
Win number two for Mikkelsen, number 38 for the Polo R WRC
Wolfsburg (03 July 2016). Thrilling right down to the wire, with fortune favouring the brave: Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger (N/N) proWith incredible value for an exduced an outstanding display in tremely compelling premium perPoland to take their second victory formance package, the limited rein the FIA World Rally Championlease Golf GTI 40 Years celebrates ship (WRC). The duo in the the tremendous success of the Golf Volkswagen Polo R WRC finished GTI range, past and present, in just ahead of runners-up Ott style. Tänak/Raigo Mõlder (EST/EST, MThe model is available for custom- Sport-Ford) in an exciting finale, in ers to order now from Volkswagen which they benefitted from Tänak’s Australia’s dealer network. last-minute misfortune, as the long -time leader lost time due to a puncture. Victory sees Mikkelsen/ Jæger close the gap to fellow Volkswagen pair Sébastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia (F/F), who finished sixth, in the race for the world championship. As the season reaches the halfway point after seven of 14 rounds, Ogier/ Ingrassia and Volkswagen head to the coming rally in Finland (28.– 31.07.2016) on top of the overall standings. Mikkelsen/Jæger are An extra portion of courage: Miksecond, 51 points behind the three kelsen claims second WRC win in -time world champions. Poland, Ogier and Volkswagen lead Volkswagen maintained a lead of championship at halfway point 61 points over its closest rival Hyundai in Poland. Jari-Matti Lat“The Handsome won” snatches last vala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) ended
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It was thanks to a large portion of courage at the Rally Poland that Andreas Mikkelsen claimed his second victory in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), following his maiden win at the 2015 Rally Spain. He and co-driver Anders Jæger have featured on the podium four times this season, but this is their first appearance on the very top step. The win was made possible by a spirited drive. Mikkelsen/Jæger were the third duo onto the route for the first two days of the rally, meaning they had to contend with the disadvantage of having to sweep the roads clear of loose gravel for the subsequent world rally cars. They finished in the top three on 15 of the 21 special stages and were embroiled in a thrilling duel with Ott Tänak/Raigo Mõlder (EST/EST, M-Sport-Ford) throughout the entire race. They kept the pressure on the Estonian duo on Sunday morning, and were in the right place at the right time to take advantage when Tänak/ Mõlder lost time due to a puncture on the penultimate special stage.
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Halfway lead: Ogier, Ingrassia and Volkswagen lead the World Rally Championship after seven rounds 51 points lead – Sébastien Ogier/ Julien Ingrassia lead the World Rally Championship going into the second half of the season. Their closest rivals are team-mates Andreas Mikkelsen/Anders Jæger, whose victory at the Rally Poland saw them climb into second place in the Driver and Co-Driver competitions. Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila have moved up into fourth place, 75 points behind the leaders. Volkswagen has opened a nice gap in the Manufacturers’ Championship: at the end of the first half of the season, the Wolfsburg-based car maker leads Hyundai by 61 points. 25 points are awarded for a win. Sun followed by rain – the Rally Poland alternates between dust and mud
and Saturday – were a huge challenge, particularly for the first crews onto the route. In contrast, the competitors were greeted with a soggy route on Sunday morning, after overnight rain completely changed the character of the Rally Poland. In both cases, accurate pace notes were the key to success.
formed the start of the high-speed phase of the series, which continues with the Rally Finland (28.– 31.07.2016). In 2016, the average speed was 106.16 kilometres per hour. And that despite the traditionally slow spectator stages and raining stages on Sunday significantly lowering the average speed of the rally.
Speed, speed and more speed – part one of the high-speed festival
Power stage: Bonus points for Ogier and Latvala
Fist searing heat, then torrential rain – these were the two faces of the 2016 Rally Poland. With high The Rally Poland is one of the fasttemperatures, dust and loose grav- est rallies on the FIA World Rally el, the two opening days – Friday Championship (WRC) calendar and
The 37th Power Stage win for Volkswagen, and the 31st for Sébastien Ogier: the closing stage of the Rally Poland was once again a huge success for the car maker from Wolfsburg. Thanks to the stage win for Ogier/ Ingrassia and second place for Latvala/Anttila, Volkswagen has now picked up extra points on 83 occasions – and that in only the 45th Power Stage since the manufacturer joined the World Rally Championship at the 2013 Rally Monte Carlo.
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