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Sep 21, 2021

• ID.4 is one of 70 vehicles to be named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+
• The electric SUV joins Tiguan on the 2021 IIHS TSP list

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the 2021 ID.4 was named a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

To qualify for a 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must have good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations. They must also have good or acceptable headlights and available front crash prevention that earns advanced or superior ratings in…

Aug 5, 2021

Every Volkswagen car has a story, but not all have a historic significance quite like the Volkswagen Fridolin. Originally known as the Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen, the oddly tall wagon has become a rare collector car but was once a common sight on German and Swiss roads – as a sign that the mail was on its way.

In the early 1960s, the German Postal Authority asked Volkswagen to build a bespoke vehicle for transporting mail and packages. Previously, the agency had been interested in the Goggomobil transporter, a miniature SUV that was widely popular at the time, but…

Jun 8, 2021

• Good Housekeeping’s experts praise the handling, performance and utility of the 2021 Golf GTI

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America is pleased to announce that the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI has earned Good Housekeeping’s “Best Hatchback” honor in its “Best New Family Cars” competition. Working with experts from Car and Driver, the Good Housekeeping team evaluated hundreds of new vehicles, test-driving the top contenders on well over 5,000 miles of sprawling highways, windy town streets and busy city blocks.

Jun 3, 2021

Few inventions have saved as many lives as the safety belt. It’s easy to take its benefits for granted, but safety belt technology has come a long way in five decades — thanks in part to efforts like the Volkswagen ESVW I.

In the late 1960s, as some 60,000 Americans a year were dying in car crashes, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced an experimental safety vehicle project, asking carmakers and outside firms to develop vehicles 

May 27, 2021

• Editors praise the approachable feel of ID.4 with its uncluttered dash, spacious interior and “gas-engine-like manners”

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the all-new ID.4 electric SUV has been named to the 2021 Automotive Excellence Awards by Popular Mechanics. The editors praised the ID.4 for its approachable feel, from the spacious interior, with a streamlined dash and driver display, to the easy-to-drive nature that will appeal to first-time EV drivers.

May 17, 2021

• 2016-2018 Jetta models selected by Autotrader for new grads in a list with “a practical focus on value, fuel economy, safety and reliability”

Herndon, VA — Today, Volkswagen is pleased to announce that Autotrader has named the Jetta to its list of 10 Great Cars for Recent College Graduates. The editors recommend the 2016 through 2018 used Jetta models in a list that includes both new and used models.

Apr 28, 2021

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2021 Passat won Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the midsize car segment. The tenth annual awards recognize new vehicles with Kelley Blue Book’s lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period.

“Passat has long been a stalwart in the Volkswagen stable, providing midsize sedan buyers a great combination of comfort, amenities and VW-signature driving dynamics,” said Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. 

Apr 7, 2021

• Fourth year in a row that the three-row SUV has received a PARENTS magazine honor for its family-friendly features

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce that PARENTS magazine has named the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas to its list of Best Family Cars 2021 as the best three-row SUV.