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    Apr 6, 2010 | Company
    Volkswagen Polo wins 2010 World Car of the Year Award

    Second victory in a row for the Volkswagen brand. At the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan on 1st April 2010 the Volkswagen Polo was declared the 2010 World Car of the Year. Merit, value, safety, environment, significance and emotional appeal are the criteria for the World Car of the Year. In 2009, a Volkswagen model also ranked the highest: the Golf.

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    Mar 15, 2010 | Models
    Special Edition – New Beetle BlackOrange

    Volkswagen Group Australia is now offering a special edition of the New Beetle Range – the New Beetle BlackOrange. The BlackOrange editon is available on each of the existing model and engine variants – New Beetle in petrol and diesel as well as the New Beetle Cabriolet. The New Beetle BlackOrange is available in two colour combinations.

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    Mar 1, 2010 | Company
    2009 Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards

    Volkswagen Group Australia has officially crowned the winner of the 2009 Volkswagen Dealer of the Year Awards at a gala event in Sydney on Saturday. Ms Anke Koeckler, Volkswagen Group Australia’s Managing Director, presented the award to the National Dealer of the Year – Mr Lou Papile, Dealer Principal of Burwin Volkswagen, Victoria. A total of six awards including regional categories as well as the overall Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year and the National Dealer of the Year were also announced.

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    Feb 13, 2010 | Models
    The Australian Launch of the new Golf Wagon

    The new Golf Wagon has finally been released in Australia, leading Volkswagen into the wagon market. It carries the same current “design DNA” styling as seen in the rest of our current range, with clear horizontal lines and bold highlights. And with up to 1,495 litres of cargo spaces for even the largest hauling tasks, the interior features excellent layout and a high level of everyday utility. The range offers two petrol and two diesel engine options, all fulfilling the Euro 5 emissions standards. And family safety has been considered as well; each model is equipped with a seamless package of passive and active safety features.

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    Feb 12, 2010 | Models
    Revised Passat range with new entry model and additional features

    The 2010 Passat has taken yet another step forward. This time in the form of a revised engine range, additional features, and most significantly, a new entry price, thereby setting a new benchmark amongst the large well-appointed cars.

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    Jan 20, 2010 | Models
    Volkswagen Golf is the 2009 Wheels magazine Car of the Year

    The Volkswagen Golf has been awarded the 2009 Wheels magazine Car of the Year. The multi-award winning Golf has outclassed a field of 22 cars to collect what is widely considered to be Australia’s most coveted award. To have been selected for this award, the Golf had to impress eight judges over an extensive week of testing. Wheels magazine editor, Ged Bulmer, said: “The turbo-charged, five-door hatch Volkswagen range is outstanding. “The Golf oozes sophistication, refinement and development – in an energetic package that comes with fundamentally good steering and balance.”

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    Jan 16, 2010 | Company
    Volkswagen defends “Dakar” title with one-two-three win

    Triumphant title defence in South America: Volkswagen has won the legendary Dakar Rally for the second time in succession. After a ‘showdown in blue’ the Volkswagen duos and their TDI powered Race Touareg prototypes celebrated a one-two-three podium lockout at the finish of the toughest challenge worldwide in motorsport. In the process. The Wolfsburg based brand therefore remains the only manufacturer to have won the car category of the Dakar Rally with diesel power. In addition to the efficiency of the Volkswagen Group’s diesel direct injection technology the Race Touareg’s reliability was the key to the 2010 “Dakar” victory.

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