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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that owners of their Tiguan have given it strong ratings that place it at the top of the Mid-Size Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle category in AutoPacific’s 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award research. AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with their new car or light truck, and reflects the opinions of consumers nationwide.

“Having our Tiguan recognized by AutoPacific and our customers for its vehicle satisfaction is a tremendous honor for us,” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “Owner based awards such as AutoPacific’s VSA help consumers make educated decisions when purchasing a new vehicle. We believe in our products and we’re glad to see that our customers believe in them as well,” added Barnes.

The VSA Awards summarize the results of AutoPacific’s 2009 model year vehicle satisfaction research. More than 25,000 consumers around the country participated in the survey. The VSA is derived entirely from owner satisfaction which is measured across 48 specific areas related to a vehicle’s operation, comfort, safety, and overall purchase/lease experience. The 2009 ratings reflect input from buyers and lessees of new vehicles acquired September through December 2008.

“AutoPacific has conducted this industry research since 1997. Vehicles that score highest in AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards have hit the mark delivering value and satisfaction with their buyers by performing well in 48 separate categories that measure the ownership experience,” says AutoPacific president George Peterson.

Tiguan, the GTI of Compact Sport Utility Vehicles, features the “fun to drive” handling and performance owners have come to expect from Volkswagen. The Tiguan comes standard with Volkswagen’s 2.0L TSI® engine that delivers turbo-charged acceleration while still delivering responsible fuel efficiency. This award winning turbo-charged four-cylinder power plant delivers 200 horsepower and 207 lbs. –ft. of torque. The combination of four valves per cylinder, direct fuel injection and turbo-charging delivers the optimum balance of power and economy. European tuned suspension enables connected handling, while also providing a smooth and compliant ride. Both front wheel drive and 4Motion® all-wheel-drive is available to suit any weather or road condition.

Recently the Tiguan was rated one of the top small SUVs in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) new Roof Strength safety-test. Tiguan also received the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2008, and top ratings in the IIHS front and side crash testing making it one of the safest small SUVs available in the market today. The Tiguan also comes standard with electronic stability control, branded ESP on Volkswagen vehicles, and six airbags, with rear seat airbags as an option.

Tiguan is available in three trim levels, S, SE, and SEL. It is based priced at $23,200, reflecting the Volkswagen brand commitment of providing both tremendous value and affordable German engineering. Tiguan offers EPA fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Tiguan, like all current 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicles, is included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of Tiguan’s scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

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The 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government’s top 5-star crash-test rating, adding to widespread acclaim for the new car’s unmistakable design and upgraded performance that builds on the formula that’s made it America’s favorite pony car for 45 years. Ford has more U.S. government 5-star-rated vehicles than any other brand and more Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other automaker.

The new Mustang uses high strength steel in its body structure and uses ultra high strength steel in the door intrusion beams for additional side impact protection.

The Mustang’s considerable body stiffness contributes to the coupe and convertible’s driving performance and has a parallel benefit in accident protection. While the coupe’s body structure is approximately 31 percent stiffer than the previous Mustang platform, the convertible’s is more than twice as stiff – creating a structure that helps protect the cabin from deformation and intrusion during an impact.

The front structure’s crush zones are computer-designed to absorb energy in a controlled manner and help dissipate it before it can reach the passenger compartment. Ford engineers have run thousands of design iterations of the Mustang’s front rails to arrive at an octagonal shape that helps spread crash forces evenly to help protect occupants.

State-of-the-art technology adds to the convenience and safety of the 2010 Mustang, from the availability of the latest version of Ford SYNC®, with new features 911 Assist™ and Vehicle Health Report, to standard AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control, which complements the all-speed traction control and standard anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Additional standard safety equipment includes Beltminder® and the Personal Safety System™ – a system that includes dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, safety belt pretensioners and Beltminder.

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Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced three guest drivers for its season-opening SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned Jetta TDI Cup races at VIRginia International Raceway on April 25 and 26. Guest drivers will include Jeb Burton, son of NASCAR legend Ward Burton; Simon Dumont, professional freestyle skier and Red Bull athlete; and Dan Carney, award-winning automotive journalist.

Dumont will compete in race one at 11:10 am on April 25, while Burton and Carney will race in the second event at 2 pm on April 26. The trio will fully participate in all of the weekend’s on and off-track events, including practice and qualifying. While they’ll be full participants, they will be ineligible for points or prize money. Full-time series participants will move up the final race results accordingly.

“We introduced the guest driver concept last year as a way to further spread our message of the effectiveness of clean diesel technology and performance,” said Clark Campbell, motorsports manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “The three guests we have participating all have racing experience in some form and have the unique ability broaden the reach of our series.”

About the guest drivers:

Jeb Burton – Jeb Burton, 16, is the son of former NASCAR driver and 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. He drives the No.27 State Water Heaters Chevy Impala in the Limited Sportsman Division at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Va. Jeb began racing professionally in 2008 at age 15 at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, NC. In his first pro season, he scored three top-five finishes in four starts at South Boston and posted a several of top-10 finishes at Orange County. Like his father, founder of the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, Jeb is an avid outdoorsman with strong ties to the outdoors who deeply cares about conservation. He was born and raised by the creed to give back our natural resources to the next generation. For more information on Jeb Burton, visit www.jebburtonracing.com.

Simon Dumont – Known for breaking records and pushing his body to the limits in the process, 22-year-old Dumont is constantly challenging himself every time he drops into a pipe or jump. Looked to as a leader in the relatively new world of freeskiing, the Bethel, Maine native and Red Bull athlete used his background in gymnastics to become a thrilling and spectacular aerialist on skis. Named by Powder magazine as one the most important faces in skiing today, he’s a gripping sight to see twisting and turning high above the crowd with every trick. Dumont has won multiple X Games gold medals and currently holds the world quarterpipe height record of 35 ½ feet above the top of the pipe and 83 feet above the ground. For more information on Dumont, visit www.redbullusa.com/simondumont.

Dan Carney – Carney is an award-winning freelance automotive and motorsports journalist who currently writes for MSNBC.com, The Wall Street Journal.com, Popular Mechanics, and Automotive Engineering International. His work has been recognized with a Washington Automotive Press Association Golden Quill award and a National Motorsports Press Association award for magazine writing. Not limited to his journalistic efforts, has competed in various SCCA events and was once named the SCCA Old Dominion Region “Racer of the Year.”

The 2009 season marks the second year of competition for the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, which is sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing. During the season, young, up and coming drivers (between ages 16-26) will compete in 10 events on eight road courses around North America in identical factory-prepared clean diesel Jetta TDI’s powered by Syndiesel® B5 biofuel. Each driver competing in the series will earn a Pro Racing license from SCCA at the conclusion of the season. In addition, the series champion will win $100,000.

The Jetta TDI Cup car is powered by a 2.0-liter, 170 hp, four-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine mated to a six-speed, double-clutch, automatic DSG transmission. The car is only slightly modified from stock with Pirelli racing tires, race suspension and brake components, drivers racing safety seat, FIA roll cage and an on-board fire extinguisher system. Series sponsors include: Pirelli, Bosch, ViON, Castrol, Oakley, Red Bull, HYPERFUELS, Aggreko, defNder, Safety-Kleen, Ringer Gloves, Jim Russell Racing School and Trellis Earth.

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Craftsman, the Official Tools of NASCAR, and NASCAR today announced the newest NASCAR season-ending award — the Craftsman Wrenchman Award, to recognize a team member from each of the three national NASCAR Touring Series who best showcases core Craftsman attributes of Trust, Quality, Knowledge and Innovation when performing their job with the race team.

The Craftsman Wrenchman Award is open to all crew members, whether they work at the track or race shop. Teams will nominate one team member with a selection committee choosing the finalists. A fan voting will decide the winner on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series side, while the selection committee will choose the winners from the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck series.

The accomplishments and profiles of each of the 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finalists, showcasing how they embody the core Craftsman attributes of Trust, Quality, Knowledge and Innovation, will be featured on craftsman.com, giving fans a unique opportunity to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes at what it takes to field a NASCAR team and vote for their favorites. In addition, one lucky fan will win a trip to NASCAR Champions Week in Las Vegas to make the presentation to the winning crew member. Overall, the program is expected to award approximately $170,000 in cash and Craftsman tools to the winners.

“The NASCAR Craftsman Wrenchman Award will celebrate and reward the everyday heroes of NASCAR who exemplify the attributes of the Craftsman brand both in the garage and at home,” said Matt McDonnell, manager of brand development Craftsman. “It’s also the perfect opportunity to establish a personal connection for the fans with important crew members who typically don’t get to step into the spotlight.”

Crew member nominations by participating NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series teams will take place this summer. A selection committee will narrow the NSCS finalists in August. Fan voting will commence in the fall, leading up to the announcement of the Craftsman Wrenchman Award winners on Nov. 22 at Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Craftsman Wrenchman Award will be presented in early December at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet during NASCAR Champions Week in Las Vegas.

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