Warne adds spin to Volkswagen Ambassador programme

Volkswagen has announced that legendary Australian cricketer, Shane Warne, has become an Ambassador for its Touareg luxury 4x4. Warne joins a strong Ambassador programme featuring other cricketing stars including Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen and Darren Gough.

Having helped Australia regain the Ashes in Australia earlier this year Warne decided to bow out of International cricket and in so doing drew to a close a career that spanned 15 years and included a remarkable 708 test wickets in 145 Test Matches.

Warne, who is currently Captain of Hampshire, commented: ‘I am delighted that Volkswagen has included me within its Ambassador programme. KP (Kevin Pietersen) has been an Ambassador for Volkswagen for the past two years and absolutely loves his Touareg – it’s big, spacious and extremely comfortable – exactly what we need for the huge distances we do on the County circuit.’

In the two year deal, Warne will be driving the latest addition to the Volkswagen luxury car range, the Touareg. Relaunched on 1 March this year, the Touareg features a host of new and revised technology, including ABSPlus, a sophisticated system which shortens the braking distance by up to 20% on loose driving surfaces. Further enhancements have been made to the car’s styling, including a striking new grille and headlights, while a revised interior ensures comfort for driver and passengers.

Adam Chamberlain, Head of Volkswagen Planning and Luxury Cars, said: ‘We are delighted that Shane, arguably the greatest cricketer of the modern game, has chosen to join the Volkswagen Ambassador programme. The Touareg is ideal for his day to day requirements and we look forward to a long and successful partnership.’