Volkswagen Cars
Major ambulance order for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Over the next two years the Scottish Ambulance Service will take delivery of up to 180 Volkswagen LT46 coach-built ambulances. The order, worth in the region of £4.5 million, will increase the number of Volkswagen front-line ambulances within the service’s fleet to 340, which is over 70 per cent of its operational Accident & Emergency units.
Prices announced for new Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced prices for its new Crafter van which was revealed to the public at the CV Show in March and will go on sale in September. Prices start at £15,300 (basic RRP excl VAT and on the road costs) for the CR30 short wheelbase panel van with 88 PS; that’s £500 less than the entry-level LT which the Crafter replaces.
Transporter provides door-to-door service for holiday-makers
The Bowen Travel Group has bought 17 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttles to add a new dimension to its coach holiday tour programme. The new Door-To-Door service gets holidaymakers to their point of departure with minimal stress, and without having to travel to and from the meeting point weighed down by luggage.
New training initiative from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Recognising the importance of customer service in its success, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a new training initiative – the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Academy. The Academy has been established to ensure every member of staff throughout the national Volkswagen Van Centre network has the training, skills and motivation to deliver the highest possible level of service.
Volkswagen Group UK launches new environmental policy
Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has today launched its new Environmental Policy, providing a framework for all Group brands – Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – to promote environmental responsibility.
Triple success for Volkswagen in 2006 Fleet World honours
Volkswagen cars and commercial vehicles, plus the Fleet Services department have all claimed awards at the 2006 Fleet World and Commercial Fleet World Honours.
Touareg revs up England’s cricket team as Test approaches
While the England cricket team have been preparing to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test at Lord’s, they have been enjoying driving between matches and training in Volkswagen Touareg luxury 4x4s.
Range-topping Polo GTI in Volkswagen showrooms
The new Volkswagen Polo GTI is officially launched today, completing the Polo range renewal and adding extra excitement to the model line-up.
Volkswagen TSi claims International Engine of the Year Award
The new engine concept featuring twin-charging with a supercharger and turbocharger has impressed experts from across the globe: the new 1.4-litre TSI 170 PS engine claimed two accolades at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2006.
Volkswagen offers extra style with launch of Beetle Art
Just in case buyers thought the styling of the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet wasn’t quite distinctive enough… Volkswagen is pleased to announce the introduction of a range of decals allowing them to customise their vehicles further.
Volkswagen Fox is unleashed today
Today marks the official launch date of the Fox, Volkswagen’s new entry level model. Customers, who have been ordering the Fox since January this year, will now be able to drive their new cars away from Volkswagen Retailers across the UK.
Volkswagen opens new Nottingham training facility
Volkswagen Group UK has opened a new training facility in Nottingham in partnership with Carter & Carter Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of government-funded apprenticeship learning and adult technical training to the automotive industry.
Special Volkswagen vehicles for Special Needs Transport
The Volkswagen LT coach built minibus is the mainstay of the West Midland Special Needs Transport (WMSNT) fleet. But on top of the Birmingham-based charity’s most recent order for 34 Volkswagen LT35 minibuses, there was the additional purchase of three Volkswagen Transporter Tucanas.
Volkswagen Commercial vehicles at the CV Show 2006
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieved its sixth consecutive year of growth in 2005 with a record of 23,065 registrations in the UK. This represents an increase of 11 per cent on the previous year’s figure and early indications suggest this success looks set to continue in 2006.
Volkswagen Touareg guns for prestigious shooting school
Volkswagen's luxury 4x4 model, the Touareg, has been named the official vehicle sponsor of the prestigious West London Shooting School. To mark the start of the partnership, the Touaregs were showcased on a simulated grouse shoot at the Great Tew estate in Oxfordshire.