Controversial or not, Volkswagen of America has vowed its support for the “Cash for Clunkers” program of the government where each of their vehicles for their 2009 lineup qualifies for the said program. Under the “Cash for Clunkers” programs, potential new car buyers can get up to $4,500 off from the purchase price of new vehicles who trade-in their old cars.

In order to qualify, eligible new vehicles must achieve at least 22 miles-per-gallon for automobiles, and at least 18 mpg for small light-duty trucks and SUV’s, and trade-in vehicles must achieve 18 mpg or less.

“Volkswagen of America supports this historic decision of the United States Government to enact the Cash for Clunkers program.” said Stefan Jacoby, President/CEO, Volkswagen of America. “The fact that Volkswagen has long been known for producing fun-to-drive, fuel efficient vehicles, combined with our eight Top Safety Pick rated vehicles by the IIHS, should put Volkswagen on any new car buyers shopping list.” added Jacoby.

Among the new cars that Volkswagen has lined up include:

• 2009 Rabbit
• GTI
• Jetta
• Jetta SportWagen
• New Beetle
• New Beetle convertible
• Passat
• Passat Wagon
• Eos
• CC

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Don’t be surprised if you find the new Volkswagen line equipped with the latest tires from Hankook. The Hankook Optimo H725A tires are being shipped to Volkswagen’s Jetta, Jetta SportWagen and New Beetle with Optimo H725A tires, manufactured at Volkswagen’s Puebla, Mexico plant, this month.

While Hankook has fitments on Volkswagen cars in other global markets, this development represents a significant increase in VW fitments on Volkswagens to be sold in Canada and the U.S., where Jetta is the highest selling VW model vehicle.

The Optimo tire line is an ideal fit for VW and its exports to the U.S. and Canadian markets because of the product’s capability to deliver a balance of performance, wear, quality and quietness, all of which add to VW’s perception as a high-quality, affordable automaker. Hankook Tire’s Optimo products are gaining recognition by the OEMs as high quality touring performance tires.

This expansion of tire fitments with Volkswagen into the U.S. and Canada represents a significant time for the future growth of Hankook Tire. “We are extremely excited to supply the Optimo for Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta SportWagen and New Beetle exports to the U.S. and Canadian markets,” said Seung Hwa Suh, CEO, Hankook Tire. “After working closely with Volkswagen as an OE supplier in other world markets, we have created excellent relationships, and we look forward to earning even more fitments on VW vehicles to be sold in the U.S. and Canada.”

In addition to Volkswagen, Hankook Tire has global fitments with Audi, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Navistar Inc. and Chrysler.

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Volkswagen has joined the various companies joining in the celebration of the 50th birthday of Barbie as it has unveiled a customized pink Beetle Convertible fully equipped with rhinestones, sparkling pink paint and motorized vanity on the trunk.

The life-size pink Malibu Barbie(TM) New Beetle convertible made its debut at Barbie(R) doll’s Malibu Dream House(R) exclusive birthday celebration. Customization artists ABD Racing Werks, Katzkin Leather and Interiors and FoamMolders fully transformed the iconic New Beetle convertible into the perfect Barbie(R) ride.

The customized pink New Beetle convertible was prominently on display as the pink carpet was rolled out for the Barbie(R) celebration at her real-life Malibu Dream House(R). Barbie(R) doll’s house is a 3,500-square-foot home in Malibu, CA, decorated by famed “Happy Chic” interior designer Jonathan Adler. The Barbie(R) birthday festivities were complete with 1,800 pairs of Barbie(R) sunglasses, 3,500 pairs of tiny shoes, 3,500 mini handbags and numerous Hollywood celebrity guests.

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Tags: 50th birthday, malibu barbie, malibu dream, new beetle, new beetle convertible, pink paint, rhinestones, vanity

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