Posted November 1st, 2011 by Nicole
News just released from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards Volkswagen with the most “Top Safety Picks” for 2011 vehicles.
The Routan is the latest Volkswagen to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK rating for 2011, the highest possible from the non-profit safety research organization. This means that Volkswagen now has no fewer than nine TOP SAFETY PICKS, giving the brand leadership in the U.S. industry.
The annual rating recognizes those vehicles that perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute’s front, side, and rear crash test evaluations, and the newly required roof-strength test evaluations. The Institute only awards TOP SAFETY PICK ratings to vehicles that are fitted with electronic stability control and head protection airbags.
The other 2011 Volkswagen models to receive the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK rating are: CC 2.0L TSI®, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, Tiguan, Touareg, and four-door Golf and GTI models.
For more information visit www.vw.com or media.vw.com.
Posted October 13th, 2011 by Nicole
As a grass-roots community effort by the David Maus VW on Lee Road employees, everyone at the dealership collected requested items for military personnel throughout the month of September. Over 15 boxes of canned food, plastic utensils, gum, beef jerky, sunflower seeds, and more were shipped via Priority Mail to five different groups in the Army, Air Force and Marines. Two of the groups are constantly in the field requesting any type of food small enough to pack in their pockets while on duty.
The five groups were found through a website called AnySoldier.com in which soldiers of all military divisions write in for themselves or their group in request for supplies but most of all a chance to talk with someone from Home. Within each box was a greeting card written with words of support and encouragement, signed by the employees.
For more information on how you can help the military personnel please visit www.AnySoldier.com.
This Month: In October the employees of David Maus Volkswagen participated in a raffle for an iPod 2 with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Disability Wellness Center. The Disability Wellness Center (DWC) is a non-profit organization established to cater to the specialized needs of individuals in wheelchairs. 1 in 50 people are confined to a wheelchair. The DWC provides physical, emotional, and educational support. A few amenities of the DWC include, wheelchair compatible fitness facility, free seminars conducted by leading physicians and healthcare providers, fundraising, handicap accessible spa, and specialty medical supply store. For more information visit www.DisablityWellnessCenter.com.
Posted October 11th, 2011 by Nicole
David Maus VW North will welcome the all-new 2012 Beetle to its showroom floor, and hand over the keys to seven local Oprah Winfrey Show fans who received free 2.5L 2012 Beetles as giveaways on Winfrey’s “Ultimate Favorite Things” episode that aired November 17, 2010.
The winners will appear at David Maus Volkswagen North on Saturday, October 15th to help celebrate during the David Maus VW’s Tickled Pink Event, raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be from 12p-3p. David Maus Volkswagen is also making a $50 donation per vehicle sold to the Susan G Komen Foundation.
“David Maus Volkswagen North is thrilled to offer Central Florida residents one of the most highly anticipated vehicles of the 21st century. We know Beetle fans have been eagerly waiting for this day,” said Michael Pinto, General Manager of David Maus VW North “Yet, with its fierce and sporty design, extra cargo space and improved fuel economy, the 2012 Beetle is sure to gain a new generation of admirers as well.”
Redesigned for only the second time in history, the sportier 2012 Beetle is a modern interpretation of the iconic Beetle design. It balances classic beauty with modern edge and no-compromise German engineering, offering enhanced performance and fun-to-drive dynamics that define the Volkswagen driving experience. Available 2012 models include the 2.5L Beetle and 2.0L Turbo Beetle.
The 2012 Beetle was built to perform—it features a lower, more aggressive stance. The increases in width and length allow for better handling and increased interior space. These modifications complement Beetle’s vintage characteristics, including its unique shape. The second skin program allows customers to design their 2012 Beetles with an array of accessories for interior and exterior personalization.
The 2.5L Beetle has a starting MSRP of $18,995 plus destination fees, and comes standard with a split folding rear seat, aux-in for portable audio players, a leather steering wheel, unique and customizable17-inch alloy wheels, and an eight-speaker audio system. Attractive options include a kaeferfach additional glovebox, Bluetooth® technology, iPod® connectivity, heated front seats, three-color interior ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, the Fender® Premium Audio System, and leatherette seating surfaces.
The 2.0L Turbo Beetle, which has a starting MSRP of $23,395, comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with the option of Volkswagen’s DSG© dual-clutch automatic transmission. In addition to the standard equipment found on the Beetle, this model adds Bluetooth® technology, iPod® connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, the kaeferfach additional glovebox, sport seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights, three additional gauges n the dashboard, and alloy pedals.
The all-new Beetle is covered under the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. All scheduled maintenance is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For more information on the 2012 Beetle models, including additional trim options, vehicle specifications and images, visit http://media.vw.com/models/beetle.
Posted September 29th, 2011 by Nicole
Just posted on the VW Newsroom website:
At Volkswagen, the letter “R” promises top-notch performance, a claim validated by the 266-hp Golf R and the 261-hp Scirocco R. In a world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is now showing a third variation of this sporty theme: the Beetle R Concept, based on the 21st Century Beetle. Like the Golf R and Scirocco R, the R version of the Beetle was also created at Volkswagen subsidiary Volkswagen R GmbH, located near Wolfsburg.
The Beetle R Concept is still a design study. Those who are familiar with the Beetle Turbo (200 hp) know that the car could offer even more performance, similar to that of the Golf R and Scirocco R.
Visually, the Beetle R Concept, painted in “Serious Grey”, offers a glimpse of what a production version might look like. The concept is equipped with 20-inch “Talladega” aluminum-alloy wheels—the same design used on the Golf R and Scirocco R, although those cars wear 18- and 19-inch rims. R-design blue brake calipers are easy to spot through the Beetle’s wheels, which feature five triple spokes.
As is usual on R models, the interior also makes an immediate impression. In the front, the driver and passenger sit in motorsport bucket seats with what are referred to as Ergopads made of gray nubuck leather. The seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather. The R logo is embossed on the seats and the seat seams and piping are in “Space Blue”.
For more information visit www.vw.com.
Posted September 27th, 2011 by Nicole
Notable automotive industry research companies, IntelliChoice and AutoPacific, today announced the 2011 Motorist Choice Awards. Now in its sixth year, this venerable award series is designed to recognize those vehicles that deliver the compelling combination of high consumer satisfaction and lower-than-expected ownership costs over time. This year, IntelliChoice and AutoPacific continued categorizing the winners into a collection of 15 popular lifestyle segments that shoppers could easily identify with.
Volkswagen took home the High Tech award with the Volkswagen Touareg.
“The Motorist Choice Awards are designed to assist consumers by using a categorization scheme other than traditional vehicle classes. Our research has shown that buyers often shop in more than one vehicle segment based on their needs and uses, rather than simply choosing a segment and then comparing models within it,” said George Peterson, president of AutoPacific.
Each year, AutoPacific performs the broadest and most widely followed owner satisfaction survey in the U.S. with a record of over 72,000 responses in 2011. This study solicits consumer feedback on a recently purchased 2011 vehicle using 48 key attributes covering the entire ownership experience. From these data, AutoPacific compares overall buyer satisfaction between individual models and vehicle classes and announces its annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs) based on the findings.
Meanwhile, IntelliChoice constantly monitors and adjusts cost of ownership metrics for over 1,800 model trim lines to provide consumers with valuable insight into the financial impact of ownership over a five year time horizon. This analysis is the foundation of the IntelliChoice Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards announced each January, and its interim Best Bets awards which were recently announced for the upcoming 2012 model year.
To test drive the Touareg visit David Maus VW on Lee Road. For more information visit www.AutoPacific.com.
Posted August 18th, 2011 by James
Employees and customers of David Maus Volkswagen on Lee Road donated a trunk full of school supplies to Fern Creek Elementary School for students to use for the new school year. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, we appreciate your support as we do our best to make a difference in the life of a child!
Through the CARE Program, David Maus Automotive dealerships team up with local schools to help with basic needs for students. We hold book drives, school supply drives and will be scheduling group clean-ups at various schools that are in need. The CARE Program has also formed the Literacy Project in which employees go to local elementary schools and read to the students. It is part of the David Maus philosophy to give back to the local community as much as we can. Through various initiatives, such as the CARE Program and the Literacy Project, we are doing our best to make an impact on the lives of our local students.
Posted August 11th, 2011 by Nicole
David Maus Volkswagen on Lee Road is proud to support a local Orange County School, Fern Creek Elementary, by collecting much needed school supplies for students in grades Pre-K through 5th. If you would like to help, please bring your donation to David Maus VW is located at 1040 Lee Road in Orlando. Help the David Maus VW employees Make a Difference in the life of a child!
School supplies needed are:
#2 Pencils, Pencil Boxes, Glue Sticks, Notebook Paper, Spiral Notebooks, Crayons, Zip Lock Bags, Coffee filters, Baby Wipes, Paper Towels, Book Bags, Markers, Pens, Disposal Cameras, Band Aids, Liquid Antibacterial Soap, Post-It Notes, Colored Pencils and Hand Held Pencil Sharpeners
Thank you for your support!
Posted July 5th, 2011 by Nicole
David Maus Volkswagen on Lee Road is proud to sponsor BASE Camp of Central Florida by holding a collection for the families and children who utilize their organization – the Fill the Bug Campaign. A 1971 Super Beetle will be at the David Maus Volkswagen on Lee Road store until July 15th, 2011 to collect the items listed below.
BASE Camp provides a year-round base of support for children and families who are facing the challenge of living with cancer and other pediatric life-threatening hematological illnesses. BASE Camp stands for Believe – Achieve – Support – Educate, offering programs for rest, nourishment, encouragement and strength throughout the journey children and their families face. David Maus Volkswagen on Lee Road will also make a monetary contribution to BASE Camp through the Service Contribution Program.
Our Fill the Bug Campaign is to collect items or donations for BASE Camp in support of their needs they provide for children with life-threatening illnesses.
Items that are needed are:
PG-13 DVD’s , New or Used
Non Perishable Food
Tents and Sleeping Bags
Non- Monetary Donations Monetary Donations
Sponsor a hospitalized child for:
- $25 sponsors a child for one overnight campout
- $50 buys a grocery gift card for a week’s worth of basic needs
- $100 sponsors a MILESTONE Party for a hospitalized clinic patient.
- $250 sponsors a hospital lunch for 40!
- $500 sponsors 20 new release movies for dinner and a movie night for hospitalized children!
- $1,000 sponsors 40 kids for a camp
To find out more information on BASE Camp – please visit www.BaseCamp.org or call 407-673-5060. To find out more information on the Service Contribution Program and how you contribute, please visit our David Maus Volkswagen Service Department and speak to any of our Service Advisors.
Posted July 4th, 2011 by Nicole
David Maus and Tonga Fifita aka “Meng” helped raise money for Rock Pink as Celebrity Bowlers for the 104.1 Monsters 4th Annual Bowl-A-Rama on Saturday, June 25th – raising $60,000 for breast cancer charities. David Maus was bid on by RL Haines General Contractors and was named the #1 Celebrity Bowler for the most money raised which was over $4,000.
The event was held at Boardwalk Bowl on Colonial Drive by UCF. Every one of the 80 lanes were filled with teams and Celebrity Bowlers, enjoying the four hour event with taste testings, raffles, silent auctions and more! The David Maus Automotive dealerships have continuously supported local and national organizations dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, mammography testing and treatment. For the past three years David Maus Volkswagen has been a sponsor of the Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation Scooters for Hooters event, held each April. In October all employees wear pink every Friday to raise money for the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the Susan G Komen Foundation.
“This was an incredible event. It was nice knowing that all of the money raised is going to benefit such an amazing cause! We would like to thank the Monsters Morning Show and Rock Pink for inviting both Tonga and I to be a part of it,” said David Maus, Vice President of David Maus Automotive Group.
Rock Pink also supports the Young Survival Coalition “YSC”, the premier international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.
Facts about Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer is second only to lung cacner in cancer deaths among women in the US
- Mammography will detect about 80-90% of breast cancers in women without symptoms
- Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers in the US are due to heredity
For more information on the 4th Annual Monster Celebrity Bowl-A-Rama to benefit Rock Pink visit www.rockppink.com/bowling or email bowling@rockpink.com. Rock a healthier life!
Posted July 4th, 2011 by Nicole
According to SteelGuru.com, Volkswagen’s latest models have taken the top three spots on the best selling import car list this year thanks to favorable demand from local consumers.
Industry sources said that sales of the German car maker’s Golf 1.6 TDI reached 589 units in the first five months of this year, making it the top-selling import brand. It was followed by the Passat CC 2.0 TDI with 574 units and the Jetta 2.0 TDI with 506 vehicles.
The source added that fueled by the popularity of the three models, Volkswagen Korea, the local importer of the German automaker, sold a total of 5,373 vehicles in the January to May period, already exceeding the 4,760 vehicles sold in the first half of 2010. They predicted that sales of Volkswagen cars may reach 6,600 cars by the end of June.
The German car maker meanwhile said it posted strong sales of its models with an engine capacity below 2,000 cubic centimeters. In this segment, the car maker sold 5,109 units, a market share of 28.8%.
Volkswagen said that the release of the new Touareg model in July will further improve the company’s image among local consumers adding that efforts are under way to upgrade the company’s after sales service infrastructure, which can improve customer satisfaction and fuel sales down the road.
For more information visit www.steelguru.com.
