Volkswagen of America is the North American operational division of the Volkswagen Group, specializing in the production, marketing, and sale of Volkswagen vehicles in the United States and Canada.
Volkswagen of America was established in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey in 1955.
In the 1960s, Volkswagen of America introduced the iconic Beetle and Karmann Ghia models on the US market.
Volkswagen of America established its manufacturing facility in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in 1978.
In 2006, Volkswagen of America relocated its headquarters to Herndon, Virginia.
In 2016, Volkswagen of America was involved in an emissions scandal related to its diesel engines, resulting in a settlement and recalls.
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The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car that is available in a variety of trims, including gas-powered, hybrid, and electric options.
The Volkswagen Jetta is a popular midsize sedan with a range of gas-powered and hybrid options.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV that is available with gas-powered and hybrid engines.
Volkswagen of America was involved in an emissions scandal in which its diesel engines were found to emit more pollutants than allowed by law. The scandal resulted in recalls and a settlement that cost the company billions of dollars.
Volkswagen offers a 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty on all new vehicles, along with a 2-year/20,000-mile Carefree Maintenance program.
Yes, Volkswagen of America produces several electric vehicles, including the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen e-Golf.
Volkswagen of America is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set a goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2050.
Some of the advanced safety features available on Volkswagen vehicles include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.