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High-Value Volkswagen Passat Wins KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award

July 30, 2021 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

If you’re looking for a vehicle that will save you money in the long run while giving you solid performance and features, consider the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Kelley Blue Book recently honored the Passat as the Best Midsize Car as part of its annual 5-Year Cost-to-Own awards. Each year, KBB projects which vehicles are likely to save you the most money over five years of ownership. Factors that play a role in these calculations include depreciation, fuel economy, maintenance and…

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VW Named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies List

June 30, 2021 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

For the first time, TIME has announced a list of what it’s deemed to be the 100 Most Influential Companies across the globe. The inaugural TIME100 list includes companies and individuals like Reese Witherspoon, K-pop entertainment group HYBE, the NBA, and the Roblox online gaming platform. Also on that prestigious list is Volkswagen, which was included for its leadership in the automotive world. “I’m honored that TIME chose to recognize the work thousands of Volkswagen employees around the world are…

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Volkswagen launches new Taos subcompact crossover

December 1, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

If you’re looking for a peppy, efficient compact SUV, check out the upcoming Volkswagen Taos. This brand-new model will fill a niche in the VW lineup, slotting below the family-favorite Tiguan and the upcoming ID.4 electric vehicle. It boasts a 1.5-liter EA211 engine that’s designed to deliver impressive fuel economy alongside spirited driving dynamics. It’s an updated spin on the engine powering the popular Volkswagen Jetta, and it enables the Taos to deliver 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque….

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How Volkswagen is Helping Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 31, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Volkswagen has joined in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and around the world by producing and shipping personal protective equipment around the country and to nations like China and Germany to help prevent further spread of the virus. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in China early this year, Volkswagen teams in Europe and Asia have been making masks, medical clothing, and other PPE to China to assist the doctors there. Then the virus broke out in…

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Stuck at Home? Try Auto Racer’s Fitness Tips

June 30, 2020 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Even if you’re stuck at home or don’t feel comfortable going to the gym right now, it’s still possible to prioritize your physical fitness. Just ask Mark Webber. Here at Gossett Porsche, we admire Webber as a Formula One champion and a record-breaking driver for the Porsche 919 Hybrid project. He’s had years of experience building his strength and endurance for the rigors of auto racing, and he recently shared his favorite tips for getting and staying fit at home…

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U.S. News Names Volkswagen Jetta Best New Car for Teens

October 30, 2019 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

Every year, U.S. News & World Report considers which of the myriad cars available on today’s market are best suited for newly licensed teenage drivers. For 2019, the publication named the Volkswagen Jetta Best New Car for Teens in the $20,000 – $25,000 category. You can test drive the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta at Gossett Volkswagen in Memphis, Tennessee. The Jetta beat out its competition thanks in part to its spacious interior, excellent fuel economy ratings, and available driver-assistive features. The…

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Volkswagen Sponsors 2019 Chattanooga MotorCar Festival

September 30, 2019 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

If you’re looking for something to do in your Volkswagen in October, then look no further than the inaugural 2019 Chattanooga MotorCar Festival. This festival, which is about a five-hour drive from us Gossett VW Porsche, is a multi-day celebration of classic and historic vehicles — making it the ideal destination for your weekend away. From Oct. 11-13, head to downtown Chattanooga to check out some of the most beautiful vehicles in the state. The festival, which is sponsored by…

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Volkswagen ID.R Sets Electric Nürburgring Record

August 28, 2019 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

The Nürburgring-Nordschleife is one of the most demanding racetracks in the world. It is used to put some of the fastest and most innovative vehicles to the test. Earlier this summer, Volkswagen took its electric ID.R to Germany and set a new electric Nürburgring record. The ID.R made it around the track in 6:05.336 minutes. This beat the previous record by 40.564 seconds. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group, said, “The ID.R has mastered this…

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Volkswagen ID.R Sets Electric Nürburgring Record

July 23, 2019 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

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Volkswagen Tarok Pickup Concept Debuts in New York

June 21, 2019 gossettvw Comments 0 Comment

The new Volkswagen Tarok pickup concept made its U.S. debut during the New York International Auto Show in April of this year. VW has not officially announced plans to bring the truck to the US market; rather, the unveiling in the US was to gauge the public’s reception to a compact, versatile, entry-level truck. For now, however, the Tarok will be limited to the South American market, with sales already happening in Brazil. The Tarok concept owes its versatility to…

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