Sure, Passat lovers are rejoicing over the reinstating of a Volkswagen classic. So what’s new? How about a more spacious cabin for starters. The 2012 VW Passat has the best in-class legroom but keeps the luxurious interior and affordable German engineering that car shoppers expect from Volkswagen. One of the most noteworthy aspects is that this mid-size sedan, which debuted at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, will be built in America at VW’s new Chattanooga assembly plant.

Some of the new features include a TDI Clean Diesel engine option, an Integrated Crash Response System (ICRS), available remote start, and on certain models the available Fender Premium Audio System consisting of nine speakers (including subwoofer), among other great built-in technology.

To learn more about the 2012 VW Passat check out this link for an in-depth look.

At our Fiat tent, festival goers were invited to enter our “Italian Inspired Doodle Contest.” Contestants would receive a number and a marker and were then invited to draw their doodle on our Fiat! Each doodle and their number were posted on our Facebook page for fans to vote on their favorite. The doodle with the most votes wins an Italian Gift Basket valued at over $500!

Thank you to all of our fans that stopped by and participated in our contest!

Hyundai Equus

Visitors are encouraged to come discover what the Hyundai Equus is all about. With quality features such as; Lexicon® surround sound, a multimedia entertainment system,  hi-def navigation, a rear backup camera, Lane Departure Warning System, nine airbags, and many more. Additionally the Equus features an award-winner 385-hp V8 engine – more power than the Lexus LS460, Mercedes S550 and the Audi A8.

The lavishly equipped Equus will be available for viewing at Heritage Hyundai Towson on December 4^th from 10:00am until 1:00pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided at the exclusive debuting of the Hyundai Equus at 801 York Road Towson, Maryland 21204.

There has been a lot of buzz about the Chevy Cruze in recent months, but General Motors announced yesterday that the highly anticipated compact cars are rolling off the assembly line in Lordstown, Ohio.

“Our new body shop is among the best in the world. Our team is inspired and energized by the build of the Cruze. It’s a safe and reliable compact car with that mid-size experience,” Dave Green, president of UAW Local 1714 at the Lordstown Metal Center said in a press release.

The Lordstown Complex has been in operation since 1966 and according to GM, the plant has produced more than 14 million vehicles. A team of about 4,500 have been building the new Chevy Cruze cars. The vehicles will be in U.S. and Canadian showrooms next week.

The Cruze has a starting price of $16,995. And although it’s a compact, the Cruze is a leader in safety with 10 airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, antilock brakes and collapsible pedal system. All cars include OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.

“We have been working hard toward this goal for the past two years,” said UAW Local 1112 President Jim Graham. “We have a premium small car that we are proud to build and eager to get into the dealerships.”

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Hyundai Equus

The 385-horsepower Hyundai Equus has arrived.  Hyundai is offering their new model in two different breeds: Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate. The Signature version comes with almost everything: leather and Alcantara interior, heated steering wheel, climate controlled seating with a massaging driver’s seat, Smart Cruise Control, parking assistance, air suspension and a 17-speaker, 608-watt Lexicon stereo are at the beginning of a terrifically long list.

Pay a little more for the Equus Ultimate and you add the around-the-corner-view cameras to the parking assist, power trunk, and in back, reclining, cooled rear seats with their own massage function and leg support – and a rear seat refrigerator. Along with many, many other luxuries. They even offer the manual via an app on an Apple iPad!

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The event was also a coming out party for the brand. VW is huge worldwide, but has seemed unable to break out of a tiny niche of loyal buyers in the U.S. car market. Volkswagen ranked eighth in U.S. sales last month and has a U.S. market share of about 3.1% for the first five months of the year, up from 2.8% for the same period last year.

2010 Passat

There’s been a long standing tradition of automakers giving cars to local police departments in whatever areas they have facilities in and Volkswagen is no different.  Volkswagen of America has moved its headquarters from Michigan to Virginia and the Herndon police department has received a pair of new Passats – a modified sedan and wagon for use by the local authorities.