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THE POCKET ROCKET WELCOMES INGLEWOOD PERFORMANCE - Please welcome Inglewood Performance as the latest Pocket Rocket Banner Advertiser. Inglewood Performance caters to aftermarket and OEM products for your Volkswagen.  Visit their website or give them a call, customer service is top priority!

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VW CANADA JUNE 2010 SALES RESULTS - Volkswagen Canada announced today that its new vehicle sales in the first half of this year were the highest in the company’s history. The total of 22,885 new vehicles sold betters the old mark of 22,642 set in 2000, and is 20.5% better than the figure of 18,988 posted in the same period last year.

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TSI = ENGINE OF THE YEAR - The much sought-after ‘Engine of the Year Award’ has been won by Volkswagen – the tenth time already that the Group has taken the cherished trophy back to Wolfsburg. Entered in the competition this year was Volkswagen’s new 1.4 TSI engine and it won...

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VW OF THE MONTH - Slick, sure, and stunning!  July's VW Of The Month is nothing less.  Jake Warren's MKIII GTI VR6 is a sure head tuner.  The Silver paint and stunning Audi replica wheels work well.  The exterior bits from ABT to Euro parts are fitted to near perfection.  The trick, cut once measure twice!!

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THE ALL NEW JETTA MKVI - Wolfsburg / Herndon, Virignia, 15 June 2010 - Today, Volkswagen is presenting – at Times Square in New York - an entirely new Jetta design. The model series has a global presence with 9.6 million units sold, and it has been a bestseller especially in the USA.

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GOLF GTI - ANYONE FOR A SUNDAY DRIVE?  Volkswagen's latest ad campaign in Canada is theme is title "Anyone For A Sunday Drive?"  The first commercials started to air this month featuring the Jetta wagon.  Here's a sneak peak at the next commercial featuring the Golf GTI

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VW CANADA MAY 2010 SALES RESULTS - For the fifth month in a row, Volkswagen Canada announced that its new vehicle sales exceeded those of the same time period in 2009, with 4,587 units delivered in May (2009: 4,209) and posting another increase, this time by 9.0%.

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THE NEW 2010 POLO SALOON - While advance sales began for the Polo produced in Kaluga, Russia, the world premiere took place before 200 high-ranking guests in Moscow today.

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VW EXPANDS WITH RED BULL - As a global sponsor of the Red Bull Air Race, Volkswagen is expanding its strategic partnership with Red Bull. Starting with the upcoming race at Windsor, Canada, on 6 June, the Wolfsburg automaker presents itself as an automobile partner of this one-of-a-kind motor sports competition in the air.

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VW PUBLISHES iPAD MAGAZINE - Volkswagen is the first automaker to develop a digital customer magazine as an app specially for the iPad. The innovative digital product which goes by the name of DAS. lines up in good time for the launch of the new Apple product in Europe

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VW OF THE MONTH - We haven't featured many diesels on this site, but June 2010 is an exception, welcome Rui Jorge Augusto's MKIV Golf TDI.  This is not your typical communter, it's also a full track racer!  Enjoy the pics!

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2010 GOLF GTI MEET @ WORTHERSEE - There are automobiles, and then there are automotive icons – classics with a glorious past and an exciting future. The Golf GTI is such an icon. Over 1.7 million have been sold since the car’s debut in 1976.

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VW CANADA APRIL 2010 SALES RESULTS - Volkswagen Canada announced today that it set a new record for sales in April with a total of 4,394 new vehicle deliveries (2009: 3,496), resulting in a 25.7% increase versus the same time period last year.

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VW OF THE MONTH - It's May already!  The nicer weather is bringing forth some hot cars, Thomas MacLachlan's Jetta is no exception.  The beautiful Laser Red paint and Black accents truly make this Jetta shine.  The interior is treated to to some unique bits too, hit the link below to see more!!!

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TO THE POINT: VOLKSWAGEN R - In its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Volkswagen R GmbH, Volkswagen is bundling competence on how to implement sporty and exclusive models. For good reason: Demand for factory upgraded automobiles is continually growing.

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THE NEW VW PHAETON - At the Transparent Factory in Dresden Volkswagen produces one of the finest automobiles in the world: the Phaeton. The limousine’s quality and comfort (four-wheel drive and air suspension as standard) set a unique benchmark. Volkswagen, the most successful carmaker in Europe and China, has now made the Phaeton even more perfect.

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VW MILANO TAXI STUDY - Volkswagen has announced that it will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. Electric cars that are driven emissions-free will revolutionise mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas.

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VW TECHNO CLASSICA 2010 - Volkswagen is welcoming visitors to Techno Classica 2010 with three special themes that will take them back through an exciting period of automotive history. First theme: Under the motto "Volkswagens off the beaten path," Europe’s largest automobile producer has brought along a diverse collection of off-road highlights to the Ruhr region.

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THE NEW VW TOURAN - The Touran from Volkswagen is the most successful German compact MPV and “the” consummate family vehicle. Exactly 1.13 million units of the Touran have been sold to date. In Germany, it currently holds a market share of nearly 50 percent in its segment and across Europe

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VW CANADA MARCH 2010 SALES RESULTS - Volkswagen Canada announced today that it recorded its best March for retail deliveries in the last 10 years with a total of 4,272 new vehicles (2009: 3,156), resulting in a 35.4% gain versus the same time period last year.

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VW OF THE MONTH - A Canadian feature this month, from Montreal, Quebec Vincent Pouliot's MKIV Jetta is setting the bar with subtly and class.  The project car is just getting started but definitely heading in the right direction...  Click the link below to see a gallery of photos of Vincent's ride.  Enjoy!

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VOLKSWAGEN CANADA FEBRUARY SALES - Volkswagen Canada announced today that it again increased sales for a second month by 63.9% for a total of 2,821 new vehicles (2009: 1,721).  Volkswagen credited its higher sales to its recently introduced new Golf Family.

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THE NEW VW SHARAN - With over 600,000 units sold, Volkswagen’s Sharan is the favourite vehicle of countless families all over Europe. Coming now, with a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (4th to 14th March), is a completely new generation of this best seller.

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VW OF THE MONTH - The winter blues are slowly slipping away...  Branko Cupic's '79 Scirocco is melting the snow with his hot, head turning ride.  Job well done Branko, enjoy the pics!

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THE NEW CROSSGOLF - The current Golf model series – the most successful vehicle concept of all times – is now underway in the latest generation and is once again running at full strength on the streets of the world. That is because the new edition of the CrossGolf is debuting in a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.

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THE NEW POLO GTI - The Polo GTI is back. A powerful 132 kW / 180 PS comeback! This GTI lives up to its legendary name: Superior handling properties unified with uncompromising engine dynamics and a maximum of safety.

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THE NEW CROSSPOLO - The next generation of the CrossPolo is ready for new adventures. The clever compact in rugged all-terrain look is celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. After the Polo base version presented in 2009 and the Polo BlueMotion.

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NEW VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG - Volkswagen is unveiling the completely redeveloped Touareg as a world premiere. It is the most technically innovative “VW” since the brand has been in existence. This Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way.

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VOLKSWAGEN CANADA JANUARY 2010 SALES RESULTS - AJAX, ON – Volkswagen Canada announced that it increased its sales by 23.2% during the month of January versus the same time period last year for a total of 2,332 new vehicles (2009: 1,893).

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VW OF THE MONTH -  The long cold days of winter are still with us for a bit longer.  Hopefully Yoshi Kano's MKV Jetta can warm things up!  Riding on massive 19" OEM Phaeton wheels and a host of other OEM goodness Yoshi's Jetta is sure turning up the heat! 

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