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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Passat
See why the Passat was named 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
It may not be a word, but there’s really no more succinct way to explain why the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan deserves to be named 2012 Motor Trend “Car of the Year” than to cite this completely new sedan’s “unbeatability.” The Passat has been tailored specifically to the tastes of North American car buyers, and Volkswagen has proven it believes in the Passat by building it here, in a brand-new Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. That’s not the kind of investment automakers take lightly, and that says something about the new Passat.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Volkswagen Golf
The small car that delivers in a big way.
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a strong example of a model with staying power. With Golf models spanning back generations, it’s still an astoundingly well-engineered hatchback that’s accessibly priced. The 2012 Volkswagen Golf continues to offer the blend of space, features and driving character that has helped the Golf stand out for decades.
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Car Care: When it’s Your 35,000-Mile Service
Simple tips can help save your investment.
At less than 35,000 miles, most new cars are still under warranty, so anything that breaks prematurely, such as a leaking brake caliper or a burned out wiper motor, should be fixed at no cost. However, warranties don’t generally cover wear and tear items like brake pads and wiper blades, so it’s important to check those regularly and replace as needed for proper function and safety. Regular maintenance is important to protect your investment and prevent problems later, after that new-car warranty expires.
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Volkswagen to Reduce Environmental Impact by 25 Percent
By 2018, all of the automaker’s plants will be significantly more energy efficient.
In conjunction with its “Think Blue. Factory.” initiative, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars division has made a major commitment to becoming more environmentally sustainable and responsible. The automaker’s primary goal is that by 2018, the environmental impact of all Volkswagen plants will be reduced by 25 percent. In order to achieve this, significant changes will be made in the areas of energy and water consumption, airborne emissions, waste volumes and carbon dioxide emissions.
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Get Out!
Outdoor family arts and crafts.
Looking for some fun things to do with your kinds this winter? While many parents believe that indoor play is the safer alternative to going outside, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that time spent outdoors can raise levels of Vitamin D, which can actually protect your child from things like bone problems, heart disease and diabetes. With these fun, easy and inexpensive crafts, you will not only get your kids outside, you can boost their creativity as well.
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