Volkswagen of Naples Reports Volkswagen of America U.S. sales up by 47.9 percent in January.

Feb. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- • January sales total 27,209 units, a 47.9 percent increase over prior year sales
• The best January sales since 1974
• Jetta Sedan sales total 9,564 units in January, third best January ever
• Chattanooga-built Passat, Motor Trend Car of the Year, sold 6,318 units
• Tiguan sales were up 50 percent over 2011, best January ever
• High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models are up 30.2 percent, accounting for 17.6 percent of sales

“We ended 2011 strong and are seeing the momentum continue into 2012 with a 47.9 percent increase, demonstrating our growth strategy continues to take root,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “With the today’s release of our much-anticipated Game Day ad, ‘The Dog Strikes Back,’ our relentless focus on the core pillars of the business, and a full line-up of new and refreshed vehicles, Volkswagen is off to a strong start in 2012.”

The Passat continues to gain steam with 6,318 units for the month of January 2012. The strong demand has created a need for increased employment at the Chattanooga plant. Volkswagen will be hiring 200 additional employees, bringing the total employees to 2,700.

Jetta sedan remains the volume leader for Volkswagen with sales totaling 9,564, slightly down from last year’s record sales.

The 2012 Beetle, the feature of the upcoming game day ad, sold 1,401 units
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The Touareg vehicles saw an increase in sales with 68 percent and the Tiguan increased 50 percent, marking the best January ever.

Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 17.6 percent of sales in January, a 30.2 percent increase over 2011.

Volkswagen of Naples, located in beautiful Naples, Florida, is your leading new and used Volkswagen dealer serving Southwest Florida including all of Naples, Naples Park, Vanderbilt Beach, Immokalee, Golden Gate, Golden Gate Estates, Copeland, Goodland, Everglades City, Bonita Springs and Marco Island.  We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our new and pre-owned inventory online, www.vwofnaples.com, to request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!

Volkswagen of Naples Service Department is proud to be the only dealer in South West Florida to offer “Service While You Sleep”.  This elite service will allow our customers the option of dropping off their vehicle on their way home from work and picking it up in the morning.  For your convenience, our Service Department hours include nighttime service offered until 3am along with a complimentary shuttle.

Volkswagen of Naples is conveniently located and easy to find.

•   Traveling from Bradenton, Englewood, Punta Gorda, Arcadia, Sarasota, Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Bonita Springs or Venice simply go South on I-75 to exit 105 (Golden Gate). Take Golden Gate west towards the Naples Airport to Airport Pulling Road.  Go south on Airport Pulling Road approximately one mile, just past Radio Road on your left hand side.
•   Traveling from Miami, Coral Gables, North Miami, Pembrooke Pines, Hollywood, Hallendale, Coral Springs, Ft. Lauderdale, Plantation, or Boca Raton simply go West on I-75 to exit 101 (Collier Blvd -951).  Take Collier Blvd South to Davis Blvd. Go west and follow Davis Blvd. to Airport Pulling Road.  Go North on Airport Pulling Road approximately one mile on your right hand side.

Contact Information
Volkswagen of Naples
www.vwofnaples.com
601 Airport Rd., S
Naples, FL 34104
Sales:
1-866-364-0242
Service:
1-866-352-6629
Parts:
1-866-314-8395
Sales, Service and Parts Hours
•   Monday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
•   Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
•   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
•   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
•   Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
•   Saturday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
•   Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Service While You Sleep Hours
•   Monday – Friday: Drop off by 8:00 PM
•   Monday – Friday: Evening Shuttle Service extended to 8:00 PM
•   Monday – Friday: Morning Shuttle Service beginning at 7:00 AM

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