The Volkswagen GTI W12-650! Click image to view gallery!
Volkswagen Group of America recently relocated its headquarters to Herndon, Virginia. Housing 300 employees, the newly constructed facility is state of the art and features a very stylish and modern design. As a Volkswagen team driver, I was invited to attend the headquarters grand opening ceremony on September 18th. The morning started with a formal media event announcing the official opening of the facility. As part of the event, Volkswagen of America Inc. president and CEO Mr. Stefan Jacoby emphasized Volkswagen’s commitment to setting the standard in offering an innovative and efficient product line which meets a wide variety of consumer needs. As part of their commitment to the state, Mr. Jacoby announced the Group would donate $2.1 million to educational institutions in Virginia. Among the many dignitaries in attendance was Governor of Virginia, Tim Kaine, who spoke at the event to welcome Volkswagen Group of America to its new home in Herndon.
A vintage collection of Volkswagen and Audi models were on exhibit in addition to race models such as the Audi R10 TDI, Audi A4 and Jetta TDI Cup car. The Volkswagen GTI w12-650 concept was also on display at the event. Current Audi, Volkswagen and Bugatti product lines were displayed at the facility housed in state-of-the-art show rooms featuring design aspects soon to be implemented in dealerships.
As part of the company luncheon, I participated in an autograph signing session for employees alongside players from the Volkswagen sponsored 2008 U.S. Open Cup Championship soccer team, D.C. United. My thanks to Volkswagen for hosting a superb event and for including me in this exciting celebration.
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