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Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System For Volkswagen, nothings more important than the safety of its drivers. Volkswagen’s already seen a selection of its vehicles named IIHS Top Safety Picks, and are still making further safety advancements. That’s why they’ve developed a safety system designed to offer maximum protection to all of its passengers. The Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System is designed to provide optimal protection in the event of a crash. Volkswagen knows that even for the most cautious drivers, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. That’s why the Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System is available in all Volkswagen models. This advanced system uses a selection of features to immediately assist drivers and first responders in the event of an accident. How the system works The system is activated when an airbag deployment or safety belt tensioners are activated due to the vehicle crash sensor. Thanks to this system, it should be easier for passengers to exit the vehicle, or first responders to reach the vehicle, in the event of a crash. It does this firstly by unlocking all of the doors to the cabin, saving passengers and first responders a lot of time. The interior lights of the vehicle are also automatically lit, making it easier for passengers to find door handles and emergency personnel to assess the situation easily and quickly. Next, the high-voltage electronics are disengaged and the fuel pump is disabled, stopping the engine and preventing any unwanted movement from the car. This step also ensures that all of the vehicle’s fuel stays in the tank. This is essential to reducing the risk of a fire. Another automated feature of the ICRS is turning on the hazard lights of your vehicle, ensuring that your vehicle is visible to other vehicles as well as the first-responders, which is extra helpful in situations where visibility is limited. Other safety features Along with the ICRS, Volkswagen vehicles features a selection of other advanced safety features, all designed to work together to protect you and your passengers. This includes an advanced airbag system, a laser-seam welded body construction and an impact-absorbing front construction. Volkswagen also has a variety of different technologies designed to help you avoid crashes completely such as the Volkswagen Electronic Stability Control and advanced Anti-lock Brakes that feature Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. With hands-free features like Bluetooth and the MIB II infotainment system, drivers can also pay closer attention to the road, making it easier to avoid accidents. If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a vehicle with this great safety system, contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen. We have a selection of models available with this advanced feature, simply let us know and we’ll schedule a test drive, getting you one step closer to being as safe as possible on the road.

2016 Golf SportWagen safety features One of the major draws to the 2016 Volkswagen SportWagen is its versatility and efficiency. Excelling in both categories, the SportWagen has made quite a name for itself as an adaptive family vehicle. But when you’re loading your kids into your SportWagen, advanced efficiency and a powerful drive don’t matter as much as its safety features. As your best line of defense on the road, the 2016 Golf SportWagen safety features are designed to help you prevent accidents and protect you when they can’t be avoided. And having recently been named a 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick, you can rest easy behind the wheel of the 2016 SportWagen. Avoiding accidents The best way to keep you and your passengers safe in the 2016 Golf SportWagen is to be attentive while driving to avoid accidents. Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking, an active Lane Departure Warning system and a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert are just some of the safety features designed to help you avoid accidents on the road. As a Top Safety Pick, the 2016 SportWagen has met the criteria set by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This means it's achieved good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It's also achieved at the very least acceptable ratings in more difficult tests such as the small overlap test. To get the title, vehicles such as the SportWagen must also achieved an advanced or superior grade for the performance of their frontal crash prevention system. Being a Top Safety Pick, the Golf SportWagen joins multiple other Volkswagen models in setting a high standard for safety. Maintaining our customers' high expectations for safety, the spacious and safe SportWagen excels as a family vehicle. Protecting you in an accident However, for even the most careful drivers, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. In that case, the SportWagen benefits from its protective airbag system. Another feature that’s sure to come in handy is the post-collision braking system. This automatically applies the brakes after an impact to lower the chances of a secondary crash. Another added benefit of the 2016 Golf SportWagen safety system is its Autonomous Emergency Braking System. This feature usues radar sensors combined with an integrated camera to help maintain distance between your vehicle and those around it. If a vehicle in front of your SportWagen runs the risk of a frontal collision, it will alert the driver. If necessary, this system will also automatically initiate braking to slow the vehicle and reduce the risk of an accident. With all of these great safety features, you and your family can rest easy behind the wheel of this extremely capable vehicle. Since it’s built by Volkswagen, you know that it was built to be durable. If you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for a test drive, feel free to check our inventory. We’re sure you’ll find a model that’ll fit in with your family perfectly. Once you find the SportWagen that’s right for you, contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen, and we’ll schedule an appointment for you to take it out on the road. What do you think of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen safety features? Comment below!

Bluetooth® capabilities in the 2015 Jetta When you get behind the wheel of a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, you already know you’re driving in comfort and safety. But did you also know that the Jetta offers a selection of other services for your entertainment and convenience? Well it can with to its wireless Bluetooth ® capabilities. With Bluetooth, drivers have access to a variety of services right there in their car. With Bluetooth® technology, you can wirelessly connect your phone and car. When connected, you can drive while talking on the phone – without even touching your device. An overhead microphone picks up your voice while the car’s speakers allow you to hear the conversation. This means you can hold conversations on your phone in your car without ever taking your hands off the wheel. The Bluetooth technology also allows you to steam music. With a Bluetooth connection, you can stream music from your device through your car’s speakers. You’ll never have to worry about finding music to listen to, you favorites will be right on hand. How to pair your Jetta and phone with Bluetooth Pairing your device with Bluetooth is quick and easy. First, you need to ensure that your phone is compatible with the Jetta’s Bluetooth. You can do this at vw.com/bluetooth. Fill out the necessary information and make sure you’re good to go. Then, your vehicle should be in the accessory mode with the parking break applied in order to begin the pairing process. From the Bluetooth menu on your phone, search for new devices. The option for “VW PHONE” should appear after the search. This option should be selected. Some devices may prompt some alerts about the Bluetooth. You can then accept the notifications so that a connection will be established automatically. Now you have access to your phonebook directly from your vehicle. After your vehicle is paired, you can place and receive calls while on the road. Be sure to remain attentive while behind the wheel and not allow phone calls to be a distraction. To get behind the wheel of a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with Bluetooth capabilities, see our inventory. If any of them catch your eye, contact us here at Speedcraft Volkswagen to set up a test drive.

We’ve compiled all the Volkswagen ‘How To’ videos for changing your car’s clock for Daylight Savings Time. It’s been a week since we sprang forward, losing an hour of sleep but gaining some much-appreciated sunshine. Daylight Savings Time has arrived, and if you are like us you’re probably feeling a little groggy still. It’s amazing how changing the clocks one hour can really impact so many things. One of those things is your the clock in your Volkswagen. We know people who just leave the clock in their car on the wrong time until the clocks change and they become correct once more. There’s no need to live this way. VW produced a series of very handy How To videos for each Volkswagen model, showing you How To Set The Clock in Your VW. It is far easier than you think. Find your model below, and get back on track. Setting the Clock in your Volkswagen Jetta Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Passat Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Golf Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Golf GTI Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Beetle Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Eos Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen CC Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Tiguan Setting the Clock in Your Volkswagen Touareg We host a variety of other helpful How To videos on our website. They are designed to help you get comfortable with some of the basic controls and features of your new Volkswagen. Check them out. And, of course, if you landed on this page and none of this information was helpful, it’s probably time for a much-deserved VW upgrade. Feel free to peruse our New Volkswagen Inventory and let us know if you find something you like!

At the Detroit Auto Show this week, Volkswagen announced that they will be launching an all-new SUV. This week was the Detroit Auto Show where North America’s newest car models have historically first been revealed. And this year was no exception. The 2015 show this week was where VW’s New SUV Was Revealed. They are calling it the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE. Officially, it is still considered a concept car, but unofficially it has many of the elements that will make their way to production, eventually arriving at VW lots across the country. The VW Cross Coupe GTE really takes Volkswagen’s SUV lineup in a new direction. The five-seat crossover has a hybrid gas/electric motor. The 3.6-liter V6 produces 276 horsepower easily, and the electric motors bring enough additional power to bring the total horsepower of the vehicle up to a thrilling 355. The Cross Coupe GTE is also believed to have a 20-mile, electric-only range. For daily short commuters, this is the kind of crossover that will really appeal to a great number of people. The biggest point to make about this reveal, though, is that Volkswagen has indicated that the appearance and overall design of the Cross Coupe GTE will be dictating VW style for the next generation of vehicles. This Cross Coupe is likely to maintain many of the primary styling elements by the time it makes it to production, and the seven-seat SUV from VW that has yet to be revealed will also likely look like one of the family. More aggressive lines, modern slopes and more sweeping angles really work well to combine German practicality with contemporary, head-turning design. The interior of the new Volkswagen Cross Coupe also departs from the traditional design efforts of recent years, too. VW opts for a far more simplified approach to user interaction with all of the car’s features. The knobs and buttons are nearly non-existent, and actual control of a variety of features becomes far more intuitive and based in common sense. It’s an interior design style based around technology, and it won’t require an instruction manual just to turn on the air conditioning. We promise to keep you updated here with all of the changes coming down the pipe for the Volkswagen SUV family of utility vehicles.

Charging the e-Golf Electric Car just became effortless, and parking just became totally autonomous. Volkswagen really wanted to make a splash at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. So they dove head first into the deep end, and we are all still soaked. We already told you about the announcement of MirrorLink and Apple’s CarPlay, and we showed you the new futuristic Golf R Touch Concept Car that lets you operate nearly every car control with the wave of your hand or flick of your finger. And now, they announced some big advancements in their electric car technology. Volkswagen's Inductive Charging and Trained Parking are sure to shake up the industry. Volkswagen Trained Parking Volkswagen plans to advance autonomous parking by developing a series of systems that build upon the current semi-autonomous reverse parking features currently integrated in the e-Golf vehicles. These systems would allow the cars to learn from the repeated routes you take, such as the drive up your driveway and into your usual parking spot. A camera mounted behind the rearview mirror will recognize when you release control to the vehicle, and your regular parking maneuver will happen automatically. While drivers will be required to stay in their cars while they are parking themselves, the goal is to have a system in place within the next few years where the car will stop by your door to let you out, then carry on to its parking space and automatically recharge itself. These features would likely allow you to monitor everything from a smartphone or tablet to ensure all is well. The current e-Golf Electric car utilizes the Bosch 240V home charging system that lets you simply plug in your car at home and at work. It’s simple. And yet VW decided to make it even simpler to get customers ready for the inevitable future. So they developed a wireless inductive charging system which allows the e-Golf to locate and park itself over a charging plate in the floor. The implications of inductive charging are varied. It allows cars to eventually, precisely and autonomously park themselves. It opens up the possibility of taking your car to a parking structure with inductive charging, getting out where it is most convenient, and letting your car go charge itself while you work or shop. Being notified on your smartphone where the nearest available charging space is, is also just a couple years away. You can view the entire Volkswagen Keynote Address from CES 2015 here.

The VW Golf R Touch is like something out of a science fiction movie, packed full of cutting-edge technology. There are a few technology advancements made each year that make us realize we really are living in the future. It seems the engineers at Volkswagen became inspired while re-watching that Tom Cruise movie, Minority Report, because it seems as though the new VW Golf R Touch Concept Car that was revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show this week is straight out of that futuristic film. The VW Golf R Touch Concept Car has three big touchscreens, and is void of any tangible buttons or knobs aside from those controls that are imbedded in the steering wheel. But it’s not simply a trio of touchscreens. Drivers and passengers can operate the controls without touching anything, and without saying anything. A simply swipe or gesture is recognized, with the goal being that it won’t require a lesson to use. The system is built to be as intuitive as possible. Golf R Touch Concept Car Volkswagen stated that this concept car was the ultimate technological challenge. It was an attempt to integrate unbelievably complex technology with as many functions as possible, while nearly eliminating driver distractions by making it the easiest to use, most personalized system. All of the controls are sensor-based, or operate via the touchscreen. The speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and other vehicle information is all integrated into a 12.3 inch Active Information Display. All the standard car instruments are represented digitally. The main high-res infotainment screen is nearly 13 inches, and the screen that operates media settings and climate control is 8 inches. It’s not magic, though. Along with the proximity sensors are a series of small interor cameras mounted within the vehicle that pick up hand movement. The idea of waving your hand or simply gesturing to interact with applications, media, and climate control really brings these interfaces into a whole new third dimension. For instance, simply raise your arm, and you can control the Golf’s moonroof without touching a thing, and without having to take your eyes off the road. While the R Touch Concept isn't here, yet, we do have the VW Golf in stock. It is the Car of the Year for very good reason. Come see why! As always, all of us here at Speedcraft VW are more than happy to answer any question you might have. You can view the entire Volkswagen Keynote Address from CES 2015 here.

Through their new MirrorLink infotainment system, VW plans to lead the pack with cutting-edge tech. You might remember when Apple first announced Apple CarPlay last year. One of the headlines that came out of that announcement was that Volkswagen was one of the largest auto manufacturers not yet partnered with Apple. Well all of that changed this week at the International Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Volkswagen is Adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to their cars this year. Volkswagen MirrorLink The release of Carplay and Android Auto will coincide with the release of VW’s next generation infotainment system, which they are calling MirrorLink. This new system is about to take Volkswagen to the top of the touchscreen game. MirrorLink is on the same level as Jaguar’s new system, just to give you a better idea about how advanced and high-end it will be. MirrorLink will add phone-mirroring protocols which will essentially turn your smartphone into a second, mirrored screen for the infotainment system. Adding apps, integrating Apple Carplay and Android Auto will all be simpler than on any other vehicle out there. It looks like it was very much worth the wait. Apps from Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, and Apple will be supported, but initially MirrorLink will work with Think Blue, My Guide, Trainer, Shared Audio, and Sound Journey applications. More third party apps will be released after the initial launch. Volkswagen Apple CarPlay Release Date The release date for MirrorLink and CarPlay is still up in the air. However, Volkswagen did state that the launch would take place this year. Costs for adding Carplay or Android Auto were also not yet announced, but will likely be in line with the current prices set by other manufacturers. It appears 2015 is the year of technology for VW. You can view the entire Volkswagen Keynote Address from CES 2015 here.

Knowing Your VW App Say you’re driving your Volkswagen, when all of a sudden a light appears on the dashboard? In years past, you might have had to find an alternate route so that you could get to the nearest VW dealership, worrying the whole time about what the light might have meant. But now, with the announcement of the updated Knowing Your VW app available for all iOS devices, this is no longer the case. The purpose of the Knowing Your Volkswagen app is to make the customer experience for VW drivers by offering an easy tool to help operate all of the features of their vehicle easily and without using a paper owner’s manual. Additionally, the Knowing Your VW app now offers updated digital owners manuals for all models from 2013 to 2015, all available right on your mobile device. The Know Your VW App offers a variety of tools for savvy Volkswagen drivers. While the addition of 2015 model year owners manuals is certainly likely to get the most press, this certainly isn’t all that users of the Knowing Your VW app now have available to them. There are also video tutorials to help with potential user issues, while access to quick start guides and live chats with Volkswagen Customer Care is available as well. Want more? Well, you’ve got it, because users may also access virtual tours of all Volkswagen vehicles for the 2015 model year. Care to see the key differences between the VW Golf and the GTI? Or want to know the fuel economy of the 2015 Jetta, or learn the key features of the upcoming 2015 VW Touareg? It’s now easier than ever, with the help of the Knowing Your VW app. But why take our word for it? You can now download the app free of charge by clicking on the button below! And, for all the latest news and vehicles from Volkswagen, stop by and pay us a visit at Speedcraft VW today!