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January 14, 2008
World Premiere of the Volkswagen CC
Four-door coupe provides sports car dynamics and sedan comfort
DETROIT -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. introduces the all-new CC, a new coupe with sedan access and functionality. The CC features a muscular shoulder line.
The Passat CC will come standard in the U.S. with the 2.0 TSI engine with 200 horsepower and 207 lbs.-ft of torque, available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic transmission.
Newly developed for the CC is an electrically actuated Panorama power vent sunroof. Volkswagen's attention to detail is shown off in the interior of the Passat CC with four ergonomically formed sport seats with available climate control, new instruments, new door trim, new radio and navigation systems spokes on the steering wheel. The rear sport seats offer ergonomically optimized lateral support on the sides of the seatbacks and seat surfaces and optional heated seats. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Launch of the smart fortwo in the USA
Photo: Dr. Dieter Zetsche,Chairman of the Board Daimler AG and Dave Schembri, President smart USA Penske Automotive Group with the smart fortwo mhd at NAIAS January 13, 2008.
The smart fortwo is celebrating its launch to the world's largest automobile market in Detroit. The shortest and most compact automobile currently in production is scheduled to roll on the streets of America this month.
The smart fortwo is the right car, at the right time for U.S. Drivers. Americans are faced with volatile fuel prices, increased urban congestion and a mindset of environmental responsibility. The smart fortwo offers a high level of comfort, agility, safety and ecology. |GlobalGiants.com|
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