"We are pleased to partner with FOX and TEEN CHOICE to support their eco-friendly efforts by providing talent transportation in our new clean diesel vehicles," said Mya Walters, Manager Lifestyle Public Relations, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Who better to show the importance of environmental sustainability than teens – the future leaders in the movement to protect our environment and embrace alternative fuel solutions."

 

TEEN CHOICE kicked off its green initiatives last year and continues using biodegradable fuels, recyclable set material and press credentials and signage printed on recycled paper.  With the 2009 Jetta TDI, TEEN CHOICE 2008 continues to lead by example and promote sustainable practices amongst teens. 

 

The hood of a Volkswagen Jetta TDI was autographed backstage at Teen Choice by attendees including Jerry O'Connell, Randy Jackson, Natasha Bedingfield, and Chris Brown, among others, and will be donated to City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

 

The newest edition to the Volkswagen family, the Jetta TDI runs on high-performance, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.  Its reduced emissions meet the most stringent fuel emissions standards in California and all 50 states. The "T" stands for turbocharged, proving that you don't have to sacrifice power and performance to be environmentally-friendly.

 

TEEN CHOICE 2008 is executive-produced by Bob Bain ("Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards") and Michael Burg. Paul Flattery serves as producer, Kelly Brock is co-producer and Greg Sills serves as supervising producer.

 

 

Volkswagen of America, Inc. recently announced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard equipment on all its 2009 vehicles. As a result, Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment manufacturers to offer an electronic stability control system on their entire product line – ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) deadline requiring vehicles in the 2012 model year to include stability control systems. Volkswagen's ESP technology works in conjunction with anti-lock brakes and helps reduce loss of control and rollovers to avoid crashes. NHTSA predicts nearly 10,000 lives could be saved each year if automakers included stability systems as standard equipment. 

 

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Va.  It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.  Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat Wagon, Eos, Tiguan and Touareg 2 through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.  Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.