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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[I just dropped it like it's hot.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jgp]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 7:35AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[The product is the product; the dogs will either eat it or they won't.<br><br>But Max VW is cute as a Bug. Sucked me right in; took the stupid poll, read the results, like a complete idiot.<br><br>When there is a VW that's competing with Hyundai and not Lexus again I might consider buying one, but at least the campaign has appeal.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dennis C. McGrath]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 7:36AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[When it comes to most cars, you and I both know marketing/advertising has a large part to do with sales.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 8:24AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[Isn't this what Pontiac has been doing the last month? "Pontiac is CAR"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Habibus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 7:58AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[Das Auto commercial from VW is little bit older... <br><br>commercial from middle last year..<br><br><a href="http://www.myvideo.de/watch/2344286/VW_Das_Auto" rel="nofollow">http://www.myvideo.de/watch/2344286/VW_Das_Auto</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[nagmashot]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 9:20AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[The people want a reliable car.  I'm sure the fact that this isn't on the list is merely an oversight and not some sort of indictment against his powers of intuition.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Disgruntled Goat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 8:05AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wasn't 'Das Auto' always their catch phrase/motto? Or is this only for the US?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Version 1.0]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 8:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[The Big 3 should take a lesson from VW's genius marketing.  Quit banking on the muscle car contingent and start talking about what we're evolving into.  Good work, VW.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 8:23AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[I was looking forward to buying a Tiguan with a manual transmission.<br><br>VOA rep informed me at the NY auto show that no Tiguans would be offered with a manual.  My dealer also confirms this.<br><br>Drivers Wanted?  I think not.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[perian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 8:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[An old VW talking to third-rate celebs. <br><br>This has Fail! written all over it.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 9:20AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[yeah, listening to a german voice from a car reminds me of the Dr. Z campaign. NO ONE wanted to listen to a German selling unreliable cars then, I don't think the celebs will help now either. I think the Sign Then Drive ads and the Get Safe ads do the job. How does showing a classic bug help people realize there are new cars coming?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave T.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 10:20AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[Is this the ad campaign I've been seeing in the Wall Street Journal with a black Beetle with a microphone in front of it, saying the most random things? If so, it would explain a lot.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Satish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 10:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's been in the SF Chronicle, too. That's what I thought, too, but they sure are taking a while to set the whole thing up...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[bduddy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 4th 2008 4:30PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[das Auto is fine and dandy but how about some "das Quality Control" and "das Corporate Customer Service". <br><br>till then, i'm "das Never Again".  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tsunami Racer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 11:18AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[What, kind of like 'Le Car'?  <br><br>Is VW now going to make product of the same quality as Renault?<br><br>Can't wait.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ckm]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 12:13PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[I don't think it would have to be that much better to reach R5/Le Car level reliability. You can do it VeeDub!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chaz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 4th 2008 2:06PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[That new tagline reminds me of Nazis.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Apu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 1:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[Do all German things remind you of Nazis?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chaz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 4th 2008 2:06PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA["Max personifies Volkswagen's American consumers and lets them know how Volkswagen understands and responds to what the people want."<br><br>What people want is simple - a reliable Volkswagen.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[John B]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 3:40PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/volkswagen-ist-das-auto/</guid><description><![CDATA[So 'It's What the People Want', huh?...<br>I wanted a 2 door Rabbit until I discovered I can't get it with a moonroof, or XM radio, or a stereo upgrade, or a center armrest for the driver...  Need I go on?  After seeing the LACK of amenities on the 2 door Rabbit, it's clear Volkswagen doesn't have a clue what people want!<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RockStoneSteel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 3rd 2008 11:56PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>