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To the surprise of nobody here at Boston Volkswagen, the Volkswagen Jetta remains one of the top sellers in the automaker's lineup. With a host of engine and technology options available, from its base manual transmission five-speed model, to the efficient and brisk automatic transmission, there is a Volkswagen for just about any type of driver in the greater Boston area.

Cancer, unfortunately is indiscriminate and can affect anyone, regardless of their age or health. It's why Stupid Cancer, a non-profit organization helps support and empower young adults who have been diagnosed exists. One of the ways the group does this is through its yearly oncology conference and social networking event dubbed OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults, now in its fifth year. This year, at OMG2012, Volkswagen has decided to lend its support, and spread the word using one of its new Volkswagen models.

The sedan has always been the king of new car sales in the United States, even with the various market demand shifts towards trucks, SUVs, and crossovers throughout the years. Because of the sedan's consistency, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) is always sure to place much emphasis and detail on its yearly "10 Best Sedans Under $25,000" list. So, like all lists, everyone wants to know; which model came in at number one? Well, it's no surprise to us here at Boston Volkswagen as the 2012 Passat took home top honors.

While some automakers try to grab the attention of skeptics with flashy exteriors, Volkswagen knows that, when it comes to hybrid, most consumers want just the opposite. Due to the fact that gas-electric models are often associated with poor performance and style, many potential hybrid buyers look for a vehicle that appears the same as the gas-only variant they love. Despite the fact that the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid doesn't fall under that negative hybrid stereotype, VW isn't taking any chances.

Experiments aren't just for science. Creative automaker's like Volkswagen enjoy playing around with different combinations and mixtures as well...of the automotive sort of course. And it's a good thing too. Thanks to a bit of out-of-the-box thinking from VW engineers, we at Boston Volkswagen are able to hold an entire lineup of innovative new Volkswagen models on our lot.

When the auto reviewers at Cars.com set out to test and ranks new and redesigned models they don't just look at what others have already said. They get behind the wheel themselves. For this reason, we completely trust what the automotive experts have to say. Good thing too, considering Cars.com recently put the 2012 Volkswagen Passat at the top of its "Best Car of 2012" list.

No one would argue that the primary purpose of commercials is to inform viewers of a product or service. However, Boston Volkswagen also feels that most would agree with us in saying that television ads can also offer a snippet of entertainment. Take for example last year's Volkswagen Super Bowl spot called "The Force." Not only did the commercial present the 2012 Volkswagen Passat, but it provided a handful of laughs with its spoof on Star Wars.

It's easy to get big-headed and over-ambitious when you're sitting towards the top of the stack. But for Volkswagen, moving up two rungs of the latter and achieving automotive world domination isn't just a bold idea; it's a legitimate company goal. For those in the Boston area who haven't been tuned in to all the VW buzzy, the motivated automaker plans to surpass the likes of GM and Toyota by 2018 and win over the number one spot.

Back in grade school when a teacher made a test harder, everyone groaned. Today, the National Highway and Safety Administration (NHTSA) cracked down on its testing as well...but we at Boston Volkswagen couldn't be more pleased. That's because when it comes to safety, you can never raise the standards too high. What's more, like a straight-A student, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat passed with flying colors.

For a company to find success, it's sometimes necessary to lay out one clear goal. Just throw it down, plain and simple. In the case of Volkswagen, this strategy seems to be working quite beautifully. Company bosses gave Jonathan Browning, Chief Executive of VW Group of America, a solitary task: sell 1-million models annually in America by 2018.