GM Jonathan Fowler featured in national auto magazineJanuary 28th, 2012Premier auto industry magazine Automotive News just featured our GM Jonathan Fowler! The article covers his journey from an aspiring bluegrass guitarist to a third-generation auto dealer and the grassroots initiatives he’s created to promote local musicians and artists. Click here to read the article.
VOLKSWAGEN reports 26 percent increase in 2011 U.S. salesJanuary 5th, 2012We just got word from the Volkswagen corporate office that VW Here’s a little clip from the official press release: Herndon, Va. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 324,402 units sold in 2011, a 26.3 percent increase over prior year sales. December sales totaled 32,502, up 36.2 percent over 2010, marking the best December since 1972. “December capped off a successful year of growth for Volkswagen of America,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “In addition to strong sales performance, in 2011 we opened an award-winning manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., launched the all-new Beetle and Passat – which won the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year – and the brand made the biggest improvement in Sales Satisfaction in the industry. We look forward to carrying this momentum into 2012.” Holiday shopping just got better with FREE VDub Club Cards!December 23rd, 2011
Passat named finalist for 2012 North American Car of the YearDecember 16th, 2011
As well as stacking up awards, Volkswagen has been making waves with consumers, producing double-digit sales growth every month in 2011. The same day that the NACOTY jury named the Passat as a finalist, Volkswagen announced that it has surpassed 300,000 sales for the year-to-date. The last time VW achieved such a volume for a full year was in 2003. Free local holiday albums are here!December 5th, 2011
Released today, A Blackwatch Christmas features some of Oklahoma’s best local acts including Colourmusic, Ben Kilgore, Sherree Chamberlain, Ryan Lindsey and more. The album includes nine original songs and one cover. “There are moments in the album that feel instantly nostalgic, moments that make you want to party, and moments that hint at this being a comedy record,” said Blackwatch co-owner and operator Jarod Evans. “When people get to walk away from the record store or the Christmas concert with a professionally pressed LP, it speaks highly of the music community here.” The album is available for free download online at fowlervwchristmas.com. In addition, 1,000 free vinyl copies will be available starting today at Fowler Volkswagen and several local businesses throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. We’ll announce additional locations through Twitter and Facebook, so stay tuned! Our free annual holiday concert, featuring bands that contributed songs to A Blackwatch Christmas, will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, directly following Dustbowl Arts Market in downtown Norman at FIVE, 412 E. Main Street. Fowler VW created the annual holiday album and concert concept and covered the costs, while Blackwatch Studios organized the album’s production. This is Fowler VW’s second free holiday album and concert, following 2010’s Checking It Twice. “Part of our shop’s mission is to contribute to a community where local artists and musicians thrive,” said Fowler VW General Manager Jonathan Fowler. “Through the annual album and concert, we’re hoping to spread some holiday cheer and also spread the word that Oklahoma has some exceptionally talented bands.” Fowler, who is past chairman of the Norman Music Festival and on the board of the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma, said the future of Oklahoma’s music industry is bright. “We’ve got incredible musicians and an incredible support system of businesses and nonprofits that are all working together to build a nationally recognized music industry in Oklahoma. A Blackwatch Christmas is a great example of the arts and business coming together to take another step toward accomplishing that goal.” Album Tracks: Watch ”The Making of A Blackwatch Christmas” here! Our friends Nathan Poppe and Matt Carney got some great footage of all the bands holed up at Blackwatch Studios during a week of recording. Making of A Blackwatch Christmas 2011 Holiday Album (Presented by Fowler VW of Norman) from Nathan Poppe on Vimeo. |
