Kevin Connolly of "Entourage" and Kellan Lutz from "Twilight" are Among Celebrities to Sign GTI Hood to Benefit Doctors Without Borders; Consumers Can Bid on One-of-a-Kind Autographed Collectible to Support the Cause

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that it will further support ongoing Haiti relief efforts by making a donation to Doctors Without Borders, by auctioning off a celebrity autographed 2010 GTI hood.  At the 2010 Maxim Party to celebrate the biggest weekend in professional football this past weekend in Miami, FL, Volkswagen collected more than 50 celebrity signatures, including: Kevin Connolly, Kellan Lutz, Katie Cassidy ("Melrose Place"), Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather, Jessica Szohr ("Gossip Girl"), Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, LMFAO, Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo, The All American Rejects, Dave Annable ("Brothers and Sisters") and Jesse McCartney.  Consumers can start bidding immediately on this one-of-a-kind collectible on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150412602656&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_558wt_969), and all proceeds from the auction will benefit the Doctors Without Borders Emergency Relief Fund to aide in the relief efforts in Haiti and other countries around the world.  Consumers can learn more about the auction by visiting www.Maxim.com/VW.  

For more details on the auction, including how to find the hood on eBay, please visit www.Maxim.com/VW.  

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About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. 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 Golf, GTI, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, Passat, Passat Wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2010 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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