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MEDIA ALERT: Volkswagen celebrates 70 years in Australia with a Guinness World Record

Volkswagen Group Australia < 1 mins read


As Volkswagen's EVs are being shipped to Australia, an ID.4 electric SUV has set the
Guinness World Record for the biggest image made by GPS.

After his 33,000km epic drive, Rainer Zietlow receives his Guinness certification
for ‘writing’ 70 Year VeeDub over the continent.

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point
Friday September 27 at 9:30 for a 10am start.

Contact Paul Pottinger - 0434 755 158 paul.pottinger@volkswagen.com.au/

See images at:

https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/brand-experience/70-Year-Anniversary-of-Volkswagen.html 

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