Volkswagen has announced the global kick-off of the “Onefootball Brasil” app in anticipation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which will take place in Brazil from June 13 to July 14.
Currently available for free on the App Store, Google Play and Windows Phone Store, the “Onefootball Brasil” serves as a one-stop platform for smartphone-equipped football fanatics to get the latest news and information on the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world. Featuring a friendly user interface, football fans can now get immediate updates on their favourite teams and results via a live newsfeed, get involved in each match by casting predictions on match results and even vote for their preferred ‘Man of the Match’ in each game.
Christoph Aringer, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Malaysia shares, “Whether in Germany or Malaysia, Brazil or England, the entire world will be having football fever this June and July. We believe that this represents an excellent opportunity for Volkswagen to help elevate the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ experience to unify our fans worldwide.”
In conjunction with Volkswagen’s involvement with the most popular sport in the world, Volkswagen Group Malaysia will also be holding a contest giving away a brand new Polo Sedan as the main prize. Running from 22 May to 13 July, Volkswagen fans and discerning motorists alike only need to head to any Volkswagen dealer showroom nationwide and test-drive any of the vehicles in Volkswagen’s extensive range to stand a chance of getting the Polo Sedan.
Launched in 2013, the German engineered – Malaysian assembled Polo Sedan boasts a spirited performance with the best-in-class torque of 153Nm at 3,800rpm whilst possessing extraordinary fuel efficiency; offering a combined fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100km, allowing drivers to go a distance of 15.4km per litre. Not content with just offering great drivability, the Polo Sedan also comes with impressive safety features including dual front airbags and dual side airbags, Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), anti-pinch windows in all four doors, standard 3-point safety belts for rear outboard occupants, child seat anchor (ISOFIX system), anti-theft alarm system and anti-lock braking system (ABS).
For more information on the Onefootball Brasil app, please head over to www.onefootball.com/brasil-by-volkswagen. If you’d like to find out more about Volkswagen’s extensive range of award-winning vehicles or the location of your nearest authorised dealer, please log on to www.volkswagen.com.my today.