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2014 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 Review By John Heilig

2014 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2014 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 Engine: Turbocharged 1.6-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 208 hp @ 6,000 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 1,900-5,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 102.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 161.8 x 70.4 x 61.5 in. Tires: P225/45R18 Cargo: 16.5/42/2 c ... Continue reading

2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review With 2015 Update by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review With 2015 Update by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Want great fuel economy and a great driving experience? This is your new car! Do you like to go as far as possible on as little fuel as possible? But do you want an actual driving, as opposed to a mere operating, experience with that frugality? Never mind the hybrids, you might wan ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 4-10, 2014

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 4-10, 2014

* Your TACh team was as busy as ever this week reporting on the 2014 C.A.R. Management Briefings conference in Traverse City, Michigan and driving the all-new 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe in the Virginian countryside. Look for details here on The Auto Channel.com. * Chevrolet marketing chief, Tim Mahoney, revealed at the Ce ... Continue reading

2015 C-Class Estate The First Mercedes With New Features by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

2015 C-Class Estate The First Mercedes With New Features by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

C-Class Estate is not just a lifestyle wagon, it's a luxury vehicle for customers with an active lifestyle. By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor FRANKFURT - August 8, 2014: The introduction of the new generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate also includes the premiere of some new high-tech features. The Estate is the ... Continue reading

Diesels Diesels Everywhere

Diesels Diesels Everywhere

DIESEL 'INVASION' SET FOR NEW LUXURY SEDANS LED BY VW AND BMW from Mac Gordon Senior Editor-at-large Auto Central August 10, 2014; New U.S. VW chief Michael Horn sees fast cars fading out as all VW brands are “dieselized.” Single and twin turbo engines will offset power changes. New MPG Regs dictate need to d ... Continue reading

Siemens to Bring eHighway Demonstration to California

Siemens to Bring eHighway Demonstration to California

Contract signed with South Coast Air Quality Management District in California to install and demonstrate Siemens eHighway system near Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Electrified catenary system offers economically attractive and environmentally friendly solution to transport goods on highly frequented routes near ... Continue reading

National Parking Association and Parking Industry Institute Announce Partnership with Wounded Warrior Project

National Parking Association and Parking Industry Institute Announce Partnership with Wounded Warrior Project

The National Parking AssociationTM (NPA) and the Parking Industry InstituteTM (PII) are proud to announce a partnership with Wounded Warrior ProjectTM (WWP). This year's Helen & Jerry Stocks Memorial Golf Outing, held on Monday, October 20 at the Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. will serve as the inaugural eve ... Continue reading

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