Volkswagen Group Australia's response to the Victorian Coronial Inquest
Nov 15, 2013
Our sincere thoughts and sympathies remain with the Ryan family in what are tragic and very distressing circumstances. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG announces International Vehicle Recalls
Nov 15, 2013
Volkswagen AG in Germany has announced overnight three international voluntary recalls which will affect Australian customers. In response, Volkswagen Group Australia today confirmed it will begin preparations for the recalls immediately. ... Continue reading
Movie Hero Jean-Claude Van Damme Stars in Volvo Trucks Film EPIC SPLIT STUNT +video
Nov 14, 2013
STOCKHOLM - November 14, 2013: Volvo Trucks released it's long awaited newest stunt promotional film today, starring cinema action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme. The Epic Split Stunt film is the latest in a series from Volvo Trucks that feature spectacular ways of demonstrating its trucks' unique handling capabilities. In ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI UNABLE TO CONTINUE RACING CAREER
Nov 14, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2013) â Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) announced today that three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti will be unable to continue his auto racing career. The IndyCar Series legend ends his career with 31 Indy car wins (tied for eighth o ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2013
Nov 14, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 -- At Mazda, "Never Stop Challenging" isn't just a catchphrase, it's a company maxim. After nearly two years of planning, Mazda Motorsports will field a pair of factory-backed SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel-powered racecars in the top Prototype Class for the 2014 TUDOR United SportsC ... Continue reading
Toyota Testifies Before Congress on Connected-Car Future Technology
Nov 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2013) â Imagine your car can see around the corner to determine whether thereâs a pedestrian or bicyclist in the road. Or perhaps it notifies you when an emergency vehicle is approaching or thereâs ice on the road. The good news is the technology already exists and Toyota and o ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 4.88 Million Vehicles In Period To October
Nov 13, 2013
Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.88 (January-October 2012: 4.72; +3.4 per cent) million vehicles from January to October this year. ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2013
American-Made Ethanol From American-Grown Corn Has Fueled Sport Since 2011; On-Track Emissions Reduced Across All Three National Series DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2013) â NASCAR announced today that during the NASCAR Nationwide Series⢠race in Phoenix this past weekend it surpassed more than five million c ... Continue reading
Action Hero Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in Volvo Trucks' latest film "The Epic Split" +VIDEO
Nov 12, 2013
STOCKHOLM - November 12, 2013: Jean-Claude Van Damme, one of the worldâs most famous martial artists and star of countless Hollywood blockbusters, takes the lead role in Volvo Trucksâ latest film âThe Epic Splitâ. The film, which will be released on November 14, is the latest in a series from Volvo ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2013
Seoul Nov 11, 2013; Kia Motors has confirmed that a new all-electric version of the Kia Soul is scheduled to go on sale in overseas markets during the second half of 2014. The 'Kia Soul EV' will be Kia's first electrically-driven, zero-emissions family car marketed outside Korea. "The new Soul EV will be at the forefro ... Continue reading
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Review and Recommendation
Nov 11, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Model: 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5SL Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm/180 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 191.5 x 72.0 x 57.9 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Most American Drivers have Never Driven A Diesel
Nov 11, 2013
Millennials point to fuel economy among top factors that make a car fun to drive PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 11, 2013; Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, announced today a recently conducted survey revealing 70 percent of Americans have never driven a diesel-powered vehicl ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Review, Details and Differences
Nov 11, 2013
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet has added a diesel engine option to its successful Cruze compact sedan, making it one of only two compact sedans sold in the US with an oil-burning option (the other being the Volkswagen Je ... Continue reading
5Minute Drive with Fireball Tim in the 2014 MINI Cooper S Paceman ALL4 +VIDEO
Nov 11, 2013
HOLLYWOOD USA - November 11, 2013: This week, Host Fireball Tim takes a 5MD through Malibu with Publisher of The Malibu Times (ARNOLD YORK) in a 2014 MINI Cooper S Paceman ALL4. Arnold's got a great story about Mel Brooks. ... Continue reading
2013 smart fourtwo EV Review - e fortwo and two for e
Nov 10, 2013
Photo: lede Smart_Electric_A2w3_12 2013 smart fortwo EV Review By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Authors Note: No attempt at completeness, simply comments on a brief driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. Why a smart choice will put money ... Continue reading
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