News By Topic: Marc Rauch

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 CGI BlueEfficiency +VIDEO

Oct 22, 2011

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor VIENNA, Austria - October 20, 2011: The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is about to hit the European market within four weeks and Canada will also get this completely renewed second generation model. However, Mercedes says that – just like the original B-Class – the new model ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Centennial Update: A Peak into Chevy's Future with GM's Design Director Ed Welburn +VIDEO

Oct 21, 2011

It’s not very often that anyone other than General Motors top cadre of executives get to visit the company’s iconic design center’s sanctum sanctorum in Warren, Michigan. ... Continue reading

2012 Toyota Hybrid Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Oct 21, 2011

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Toyota has made quite an investment in hybrid technology, and the best way to recover that investment is by selling product. And one of the best ways to sell the most product is by offering customers the most choice. You can't say that Toyota isn't giving hybrid buyers choices. A d ... Continue reading

Fisker Rings Up First Sales of its Electric Karma Sedan +VIDEO

Oct 19, 2011

ANAHEIN, CA - October 19, 2011: Fisker Automotive announced that the Company has commenced sales of its 2012 model year Karma sedan after having received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week. As the first luxury sports sedan on the market with a range-extended electric power ... Continue reading

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-spec Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

Oct 18, 2011

2012 Hyundai Genesis is a full-sized car in all respects. It has a long 115.6-inch wheelbase, which accounts for the "unprecedented" ride quality. My initial impression was that here was a luxury-type car from a company not known for building luxury cars. ... Continue reading

Fisker Confirms EPA Certification of its Karma Electric Car - Let the Selling Begin! +VIDEO

Oct 18, 2011

ANAHEIN, CA - October 18, 2011: Fisker Automotive is pleased to confirm that the 2012 Fisker Karma sedan has received emission certification and fuel economy ratings from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), allowing the company’s dealers to begin selling the car to customers immediately in most states. A ... Continue reading

General Motors at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication +VIDEO

Oct 18, 2011

WASHINGTON - October 18, 2011: Tens of thousands of Americans assembled in West Potomac Park to witness the official dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall. Among the honored speakers at the ceremonies were President Barack Obama, members of the King Family, civil rights leaders includi ... Continue reading

Volvo V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid to Start Selling in 2012 +VIDEO

Oct 17, 2011

EDITOR'S NOTE: Now we're talking; using electric to combine with a non-gasoline fuel in order to seriously make a dent in our gasoline addiction. And what would make this vehicle even better - and save money on the liquid fuel that's needed for this V60 - would be to use bio-diesel in place of conventional diesel. One ... Continue reading

Cadillac CUE In-car Infotainment System: Intuitive and Connected Driving in 2012 +VIDEO

Oct 15, 2011

Integrates interior design with industry-first control, command technologies ■Natural voice recognition, fewer buttons, larger icons, greater customization ■Central instrument panel features fully capacitive faceplate, vibrant 8-inch LCD touch screen with proximity sensing, multi-touch hand gestures ■ ... Continue reading

First look: 2012 BMW 3 Series +VIDEO

Oct 14, 2011

Closer to its big brother By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH - October 14, 2011: The 6th generation of the BMW 3 Series, the F30, is a fact. The new model was presented this afternoon in BMW Welt, in Munich, after it bowed at the BMW Museum for the company’s employees. The ‘3’ is the most succ ... Continue reading

Honda Civic: Safety +VIDEO

Oct 14, 2011

LONDON, October 14, 2011 -- The new Honda Civic, unveiled in September, has been developed specifically for the European market. The Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. Honda has released a series of short form fil ... Continue reading

2012 Ford Edge Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Oct 13, 2011

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Edge has given Ford a solid presence in the crossover field since 2006, and got its first major updates for 2011 with bolder exterior styling, notable interior revisions, updated cabin electronics, and powertrain and chassis upgrades. So you'd think there wouldn't be anything n ... Continue reading

New Booster Seat Evaluations from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety +VIDEO

Oct 13, 2011

NEW YORK, October 13 -- A good fit is easier than ever to find when shopping for a booster seat, new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. A record 31 seats have been designated BEST BETS, meaning they correctly position a vehicle safety belt on a typical 4 to 8 year-old in almost any car, miniv ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Takes Next Step in Driverless Future - First Practical Demonstration +VIDEO

Oct 12, 2011

STOCKHOLM - October 10, 2011: The history of autonomous vehicles dates back to 1970s Japan, and various projects are currently underway at universities, research institutes and high-tech companies around the world. Hundreds of thousands of driverless kilometres have been clocked up, and proponents of the technology bel ... Continue reading

2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is Here +VIDEO

Oct 11, 2011

LONDON - October 11, 2011: Now in its third generation, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé takes the luxury 2+2 concept a step further by matching enhanced comfort and elegant design with sporting performance on a even higher level. The BMW 6 Series Coupé features a sweeping coupé roofline while the long bonnet, short over- ... Continue reading