2017 J.D. Power (2014 Model Year) Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 22, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 22 Feb. 2017 — While Lexus and Porsche nameplates lead the industry in vehicle dependability, owners of many high-volume vehicles are also rewarded with excellent long-term quality, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today.The study, now in its 28th year ... Continue reading
2017 Chicago Auto Show Opens its Doors
Feb 10, 2017
THE 2017 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS The Nation's Largest Auto Show Runs Feb. 11-20 CHICAGO (Feb. ... Continue reading
SECRET SAUCE FOR SUCCESSFUL SUPER BOWL LI COMMERCIALS REVEALED
Feb 8, 2017
Ace Metrix Names Lightheartedness the Key to Super Bowl LI Advertising Success by Marty BernsteinEditor-At-LargeThe Auto Channel America’s television audiences just want to be entertained. The biggest television event of the year attracts the biggest audience and huge numbers of TV critics. ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
Attention Volkswagen Toureg TDI Owners - Compare The Dimension's, performance, Accessories and Safety capabilities Of Your Soon To Be Replaced Vehicle With Every SUV Available (1997-2017) and Compare before you waste your time and potentially buy a replacement that is not up to the TDI benefits. ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
* U.S. light vehicle sales took an expected dip in January, down 1.9% over last year to 1.14 million. However the seasonal rate was strong at 17.57 million, a slight drop from last year. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2017
Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement today that requires Volkswagen Group of America to fully compensate consumers who purchased 3.0-liter TDI diesel vehicles through a combination of repairs, additional monetary compensation, and buybacks for certain models. Under the federal court order, owners of older ve ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - JANUARY 30, 2017:
Jan 30, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2017
*The CEOs of Ford, GM and FCA, Mark Fields met with the new President Trump, Wal-Mart becomes Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, speed limit raised, ... Continue reading
All-New 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Models Boast Sharpened Design and Enhanced Technology
Jan 29, 2017
The all-new 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe build upon the heritage and success of the first generation, while bringing reimagined design details to the new A5 family of vehicles. The A5’s design is backed by two powerful new engines to deliver a full range of driving experiences from efficient refinement to dynamic power. ... Continue reading
A Gripping Success Story – Audi Produces Its Eight Millionth Quattro +VIDEO
Jan 20, 2017
Audi is quattro and quattro is Audi – the famous all-wheel-drive system has been a defining feature of the Vorsprung durch Technik brand for over 35 years, and proof of that enduring appeal has been provided this week by the eight millionth quattro-equipped model to leave the production line. Fittingly, the worthy re ... Continue reading
2017 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) Highlights Up Close and Personal
Jan 16, 2017
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Here we go again – another gathering of the international motoring press in Detroit, still arguably the center of the universe for the U.S. auto business. While manufacturing, design, some engineering and marketing is spread out around the country and t ... Continue reading
Three of Four Car Buyers Avoid Considering SUVs Despite Record Retail Sales
Jan 12, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2017 -- A bright spotlight is shining on SUVs thanks to record retail sales in 2016, yet three of every four car buyers didn't even consider buying an SUV, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Auto Avoider Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
2017 Detroit Auto Show Audi Q8 Full-size SUV With Coupe Design
Jan 10, 2017
HERNDON, Va.—Dynamic, highly efficient and extremely comfortable: Audi presents the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. With this model, the premium manufacturer is tapping into a new segment for the full-size class – an elegant alternative to the robust presence of a classic ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS WEEKLY INDEX - January 9, 2017
Jan 9, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
Audi Debuts All-New A5 and S5 Cabriolet at 2017 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 8, 2017
Completing the new generation of the A5 family, the all-new 2018 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet will make their US debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. With a fully automatic soft top that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph and seating for up to four, the A5 and S5 Cab ... Continue reading
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