IIHS Pickup Crash Test Ratings - Most Pickups Need Better Passenger-side Protection
Mar 21, 2019
Most pickups need better passenger-side protection ARLINGTON, Va. — The majority of pickups recently put through the passenger-side small overlap front test struggled to maintain their structure, but two trucks — the Ford F-150 and the Nissan Titan — earn a good rating. ... Continue reading
2019 Amelia Island Concours Wrap and Results +COMPLETE EVENT VIDEO (1:47:56)
Mar 17, 2019
March 10, 2019 at the 24th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance . The event once again brought together the best of the automotive world, including 2019 honoree, “Mr. Le Mans” Jacky Ickx. The legendary Ickx is a six-time Le Mans winner, 1979 Can-Am Champion, a Formula 1 victor and a Daytona, Sebring and Paris ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Brand To Cut 7000 Jobs To Save Money
Mar 13, 2019
Volkswagen will cut up to 7,000 positions, aim to boost productivity and deliver 5.9 billion euros ($6.7 billion)of annual savings at its core VW brand by 2023, in its latest attempt to raise profitability at its top-selling division. The plan, announced on Wednesday, comes a day after the German automaker warned it wo ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2019
The People’s Car made its bow at one of the most prestigious collector-car events in the world on Sunday, March 10th, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and wowed the thousands of enthusiasts who attended the event. Most car enthusiasts know about the humble Beetle, the Golf, and the Microbus, but the class of ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says Driverless Vehicles Have Limited Desireability and High Cost
Mar 6, 2019
GENEVA, March 5 Edward Taylor writing for Reuters reported that fully autonomous vehicles will take at least another five years to perfect, with the cost and complexity of rolling out the technology globally serving to undermine the business case, Volkswagen’s head of commercial vehicles said. Autonomous cars require ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Night Preview at 2019 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Mar 5, 2019
Watch the entire VW press event live on Tuesday morning, March 5th at 3AM New York time, 12 midnight Los Angeles time. Four world premieres set powerful and electrifying highlights. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Spins Off Jetta As Entrylevel Brand For Chinese Market
Feb 26, 2019
The model range of JETTA will be produced by FAW-Volkswagen in Chengdu. Jetta Brand will comprise a sedan and two SUVs. Market data show that SUV models in particular are becoming increasingly popular. Sedans continue to be good sellers. But the SUV segment is generating tremendous growth momentum and now makes up near ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Unveil New Touareg V8 TDI at 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 26, 2019
Volkswagen is celebrating the world premiere of the new Touareg V8 TDI at the Geneva International Motor Show (7–17 March). Its output of 310 kW / 421 PS makes it the most powerful SUV with a diesel engine from a German manufacturer. The maximum torque of the high tech turbo diesel engine reaches the level of a super ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Unveil New Touareg V8 TDI at 2019 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 26, 2019
Superior performance: the new Touareg V8 TDI1) with 310 kW / 421 PS is now the most powerful model from the Volkswagen brand Clean giant: new 4.0 litre eight-cylinder high tech engine complies with the new Euro 6d-TEMP emission standard Maximum comfort: the top model comes onto the market with leather interior and air ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls February 18, 2019
Feb 20, 2019
NHTSA Recalls: Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; KIA; Nissan; Jeep; Honda; Hyundai; Chevrolet; RAM; Acura; Ford; Toyne ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Icon '60's Icon Rides Again +VIDEO
Feb 15, 2019
After more than 50 years, the iconic ‘Light’ bus—a Volkswagen Type 2 van made world famous after its appearance at the legendary 1969 Woodstock Art and Music Fair—will ride again, thanks to help from Volkswagen of America and the greater Volkswagen community. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday February 16, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM
Feb 15, 2019
Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 - Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2019
NADA End-of-Day Automotive News Recap Partners Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co are at odds over how much the German automaker will invest in the No. 2 U.S. automaker’s self-driving vehicle unit, with Ford seeking at least $500 million, people familiar with the negotiations said. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 13, 2019
Vehicle Dependability Significantly Improves for Most Automakers On a day when people traditionally demonstrate their love for another person, consumers’ affection for their three-year-old vehicles is equally apparent in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2019
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. . ... Continue reading
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