Volkswagen Touareg Wins German Design Award Gold
Feb 11, 2019
The Volkswagen Touareg won the top gold award in the “Passenger Vehicles” category at the German Design Awards. The prestigious prize was accepted by Klaus Bischoff, Head of Volkswagen Design, at the award ceremony in Frankfurt am Main. ... Continue reading
2019 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up From The Auto Channel's Larry Nutson
Feb 11, 2019
Chicago Auto Show : North America’s Largest By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel It's early February and that means it's time for the Chicago Auto Show. North America's Largest Auto Show just held media previews and the show is now open to the public. ... Continue reading
Braking News: Van Drivers Risking Accidents Because Of Heavy Loads
Feb 11, 2019
The majority of van drivers carry up to half a tonne of equipment on a daily basis* which can increase braking distances by up to 36% - equal to an extra five meters to stop at 60mph – as revealed in exclusive tests carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles**. The brand conducted a series of brake tests at the MI ... Continue reading
1.7 Cars and Vans Recalled For Deadly Takata Airbags By Seven Automakers +VIDEO
Feb 10, 2019
Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7 million vehicles to replace potentially deadly air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan. The inflators can hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest Week Ending February 9, 2019 - Compiled By Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Feb 10, 2019
Top Automotive Stories This Past Week: Super Bowl Auto Ads; Chicago Auto Unveils; MAMA Family Car Awards; GM Layoffs; FCA Sales; FCA Recalls; World Car Finalists; 1962 Alfa In A Hole; 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C In The Money; Ghosn MoneyTroubles Continue; NHRA Events; RIP Congressman Dingell ... Continue reading
Cold Weather Can Cut Electric Car Range Over 40%
Feb 7, 2019
The AP reported that cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 percent when interior heaters are used, a new study found. The study of five electric vehicles by AAA also found that high temperatures can cut into battery range, but not nearly as much as the cold. ... Continue reading
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Debuts at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO - 228 HP And It's E15 Approved
Feb 7, 2019
Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc., unveiled the new 2019 Jetta GLI at the Chicago Auto Show. In 2018, Volkswagen completely overhauled the compact Jetta to cater specifically to American buyers, with bolder design, more interior space than the outgoing model, and new technology. ... Continue reading
2019-1993 New Car Reviews - The Auto Channel
Feb 5, 2019
2019-1993 New Car Reviews - The Auto ChannelNew Car Reviews Indexed By Make 1993-2019 • 2019–1994 Acura Reviews • 2018–2016 Alfa Romeo Reviews • 2015–2005 Aston Martin Reviews • 2018–1996 Audi Reviews • 2016–2004 Bentley Reviews • 2019–1994 BMW Reviews • 2018–1993 Buick Reviews • 2019–19 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Of America January 2019 US Sales
Feb 2, 2019
January 2019 Sales Jan. 19 Jan. 18 Yr/Yr% change Jan. 19 YTD Jan. 18 YTD Yr/Yr% change Golf 230 495 -54% 230 495 -54% GTI 995 1,687 -41% 995 1,687 -41% Golf R 36 3 1100% 36 3 1100% e-Golf 164 178 -7.9% 164 178 -7.9% Golf SportWagen 349 1,178 -70% 349 1,178 -70% Total Golf Family 1,774 3,541 -50% 1,774 3,541 -50% Jetta ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2019
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Jan 31, 2019
Final Edition End-of-Day Auto News Recap Despite the government shut down that cost the U.S. economy roughly $6 billion since Christmas, according to economists estimates, early indicators suggest new vehicle sales are expected to inch up in January, compared with year-ago results. “The current posture of the U.S. ec ... Continue reading
THE DUNE BUGGY IS BACK - AND NOW IT'S ELECTRIC!
Jan 31, 2019
Volkswagen presents a concept vehicle modeled on legendary American dune buggies from the ‘60s and ‘70s Clear, sculptural design conveys what it means to simply get behind the wheel and drive World première at the International Geneva Motor Show Wolfsburg (D)Jan 30, 2019; – Volkswagen is bringing a legend back t ... Continue reading
FOUR WHEELER and Overland Expo to launch inaugural Four Wheeler Overland Adventure May 13-16
Jan 31, 2019
FOUR WHEELER and Overland Expo to Launch Inaugural Four Wheeler Overland Adventure, May 13-16  Arizona Guided Off-Road Tour to Culminate at 2019 Overland Expo West Event LOS ANGELES—January 31, 2019—FOUR WHEELER announced today a partnership with Overland Expo to launch Four Wheeler Overland Adventure, ... Continue reading
VW EV Going Vertical -Will Produce Car Batteries and Mobile EV Chargers
Jan 25, 2019
Since January 1, 2019, the Volkswagen Group has had a new brand. With the realignment of Volkswagen Group Components, the Group is reinforcing its in-house supplier of components including engines, gearboxes, electric drive systems, steering systems and seats – at the same time as consistently leveraging synergy effe ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2019
End-of-Day Recap NADA projects U.S. sales of 16.8 million new light vehicles in 2019. And sales should plateau in the mid-16-million vehicle range for the three years after that, NADA senior economist Patrick Manzi said Friday at the NADA Show. ... Continue reading
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