NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of May 31 - June 6, 2016
Jun 6, 2016
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. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. Why am I getting this email? You are receiving this message because yo ... Continue reading
2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupé Unveiled
Jun 3, 2016
Audi revolutionized its mid-size class in 2007 with the A5. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker created a work of art that took fans around the world by storm. Nine years later marks the launch of the second generation â with a new, honed look and high tech everywhere. The new generation of the A5 Coupé* is athletic, ... Continue reading
2017 Audi A4 Earns IIHS Top Honors
Jun 3, 2016
2017 Audi A4 Earns IIHS Top Honors ... Continue reading
Robb Report Announces Winners Of The 28th Annual Best Of The Best Awards
Jun 1, 2016
NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 -- Robb Report, the leading voice in luxury, has announced the winners of its 28th annual Best of the Best awards, spotlighting more than 150 brands across the luxury sector. Unveiled in the magazine's June issue, the hotly anticipated list is a connoisseur's guide to the world's finest automobil ... Continue reading
U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Patent Infringement by VW, Audi, Porsche
May 18, 2016
BALTIMOREâPaice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute a formal investigation of Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche based on Paiceâs complaint of infringement of Paiceâs hybrid vehicle patents. An of ... Continue reading
Autonomous Piloted Audi A7 Sportback Goes To Finishing School +VIDEO
May 15, 2016
INGOLSTADT - May 14, 2016: The evolution of the piloted Audi is continuing apace â the Vorsprung durch Technik brand's latest research car, the Audi A7 piloted driving concept "Jack," is now even more adept at operating just like a human driver - its autonomously performed motorway driving manoeuvres have been f ... Continue reading
International Automakers in America: Building More Than Cars
May 12, 2016
Washington DC May 12, 2016; The growth of international automakers and dealers in the U.S. is an American success story. It's a story about American jobs and the profound economic impact of a $73 billion investment in the U.S. economy. It's also about providing American consumers with an abundance of vehicle choices th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Near Fix for 3.0-liter TDI Diesels
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016âVolkswagen is said to be near a fix for its emissions-failing 3.0-liter Audi and Porsche V6 diesels in about 85,000 vehicles in the U.S., according to a report from Automotive News. A few final details and reviewing test results to ensure reliability of a software upgrade are the focus of the ongoing ... Continue reading
Audi April 2016 US Sales: 64th Straight Monthly Record
May 3, 2016
HERNDON, Va.âAudi set its 64th consecutive U.S. sales record for April with 17,801 vehicles sold, an increase of 5.8 percent over last year as the new A4 and Q7 led the volume gains. Year-to-date sales increased 5 percent to 59,761 vehicles sold. April sales were bolstered by continued demand for the all-new 2017 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and US Justice Reach Agreement On Consequences Of VW Diesel Lies
Apr 21, 2016
Washington DC April 21, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG and the Justice Department reached a deal in principle to address excess diesel emissions in nearly 600,000 polluting vehicles that will include buyback offers and a possible fix, a federal judge said Thursday. U.S. Judge Cha ... Continue reading
New Audi A4 allroad quattro - Perfect Companion In Any Situation +VIDEO
Apr 18, 2016
New Audi A4 allroad Quattro* embodies a unique concept. It combines a high level of driving comfort with off-road qualities, which positions it uniquely within its segment. Thanks to the standard quattro drive and increased ground clearance, the car is also easy to drive where the paved road ends. The new Audi A4 allro ... Continue reading
March 2016 Audi U.S. Sales - 63rd Consecutive Record Set
Apr 1, 2016
March 2016 Audi U.S. Sales Audi set its 63rd consecutive sales record in the U.S. for March with 18,392 vehicles sold, an increase of 7.5% over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales increased 4.6% to 41,960 vehicles sold. March also marked the fifth best sales month ever for the brand in the U.S. market. ââ ... Continue reading
First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement
Mar 30, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. â The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... Continue reading
FTC Charges Volkswagen Deceived Consumers with Its "Clean Diesel" Advertising Campaign
Mar 29, 2016
For Release March 29, 2016 Tags: Automobiles Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Environmental Marketing The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. deceived consumers with the advertising campaign it used to promote its supposedly âclean ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. March 29, 2016; Today, the Federal Trade Commission filed to sue Volkswagen for fraudulent advertising as a result of the diesel engine emissions scandal that came to light six months ago. The commission is seeking "permanent injunctive relief, rescission, restitution, the refund of monies paid, disgor ... Continue reading
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