2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Leads Compact Segment in J.D. Power Tech Experience Index Study
Aug 31, 2018
Volkswagen is pleased to announce that the 2018 Tiguan leads the compact segment in J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM. The study, now in its third year, measures owners’ experiences, usage and interaction with 38 driver-centric vehicle technologies at 90 days of ownership. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says: Parking and Reversing is Reason for Almost One-In-Ten Serious Van Accidents
Aug 29, 2018
Figures from the Department for Transport (UK) show there were 1,350 parking and reversing van accidents involving light commercial vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in 2016 that resulted in deaths or serious and slight injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists. ... Continue reading
Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 18, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 19, 2018
Last Weeks Top Automotive News Stories: Musk Tweet; Court Orders VW To Pay For Competitor's Electric Vehicle Ads (WTF); Ford Railroad Station Venture; China's NIO A Startup EV Company Going Public In The U.S. ($1.8 Billion WTF); German VW and Audi Diesel Owners Forced To Fix Them; Mazda CX-5 Diesel Yawn Mileage; Mustan ... Continue reading
40...Count 'Em 40, Different Colors Available for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R
Aug 15, 2018
Volkswagen announced today the Volkswagen Spektrum Program for the 2019 Golf R. The program will allow customers to choose from 40 custom order colors—in addition to the five standard colors—ranging from Nogaro Blue Pearl and Violet Touch Metallic, to Caribbean Green and Copper Orange Metallic. These options make t ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2018
This Weeks Recalls, BMW; Subaru; Chevrolet; GMC; Jeep; Chrysler; Hyundai; Genesis; Volkswagen; Ford; Karma; Polaris; Yamaha; Forest River; Ducati; Freightliner; KZRV; Jayco; Keystone; Multiquip ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2018
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, August 10, 2018. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its iconic California camper with a limited edition. ... Continue reading
Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)
Aug 7, 2018
Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 6, 2018
Volkswagen’s SUV line-up is now focused on three core models. This all-new, second-generation 2018 Tiguan compact SUV that’s longer, has more cargo space and has three-row seating to carry up to seven passengers; the new Atlas mid-size seven-passenger SUV; and the previous generation 5-passenger Tiguan, rebadged as ... Continue reading
Latest Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 4, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson
Aug 5, 2018
Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: July Auto Sales Down; No Old Diesel For Big Rigs; GM Tariff Complaints; FCA Complains Of Mahindra Jeep Look Alike; Another Audi EV; Electric Harley; NACTOY Cars Of The Year; Concurs of America Winners; Automotive Heritage Awards; Collector Car Crime; VW Recall; RAM Recall ... Continue reading
There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2018
Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading
Day Two Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar 2018
Aug 2, 2018
Center for Automotive Research offers several options at the annual Management Briefing Seminar. I chose to pursue news on the latest in powertrains, expecting news on a variety of gasoline, hydrogen, diesel and electrified options. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America July 2018 Sales
Aug 1, 2018
Sales totaled 30,520 units, an increase of 12.7 percent compared to July 2017 Year-to-date sales totaled 203,418 units, an increase of 8 percent over 2017 Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 6,636 units Jetta sales totaled 6,931 units Sales of the Chattanooga-built Atlas totaled 6,499 units Volkswagen of America, ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, August 1, 2018; Owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles who have yet to complete a claim in the 2.0-liter class action settlement have until September 1, 2018 to claim benefits for a vehicle buyback or an approved emissions modification, along with thousands of dollars in cash ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review By Steve Purdy
Aug 1, 2018
SUV Buyers have plenty of great choices in compact crossovers, think Equinox, Escape, CR-V, Rogue, RAV4, Sportage and plenty more. The Tiguan, in this reviewer’s opinion, is fully in the hunt for your consideration, particularly now that is has a bit more length, 7-passenger capability, a great warranty and an update ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP July 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
NHTSA Recalls; 2018 BMW x3 Recall; 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 Recall; 2018 BMW X5 Recall; 2018-2019 BMW X4 Recall; 2018 Subaru Forester Recall; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, G65 Recalls; 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen; 20018 Suzuki DR-Z400S; 2017-2017 Glavel Bus ... Continue reading
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