VOLKSWAGEN US AUTO SALES AUGUST 2017: Up 6.4%
Sep 1, 2017
August sales totaled 32,015 units, an increase of 9 percent over August 2016 Year-to-date sales totaled 220,344, an increase of 6.4 percent Sales of the all-new 2018 Atlas totaled 2,807 units Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 2,516 units Herndon, VA — (September 1, 2017) Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) toda ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2017
TACH Experts "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" auto news nuggets or search the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news,video, audio, rants and raves all instantly accessible from The Auto Channel's Autom ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC (AUGUST 26, 2017) SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM
Aug 26, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Ready to Roc! – World Premiere of the New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO
Aug 24, 2017
As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2017 -- Globally, over 1,600 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles were sold or leased in the first half of 2017, according to Information Trends. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Production Of New Electric Van Based On Microbus +VIDEO
Aug 20, 2017
The I.D. BUZZ1) concept car from Volkswagen is being further developed in preparation for its launch as a production vehicle. The Chairmen of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands, Dr Herbert Diess and Dr Eckhard Scholz, announced their production decision today at the Conc ... Continue reading
Spearheading A New Class: The New Volkswagen T-Roc +VIDEO
Aug 17, 2017
With the presentation of the new T-Roc in six days’ time, Volkswagen will be introducing a new model that is set to make waves in the compact SUV class: the all-new crossover model boasts crisp proportions, a progressive design and a wealth of innovations. In urban traffic or on long trips, the new T-Roc combines the ... Continue reading
2017 Volkswagen Passat Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 9, 2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat A family-sized sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_9333) When I am new car shopping the power train is right at the top of my list of particulars that come in to consideration. The reality of today is that, more often than not, choices within ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen SUV Earns 2017 Top Safety Pick Award
Aug 8, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. August 4, 2017; The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, a new midsize SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Study Determines Most Popular Models and States for New Convertible Buyers
Aug 8, 2017
CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2017 --With peak convertible season upon us, Cars.com dug into the data to determine the current state of the ragtop. ... Continue reading
Oops! EV technology showcase fizzles. Or is it the user’s fault?
Aug 4, 2017
Of course auto journalists are widely known for taking advantage of freebies such as hotel rooms, test cars, dinners and such. Our confident mused that even if the cars weren’t charging, a few drivers had copped the prime parking spots – available only when charging is active. As long as they were plugged in, no on ... Continue reading
AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble
Aug 4, 2017
Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2017
* According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, for the 13th consecutive year Porsche topped the overall marque ratings, earning an impressive 884 APEAL score. It was followed by newcomer Genesis (869) and then BMW (855), Audi (854) and Mercedes-Benz (851). * GM has p ... Continue reading
2017 Volkswagen Dune Convertible Review - Midlife Auto-Mobility On Big Sur And More
Jul 28, 2017
I pick up a Sandstorm Yellow Metallic 2017 Dune Beetle convertible in San Jose for a press evaluation trip and a chance to see an old sweetheart in Monterey who recently suffered a broken kneecap, sprained ankle and wounded pride. From our medical maladies came a fresh longing to rekindle our youth with auto-therapy. A ... Continue reading
Traffic Jam Assist Is Your Intelligent Chauffeur In Stop-And-Go Traffic
Jul 21, 2017
Summer is the time for holiday travel. Unfortunately this also involves heavy traffic and long traffic jams, as the typical routes of travel are often overcrowded. ... Continue reading
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