News By Topic: Volkswagen

NHTSA RV RECALLS: 3/28/2016 - CHEVROLET, JAGUAR, VOLKSWAGEN, PORSCHE, MACK

Mar 28, 2016

SEE ALSO: RV Motoring Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall that creates 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. The following may apply to one or more of your veh ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 21-27, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

* Everyone wants to attention and the trend in auto show media previews is to make announcements a day or two in advance. First in New York, two days ahead of media previews, was Ford Motor Company, Shelby American and Hertz unveiling a special run of performance-modified 2016 Ford Mustang GTs named the Shelby GT-H tha ... Continue reading

Nutson Reports: 2016 New York International Auto Show Press Preview Day 1

Mar 24, 2016

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Most And Least Expensive Places In USA To Own a Car

Mar 21, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2016 -- There's a $7,216 cost difference between owning a car in Michigan and New Hampshire, finds a new study from personal finance website GOBankingRates.com. The study considered the costs of six key factors affecting the expenses of owning a vehicle in all 50 U.S. states and the District of C ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Mar 15, 2016

Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 7-13, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

* Jeep is celebrating its 75th anniversary by creating seven concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The brand has traditionally created special off-roaders for the event but this year’s anniversary is an excuse to go all out. Our favorite may be the 707-hp Trailcat, essentially a Wranger ... Continue reading

Volkswagen America CEO Steps Down Amid Continuing Emissions Scandal +VIDEO

Mar 10, 2016

HERDON, VA - March 9, 2016: Volkswagen Group of America has announced the departure of Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Through mutual agreement with Volkswagen AG, Horn will be leaving to pursue other opportunities effective immediately. On an interim basis, Hinrich J. Woebcken, who was re ... Continue reading

2016 World Car of the Year - Top Three Finalists In Five Categories Revealed in Geneva

Mar 9, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GENEVA, Switzerland. March 2, 2016. During a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, the top three finalists have been announced in five categories. The winners of the 2016 World Car of the Year, World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green Ca ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Mar 4, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

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U.S. Judge To VW "Times Up"

Feb 28, 2016

Washington DC February 24, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that a federal judge turned up the heat on Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday, setting a March deadline for the German automaker to state whether it has found an emissions fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that is acceptable to U.S. regulat ... Continue reading

Nutson's Mega-Sized Auto News Tweets February 22-28, 2016

Feb 28, 2016

* The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend. Highlights included more than 20 vehicles that made their global debut, a dazzling array of concept cars, participation from every volume manufacturer and three indoor test tracks. Consumers also have a voice at the Chicago Auto Show. In the ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports 2016 Annual Brand Report Card - It Ain't The Money Honey

Feb 26, 2016

Audi, Subaru, Lexus, Subaru & Mazda Keep Pace with Luxury Brands, Porsche, BMW lead the pack April 2016 Cover [Hi-YONKERS, NY— Consumers don’t always have to spend top dollar to get a great car. The Consumer Reports 2016 Brand Report Card reveals mainstream brands like Subaruand Mazda can often deliver as muc ... Continue reading

Marty's Marketing Musings© - Too Many Small Crossovers Means DUELING DOPPELGANGERS!

Feb 25, 2016

by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel Detroit January 31, 2016; Of all the manufacturers at the recently concluded Detroit Show the one ubiquitous link was the small crossover. It was in almost every booth and it is hot, hot. Year-end sales from 2015 show a dynamic surge in the sales of the mini-mo ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Caddy - First CNG Powered City Delivery Van +VIDEO

Feb 24, 2016

New Caddy Alltrack also available with a natural gas drive system GENEVA/HANOVER - February 24, 2016: The new Caddy TGI BlueMotion from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the first vehicle in its segment to be equipped with a dual-clutch gearbox. The Hanover-based manufacturer will present this new combination of an alt ... Continue reading