News By Topic: Marc Rauch

The Good and Bad News That Volkswagen is Investing $25 Billion on Electric Vehicles

Mar 22, 2018

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Yesterday I received a press release from Thomas Publishing Company about a story written by David Mantey, one of THOMAS' contributing editors. ... Continue reading

Experience the SEAT Approach to Classic Car Restoration

Mar 22, 2018

SEAT is prominently represented at 30th edition of Techno Classica in Essen, which will take place from March 21st to 25th. The Spanish car maker will not only be showing rare models from its brand history at this year's jubilee edition of the world's largest show for classic cars; it will also be dedicating its stand ... Continue reading

Lamborghini Polo Storico Celebrates 50 Years of Espada and Islero at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Mar 22, 2018

Lamborghini Polo Storico is the specialist department located within Lamborghini's headquarters committed to the restoration and certification of classic Lamborghini cars out of production for at least ten years. ... Continue reading

Mini Remastered Showcased at Techno Classica Essen 2018

Mar 22, 2018

Launched in April 2016, Mini Remastered is a bespoke and built to order recreation of the classic icon, for the 21st Century. ... Continue reading

AeroMobil Unveils AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL Concept - the first and only electric VTOL to also drive on the road, enabling flexible door-to-door flying-taxi service

Mar 21, 2018

First glance at the electric 4-seater AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL, the flying taxi combining autonomous flight with driving capability. ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe and Cabriolet

Mar 21, 2018

Following the launch of the newly redesigned Sedan, the Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe and Cabriolet are set to receive their own extensive updates. Shared visual features are the twin-louver AMG radiator grille, muscular front bumper and new rear bumper with round twin tailpipe trim elements. ... Continue reading

New Polo for Driving Thrills: The Volkswagen Polo R Supercar

Mar 21, 2018

The stage is set for the title defence: Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg. The 570-hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look. ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet - Now Even Sportier

Mar 21, 2018

Just a few weeks after the world premiere of the newly updated C-Class sedan and wagon, the two-door version of the C-Class appears in top form with the redesigned coupe and cabriolet. Sportiness and driving pleasure have been enhanced with a sharper design, digital cockpit and new, more powerful engines. ... Continue reading

POET Donates $250,000 to SD Ag Foundation

Mar 21, 2018

At a time when agriculture is facing economic challenges, POET is backing efforts to grow the industry in South Dakota through a $250,000 donation to the South Dakota Ag Foundation. The donation was announced at a press conference today, Ag Day 2018, at POET's headquarters with Gov. ... Continue reading

2019 Audi A6 Makes US Debut at New York Auto Show

Mar 20, 2018

The all-new 2019 Audi A6 will make its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show. Representing driving intelligence progressed, the A6 delivers the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment and digital solutions, and a better driving experience through improved comfort and handling. ... Continue reading

Kia Reveals First Glimpse of All-New K900 Luxury Sedan

Mar 20, 2018

Kia Motors has revealed the design of the all-new K900 today in a series of exterior and interior images. The all-new K900 has been created in close collaboration between Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea and the brand’s U.S. design studio in Irvine, California. ... Continue reading

GAC Motor to Light Up First Appearance at NADA 2018 with Four Premium Vehicle Models

Mar 20, 2018

Leading Chinese automaker GAC Motor will attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Show (NADA Show) for the first time at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 23-25.GAC Motor will be at booth number 274N and bring a star lineup of best-selling vehicles including the GS8, GS4, GM8 and GA4.The trip officia ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Announces New Five-Passenger Atlas SUV to be Built in Chattanooga

Mar 20, 2018

Volkswagen of America, Inc., has announced that it will be building a new five-passenger SUV at its Chattanooga factory. Based off Volkswagen’s award-winning MQB platform, the new Volkswagen SUV will be a variant of the seven-passenger Atlas and, like its sibling, will be designed and engineered for the American mark ... Continue reading

Nissan-Powered ESM Team Wins the 12 Hours of Sebring

Mar 20, 2018

With its convincing win at Saturday's 12 Hours of Sebring, the No. 22 ESM machine of Pipo Derani, Johannes Van Overbeek and Nicolas Lapierre gave Nissan its fifth victory in this historically challenging Florida sports car race. ... Continue reading

Self-Driving Uber Hits and Kills Pedestrian

Mar 19, 2018

TEMPE, AZ - March 19, 2018: Just minutes ago, AP released a report that a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a female pedestrian. The repo0rt states: "Uber's testing was halted after police in a Phoenix suburb said one of its self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian overnight Sunday. ... Continue reading