Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2020)
May 23, 2020
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Preview 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross
Sep 2, 2018
I have my doubts if the T-Cross will be really cool. Volkswagen claims its design is ‘charismatic and masculine’. But as far as I can see now, the T-Cross is just one of those small SUVs. ... Continue reading
Promising Future for India’s Automotive Industry Through 2021 by BizVibe
Jun 30, 2017
LONDON—India’s automotive industry is growing at a rapid pace, with innovation being key for automobile manufacturers to keep up with changing consumer preferences and increasing issues related to safety, population density, and the environment. Details on this promising market and its changing nature are some of t ... Continue reading
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SE Review
Jun 4, 2017
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE An Economy Car With Something Extra By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau What is it about VWs that I’ve always liked? I’m not really sure. Most of the ones I’ve had – and there have been many – have been less than first rate in terms of dependabilit ... Continue reading
Automakers Update Horn Sounds to Changing Markets
Sep 10, 2012
Washington DC September 10, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars have gotten a lot more advanced in the last few decades, but at least one part â the humble car horn â has remained virtually untouched. Until now. According to The Detroit News, as carmakers sell more vehicles globally, they're changin ... Continue reading
Force India launches VJM03 for 2010 F1 championship
Feb 12, 2010
Force India: The Little Team That Could. After decades of racing as Jordan Grand Prix, the team changed hands several times over the past few years, first as Midland, then Spyker before Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya stepped in and took over. No one thought the tumultuous outfit had much fight left in it, but last sea ... Continue reading
CAR WARS - Small-Car War Breaks Out In India
Jan 5, 2010
By NEW DELHI January 5, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) launched new compact cars to tap the fast-growing and price-sensitive India market as they and other automakers seek to put a dire 2009 behind ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Buys Nearly 20% of Suzuki
Dec 9, 2009
LONDON - December 9, 2009: Bloomberg News is reporting that Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, agreed to buy 19.9 percent of Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to boost its presence in India. Suzuki, Japanâs fourth-biggest automaker, will spend as much as half of the amount it will rece ... Continue reading
Volkswagen India Starts Pre-Series Production of the New Polo
Apr 27, 2009
Volkswagen India today starts the pre-series production of its most anticipated mid-segment model, the new Polo at its Pune plant. The new Minister for Economics, Labour and Transportation of the German Federal State of Lower Saxony, Dr. Philipp Rösler, visited the plant at Chakan to give the go ahead for the first we ... Continue reading
India Cranks Out Small Cars for Export
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that annual passenger-car exports from India have jumped five-fold in the past five years. Industry analysts predict exports over the next three years will surge nearly 300 percent to more than half-a-million vehicles a year. According to the Wall Street Jour ... Continue reading
India: Volkwagen Jetta - Market Launch
Jul 16, 2008
Today, in Mumbai, Volkswagen begins market introduction of the Jetta in India. The sedan - eight million of which have been sold since 1979 - will be available in three versions. At market launch the innovative 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission will be offered. Other comfort and convenience features round out the pr ... Continue reading
Shanghai VW tops China June PV sales with 44,600 units
Jul 15, 2008
Shanghai VW tops China June PV sales with 44,600 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/7066/Shanghai-VW-tops-China-June-PV-sal es-wi th-44-600-units.html Shanghai, July 15 (Gasgoo.com) The sales of Shanghai Volkswagen hit 44,618 units in June, leading China's passenger vehicle sales in that month, according to the late ... Continue reading
Volkswagen TRANSPORTER Van Completes 27,000 Mile Round Trip To India - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 12, 2008
Demonstrating Volkswagen's reputation for durability, quality and appetite for adventurous travels, a Volkswagen Transporter has successfully completed a 27,000 mile trip to the southern tip of India and back. LONDON - July 12, 2008: Helen Simpson and Michael Broadwith set off from England in their Volkswagen Transport ... Continue reading
Networks of FAW-VW and imported VW cars to be merged
Jun 24, 2008
Networks of FAW-VW and imported VW cars to be merged http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6836/Networks-of-FAW-VW-and-imported-VW -cars -to-be-merged.html Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) The sales networks of FAW-VW-made cars and the imported VW cars are expected to be merged. Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen (China), has ... Continue reading
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