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, NYâ Consumers donât 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
Feb 15, 2016
AMSTERDAM, February 15, 2016 -- The disclosure that Volkswagen installed devices to circumvent mandatory emissions regulations for its diesel engines has caused the Company's shareholders and bondholders to suffer billions of euros in losses. The Volkswagen Investor Settlement Foundation ("the Foundation") provides a n ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE Review by Carey Russ
Feb 15, 2016
Small displacement is beautiful in the case of Volkswagen's new 1.4-liter direct-injected turbocharged engine in the 2016 Jetta DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There are important changes to the Volkswagen Jetta for 2016. VW has long been known for evolutionary rather than revolutionary product development, with ... Continue reading
Henny's Take - 2016 Auto Show Detroit In Positive Mood, But Will It Be Enough?
Jan 27, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel January 22, 2016. Last week, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit started in a positive mood. No surprise, as sales went well last year. But are several interesting world premieres enough to conquer with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Claims a Triple Crown at the 2016 Business Van Awards
Jan 26, 2016
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles scoops three awards at 2016 Business Vans Awards Volkswagen presented with âBest Finance & Service Packageâ Amarok wins âBest Pick upâ Transporter Kombi awarded âBest Crew Vanâ Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has claimed three of the top honours at this yearâ ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Adds Even More Style and Value to 2016 Range
Jan 25, 2016
Chic new Look up! trim added to city car roster Volkswagen CC GT and R-Line Black Edition models debut Stunning new Scirocco GTS special edition is available to order now WOLFSBURG -- January 25, 2016: Volkswagen is enhancing the appeal of more of its core models with the debut this month of a number of eye-catching sp ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2016
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - January 18-24, 2016 : VW Lying; 47 cent Gas; Recall Record;Citroen Returning?; NASCAR HofF ... Continue reading
Glamor, Glory and Full Throttle in Monaco -- Global Stars Get a Feel for the Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Jan 22, 2016
ŸNyqvist, Casiraghi, Helmer and Co. â stars enjoy taxi rides in the world championship-winning Polo ŸAround the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco: drifting with 318 HP ŸOgier, Latvala and Mikkelsen are probably the fastest hosts in the world WOLFSBURG -- January 21, 2016: Nobility, sporting personalities, acto ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Touran is Best in Class: Euro NCAP 2015
Jan 21, 2016
Touran wins in 'Compact MPV' category Affirmation of the popular family car's comprehensive safety concept WOLFSBURG/BRUSSELS -- January 21, 2016: The new Touran has been acclaimed by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) as the best compact MPV. The Touran is thus one of the most crash-resistant vehicl ... Continue reading
Hinrich Woebcken to Head Volkswagen North American Region
Jan 20, 2016
Volkswagen has appointed Hinrich J. Woebcken Head of the North America region effective April 1, 2016. He therefore assumes responsibility for all the activities of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in the region. The company is thus moving forward with strategic reinforcement in the regions and is bundling developme ... Continue reading
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