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- The Future of Bugatti
[Automotive] The future of Bugatti, maker of the worlds fastest, most expensive car and subsidiary of Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker has become uncertain with the resignation of its president.
- TSI Engine - 7-Speed DSG to Launch Mid 2007
[Automotive] Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car maker, showed its new TSI petrol engine (90 kW / 122 PS) along with the world’s first seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the compact and mid-class. These products are Volkswagen’s way of continuing its drive train offensive.
- Surprise Your Mom with a Clean Car this Mother's Day
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] As Mothers Day is coming on May 13, the Car Care Council recommends surprising our moms with the simple gift of a clean car that will not only make them smile, but will also lessen her driving distractions.
- Audi Leads DTM
[Automotive] The DTM has once again proven an exhilarating event and motorsports fans at Oschersleben have been able to witness an impressive display of driving prowess from drivers of the Audi team.
- Audi's "Truth In Engineering" Extends To Its User-Friendly Gizmos
[Automotive] As part of the developing the brand identity, Audi would like to extend that concept to every littlest details in each of its vehicles. The "Truth in Engineering" tagline is also applied in the various Audi gizmos which unlike those of its competitors are not made as complicated.
- Audi's New Commercials
[Automotive] Finally Audi of America has unveiled its new "Truth in engineering" campaign with its two 15 second spots for the TT sportster that was launched recently and scheduled for broadcast in the coming week.
- Audi RS 4 Art Car Created By Roberto Britto To Grace Art Chicago
[Automotive] Audi luxury unit of Volkswagen maker of top-of-the-line VW Rabbit parts is going to be the official sponsor of Art Chicago, which is America’s longest-running international modern and contemporary art fair.
- Audi to Strengthen Brand Identity in the US
[Automotive] Audi plans to strengthen its brand identity in the US through new advertising campaign develop by Venables, Bell & Partners based in San Francisco.
- Porsche Bidding Too Low for Volkswagen
[Automotive] Porsche controlling bid is shunned by Volkswagen investors since it’s below the present market value of the automaker.
- Checking Your Car's Cooling System
[Automotive] Regular inspection of a vehicles cooling system is a task which can be performed by anyone, even those not experts in the field of automotive. This inspection is very important especially during spring season when cars easily experience overheating due to poorly maintained cooling system.
- Cooling Your Car Down
[Automotive] Even with the best motor oils, the engine still produces a vast amount of friction. Friction creates heat. Too much of this could destroy the vehicle. The job of the engine's cooling system is to remove the heat as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- VW Makes Rear Engine Vehicle Again
[Automotive] Other have been speculating that the German automaker has long abandoned the people's car demographic for "richer climes", what with Piech's grand vision for the brand lay in cars like the Phaeton in recent times. But who knows if wild ideas like these will be able to do wonders for Volkswagen's seemingly lackluster offerings of late?
- Taking Care of Your VW Car
[Automotive] Buying your new VW car cost you thousands of dollars – an investment that would certainly make you want to cut future repair and maintenance expenses for your new car as much as possible. Having the know-how in cutting repair and maintenance expenses will help you a lot in dealing with future severe car problems.
- Audi Team Continues its Training in Oschersleben Last Friday
[Automotive] Audi team continues its practice to get ready for Oschersleben.
- Because the Environment is Everybody's Business
[Automotive] The increasing demand for green cars and the growing awareness for the continuous threat of global warming have encouraged dealerships around the country to join the green car bandwagon.
- VW to Release Tiguan Clean Diesel in 2008
[Automotive] With enhanced exhaust system that will yield clean gases; the Tiguan's clean diesel is a first in the segment. Volkswagen said that like any other VW vehicle, the Tiguan is expected to be efficient and powerful.
- 2009 VW Passat to Undergo Face Lift
[Automotive] Volkswagen will add a low-roofed wagon model in 2009 to accompany next year's sleek, Passat-based, four-door "coupe". The wagon has the packaging and the design theme of the Dodge Magnum, which is said to be a reflection of former VW product expert Wolfgang Bernhard's time at the Chrysler Group.
- Good for Bentley, Bad for Paris Hilton
[News-and-Society] The hotel heiress and branded DUI princess was ordered to spend 45 days in jail. The order came after a Los Angeles judge ruled Ms. Hilton for violating her probation relating to alcohol-related reckless driving.
- Yellow Lamborghini Gallardo for Rent
[Automotive] Capital Dream Cars will soon have the Lamborghini as part of their rental fleet.
- 2007 FIA World Rally Championship
[Automotive] Finally the list is out; the organizers of the Acropolis Rally have confirmed that the 72 crews will start their event next month which will run from June 1 to 3. All the manufacturers' teams will be represented at the eight round in the 2007 FIA World Rally Championship.
- The Audi Quattro Golf Cup
[Automotive] The Audi the luxury unit of Volkswagen will hold the Audi Quattro Cup at the Millenium Lakes Golf and Country Club in Trincity on June 2. As a price the winner will get the $330,000 Audi A4 Sedan on one of the 11th holes for the main draw of the Cup’s Country Final.
- The VW Eos - Closer to Audi Territory
[Automotive] Better than a Rabbit and a bargain compared to Audi, the Volkswagen Eos has a sunroof or convertible setup considered so revolutionary that it snagged a "2006 Best of What's New" award from Popular Science magazine in the automotive category.
- Here Comes the Cayman
[Automotive] The Cayman is the older version of Cayman S where the letter S is the short-cut for special. The design of the Cayman's body is the combination of styling cues from two classic Porsches: the 550 Coupe and the 904 Coupe.
- Organizing your Garage
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Sure your garage is the place where you can always put the things that does not fit into your house. But no matter if your garage is a place for your forsaken stuff or a haven for the thing you treasure (your car of course), it is still within the premises of your home and must therefore, be treated with some amount of respect.
- The Porsche 2008 Cayenne Line-up
[Automotive] Porsche has released a refined Cayenne line-up for 2008. These include the base, S, and the Turbo. Two of the considered significant changes include the angrier looking, more slated VW headlights and a revised front fascia with ribs cutting across larger vents.
- VW Car Care Tips for Spring Season
[Automotive] The cliche "Prevention is better than cure" is also true to automobiles especially during spring season. It is important to know how to take care of your VW car on a spring season. This is to prevent your car against any undesirable severe car defect.
- VW Bus Being Sold on e-bay
[Automotive] A VW bus is being sold on e-bay. The 2007 remake of 1961 VW Bus 23 Window Microbus Transporter Deluxe has manual transition and can be ran by an option of four engines. The bus costs the same price as a new car and not as its fellow vehicles in the segment.
- Skoda Charouz Racing System - Lola-Judd Team to Compete in Valencia, Spain
[Recreation-and-Sports:Auto-Racing] The Skoda Charouz Racing System-Lola/Judd team will appear this weekend in Valencia, Spain.
- The New Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
[Automotive] Audi has delivered a new and powerful utility vehicle in the form of the Q7 4.2 TDI SUV.
- VW Profit, Sales Energizes Future Plans
[Automotive] The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen's positive first-quarter results were exactly what Porsche Chief Executive Wendelin Wiedeking had in mind when he took a controlling stake in the German automaker last year.
- Porsche Acquires 31% of Volkswagen
[Automotive] Analysts are starting to question the true motive of Porsche acquiring a 31% majority share of VW. An automobile publication editor speculates that VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech may want to make VW a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche in an effort to protect and maintain the family business because Piech's family controls 100% of Porsche.
- Edmunds Reveals Most Wanted Vehicle Awardees - Editors, Readers Differ in View
[Automotive] Edmunds.com announced recently the winners of the sixth annual Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. Apparently, however, Edmund's editors and readers differ greatly in what they think is important and desirable in terms of a new car or truck. Edmund's readers agreed on only 8 out of 32 of Most Wanted Vehicles with the Editors.
- Will Scirocco Be in US or Not?
[Automotive] It has hardly been a week since reporters implied that the sexy VW Scirocco would not be coming in the US. And now it seems VW of America Vice President Adrian Hallmark may have not been analyzing well his assessment of the cars being in the country.
- Who's Driving Paris Hilton's Limited Edition Bentley GTC?
[Automotive] The Dh1.2 million Bentley GTC, which was previously owned by hotel heiress Paris Hilton is now owned by a romantic Dubai-based businessman. The limited edition super car is one of the 50 ever produced by Bentley.
- The Passat Blue Motion up Close
[Automotive] Considered as the most economical car in the world in the 4.8 meter class, the Passat Blue Motion was introduced by Volkswagen to the automobile market to be on sale in Germany in the month of June.
- Maintaining, Changing VW Brake Parts
[Automotive] Maintaining and changing brakes on your own VW vehicle is not as hard as you may think. But, keep in mind that when you change your own brake pads, there are some other aspects that should be checked also to ensure that your brake pads are safe and dependable.
- Are Your VW Brake Boosters Doing Their Job?
[Automotive] The VW part that actually amplifies your foot pedal pressure is the VW brake boosters. As you step on the pedal, the brake booster optimizes the performance of built-in assist, which effectively multiplies the applied force to operate a vacuum through the rubber hose, which runs from the intake manifold.
- Replacing VW Ceramic Brake Pads, Removing Calipers
[Automotive] Bringing your VW car to a mechanic will give you less hustle in labor. Replacing your deteriorated brake part may be very labor intensive. But for car owners who want to save money for an auto repair, doing it yourself is the answer, regardless of the labor and time it will incur you.
- Reasons Behind Brake Squealing
[Automotive] When buying a car, a customer chooses that which is physically good, mechanically fine, and smooth to drive. The third criterion means the engine must yield smooth transition and when braking, everything goes smoothly and quietly. One problem that goes along with the brake system, if not properly maintained, is brake squealing.
- Are Your Brakes OK?
[Automotive] Brake systems are one of the most important safety features of your car. It dictates the stops of the vehicle. So it is important to keep them functioning longer with the best protection you can ever give.
- Before Taking That Roadtrip
[Automotive] Planning for an outing with family or peers or for a travel with your favorite car needs several considerations. You need to ready it up for a nice travel because it will be the medium that will take you and your companions to the place where you want to be.
- 'Brand Watch' Finds Best Exteriors For New Truck And Suv Shoppers
[Automotive] Kelley Blue Book and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research announced the results of the "Exterior Styling" segment of its newest automotive research study, Brand Watch.
- VW 2008 Profit to Hit US $6.92 Billion, Automaker to Hit India, Russia
[Automotive] Volkswagen has spent nearly two years cutting some 20,000 jobs from its German workforce because it strives to become more nimble in the face of rising competition from European and Asian rivals.
- Auto Shanghai 2007 Ends Successfully - WEGSIE
[Automotive] Well known Brands' automobile groups treat Auto Shanghai as one of the important international A-Class auto shows, no matter what the investments, quantity, or quality of exhibited vehicles, the first appearance cars and concept cars are.
- AAA - Give Your Parents Driver Safety on their Day
[Automotive] According to statistics from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTS) the U.S. has more than 28 million drivers who are 65 years and older on the roads today and more than 191,000 were injured in crashes in 2005.
- The Audi Cross Coupe Quattro - A Power SUV
[Automotive] Audi claims that the new Cross Coupe will offer new ways of achieving efficiency, innovative technical solutions, driving comfort and pleasure and everything that is typical of an Audi. The visual appearance of the new Audi Cross Coupe clearly tells how capable this car is on all roads whatever the condition may be.
- Vw Does Not Only Want To Be Europe's Largest But To Become The World's Number 1
[Automotive] The first quarter results that Volkswagen has obtained is exactly what Porsche Chief Executive Wendelin Wiedeking has expected it would be when he opted to increase his controlling stake in Europe's largest automaker.
- Volkswagen Report Profits For Q1
[Automotive] Seems Volkswagen is doing good as its flagship VW brand has gained profits for its first quarter of operation. Similarly it has gained 16 percent increase from its premium Audi brand as the company broke out unit results for the first time.
- New Five-Door Fabia Supermini To Start Sale In Uk
[Automotive] Skoda's new five-door Fabia supermini will start its UK sale on May 17. The price range for the Fabia minis will start at £7,990 to £13,015.
- Skoda Octavia at the International Motor Show in Shanghai
[Automotive] For this year, Skoda has extended the Octavia line with the leisure time Octavia Scout. The popularity of the Octavia is translated in the sales results that the company obtains. Likewise, the new-generation Skoda Octavia was also awarded as the Car of the Year for 2005 in the Czech Republic.
- Majestics Annual Car Show Showcased Vintage Volkswagen Vehicles
[Automotive] The Majestics Annual Car Show held in Regina has showcased an interesting selection of trucks, motorcycles, and cars. Among the participants are some 200 Volkswagen fanatics who have showed their vintage VW vehicles.
- Us Air Quality Improves - Survey Says Americans Are In Gas Purchasing Difficulty
[Automotive] Under the Clean Air Act, EPA sets national air quality standards for six key pollutants. Each year, EPA examines the levels of these pollutants in the air and the emissions from various sources such as factories and auto mobiles to see how both have changed over time and to summarize the current status of air quality.
- What Altea XL Has to Give
[Automotive] The Altea XL has been the most recent model to join the SEAT range. One of its many firsts is that it is the first model equipped with the totally new 160 hp 1.8 TFSI engine. Its new and enhanced 1.8 litre engine uses turbo-charged petrol direct injection technology that has been tried and tested on other SEAT engines.
- VW Belongs To Top 12 Most-Respected Generation Y Brands
[Automotive] A recent study conducted by the Outlaw Consulting revealed Volkswagen of America, Incorporated is one of the 12 Most-Respected Generation Y brands. Through driving cars from the Jetta to the Passat, the Gen-Yers relate to Volkswagens green initiatives and its "Fun to Drive" motto, yet value the affordability and approachability of the brand the most.
- VWs 1st SUV restyled for 2008
[Automotive] Returning as the Touareg 2, Volkswagen's first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year. The refined version will be delivered with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabilities, and three powerful engine options.
- Altea XL - A Powerful Addition To The SEAT Range
[Automotive] The Altea XL is the most recent model to join the SEAT range. It is also the first model equipped with the totally new 160 hp 1.8 TFSI engine.
- VW's Citi Golf
[Automotive] If AMG is to Mercedes and MSport is to BMW, the R-line branding is for Volkswagen. Later this year the German automaker will present its new R32 Golf that thinks it's a Porsche. Unfortunately there's some good news and bad news.
- The Eos Convertible Is Like BMW 3 Series Made Simpler
[Automotive] The Volkswagen Eos 3.2L convertible is a fun and sporty car based on the Jetta platform. Eos provides a sporty ride but not as extreme like any other German sport models.
- 2007 Eos Convertible To Hit Showrooms This Spring
[Automotive] American shoppers will have the greatest spring surprise this year as Volkswagen's new for 2007 Eos convertible hit showrooms.
- Redesign Of Volkswagen's Best-Selling Golf Model In Progress
[Automotive] Volkswagen AG, Europe largest automaker and producer of VW replacement antenna, has announced recently that the redesign of its best-selling Golf model is already in progress.
- New Audi TT Awarded 2007 World Car Design of the Year
[Automotive] The new Audi TT coupe is longer, wider, and much better equipped than its predecessor but despite its size it is very light. Such remarkable weight reduction is made possible through the use hybrid aluminum/steel ASF (Audi Space Frame) body.
- The Abt Audi R8 Dream Sports Car
[Automotive] Abt tuned an Audi R8 and give it so much power that can rival the likes of Porsche and Lamborghinis.
- Audi to Present Five Vehicles at the 17th AMI Leipzig
[Automotive] The famous tagline of Audi in German is "Vorsprung durch Technik" which is quite difficult to translate in English. However there is a rigid translation of the tagline and it is stated as "Advancement through Technology".
- Golf GT TSI to Debut at Britain's Volkswagen Racing Cup
[Automotive] The Golf GTI TSI is one of the most ambitious projects that the Volkswagen Racing UK has ever undertaken. The TSI features an engine-driven supercharger and an exhaust gas turbocharger, arranged in series.
- Audi's DTM Star Drivers at Lake Constance
[Automotive] Audi is preparing its DTM drivers for the upcoming DTM season. The final tests before the new DTM season on April 22 was done at the Motorsportarena Oschersleben in Hockenheim since last Tuesday.
- 2007 World Green Car Award Finalist - The VW Polo BlueMotion
[Automotive] The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion sold in the European market was named as one of the finalists for the 2007 World Green Car of the Year. More than 40 automotive journalists from all over the world selected the top three finalists for this year's award.
- 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 U.S. Debut in New York
[Automotive] Named as the Touareg 2, the vehicle is poised to stir the American car fans at the show with the vehicle's updated exterior styling featuring the company's signature Volkswagen "face" design highlighted by the chrome front grille.
- Four DTM Stars try out Audi's R10 DTI
[Automotive] Audi to prepare for the 2007 DTM season has invited four DTM stars to test drive its R10 TDI. The four DTM stars were given the chance to test drive the 650 hp Audi R10 TDI just before 2007 DTM season opens.
- Audi Going Strong For The 2007 DTM
[Automotive] Audi Sport has obtained the support of four global players due to its involvement in the most popular international touring car race series and these are Red Bull, Philips, the Schaeffler Group, and Siemens.
- Volkswagen Won Rally Championship of Belgium
[Automotive] Volkswagen won the first Rally Championship of Belgium. The win was signed by Freddy Loix and Robin Buysmans, drivers of the Polo S2000 entered by the Belgian VW Club for the TAC Rally at Tielt.
- Audi Team to Compete in American Le Mans Series in Long Beach and Houston
[Automotive] Audi is joining two city races in one week - the American Le Mans Series in Long Beach California and Houston Texas. These two races will put the undefeated Audi R10 TDI once again to the test.
- 2008 Jetta SportWagen Debuts at the NYIAS
[Automotive] The Jetta SportWagen is a sporty and vibrant wagon version of Volkswagen's top selling model. The new Jetta SportWagen has also retained the performance and fun - characters that distinguish the Jetta.
- The Touareg 2 Up Close
[Automotive] The first ever SUV that Volkswagen has restyled for the 2008 model year is returning as the Touareg 2. It will feature an updated exterior styling, additional list of safety features and vehicle capabilities, plus three powerful engine options.
- The Audi A5
[Automotive] Audi has been planning to build a coupe that can surpass its TT and finally it's going to happen this fall once the 2008 Audi A5 arrives in the US dealerships.
- The S6 a True Dual Purpose Car
[Automotive] Audi is one those brands that successfully combines performance and utility in one elegant car. And right now Audi has again proven its ingenuity with the launching of its S6 sedan.
- Audi R8 "Warm Up" TV Commercial
[Automotive] Audi R8 “Warm up” with new sport car’s TV commercial. The new Audi commercial will showcase the 70 years of the company in the field of motor racing.
- Porsche Slowly Taking Over of Volkswagen
[Automotive] Porsche has increased its stake in Volkswagen to 30.9 percent. This gives the German sports car maker the right to a takeover bid as required by the German law. However Porsche made it clear that all it wants is to protect VW and not to takeover of the company.
- BMW Is Trying To Grab Elite Fleet Deal From Audi
[Automotive] There is race raging on between German luxury-car maker BMW and Audi and it's not on the road but more of a contest on who will get the approval of the high-ranking Chinese government officials.
- Audi At St. Petersburg
[Automotive] Audi despite the troubles that it has experience earlier was able to participate at the American Le Mans Series in St. Petersburg. Allan McNish crashed his Audi R10 TDI into a wall and slightly damages the rear of the car. Marco Werner on the other hand was able to obtain the seventh position.
- Three Ford Limited Edition Models To Debut At NYIAS
[Automotive] Ford Motor Company has recently announced that it is presenting three new limited edition models to have their public debut at the forthcoming 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) early this April. The three vehicles are the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, the F-150 Foose Edition and the Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition.
- Preliminary Sales Results At Barrett - Jackson Collector Car Event
[Automotive] Barrett-Jackson, one of the leading companies that provide products and services to classic and collector car owners and the producer of "World's Greatest Collector Car Events" has recently made history with the sale of the new 2007 Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible "Rent-A-Racer".
- SEAT at Techno Classica Essen
[Automotive] For the third time, SEAT has participated in the 19th edition of the Techno Classica Essen, presenting four of their most popular models including classic cars, concept, and production models.
- All - New 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible In Detail
[Automotive] The all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible features a sporty and distinctive exterior styling highlighted by Chrysler's signature eggcrate grille, uniquely sculptured hood with elegant lines and many other exciting features.
- Audi Motorsport St. Petersburg Qualifying Race Report
[Automotive] Audi Motorsport team has successfully qualified in the recent American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race held at the St. Petersburg circuit in Florida. At the beginning of the race, defending champion Allan McNish set the pace aboard the Audi R10 TDI with 650 horsepower.
- A Closer Look At The Carlsson CK35
[Automotive] The CK35 combined the luxurious and sporty attitude of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class models with the racing characteristics and success of Carlsson in the VLN Long Distance Trophy at the Nurburgring, Germany.
- 2008 Chrysler Sebring Offers Innovative Technological Features
[Automotive] Chrysler Group boasts the numerous innovative technological features aboard the all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, from the simplest up to the most sophisticated innovative components.
- Top 3 Finalists for the 2007 World Car of the Year Awards
[Automotive] Nissan Motors has released the latest sports car model that adds up to the Japanese automaker's extensive lineup of Z models. This time, the new Z model is built by NISMO, the motor sports and performance division of Nissan Motor Company.
- Audi Rolls Out the R8 Sports Car in the US
[Automotive] The all-new 2008 Audi R8 sports coupe is distinctive from other Audi vehicles because it is the first ever mid-engine model ever produced by the German automaker. The Audi R8 features a perfect body proportions for a sports car, marking its racing attitude.
- IAG Research Recognized Two Volkswagen Models as Finalists in Ad Awards
[Automotive] The first ever IAG Automotive Advertising Awards aims to determine the most effective TV advertising campaign of automotive companies, displaying their new vehicle models.
- The 2007 NISMO 350Z in Detail
[Automotive] Nissan Motors has released the latest sports car model that adds up to the Japanese automaker's extensive lineup of Z models. This time, the new Z model is built by NISMO, the motor sports and performance division of Nissan Motor Company.
- Saab BioPower 100 Concept Coming to North America
[Automotive] Saab's latest development in alternative fuel technology is embarked in the Saab BioPower 100 Concept displaying the vehicle's capability in combining turbo charging and sophisticated engine management with pure bioethanol fuel.
- Porsche Increases Stake to 30% in Volkswagen, Denies Reports of Full Takeover
[Automotive] Porsche has increases its stake in Volkswagen to 30% but denies news of a full takeover. The German sports car manufacturer said that it simply wants to protect Volkswagen from any hostile takeover.
- Western Automakers Looking for Better Car Component Suppliers in Russia
[Automotive] Due to increasing difficulty that Western automakers are encountering in importing auto components that they need for their car production they have decided to bring their operation to Russia where there is tariffs on key car components-which mean reduce cost of production for automakers.
- Audi Revealed Pricing of the 2008 R8
[Automotive] The R8 is the first mid-engine sports car that the luxury unit of Volkswagen has ever produced. With a 420 hp V8 4.2L FSI engine and rear-biased Quattro all-wheel-drive system, the R8 possess the performance that goes beyond any of the previous Audi ever developed.
- Porsche: Refuse to be Defeated by Ford, Holden
[Automotive] Porsche have denied recently the accusations that it has used the Cayenne V6 exclusivity to boost profits.
- Two of Volkswagen's TV Ads Awarded With "Most Effective Overall Ad"
[Automotive] Two of Volkswagen's vehicles namely the Jetta and Passat were chosen as finalists for the "Most Effective Overall Ad" in the non-luxury category by IAG Research. The judging process was done based on the responses from 1.5 million television viewers who take part in answering the survey questions.
- Porsche to Takeover of Volkswagen Soon
[Automotive] It can be remembered that the last time that Porsche had increased its stake in Volkswagen it stated that it is simply trying to guard its investment. And just recently the knight-in-shining 911 Carerra has again raised its stakes to defend Volkswagen.
- Get Ready for the Wolfsburg Edition Passat Model
[Automotive] Every Wolfsburg Edition Passat model comes with exclusive Wolfsburg Edition badge located on the front quarter panels of the driver and passenger. Moving on the inside, customers can enjoy an elegant driving feel with VW Wolfsburg Edition Passat's standard interior amenities and a lot more
- The Audi S6 - Power and Performance Combined
[Automotive] Audi is grabbing attention with its S6 sedan. The S6 is loaded with 435 horse power, V10 which shake up the choices between the BMW M5, Cadillac STS-V, Jaguar XJR and Mercedes-Benz E63.
- The Audi R8 Super Car
[Automotive] Audi R8 has made a spectacular debut at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris last 2006. The super ultra-high performance Audi R8 combines tradition of the best classic sports car with futuristic construction, suspension technologies, and transmission supported by the strong reassurance of the Quattro four-wheel drive system.
- Porsche Taking Over Volkswagen - The Continuing Saga
[Automotive] The rumor about Porsche taking over Volkswagen is one of the longest enduring controversies in the auto industry. And with the additional shares purchased by Porsche at the Wolfsburg-based automaker will further strengthen the speculation of the rumored takeover. But how true is it?
- Volkswagen Rolls out 25 Millionth Golf
[Automotive] Volkswagen AG's assembly plant at their headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany has reached its 25 millionth milestone in manufacturing the popular VW Golf hatchback. Volkswagen officials attended the celebration in Wolfsburg assembly plant.
- FoMoCo and ABC Teams Up for a New Ford Edge Marketing Ad
[Automotive] Since the 2007 Ford Edge entered the rapidly growing crossover SUV vehicle segment, Ford Motor Company has created numerous marketing campaigns to promote the vehicle including TV commercials, print ads, and online digital media.
- 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit in Detail
[Automotive] Volkswagen of America's most popular bunny, the Volkswagen Rabbit hatchback hops to the North American automotive market replacing the VW Golf, which is the third best selling vehicle model of all time.
- 2008 Dodge Avenger to Debut in NASCAR
[Automotive] This year's season of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, specifically the first ever NASCAR Car of Tomorrow (COT) race will be the stage for the racing debut of Chrysler Group's all-new 2008 Dodge Avenger. The drivers of major Dodge teams are excited on the racing debut of the new 2008 Dodge Avenger. They are pleased to join the 2008 Dodge Avenger at the NASCAR Car of Tomorrow racing events.
- Dodge Avenger and Nitro Headed for the UK Market
[Automotive] Starting this summer, British car enthusiasts will have the chance to ride new vehicles from DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group division. Straight from the company's headquarters in Michigan, Chrysler Group will bring the new Dodge Nitro SUV and Dodge Avenger sedan to roll out in dealer showrooms all over the United Kingdom.
- More About the Special Edition Volkswagen Wolfsburg
[Automotive] It should be noted that throughout the history of Volkswagen it has offered all sorts of special edition models for variety of reasons like for instance to commemorate our country's 200th birthday, Volkswagen has produced the Bicentennial VW Beetle. There are also times when Volkswagen creates vehicles just to accentuate a specific model's image such as the Fahrenheit GTI. Another occasion wherein Volkswagen offers special edition models is when they want to deliver an even greater valued vehicle to their customers just like the special edition Passat that it is are currently offering.
- The New CrossTouran from Volkswagen
[Automotive] The Volkswagen CrossTouran is a remarkable car with multivariable character. It is cleverly designed with ample space both for passengers and cargo. The new Cross van is based on the Touran that was redesigned last fall.
- Skoda to Conquer Australian Car Market
[Automotive] It's been 25 years since the last time that Volkswagen has sold its Skoda brand in Australia. And this coming October, Wolfsburg-based automaker will once again try to introduce its Skoda vehicles to one of the world's most congested car market. Will it succeed? Only sales figure results will tell.
- VW Polo BlueMotion Headed for Sexy Green Car Show
[Automotive] In spite of the improved fuel efficiency and low fuel consumption, the VW Polo BlueMotion still offers powerful performance. The vehicle can sprint from zero to 62 mph 12.8 seconds and can reach an electronically limited maximum throttle speed of 109 mph.
- AAA and Parents Magazine Present 2007 Best Cars for Families
[Automotive] AAA and Parents magazine conducted several test drives for more than 100 vehicle models and evaluated them based on various criteria including fuel economy, cargo and luggage space, and safety features like air bags and child safety seats.
- Volkswagen Rolls Out Wolfsburg Edition Passat
[Automotive] The Wolfsburg Edition Passat model will roll out in dealerships featuring a 2.0-liter turbo- charged engine under its sleek hood. The engine produces 200 hp, combined with a standard six-speed automatic gearbox equipped with Volkswagen's patented Tiptronic(R) system. The Wolfsburg Edition Passat retains some of the technical auto parts of the Volkswagen Passat hatchback model.
- Daihatsu Copen 1.3-liter Headed for the UK Market
[Automotive] The Daihatsu Copen, a 2-door roadster model from the Japanese car manufacturer is poised to arrive in dealer showrooms all over the United Kingdom. Although the Daihatsu Copen is exclusively sold for the Japanese Kei-car market, UK-based Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors Limited convinced the Japanese automaker to revamp some of the vehicle's components including the small engine with only 660 cc displacement to adapt in the European vehicle standards.
- VW Polo BlueMotion at 2007 ECHO Awards
[Automotive] During the awarding ceremony that will take place at the German capital city of Berlin, the VW Polo BlueMotion will function as the shuttle service for some of the local and international music artists, as well as guest visitors at the awarding ceremony
- Milka Duno to Enter 2007 IndyCar Series
[Recreation-and-Sports:Auto-Racing] CITGO Racing is sponsoring the Venezuelan female race car driver Milka Duno as she compete in the upcoming 2007 season of IndyCar Series. Milka Duno is notable for being the first ever woman driver and first Latina to win a major international sports car racing in North American by obtaining the overall win at the Grand Prix of Miami at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2004.
- The Same Golf But Different Cars
[Automotive] The word new in the 2007 Golf are warranted in the sense that the City Golf is supposedly the last generation of Golf five-door hatchback that will be sold in Canada. It should be noted that the Volkswagen has started offering its Golf in Canada way back in the year 1999 and the new City Golf is the latest addition.
- Skoda to Arrive in Australia
[Automotive] Skoda vehicles are to be distributed by Volkswagen Group Australia after its debut at the Sydney Motor Show. The lineup for Australia will include mid-size front-wheel-drive Octavia sedan and wagon plus the funky-looking five-door-wagon-cum-people mover called the Roomster. Both of these models were built at a modern plant at Mlada Boleslav near Prague.
- Volkswagen from Interactive Concept to Production Vehicle
[Automotive] Volkswagen as part of its launching of the Tiguan has gone interactive to attract more customers. Volkswagen's new off-road vehicle is getting an advance promotion eight months before its official launching from a web site that features high-quality animations, real driving scenes and exclusive download features of Volkswagen's new vehicle.
- Skoda's Union Problems
[Automotive] Skoda Auto is presently having problems with its work unions and according to union head Jaroslav Povsik in an interview with CTK recently, they will organize information meetings next week to support their wage demands.
- Audi Imports Doubles in Ireland
[Automotive] Ireland is currently experiencing a phenomenal growth especially in terms of the luxury car importation market. And Audi, the luxury unit of Volkswagen is benefiting from such trend. According to new figures released by the Cartell.ie - Ireland's only used car history check, the Audi imports have doubled in the last two years.
- Bentley Continental GT Smashes World Ice Speed Record
[Automotive] One of the major subsidiaries of Volkswagen, Bentley has given Europe's largest automaker something to celebrate when it smashed the world ice speed record last week with an average speed of 199.86 mph (321.65 km/h) on the frozen sea off the coast of Finland.
- Volkswagen to Re-launch Phaeton in North America
[Automotive] Europe's largest automaker will once again introduce its Phaeton model in North America after it failed on its first try. The Phaeton that will be launched for North America is actually the same Phaeton model but only made extra luxurious.
- Touareg's "Little Brother" the Tiguan is Still Alive
[Automotive] Volkswagen the Tiguan project is still alive, as a fact a concept version of the Tiguan is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2007.
- Talks Between Volkswagen and Proton Progressing Well
[Automotive] Volkswagen announced that it is already working on finalizing its talks with Malaysia's proton and hopefully will finish everything within or before the set deadline of the Malaysian government. It should de noted that the Malaysian government owned 43% of Proton through its investment arm the Khazanah Nasional Bhd and this is also the very reason why the government has such influence over Proton.
- The New Audi S5 in Detail
[Automotive] At the recent 77e Salon International de l'Auto Geneve (77th annual Geneva International Motor Show) early this March, Volkswagen Group's Audi division unveiled their latest luxury high-performance sports coupe in front of the European crowd who participated in the show. The Audi S5 took the center stage in the Audi stand along with the Audi A5 coupe.
- Kankkunen Breaks Ice Speed World Record With Bentley Continental GT
[Automotive] Bentley, Volkswagen Group's British luxury vehicle brand proved that the Continental GT is really a high-performance grand tourer coupe. The Bentley Continental GT made a record-breaking attempt early this March when it runs on the frozen sea in Finland reaching a top speed of about 200 mph, breaking the current world ice speed record set by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport, which was also made in the same Finnish location. Aboard the Bentley Continental GT is the popular Finnish rally car driver and four-time World Rally Champion, Juha Kankkunen.
- New Audi A5 in Detail
[Automotive] Probably the most celebrated latest Audi model nowadays is the Audi A5 luxury 2-door coupe, which was recently unveiled at the 77e Salon International de l'Auto Geneve (77th annual Geneva International Motor Show) early this March. Audi also announced the luxury coupe's availability after the show for interested customers who want to get the first hand of the vehicle. Walter de'Silva, the head of Volkswagen Group Design boasted his new designed Audi model and said the Audi A5 is "the most beautiful car I have ever designed".
- Auto Alliance on Alternative Fuel Autos
[Automotive] Member companies of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) started the celebration of the nationwide National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing to the public that there are currently about 10.5 million vehicles with alternative fuel drivetrain traveling in the millions of roads across the US. Auto Alliance obtained the information based from the 2006 sales results provided by R. L. Polk & Co., the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions to the automotive world.
- Volkswagen to Bring Back the Phaeton to the US
[Automotive] According to several reports from various sources including Blommberg News, Andreas Meurer, spokesperson of Volkswagen of America said that the company is considering bringing back the VW Phaeton to roll out in US dealer showrooms once again.
- Revamped Volkswagen Phaeton in Detail
[Automotive] Later this May 2007, Volkswagen AG will commence the production of the much-awaited revamped model of VW Phaeton entry level luxury car. The car will roll out in dealer showrooms carrying numerous new technical features and modified equipments inside and out.
- VW's Touareg BlueTDI - World's Cleanest Diesel Engine
[Automotive] Volkswagen's Touareg has one of the cleanest diesel engines in the world. It's BlueTDI engine with SCR catalytic converter reduces nitrogen dioxide (NOx) emissions by up to 90 percent.
- Winterkorn To Create An Audi Out Of Volkswagen
[Automotive] The scheduled preview of the new Passat at Germany's capital Berlin was stopped by Winterkorn saying that he doesn't like the looks and feel of the car. Instead of the Passat his designing team from Audi will focus on the Golf which is scheduled for release next year.
- Volkswagen - Audi Score High With Consumer Reports
[Automotive] Consumer Reports has recently announced their choice of the best carmakers that build the best cars and leading the pack is Volkswagen together with its luxury unit Audi. They are followed by Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, and Nissan. In the aspect of reliability the carmakers that scored high include Honda, Subaru, and Toyota. This was the result of the Consumer Reports' latest Annual Car Reliability Survey.
- Volkswagen To Unveil Its Range Of Golf Models At The Geneva Motors Show
[Automotive] Volkswagen will unveil its range of Golf models at the upcoming Geneva Motors Show scheduled on March 6, 2007. Some of the Golf models that will be presented include the Golf Estate, Golf Variant, Golf Hatchback and many more.
- Skoda New Fabia Hatchback Premieres At Geneva Motor Show
[Automotive] Skoda Auto will launch its new Fabia Hatchback at the Geneva Motors Show. The new Fabia will sport a larger passenger and luggage compartments. This five-door small-class vehicle is said to be more spacious than its predecessor.
- Volkswagen To Recall 790,000 Vehicles
[Automotive] Volkswagen of America Inc. has recently announced that it would recall 790,000 of its vehicles due to defective brake light switch. The said recall would involve several models of Volkswagen such as: 1999-2006 model years of the Golf and GTI, 2001-2005 Jettas, 2001-2007 New Beetles and the 2004 R32.
- Audi Records Net Profit For 2006 - VW's Investors Very Happy
[Automotive] Audi announces net profit for 2006 which made Volkswagen's investors very happy. The announcement of Volkswagen's luxury unit has resulted to VW's shares closing at 95.64 euros on a trading in Frankfurt last Wednesday.
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