Friday, August 20, 2010

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VW's Phaeton Coming to America, Again...

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 03:17 PM PDT

Volkswagen will reportedly be bringing its extra-large people's car, the recently facelifted Phaeton, back to the US. Initially introduced to help VW compete with BMW, Mercedes and Lexus (isn't that what Audi is for?), it was pulled from shelves in 2006 due to dismal sales resulting from its very un-VW price point. The comeback is to assist in...


FAIL: Video Lesson on how NOT to Flee the Scene of an Accident

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 02:24 PM PDT

Some people are just no good behind the wheel. Reader Sebastian sent over this video of what appears to be an intoxicated driver finding a way to make a bad situation significantly worse (don't they always?). I've personally been in this situation; drunk dude slammed into me at 11:30 in the morning and fled right into a fence in a fashion similar...


Volvo Targets Premium Segment, Aims to be Swedish BMW

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 12:35 PM PDT

Now that Volvo is under new management (that would be China's Geely Motors), the Swedish automaker wants to chart a new course... straight into BMW waters. The firm's newly appointed CEO (and former head of Volkswagen AG's U.S. operations), Stefan Jacoby, said he plans to reposition the brand's vehicles more upmarket and make China its biggest...


Skoda Introduces New 1.6 TDI to Superb Range

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 10:30 AM PDT

The VW Group's new 1.6 TDI turbo diesel is making its way to the options lists of the European market Skoda Superb saloon and Estate / Combi (station wagon) models, where it will replace the 1.9 TDI. While the smaller displacement 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel unit produces the same output figures as the 1.9 TDI with 105-horsepower and 250Nm...


2011 Jeep Wrangler Facelift: First Official Photos

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 07:21 AM PDT

The Chrysler Group has just lifted the wraps off its update/upgraded for the 2011 model year, Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited 4x4s. Highlights include a much-needed redesign of the interior with improved materials (or so the company claims) and a fresh styling, plus an all-new body-color hard top for the Sahara model and equipment upgrades...


Smart Commemorates 10 Years of UK Sales with Special Edition Fortwo

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 05:05 AM PDT

In celebration of 10 years of sales in the UK, Smart is launching a new exclusive model called the Fortwo "gb-10" edition, of which only 100 will be produced for the local market. The mix of models consists of 50 gasoline engine coupes, 10 gasoline cabrios, 30 diesel coupes and 10 diesel cabrios. All cars are finished in a silver metallic color...


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