Cars
Here are the five must-read auto news stories, reviews and videos for Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Did you know Costco was selling new cars? In fact, Costco was responsible for nearly 400,000 U.S. auto sales in 2014, more than Volkswagen and two dozen other automakers.
REVIEW
Think of the Vauxhall Corsa VXR this way. Imagine if Vauxhall/Opel’s sibling brand in America, Chevrolet, sold the Sonic subcompact hatchback with a 202-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder in order to make a true Fiesta ST rival. Here’s the evo review of the new £17,995 Vauxhall hot hatch.
RECALL
Volkswagen is recalling 2957 Tiguans (model year 2015) because the vehicles may be, “missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information.â€
American Honda is recalling 19,502 Acura MDX crossovers (model years 2014-2015) and RLX sedans (model year 2014) because, “the collision mitigation braking system incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.â€
INSIDE THE ELECTRIC AUTO INDUSTRY
Saying that, “The Model X will be a better SUV than the Model S is a sedan,†Tesla founder Elon Musk plans for deliveries of the new model to begin before November. The Model X was originally intended to go on sale some six months ago.
WATCH
Well, it’s James May. But it’s not Top Gear. Here’s Mr. Slowly in the Ferrari 488 GTB.
- Auto News For Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mk2 Volkswagen Phaeton Launch Delayed
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, August 21, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY Don't act so surprised. Volkswagen is pushing back the launch of a new, rather expensive Phaeton as the company pursues...
- Auto News For Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - Gm Invests $1.4b In Texas Factory
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Wednesday, July 15, 2015. INSIDE THE SWEDISH AUTO INDUSTRY Just as Mercedes-Benz brought AMG, a former outside tuner, into its fold, Volvo now owns Volvo tuner Polestar....
- Auto News For Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Reducing Its Warranty
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, May 28, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Following GM’s move from a couple months ago, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will reduce its 5-year/100,000 U.S. powertrain...
- Auto News For Thursday, April 23, 2015 - Could Aston Martin Build An Suv In America?
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, April 23, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS If Aston Martin is going to build an SUV, does it make sense to build that SUV in... the United States? Perhaps. But don't...
- Auto News For Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - Jeep Setting U.s. Sales Records
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Wednesday, April 8, 2015. FUTURE Jalopnik’s Patrick George, who wrote an Audi S3 review worth reading, reports on the 2016 Audi RS3’s arrival in North America....
Cars
Auto News For Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - Acura Recalls 19,502 Vehicles
INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Did you know Costco was selling new cars? In fact, Costco was responsible for nearly 400,000 U.S. auto sales in 2014, more than Volkswagen and two dozen other automakers.
REVIEW
Think of the Vauxhall Corsa VXR this way. Imagine if Vauxhall/Opel’s sibling brand in America, Chevrolet, sold the Sonic subcompact hatchback with a 202-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder in order to make a true Fiesta ST rival. Here’s the evo review of the new £17,995 Vauxhall hot hatch.
RECALL
Volkswagen is recalling 2957 Tiguans (model year 2015) because the vehicles may be, “missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information.â€
American Honda is recalling 19,502 Acura MDX crossovers (model years 2014-2015) and RLX sedans (model year 2014) because, “the collision mitigation braking system incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.â€
INSIDE THE ELECTRIC AUTO INDUSTRY
Saying that, “The Model X will be a better SUV than the Model S is a sedan,†Tesla founder Elon Musk plans for deliveries of the new model to begin before November. The Model X was originally intended to go on sale some six months ago.
WATCH
Well, it’s James May. But it’s not Top Gear. Here’s Mr. Slowly in the Ferrari 488 GTB.
- Auto News For Friday, August 21, 2015 - Mk2 Volkswagen Phaeton Launch Delayed
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, August 21, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY Don't act so surprised. Volkswagen is pushing back the launch of a new, rather expensive Phaeton as the company pursues...
- Auto News For Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - Gm Invests $1.4b In Texas Factory
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Wednesday, July 15, 2015. INSIDE THE SWEDISH AUTO INDUSTRY Just as Mercedes-Benz brought AMG, a former outside tuner, into its fold, Volvo now owns Volvo tuner Polestar....
- Auto News For Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Reducing Its Warranty
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, May 28, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Following GM’s move from a couple months ago, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will reduce its 5-year/100,000 U.S. powertrain...
- Auto News For Thursday, April 23, 2015 - Could Aston Martin Build An Suv In America?
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, April 23, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS If Aston Martin is going to build an SUV, does it make sense to build that SUV in... the United States? Perhaps. But don't...
- Auto News For Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - Jeep Setting U.s. Sales Records
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Wednesday, April 8, 2015. FUTURE Jalopnik’s Patrick George, who wrote an Audi S3 review worth reading, reports on the 2016 Audi RS3’s arrival in North America....