(August 27, 2015) Volkswagen's worldwide sales are off slightly during the period from January through July compared to the same time last year, Volkswagen reported this week. Sales from January to July this year totaled 5.83 million compared to 5.89 million in 2014, a 1 percent decline.

In July, the VW group sold 792,100 compared to 822,200 in July 2014, a 3.7 percent decline.

(August 26, 2015) IRVINE, Calif. — New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 4 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.52 million units in August, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book. 

Industry sales are expected to decline in comparison to this time last year because auto sales from Labor Day weekend in 2014 were included in last year's August results.  This year, the Labor Day weekend sales days will be included in the September results, so the shift in the timing of Labor Day this year impacts the year-over-year results.

(August 26, 2015) Wireless charging systems, capable of transferring high power without need for precise alignment between the charger and the vehicle, are currently under development for electric vehicles, with the Kia Soul EV being the tester car for this research.

Wireless charging technology has the potential to significantly enhance the convenience of electric vehicles — and so increase the appeal and acceptance among consumers — while possibly enabling smaller battery pack sizes and reduced vehicle weight.

(August 26, 2015) Hyundai Motor will showcase its high performance sub-brand N at the Frankfurt International Motor Show nest month. The result of intensive testing and product development, the sub-brand N builds on Hyundai Motor’s successful motorsport experiences and technology capability to drive future performance-oriented and race-track-capable models forward and bring "the most thrilling winding road" fun to customers who truly love cars.