August 2018

Pricing announced for all-new 2019 Audi A6

(August 23, 2018) HERNDON, Va. — The all-new 2019 A6 delivers the latest in innovative technologies including benchmark infotainment and digital solutions, and a better driving experience through improved comfort and handling.

Prices start at $59,895 including destination charge for the Premium trim level. The Premium Plus will start at $63,695 including destination charge and the Prestige edition will begin at $68,095.

Fiat fans celebrate 35th annual 'FreakOut'

(August 22, 2018) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Hundreds of Fiat owners and Abarth performance-car aficionados from throughout North America gathered in Orlando this past week as Fiat Club America celebrated its 35th annual "Fiat FreakOut" (FFO) national convention.

"The passion and loyalty of Fiat fans were on full display at this year's FreakOut," said Steve Beahm, head of Passenger Car Brands FCA – North America.

Hyundai completes South Korea's first autonomous truck highway trip

(August 22, 2018) SEOUL —  Hyundai Motor Company has completed South Korea's first domestic highway journey with an autonomously navigated semi-trailer truck. Hyundai's Xcient truck drove approximately 40km (25 miles) on the highway between Uiwang and Incheon, carrying a large semi-trailer simulating cargo transportation, showcasing Hyundai's innovative technological advancement in future mobility.

Genesis Essentia Concept completes world tour at Monterey Car Week

(August 22, 2018) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Following its concours debut at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in May, the Genesis Essentia Concept will appear alongside the most beautiful cars in the world at this year's Monterey Classic Car Week. Essentia will make stops at McCall's Motorworks Revival and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering before taking a spot on the concept lawn at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this week.

Ford’s problems need leadership, not a huddle

By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(August 22, 2018) If you work at the Ford Motor Company, you get a copy of the weekly “CEO Note” in your e-mail inbox. Titled "The Huddle" it’s a memo outlining the latest thoughts from Jim Hackett. Numerous copies ended up in my inbox recently, sent by various and sundry folks in the Ford universe. To put it bluntly, the subject matter is a new generation of “bullshit bingo” that applies seemingly new buzzwords to old ideas.

Ford opens historic train station to voices of Corktown community

(August 21, 2018) Ford Motor Company sharpened its vision for Detroit’s Corktown community by inviting nearly 200 millennial leaders from across the region to participate in Reimagined Detroit Tech, a day of design challenges, workshops and community building ideas focused on shaping the future of Detroit’s oldest neighborhood.

BMW will have several cars on display during Monterey Car Week

(August 21, 2018) In the lead up to the 2018 Monterey Car Week celebration, BMW announces its planned highlights. After premiering the BMW Concept 8 Series Coupe and the BMW Concept Z4 Roadster on the Reviewing Stand at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last August, BMW will take the wraps off of the production versions of those two models this week with the world premiere of the all-new BMW Z4 Roadster and the North American premiere of the all-new BMW M850i Coupe — the first of a new line of BMW 8 Series models.

APR creates one-off custom Volkswagen Atlas

(August 20, 2018) OPELIKA, Ala. — APR, the leader in Volkswagen and Audi tuning, has built a one-off, custom Volkswagen Atlas. Utilizing the latest in hardware and software performance engineering, this custom Atlas adds horsepower and torque along with custom suspension components to create a more capable off-road machine.

Ford raffling one-of-kind Kona Blue Mustang Bullitt forJuvenile Diabetes

(August 20, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is turning its iconic Dark Highland Green Mustang Bullitt Kona Blue to help benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and one lucky raffle participant will drive home in this one-of-a-kind Mustang.

Ford is revealed the Kona Blue Mustang Bullitt last week at the 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise, where Ford and JDRF start selling up to 60,000 raffle tickets at $10 each. The raffle ends Nov. 9. A winner will be selected Nov. 13.

Chuck Norris gets a hand from Tacoma in Toyota multi-model campaign

(August 20, 2018) PLANO, Texas — Toyota’s newest ad campaign, supporting multiple models, begins airing this week featuring three new TV and digital spots: “Tough as Chuck” starring the one and only Chuck Norris, “Tag,” and “So Beautiful.” Also recently launched and part of the multi-model campaign is “The Untameables.”