January 2013

Audi receives two U.S. awards for piloted parking

(January 18, 2012) The technologies that Audi is developing for its future piloted driving system have been highly acclaimed by U.S. experts. The “Popular Science” magazine has named the Audi system for piloted parking in parking garages “Product Of The Future.” The editorial team is thus recognizing the most significant developments presented by Audi at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES) in Las Vegas.

Rolls-Royce confirms launch of its most powerful model, the Wraith

(January 18, 2013) The car will be presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5 with first deliveries to customers expected in the fourth quarter of 2013. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, confirmed the news at the company’s World Dealer Conference in London this morning.

Ford Fusion Energi has 620-mile range

(January 18, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Already Ford’s most fuel-efficient sedan, the all-new Fusion Energi now has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and the ability to drive up to 21 miles in electric-only mode, more range than the plug-in hybrids from Toyota and Honda.

Audi experiences record-breaking worldwide sales in 2012

(January 17, 2013) It was a record-breaking year for Audi in 2012. The company sold 1,455,100 premium cars worldwide, 11.7 per cent more than in the previous year. In the United States Audi established a new sales record in every month and further accelerated growth from 2011.

By the end of 2012, 139,310 cars had been shipped to the U.S., 18.5 per cent more than in the previous year.

First 2014 Corvette Stingray to be offered at Barrett-Jackson

(January 17, 2013) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Chevrolet will offer the first retail production model of the 2014 Corvette Stingray – with the Vehicle Identification Number ending in 0001 – at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction this weekend. Proceeds will benefit the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, renowned for its automotive design program.

Volkswagen opens new plant in Mexico, its 100th worldwide

(January 17, 2013) SILAO, Mexico — Volkswagen is further extending its commitment to industry in North America with the opening of the engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. The new factory is the Volkswagen Group’s 100th plant worldwide.

The factory will supply Volkswagen’s North American vehicle plants in Puebla/Mexico and Chattanooga, Tenn., with TSI engines.

Nissan opens one of largest dealerships in Europe

(January 17, 2013) LONDON — Carmaker Nissan has further strengthened its presence in the capital with the opening of one of the largest dealerships in Europe. The state-of-the-art outlet, Nissan London West, occupies a huge and prominent site on the A40 Western Avenue in Acton.

Acura debuts new flagship sedan; on sale in March

(January 17, 2013) DETROIT, Mich. — The all-new 2014 Acura RLX flagship sedan will debut at Acura dealerships on March 15 starting at $48,450 featuring an all-new 310-horsepower direct-injected SOHC i-VTEC V-6 powerplant.

Acura says the new flagship sedan has the most spacious passenger cabin in its class, and the first-ever application of signature Acura technologies including Precision All-Wheel Steer and Jewel Eye LED headlamps.

Last Morris London cab — 'Uncle Lima' — is bound for auction

(January 17, 2013) LONDON — Having survived the Blitz as well as the addition of ballast in the form of an unexploded bomb, a car thought to be the sole surviving Morris London Taxi will make the journey to Brooklands for Historics’ spring auction on Saturday, March 9..

Originally an export model called the Empire Oxford and designed to boost overseas sales, poor uptake from abroad meant many of the 1,700 vehicles manufactured were returned to the UK, with 840 re-commissioned for commercial use.

Ford brings out entire showroom for auto show

(January 16, 2013) DETROIT — All-new Fusions, Fiestas, Escapes and Transit vans share the stage with muscular Mustangs, tough F-Series trucks and the rest of the freshest vehicle lineup available on the Ford stand at this year’s North American International Auto Show.