July 2013

Mercedes AMG unleashes all-new 577-horsepower S63 AMG

(July 17, 2013) Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC. The most powerful high-performance sedan in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.

Chevrolet sells record 2.5 million vehicles worldwide in first half of 2013

(July 16, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet sold a record 2.5 million vehicles around the world in the first six months of 2013, up 1.4 percent over the same period in 2012, and achieved its 11th straight quarter of increased sales on the strength of new products like the Onix subcompact car in Brazil, Impala full-size sedan in the U.S. and Colorado midsize pickup in Southeast Asia.

Beetles from all generations head to sea for Sunshine Tour

(July 16, 2013) WOLFSBURG, Germany — The sun is shining and preparations are well underway for the ninth European Beetle Sunshine Tour which takes place on Aug. 17. It is the largest gathering of fans of Volkswagen models (the Beetle, New Beetle and 21st Century Beetle).

Honda factory performance package now available for Accord coupe V6

(July 16, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — The limited-edition Honda Factory Performance (HFP) package for the Honda Accord Coupe V6 goes on sale today at select Honda dealers in the United States.

First shown at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and recently performance tested by Honda's North American racing company, Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the HFP package adds significantly enhanced vehicle dynamics and distinctive styling cues to the already-sporty Accord Coupe.

Volkswagen Chattanooga celebrates fifth anniversary

(July 16, 2013) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Today marks the fifth anniversary of the day that civic and government officials gathered with Volkswagen executives at the Hunter Museum in downtown Chattanooga to announce the decision to build an automobile manufacturing facility in this emergent mid-sized Southern city.

Datsun is back with all-new Datsun GO for India

(July 16, 2013) DELHI, India – Nissan has unveiled the first new Datsun car for the 21st century. The all-new Datsun GO will be on sale in India in early 2014. The Datsun GO is the realization of the commitment made by Nissan Motor Co. in March 2012 to return the Datsun brand to the marketplace.

Third annual Toyota 100 Cars for Good program under way

(July 15, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — For the third year in a row, Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program will invite the public to select another 100 worthy organizations nationwide that will receive a Toyota vehicle.

2008 and 2009 Mercedes C-Class models probed for rear light problem

(July 15, 2013) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating about 218,000 Mercedes C-Class cars because the rear lights can fail and even catch fire. The probe affects cars from the 2008 and 2009 model years, according to press reports.

GMC vehicles take the field in Madden NFL 25

(July 15, 2013) DETROIT — GMC, the Official Vehicle of the NFL, will become the official vehicle of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 on Aug. 27 when the 25th anniversary edition of the Madden NFL franchise arrives in stores with GMC vehicles integrated into the gaming experience for the first time.

Porsche's 887-horsepower plug-in hybrid car makes debut at Goodwood

(July 15, 2013) WEST SUSSEX, England — The Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car made its public dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in a demonstration run up the famous Hill that provided a fascinating insight to the performance potential of its innovative hybrid drivetrain.