Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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2014 Corvette Engine, October Car Sales, Six-Month Passat Test: Car News Headlines

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Today we get our first look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette's new LT1 engine, which improves power output and efficiency while being lighter than the competition. October car sales slowed a bit, but small cars are still going strong, and we take a look at what's new for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat as we wrap up our six-month road test of the 2012...


Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology, On The Road In Germany

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 08:05 AM PDT

Last week, Dykema released results from its 2012 Automotive Institute Survey, which polled 100 auto executives about their thoughts on the industry's future. Among the most interesting findings was the fact that respondents seemed more interested in vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology -- that is, technology that allows cars to communicate...


Car Sales Cool In October, But Small Rides Remain Hot

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 07:44 AM PDT

Cooler weather often puts a chill on auto sales, and this year is no exception. However, the industry is still poised to see huge year-over-year growth -- especially where small cars are concerned. The news comes from analysts and Kelley Blue Book, who've looked at sales data from the first three weeks of October and revised the seasonally...


Volkswagen Plans New SUV For The U.S. Market

Posted: 24 Oct 2012 06:02 AM PDT

Volkswagen has seen substantial sales growth in the U.S. market this year , which is needed if it’s to achieve a stated goal of 800,000 sales per year by 2018. The current product line isn’t diverse enough to get it there, and a new VW SUV has been rumored since 2011. Now, The Detroit News reports confirmation of this model from...


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