The world's first front end carrier without metal reinforcement has now leapt across the platforms: The Volkswagen Group is using the front end carrier made from the BASF plastic Ultramid in the new Passat and Sharan models – after ...
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Brake pads are among 74 parts released by Bosch. Robert Bosch LLC has released 74 parts for brake pads and rotors, wiper blade sets, starters, alternators, oxygen sensors and electric water pumps. Brake pads Twenty brake pad ...
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 407,704 units delivered in 2013. December deliveries totaled 34,015. Volkswagen's high-mileage, TDI Clean Diesel models totaled 95,823 units for the year accounting for 23.5 percent of ...
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This new entry-level 2014 BMW 3 Series is a prime example of the blurred lines that exist in the premium sedan segment these days. Priced from $52,300, the BMW 316i with its 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine reduces the entry ...
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Around one in seven new passenger cars purchased in 2013 were classified as a medium car by industry accountant VFACTS, with the Toyota Camry crushing its competitors with a 38.7 per cent share in the cheaper bracket. A total of 24,860 ...
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A car's solar control glazing system is one which selectively absorbs, reflects and transmits solar energy to help keep the occupants comfortable, protect the interior and lesson the requirement for air conditioning, thereby reducing fuel ...
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Christmas came early for Continental Tire the Americas LLC. The Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA) Land Speed Records Commission has homologated both the 10-kilometer and 10-mile world speed records from a standing start. ...
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A prototype of the next-generation Volkswagen Passat has been spied, giving us our first look at the German manufacturer’s forthcoming medium car. Captured by CarAdvice’s spy photographers in Spain, the Passat sedan test car ...
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The next-generation Hyundai i45 may be a chance for Australia if the company can get its formula right for a two-pronged attack on the medium-car segment. Speaking at the launch of the Hyundai ix35 Series II in Queensland last week, ...
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The Opel Insignia Country Tourer has been revealed ahead of its world premiere at September’s Frankfurt motor show. Based on the recently facelifted Opel Insignia wagon, the new Opel Insignia Country Tourer aims to add “SUV ...
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The Toyota Corolla has taken a narrow lead over the Mazda 3 in the race for the 2013 sales crown after another strong month in May. The Corolla turned a 242-unit deficit into a 369-unit lead last month on the back of 3640 sales, easily ...
Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 5 Luxury for less is the Holden VF Calais and Calais V pitch and that's exactly how it translates. The Holden VF Calais ...
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While many families are hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, car shoppers can take advantage of the attractive sales being offered on new cars. This long weekend we're spotlighting the best deals on Recommended, American-made ...
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Memorial Day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans will be hitting the road for a family trip. The roads will be crowded and you should expect lines at gas stations. A car bred for long-haul driving, with bladder-bursting ...
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Jacking up prices after an emergency is not acceptable. That's the message New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent to gas station owners this week, six months after Superstorm Sandy struck. Price gouging was common in the ...
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