Daily Archives: December 20, 2012

2013 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabrio video

Even though the new seventh-generation Vokswagen Golf is already launched it will be a while until the Cabriolet arrives, especially in the hot R disguise.

Infiniti confirms UK production

Infiniti will manufacture vehicles in Washington, United Kingdom. The company, which is part of Nissan, has announced that it will make a £250m investment into the factory in the north east, and expects to create 1000 jobs in the process.

Volkswagen says it will be the global sales leader by 2018


The battle among the world’s biggest carmakers comes as the industry is headed for a record year. Global 2012 sales will top 80 million cars and trucks for the first time, as robust U.S. and Japanese purchases offset a European downturn, according to estimates from LMC Automotive.

Toyota to pay record US safety fine

USA Today has reported Toyota has agreed to pay a $17.35 million fine — the maximum currently allowed for a single violation — to settle federal allegations that it took too long to report problems that led to its June recall of 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossover SUVs.

Car of the Year 2013 Finalists Announced


Eight candidates have been nominated finalists for Car of the Year 2013, which will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.