Daily Archives: May 9, 2013

GM makes progress on Europe turnaround

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General Motors is making progress in restructuring its money-losing Opel/Vauxhall unit in Europe but there is still a long way to go.

New Engine for VW Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI – More Power, Less Petrol

VW Beetle Turbo

For those of you considering purchasing a new car and have decided on the folks at Volkswagen to supply the goods, you may just want to hold out a little while longer.  It’s come to light that there are plans in the pipeline to change the engine that powers the VW Beetle Turbo and the Jetta GLI, resulting in a notable improvement to both power and fuel economy.

Google’s Danielle Russell to help GAAS attendees understand digital marketing

When it comes to the aftermarket shopping experience, technology is leading to a rise in consumer expectations.

That’s according to Danielle Russell, Google’s industry director for automotive, who will be the closing speaker for the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium(GAAS), May 21 and 22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.

1994 Audi Quattro convertible once owned by Princess Diana to be auctioned 29 June

Princess Diana 1994 Audi Quattro convertible

Back in November last year, Princess Diana’s first official U.S. ride – a 1979 armored Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was auctioned for charity, raising $122,322.

Win a Toyota GT86 race car drive at Goodwood

Win a Toyota GT86 race car drive at Goodwood

Toyota is offering the chance to win drives in a GT86 or a GT86 race car at the Festival of Speed