Daily Archives: August 18, 2013

NHTSA issues recall for BMW X5 diesel SUV due to fuel system issue

NHTSA issues recall for BMW X5 diesel SUV due to fuel system issue

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through Nov. 9, 2009.

R.L. Polk says U.S. vehicles growing more decrepit

U.S. vehicles growing more decrepit

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) salutes the great news that the average age of vehicles in the United States has reached an all-time high of 11.4 years.

Skoda offers 25% off Fabia models

Skoda offers 25% off Fabia models

Skoda is offering discount of up to 25 per cent on the price of 1.2-litre Fabia SE models until the end of the year. That means the Fabia 1.2 69PS SE is now £8995 – a saving of £3145.

‘One percenters’ giving up on alternative fuel vehicles

Phoenix Marketing International’s Automotive Practice has released its most recent findings from its ongoing research regarding purchase consideration of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

The Automotive Practice collects data from consumers who were recently or are currently in the market for a new vehicle, and asks them about their willingness to consider an AFV on their next purchase or lease.

Audi celebrates 500,000 TT model with TTS competition special edition

Audi celebrates 500,000 TT model with TTS competition special edition

Since its debut back in 1998, Audi has produced half a million TT cars. Now in its second generation, the half a million milestone model is a special edition TTS competition that will be offered in coupe and roadster versions.