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In an attempt to improve the public image after the emissions scandal, Volkswagen is planning to drop the famous "Das Auto" slogan in the coming advertising campaign.Launched in 2007 under ousted boss Martin Winterkorn, the slogan has had the advantage of simplicity, merely meaning "The Car". However, the German carmaker's leaders, anxious to proclaim a reformed corporate culture, have criticised it as out of step with a company trying to show new-found humility. Volkswagen is trying to grapple with how to pull itself out of a nosedive that has threatened to aliena...
After Dieselgate crisis Volkswagen's sales are down and the sellers are frustrated. Volkswagen needs to strike out in a new direction and become a big proponent of electric cars.The VW brand's internal magazine Insight interviewed leader Herbert Diess, who said a "breakthrough" is coming with engineers "developing a special vehicle architecture that foresees the installation of flat batteries."This is a big move, up to now Volkswagen having touted the novel shapes it was making of battery packs to get the most range out of offerings like the e-Golf.Volkswagen seriou...
General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in three Michigan plants by 2030 as part of a new deal between the automaker and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit program.GM said it would be putting $356 million in operations in Flint, Saginaw and Grand Rapids, creating more than 50 jobs and helping to retain nearly 500 jobs in the state.The new investments according to GM will be:- $263 million for a future engine program at Flint Engine Operations. The investment retains 410 jobs at the plant.- $50 million for driveline components at Saginaw Metal Casting Operations. The investment...
Italian transport design studio Pininfarina, which specializes in creating sports cars for brands like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Maserati, and Rolls Royce has been acquired by Indian Mahindra.Mahindra, a massive conglomerate based in India, will pay around $28 million for 76-percent of the Italian design house, and plans to make offers for the remaining 24 percent. Those tracking the deal were surprised that the acquisition is being made through Tech Mahindra, rather than parent Mahindra & Mahindra, which makes SUVs, tractors and other vehicles. But we know that the Cambiano, Italy-bas...
According to the NHTSA, the recall will only affect 2013-2015 Hyundai Genesis coupes with a manual transmission. The recall is expected to begin on January 11, 2016. “In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen,” the NHTSA said.
