Volkswagen is to phase out its “Das Auto” slogan in the wake of the scandal over its diesel emissions cheating device. Reports say VW believes Das Auto, or “the car”, is too bold for the carmaker, which is seeking to rebuild customer confidence following the discovery of the cheating software in the US in September. A VW statement said a more modest slogan would appear in … [Read more...] about Volkswagen to ditch its advertising identity ‘Das Auto’
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Rock queen Joplin’s Porsche fetches record price
The psychedelic Porsche 356C 1600 convertible owned by rock legend Janis Joplin has sold at auction in New York for NZ$2.68 million – around NZ$2m more than the estimate. Auctioneers RM Sothebys said it was the most paid for a Porsche 356 at public auction. Joplin bought the 1964 model secondhand in 1968. It was painted silver/gray before she got a roadie with her … [Read more...] about Rock queen Joplin’s Porsche fetches record price
Trial date for former Fiat Chrysler Australia directors
Two former managing directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia will face trial next year on claims by their former employer that they misused company funds. Clyde Campbell (top) and Veronica Johns will go before Justice Jonathan Beach in Federal Court on September 26, 2016. The trial is expected to last four weeks. Campbell has been accused of misusing … [Read more...] about Trial date for former Fiat Chrysler Australia directors
Volkswagen’s original ‘Herbie’ sells for record auction price
The original 1963 Volkswagen Beetle used in two of the 'Herbie' films has sold at auction in New York for US$86,250, or around NZ$132,000. The car pictured here was the star of Herbie Rides Again and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, the second and third movies in the Disney film franchise. It is the only car ever invited to leave its tyre footprint outside Grauman's Chinese … [Read more...] about Volkswagen’s original ‘Herbie’ sells for record auction price
Ford NZ’s Holter moves back to US and a new role
Ford NZ managing director Corey Holter is heading back to the United States and a new role as a marketing manager for Ford North America. Taking his place at the helm in NZ is Simon Rutherford, an Englishman who is married to a NZ woman whose parents live in Whangarei. Ford Australia and NZ president and CEO Graeme Whickman said Holter had been a terrific leader for Ford … [Read more...] about Ford NZ’s Holter moves back to US and a new role