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2013 Audi S4 Quattro Test Drive
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Under the Hood...
We have a jam-packed newsletter for you today!
Shout out to San Antonio area subscribers! This Saturday (010/13) WOAI will be carrying football, so we will move to KTKR The Ticket, 760 AM from 11 AM to 2 PM central time. We will always let you know when and where you can find us! I've had time to analyze the September sales numbers, here are two different break-downs: top ten sellers and fastest and slowest sellers
VW has released details of their redesigned Beetle convertible - Scroll down for that story and don't miss the latest 0 to 60.
Odd, but true: Toyota is pitching cars on the Home Shopping Network, check it out here: Toyota on HSN
My Video of the Week is a look at some of the world's most beautiful and expensive cars made and Kevin's is a touching rendition of our national anthem...scroll down to watch them...My Commentary for this week shares information on National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 14-20): Keeping Teens Safe
Honda, Dodge, Hyundai, Mercedes & BMW all have recalls or investigations this week featured in Junk in the Trunk... Scroll down for the details.
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has been unveiled, click here for the story.
Before you buy a car check out the details of the Car Pro Promise -just click the link under this week's cartoon...
The Auto Industry has turned out to be a bright spot in our current economy - read about it here: Auto Industry
Bumper to Bumper: Get the drivers in your family together and take the "No Texting" pledge...Tesla is struggling, but determined...Justin Timberlake gets a GTO...details of the new VW Jetta Hybrid...a Ram long hauler may be built...the electric Smart Car is priced...a man is arrested after a great car deal...beware of Fridays...VW nixes plans for a retro van and sex and driving do not mix...PLUS the Car Pro Fuel Cost Calculator...scroll down for links to these stories and more.
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Video of the Week:
Jerry's Video...
Take a look at some of the most beautiful and expensive cars made. This is a long video that was shot in Carmel, California last year. You will see some real beauties in this video. I hope you enjoy! Just click the arrow:
Kevin's Video...
Over the years, we've all heard a lot of different renditions of our National Anthem---but until I saw this video I'd never heard a rock & roll band playing it. I had a few chills run up my spine watching it and you might want to have some Kleenex ready before you click on the arrow...
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VW Beetle Coupe Convertible Details...
 VW released photos and some details of the coming convertible version of the redesigned Beetle coupe that made its debut last year.
The car will have its official debut at the L.A. Auto Show next month and is due in showrooms before year's end as a 2013 model. U.S. price is till TBA -- I'd guess it will come in somewhere more affordable than VW's hardtop convertible Eos that starts at $34,350.
The latest open-air Beetle -- the company bills it as the third-generation Beetle convertible, after its Type 15 that rolled out in 1949 and the New Beetle ragtop that arrived in 2003 -- keeps the traditional fabric top and still folds in baby-carriage-style in the rear, though flatter than the earlier models for better visibility.
It's a power top that VW says will fold and go in 10 seconds. It also claims room for "four full-size adults," which we'll wait to see. But the rear seat has a split fold-down arrangement that should mean useful carry room.
Volkswagen also is highlighting the topless car's extra safety gear, most prominently pop-up roll bars behind the rear seat that are deployed by the air bag computer. The car also will have standard side air bags that offer combined head and thorax protection for the front row occupants
VW says the convertible will offer all three engines available in the coupe in the U.S.:
- Base 2.5-liter gasoline five-cylinder (170 hp., 177 lb.-ft. of torque,6-speed automatic)
- 2.0-liter TDI turbo diesel four (140 hp., 236 lb.-ft., 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic)
- 2.0-liter turbo gasoline four (200 hp., 207 lb.-ft., 6-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic)
0 to 60... Join me as I run you through the automotive news in one minute! This week, I talk about the role parents play in their children's driving habits and a report on auto industry sales for September.
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Junk in the Trunk...
A listing of current auto-maker recalls and related stories
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