Bold new style and form is introduced in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe. The newest incarnation combines strong, artistic lines, a striking signature front grille, and a stretched greenhouse, providing a stunning silhouette reminiscent of athletic SUVs.
True to the Mercedes-Benz tradition, performance was kept in careful consideration when engineering the 2016 GLE-Coupe. Powered by an exhilarating 326--hp biturbo V6, the exterior is designed for maximum performance and responsiveness. To personalize your experience further, the DYNAMIC SELECT has five settings allowing customized settings to the engine, steering and efficiency controls, all at the flip of a switch.
The 2016 GLE-Coupe is anticipated to arrive in dealerships late summer 2015.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Audi Celebrates #PaidMyDues, Audi A3
Success comes from hard work, resilience and determination. Audi wanted to share these inspirational stories at the #PaidMyDues event this past spring. Held in Santa Monica, the live-stream event was a massive community-driven event, an extension of the "Paid My Dues" campaign that was featured at the debut of the A3.
"The stories we've received so have come from people all over the country," said Andrew Lipman, general manager of communications for Audi of America, New York.
"It's been inspiring to read so many accounts of individuals who have truly paid their dues to achieve success – quitting a job to pursue a lifelong dream, going back to college, overcoming illness. We are excited to see how our creative partners will reimagine these stories..."
Read more at Audi Michiana here
"The stories we've received so have come from people all over the country," said Andrew Lipman, general manager of communications for Audi of America, New York.
"It's been inspiring to read so many accounts of individuals who have truly paid their dues to achieve success – quitting a job to pursue a lifelong dream, going back to college, overcoming illness. We are excited to see how our creative partners will reimagine these stories..."
Read more at Audi Michiana here
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Mercedes-Benz bringing production to AM General, hundreds of jobs to be created
A new job boom is expected in Mishawaka. Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created as Mercedes-Benz has chosen AM General to assemble their R-Class. The SUVs are expected to begin production as soon as summer of 2015.
“Once again, the South Bend area is competing and winning when it comes to manufacturing job growth," said South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. "With its South Bend headquarters and Mishawaka facilities, AM General is continuing to create good-paying jobs for people across the area. Working families are the real winners here, with hundreds of new jobs coming online and our area primed for further innovation and growth. It’s a good day for South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding region.”
Read more at Gurley-Leep Motorwerks.
“Once again, the South Bend area is competing and winning when it comes to manufacturing job growth," said South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. "With its South Bend headquarters and Mishawaka facilities, AM General is continuing to create good-paying jobs for people across the area. Working families are the real winners here, with hundreds of new jobs coming online and our area primed for further innovation and growth. It’s a good day for South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding region.”
Read more at Gurley-Leep Motorwerks.
Volkswagen Golf Named 2015 Car of the Year
Volkswagen devotees rejoice! The 2015 Golf family has been named the Motor Trend Car of the Year. Always sporty and fun, the seventh generation of Golf's best-selling model is well-represented by four powertrain derivatives that are bigger, lighter, more fuel efficient and more versatile than previous models. Representing the lineup are the Golf 1.8T, the Golf TDI Clean Diesel, the Golf GTI and the e-Golf.
"VW floor our judges by reimaging the seventh generation Golf for nearly every need and want," said Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Ed Loh. "From the value-laden Golf 1.8T and the high-MPG Golf TDI to the legendary hot hatch GTI and the all electric e-Golf, there is truly a Golf for everyone."
Finalists are evaluated on six key criteria:
Read the original Volkswagen press release here.
"VW floor our judges by reimaging the seventh generation Golf for nearly every need and want," said Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Ed Loh. "From the value-laden Golf 1.8T and the high-MPG Golf TDI to the legendary hot hatch GTI and the all electric e-Golf, there is truly a Golf for everyone."
Finalists are evaluated on six key criteria:
- Design Advancement – well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials.
- Engineering Excellence – total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.
- Efficiency—low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, relative to the vehicle's competitive set.
- Safety—a vehicle's ability to help the driver avoid a crash, as well as the secondary safety measures that protect its occupants from harm during a crash.
- Value—competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.
- Performance of Intended Function—how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do.
Read the original Volkswagen press release here.
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