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HERNDON, Va., January 25, 2011 - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced new features and updates to the 2011 Routan that will enhance the consumer's driving experience. With space for up to seven adults and their belongings, amenities similar to those of a home theater, and a maximum towing capacity of 3,600 lbs, the 2011 Routan can go the distance without leaving anyone, or anything, behind. The Routan combines German sensibilities in design, fit…

Among the jaw-droppers at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2011, was news of Audi's self-driving car. The self-driving car could (operative word: could) become a reality thanks to Audi's Car-2-X communication, which promises significant potential for enhancing safety and reducing fuel consumption.

Vehicles with Car-2-X communication can alert each other as to traffic congestion, breakdowns, and weather events such as packed snow. The theory is that findings related to traffic flow will promote…

Many speculated about the introduction of Audi's RS4 in the United States, and globally for that matter. Well, it looks like the next-gen RS won't be a 4, but an upgraded RS6.

This news is coming out from the folks at Car & Driver, who know a thing or two about automotive news. They claim that "Audi will not be making a new RS4."

According to their reports, "Audi believes that the RS5 coupe…

Montvale, NJ (December 9, 2010) -- Mercedes-Benz USA and The Conservation Fund announced today a keystone investment in The Conservation Fund's ShadeFund program, a new charitable endeavor to raise donated capital that will provide small loans to green entrepreneurs.

While most microloan charities focus on entrepreneurs in the third world, The Conservation Fund's ShadeFund program will tap into the growing trend of making loans to American small businesses. True to its mission, The Conservation…