Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Thursday, September 24, 2015.
THE FALL OF WINTER
“I am clearing the way for a fresh start with my resignation,” says Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG. Winterkorn says he didn’t do anything wrong, but indicated that new leadership was required in order for the company to regain its reputation.
HEAVY DUTY
Like its F-150 sibling, the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty will adopt an aluminum body. During a week in which much of the automotive world is concentrated on Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal, Nissan revealed an updated Altima, Volkswagen revealed a refreshed Passat, and now Ford reveals a new truck. The switch to aluminum will save approximately 350 pounds.
AUTOFOCUS
Canadians registered essentially the same number of SUVs/crossovers in August 2015 as traditional passenger cars. The difference depends on the categories in which you place a handful of true crossovers, but the theme is the same regardless: cars down, SUVs up.
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