When the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan arrive in dealerships over the next few months, they will carry the best transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty among SUVs in America: Volkswagen is offering a six-year or 72,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty, with coverage that’s transferable beyond the first owner.

“We specifically designed and built the all-new Atlas and Tiguan for American customers. This warranty further addresses the needs of American buyers head-on,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Group of America. “We’re confident in the reliability and workmanship of these SUVs, and we want our customers to be confident in their purchase. We believe this warranty will lead to reduced cost of ownership for Volkswagen owners.”

UPDATE:
Michigan International Speedway just got word that Goodyear has cancelled the tire test which was scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday this week (April 4th and 5th) due to the weather forecast. No rescheduling of the tire test has been announced so far.

The following drivers had been scheduled to test: 

·         No. 27 Paul Menard

·         No. 10 Danica Patrick

·         No. 78 Martin Truex, Jr.

The track had planned to open the Turn 1 Grandstand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days for fans to watch the test free of charge.

Action returns to the track this summer.

Tickets start at $38 for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 18 and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 on August 13.

Children 12 and under are free on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, children 12 and under tickets start at $20.  Children 12 and under can attend three days of NASCAR action for just $20, ensuring families a weekend of fun at affordable prices.

The first of the track’s two traditional NASCAR weekends in 2017 is June 16-18 with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Corrigan Oil 200 on June 16; NASCAR XFINITY Series on June 17; and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 is on Father’s Day on June 18.

The Monster Energy Series will wind up its summertime stint at MIS with the Pure Michigan 400 on August 13. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series LTi Printing 200 is on August 12.

2017 Michigan International Speedway Schedule

Friday, June 16        ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Corrigan Oil 200 and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying

Saturday, June 17   NASCAR XFINITY Series

Sunday, June 18      Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400

Friday, Aug. 11        Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Practice and Qualifying

Saturday, Aug. 12   NASCAR Camping World Truck Series LTi Printing 200

Sunday, Aug. 13      Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400

--Press release courtesy of Michigan International Speedway

Audi and Silvercar expect approval of the transaction by regulatory authorities, with the transaction concluding in the first half of 2017.

Austin, Texas-based Silvercar helps Audi strengthen its platforms to serve the evolving mobility needs of the U.S. marketplace. The two companies have worked together since 2012, developing and delivering innovative consumer mobility offerings under the Audi mobility, Silvercar and Dealerware brands. In 2015, Audi participated in a $28 million Series C investment in Silvercar. The company employs about 150 people.

“Audi and Silvercar share a vision for the future of transportation,” said Matt Carpenter, Audi of America’s chief financial officer. “This acquisition enables Audi to move forward with a progressive partner and continue our technology leadership into the next era of mobility.’’

One lucky winner will drive away with a 2018 Ford Mustang GT plus $5,000 in Ford Performance Parts in the eighth-annual Mustang 5.0 Fever Sweepstakes Presented by Motorcraft.

Contestants 18 years or older can enter online for a chance to win at www.Mustang50Fever.com now through noon ET on Dec. 1, 2017, or at Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing’s midway display at select Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races and automotive and Ford enthusiast events. Entries are limited to one per person.

In 2016, more than 194,000 entered the contest, and Robin Staudte of Lemon Grove, Calif., near San Diego, who registered online, was last year’s lucky winner. She took delivery of her magnetic metallic Mustang GT with black interior from Penske Ford in La Mesa on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Jason Lucas has been named the director of marketing and communications at Michigan International Speedway.

Lucas joins MIS after serving as the director of consumer marketing at Daytona International Speedway since 2016. In that role he was responsible for the promotion and strategies for the speedway. He developed and implemented marketing plans across all media channels to promote the diverse schedule at the “World Center of Racing.”

“We are excited to have Jason join us as the director of marketing and communications,” MIS President Rick Brenner said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge to the speedway and is well positioned to lead the department.”

Daytona International Speedway was recently transformed into the world’s only motorsports stadium with DAYTONA Rising, a $400 million renovation. Thanks to the marketing efforts of Lucas and his team, the stadium was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year.