Hinrich J. Woebcken takes over VW U.S. top spot as diesel deadline looms

Difficult road ahead for new CEO as scandal continues to take a toll

Volkswagen named Hinrich J. Woebcken the CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. Woebcken will be pulling double duty -- he recently became the head of the North America Region as well, a position created in the days following the outbreak of the diesel crisis in fall 2015. As head of the North America Region, he will occupy the spot above the CEOs of Canada and Mexico as well.

In taking over as U.S. CEO, Woebcken replaces the popular Michael Horn who abruptly announced his resignation in March after a tumultuous five months following the revelations of emissions cheating by the company. Horn enjoyed the support of the U.S. dealer network that rallied behind him in immediate aftermath of the scandal, and is credited with minimizing the financial impact thanks to generous incentives. Horn was also seen as a crucial figure for pushing through the $1,000 Goodwill Package for owners of affected diesel cars in the States.

Woebcken's takeover of the U.S. post was formally announced during an employee town hall meeting in Herndon, Virginia, last Friday.


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Car Air conditioning Diagram

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a midsize SUV that harks back to the company's iconic FJ40 Series of Land Cruisers. Like the old FJ40, the Toyota FJ Cruiser has superior off-road capabilities. It's built on a truck-based, ladder-frame chassis and features a stout suspension and drivetrain, sharing its underlying hardware with Toyota's 4Runner SUV. Toyota designed the FJ Cruiser to be a bit more specialized, however. Compared to the 4Runner, it's smaller, less expensive and more capable in off-road situations, and it's meant to appeal to younger and more active consumers.

Most Recent Toyota FJ Cruiser

The Toyota FJ Cruiser was produced from 2007 through 2014, with only relatively minor changes made throughout that eight-year run. A midsize SUV, the FJ Cruiser focused on off-road performance and thus in personality and in some cases styling (such as the grille and headlights), paid homage to the original FJ40 of the 1960s. The FJ Cruiser featured two standard front doors supplemented with a pair of smaller, reverse-opening rear doors to provide easier access to the rear seat.

The sole engine used was a 4.0-liter V6. Output depended on the year, as the first three years it was rated at 239 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque while for 2010 and later the specs stood at 260 hp and 270 lb-ft. Rear-wheel drive was standard and two different 4WD systems were available. One was a part-time system, while the other was a full-time system. All FJ Cruisers except those with the full-time 4WD came with a five-speed automatic; those with the full-time 4WD had a six-speed manual along with a locking rear differential.

There was just one trim level with the FJ Cruiser. Standard feature highlights included 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, power windows and locks, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, water-resistant cloth upholstery, Bluetooth phone and audio, a CD player, satellite radio and auxiliary/iPod/USB inputs. Options (which sometimes depended on region and model year) included alloy wheels, a rear wiper, a rearview camera, an electronic locking rear differential, rear parking sensors and extra gauges. Several off-road-oriented features (such as heavy-duty suspension components, tires, roof racks, driving lights, rock rails and cargo covers) were also available, as were similarly themed packages that usually included specific styling details.

FJ Cruiser

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KIA RIO SEDAN SX 2016 VS HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN SE 2016

This is a simple comparison between the Kia Rio sedan SX 2016 and the Hyundai Accent sedan SE 2016:

	Kia Rio sedan SX 2016	Hyundai Accent sedan SE 2016
Pricing summary
MSRP	$21,605	$16,570
True Market Value	$20,546 (price with option)	$15,788 (price with option)
Mechanical Features
Base Engine	1.6 L	1.6 L
Cylinders	Inline 4	Inline 4
Drive Type	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Fuel Capacity	11.4 gal.	11.4 gal.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	27/37 mpg	26/37 mpg
Fuel Type	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded
Horsepower	138 hp @ 6300 rpm	137 hp @ 6300 rpm
Monthly Fuel Cost	N/A	N/A
Torque	123 ft-lbs. @ 4850 rpm	123 ft-lbs. @ 4850 rpm
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Interior Features
A/C with climate control	N/A	N/A
Bluetooth	Standard	Optional
Built-in hard drive Concierge Service	Standard	N/A
Concierge Service	N/A	N/A
Destination Download	Standard	N/A
Destination Guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)	N/A	N/A
HD radio	Standard	N/A
Hand-Free Calling	N/A	N/A
Heated/Cooled seats	Standard	N/A
Keyless ignition	Standard	N/A
Navigation	Standard	N/A
Parking assistance	N/A	N/A
Power seats	N/A	N/A
Premium sound system	N/A	N/A
Rear seat DVD	N/A	N/A
Roadside Assistance	Standard	N/A
Satellite radio	Standard	Standard
Seating capacity	5	5
Upholstery	leather	cloth
iPod	N/A	N/A
Exterior Features
All-season tires	Standard	Standard
Power glass sunroof	Standard	N/A
Run-flat tires	N/A	N/A
Tire size	P205/45R17 tires	P175/70R T tires
Wheel tire size	N/A	N/A
Wheels	Alloy wheels	Steel wheels
Safety Features
Airbag Deployment Notification	Standard	N/A
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)	N/A	N/A
Anti-theft system	N/A	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard	Standard
Emergency Service	Standard	N/A
Side/Curtain airbags	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance	N/A	N/A
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Alarm Notification	N/A	N/A