DAILY: MyFord Touch blasted by Consumer Reports | Nissan hires Consumer Reports testing chief David Champion | VW lightens Golf by 220 pounds with new platform

DAILY NEWSLETTER August 22, 2012

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MyFord Touch blasted by Consumer Reports Consumer Reports' online magazine is firing more strong words at Ford in a scathing blog written about MyFord Touch. ... >> story  Published: Aug 22 4:06 pm U.S. Eastern time Nissan hires Consumer Reports testing chief David Champion Nissan hired David Champion, whose recommendations as the head of auto testing for Consumer Reports have influenced countless car buyers, to help the company ensure its vehicles match up well against competing models. ... >> story  Published: Aug 22 1:15 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 8/22/12 2:46 pm ET - adds Champion comments VW lightens Golf by 220 pounds with new platform Automaker expects to reduce fuel consumption by 23% Volkswagen will shave as much as 220 pounds from the weight of its seventh-generation Golf by using stronger steel to minimize the metal content in its new MQB platform, delivering a 23 percent reduction in fuel consumption. ... >> story  Published: Aug 22 2:34 am U.S. Eastern time [REG] Follow Automotive News

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