While You Were Sleeping: Phaeton Axed in UK, Porsche 911 GT With A Stick and GM Is Down in China

by Mark Stevenson

June 4th, 2015 9:22 AM

while you were sleeping phaeton axed in uk porsche 911 gt with a stick and gm is

The Volkswagen Phaeton, the pride of former chairman Piëch, has been discontinued in the UK. Don’t worry, though, if you’re one of those people who enjoy such understated luxury. Volkswagen is still planning a next-generation version of the car.

Here’s what happened overnight.

Volkswagen Phaeton axed in the UK (Autocar)

The current-generation VW Phaeton has been removed from the company’s UK lineup due to engines not meeting Euro 6 emissions.

This Hacked Kid’s Toy Opens Garage Doors in Seconds (WIRED)

Using the pictures Mattel IM-ME kid’s texting toy, security researcher Samy Kamkar has developed a way to open garage doors relying on an insecure “fixed code” system.

Chevy has Sold 3.5 Million Cruzes Globally (AutoGuide)

“Globally, the bow-tie brand has sold more than 3.5 million copies of its Cruze compact car, making this nameplate their best-selling automobile in the world.”

Watching This 1990s Buick LeSabre Get Thrown Around Off-Road Makes Us Wonder If Grandma Regrets Loaning Out Her Car (BlipShift)

Rally LeSabre? Okay.

Suzuki Builds Its First Diesel Engine, A 0.8L 2-Cylinder Rated At 47 HP (CarScoops)

But it does has a whopping 92 (!!!) pound-feet of torque.

F1 refuelling decision imminent (Motorsport.com)

Teams are discussing the possibility in efforts to liven “the show”.

Unique vintage Alfa Romeo took $2-million to restore (Driving.ca)

“Timelessly elegant Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Speciale was a complete basketcase, but the story behind it makes the car truly unique.”

GM China sales drop 4% in May (The Detroit News)

Drop blamed on “vehicle model changeovers and phasing out of older vehicles.”

‘Pure’ Porsche 911 GT planned (Autocar)

New GT model will get a manual transmission and be distinct from other 911’s with GT badging.

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Corey Lewis on Jun 04, 2015

And imagine how much more elegance and sophistication that Buick video would have if it was a Park Ave Ultra instead. In black.

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APaGttH on Jun 04, 2015

GM down in China? Bertel was right!!!! ;-)

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