Volvo S60 T5 AWD Bolsters US Lineup (Sort of)
The new model will slot in between the front-drive S60 T5 (which currently stickers for $32,175) and the S60 T6 AWD ($39,325).
2014 GMC Sierra to Move Up-Market
The plan is to move the Sierra more upmarket, with a greater list of standard equipment, more distinctive sheetmetal and corresponding higher sticker prices.
Volkswagen Plans Full Porsche Takeover
Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen and Porsche, is clearly frustrated at the present lack of integration between the two companies, something he reiterated earlier this month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Detroit Auto Show Gets Highest Attendance Since 2005
According to Perkins, NAIAS has an economic impact of some $400 million for the city of Detroit and South Eastern Michigan, more than the Super Bowl.
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Sells for $4.62 Million at Auction
The cost of the entire aluminum body was exorbitant, even by 1950s standards, which helps explain why so few SLs (29) were ordered this way.
Kia Optima, Rondo Recalled for Airbag Issues
Kia says it will be notifying owners of the affected vehicles, suggesting to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer who replace the airbag clock spring assembly.
Chevy “Game Time App” for Superbowl XLVI Promises Fun, Prizes
Chances to win a prize, begin the moment a viewer downloads the app to their smart phone or tablet. Upon doing so, each player receives a unique license plate number. If their particular plate appears on a Chevy commercial during the game, or online, they win a new vehicle.
Study Says Gen Y Favors Hybrids and Connected Cars
In addition, Deloitte’s vice chairman Craig Giffi, says that Gen Y members are also more likely to be drawn to Hybrids than conventional internal combustion propelled cars and trucks, though he believes this is less of a “green” factor and more of an economic one, saving fuel and saving money, versus saving the planet.
Manufacturers New Motto: Fewer Platforms, More Models, More Volume
Yet as we move forward and automakers seek to maintain economies of scale, the number of vehicle architectures is expected to shrink still further, even as many brands aim to proliferate their model offerings as well as adding localized production.
Kia’s Stop/Start Technology Introduction Gets Pushed Back
During an evaluation of Kia test vehicles equipped with the ISG (Idle, Stop and Go) technology, members of the press have reported a noticeable “shock” as the engine shuts off and then restarts.
CAFE Regs Could Add $5000 to the Price of New Vehicles
However, German automakers Daimler AG and Volkswagen, which currently offer some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on sale in the US, won’t back the CAFE proposal because there’s no incentive for diesel fueled vehicles.
Detroit Auto Show “Education Day” Showcases Auto Industry Jobs for Students
Education day, which is co-hosted and sponsored by PNC Bank, in conjunction with the show, includes an hour long “A World of Opportunities” event in which some 225 Detroit Public School pre-K students are provided with PNC “Grow Up Great” educational materials.
Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Continues to Rise
According to Polk statistics, cars showed a bump from 11 to 11.1 years in the period from 2010 to June 2011, while trucks showed an increase from 10.1 to 10.4 years on average.
BMW M6 Gran Coupe Planned as Mercedes CLS63 AMG Rival
In typical M-car fashion, the Gran Coupe M6 will get more aggressive styling tweaks than the garden variety version, including a more pronounced front fascia, rocker panels and rear diffuser with signature quad exhaust tips.
Lexus Teases First Ever Superbowl Ad [Video]
In the run up to the Superbowl XLVI commercial, Lexus is also launching a social media activation tool called “TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus.”
Kia “Male Fantasy” Super Bowl Ad to Feature Adriana Lima, Chuck Liddell and Mötley Crüe
Essentially, the ad incorporates a Kia Optima tearing around a race track, while scantily clad supermodel Adriana Lima and mixed-martial arts fighter Chris Liddell do what they do best, as Mötley Crüe rock on stage, performing Kickstart My Heart.
Bentley Takes Aim at Maybach’s Super Rich Clients
In addition, Bentley Chief Executive Wolfgang Durheimer also talked of creating a “specific welcome zone inside our brand,” which includes inviting clients for VIP tours of the brand’s production facilities in Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
2012 Canadian Car of the Year Finalists Announced
For the car category, the three finalists are the Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Optima, while in the utility category, they are the BMW X3, Dodge Journey and Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel.
Nissan Xterra to Live on as a Proper Sport Utility
Given that the Pathfinder has traditionally been positioned as the more mainstream of the two vehicles (despite its higher price point), it logically makes sense to turn it into a three-row crossover, as that will likely broaden its appeal significantly.
Jeep Wrangler Production Ramping Up to Meet Increased Demand
The reason for the hike in production? Wrangler sales in the US were up some 30 percent last year and global sales up 10 percent.
2013 Subaru BRZ Finally Lands in America: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Powered by new generation FA-Series 2.0-liter Boxer four-cylinder, generating 200 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque, the production BRZ boasts one of the lowest centers of gravity of any car currently available
Audi A8 3.0T, Diesel Coming to America: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
This will mark the first time that either engine has been offered in the A8, though with some 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque on tap, the V6 Turbo should prove no slouch.
Mercedes E400 Hybrid is Built for America: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Rated at 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, Mercedes says the E400 Hybrid should deliver approximately 24 miles per gallon in city driving and 31 mpg on the open road.
Chrysler 700C: The 2022 Town & Country?: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
With minivan sales still a staple part of the Chrysler’s business in North America, yet the segment for the most part suffering from a lack of new investment, perhaps the time has come to reinvent the concept of what a minivan should be.
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