Friday, November 27, 2009

2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Suzuki SX4 SportBack When you think of small, sporty cars the first brand to pop into your mind is probably not Suzuki. On four wheels, the Japanese manufacturer is best known in this country for small sport-utilities, like the Grand Vitara and Sidekick that came before it. Th ... Continue reading

New Audi A8 to be Presented Live from Miami - VIDEO ENHANCED

- Audi is presenting the new A8 at the “Design Miami / Art Basel Miami Beach” trade fairs - Hollywood star Lucy Liu to host the evening INGOLSTADT, Germany - November 27, 2009: On Monday, November 30th, Audi will reveal for the first time the all-new 2011 edition of the brand’s flagship sedan, the Audi A ... Continue reading

GPS Devices Saving Time and Money for Vehicle Owners - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - November 27, 2009: According to a new research study from NAVTEQ, drivers can save as much as $200 a year by using GPS systems. The study found that when drivers used navigation systems to get around they consumed 12% less fuel than those that drove without it. Over a year's time, the average driver could dri ... Continue reading

Delta Develops Electric Vehicle Propulsion System: Test Vehicle Now On the Road

TAIPEI, Taiwan--Rather than entering the automobile electronics sector through onboard IT devices like other electronics companies, Delta Electronics has now successfully integrated existing automation, motor, servo-motor and electrical electronics technologies to develop its own petrol-electric hybrid propulsion syste ... Continue reading

New Range of Service Plans Rolled Out for Alfa Romeo

A complete range of comprehensive service plans for Alfa Romeo - which include all parts and labour costs associated with vehicle servicing, while allowing customers to spread the servicing charges - has been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK. ... Continue reading

Renault, Russian Technologies and Troika Dialog Agree on Avtovaz Restructuring

The AVTOVAZ shareholders have agreed on measures to ensure the sustainability of the company through debt restructuring, a new product plan and investment plan. ... Continue reading

New Range of Service Plans Rolled Out for Fiat Cars

A complete range of comprehensive service plans - which include all parts and labour costs associated with vehicle servicing, while allowing customers to spread the servicing charges – has been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK ... Continue reading

New Skoda Superb Estate: Loaded With Innovation and Luxury

The new Skoda Superb Estate is set to become both the most luxurious and most practical car ever to wear the famous winged arrow badge ... Continue reading

Autoliv's Credit Ratings Upgraded

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The credit rating for Autoliv Inc. was yesterday upgraded to “BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook” from “BBB-/A-3 with a stable outlook” by Standard and Poor’s. At the same time Moody’s Investor Service revised their outlook for Autoliv to stable from negative ... Continue reading

Toyota Cuts Bonuses for Managers by 20%

TOKYO November 27, 2009; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp is slashing bonus pay for managers as the Japanese automaker tackles a massive recall in the U.S. and deep losses for the second straight fiscal year. Toyota said Thursday winter bonus payments for 8,700 managers in Japan will be cut by 20%. Japanese worke ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for October 2009

CIRENCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - November 27, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for October 2009 ... Continue reading

Mazda6 Crowned Best Medium Car at 2009 Drive Car of the Year Awards

Australia's best selling fully imported medium car, Mazda6, has taken out the title of Best Medium Car at the 2009 Drive Car of the Year (dCOTY) awards. ... Continue reading

BMW 135i Sport Coupé Awarded Best Performance Car of the Year

The BMW 135i Sport Coupé has been crowned Drive Best Performance Car over $60,000 for the second consecutive year at the 2009 awards ... Continue reading

Volvo XC60 and its City Safety Technology Awarded at Drive Car of the Year

The Volvo XC60 D5 has been voted the best SUV over $40,000 ahead of the Audi Q5 TFSI and Lexus RX 350 Sports Luxury with its standard City Safety feature taking out the Safety Innovation award. ... Continue reading

Outback is Best SUV Under $40,000

The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Outback has won its first ever Australian award, being named Best SUV Under $40,000 in Fairfax's Drive Car of the Year 2009 awards. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's New Golf Crowned '2009 Carsguide Car of the Year' Winner

The new Golf has taken top spot at the '2009 Carsguide Car of the Year' awards, establishing itself as the benchmark in the small car segment with Australian motoring experts. ... Continue reading

Honda Odyssey Wins Drive Car of the Year 'Best People Mover'

For the fourth time in five years, the Honda Odyssey has won the prestigious Fairfax Drive Car of the Year Award for the Best People Mover. ... Continue reading