by Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Hyundai, the fastest growing auto brand in America, has set new records and built a significant reputation with a bevy of highly-acclaimed new models brought to market in the past two years. The parade of models began with the Genesis sedan, followed by the Genesis coupe, the ... Continue reading
Cadillac Poised for Return to World Challenge
DETROIT, Jan. 3, 2011: Following meetings with World Challenge technical and competition staff and an announcement by the brand in late December, Cadillac will return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe competing in the World Challenge Championships, North Americaâs top production-bas ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosport Notes and Quotes, Pre-Race, Sebring
SPENCER PIGOT, #8 TEAM ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT CAR "I'm really looking forward to my first event in USF2000 and with Andretti Autosport. It's been a long off-season and I can't wait to get back in the car. It's going to be a steep learning curve coming from Skip Barber, but we will be working hard throughout the Winterfest ... Continue reading
Glasgow Start For Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique
Monte Carlo, Jan. 1, 2011: The organisers behind the return of the Monte Carlo classic rally to Glasgow are offering the public a rare opportunity to get involved in the Centenary celebration. Over 50 period cars will leave Glasgow's Blythswood Square on 27 January 2011 to travel over 2,000km to Monte Carlo. However, i ... Continue reading
Team HUMMER: The Official Start of the Dakar Rally
Cordoba, January 2, 2011: Today marked the official start of the 2011 Dakar Rally. From this point forward, it is serious business for the competitors vying for the coveted Dakar title. Stage 1, the first of 13 timed stages in this yearâs rally race, included a 566-km road section and a 222-km special that began i ... Continue reading
KIC Report On Off-Road Performance Karting
Las Vegas, Jan. 1, 2011: Often left on its own, the recreational off-road kart has actually become one of the fastest selling personal motorsports vehicles in the country. From the availability at major automotive retailers and the infusion of significant import volumes, these low cost, durable all-terrain karts have b ... Continue reading
More Pro Oil Company EPA Diversion : Getting to 35.5: The ABCs of MPG
Washington DC January 3, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that when gasoline prices blew past $3 a gallon last week, the highest level in 26 months, it was tough news for consumers but a marketing boost for automakers trying to sell pricey new technology needed to meet tougher fuel economy rules that took effect Jan ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Now in 3 Million Vehicles; Customer Satisfaction, Use of Voice Control on Rise
Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system is now installed in more than 3 million Ford Motor Company vehicles, since first introduced in late 2007 Latest internal research shows that more than 80 percent of SYNC owners are likely to recommend the system to others, a 5 percentage point increase over ... Continue reading
Suzuki 'Kicks' Off 2011 With New Kizashi Advertising Campaign
"Kizashi Kicks" ad campaign, the 2011 Kizashi proves that you don't need a premium badge and associated price tag to get the driving excitement, luxury and safety attributes of a premium sedan. Suzuki's new television campaign began airing in select Suzuki retail markets on Dec. 25, 2010. ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Spotlight Shines on Design
Washington DC January 3, 2011; Automakers are pouring billions of dollars into fuel-efficient powertrains. But shapely sheet metal still sells cars â which is why fresh design statements will be abundant at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. Automotive News reports that Hyundai and Ki ... Continue reading
More Than Half Of Britain's Drivers Have Had Sex in a Car
It's an unusual way to burn off the Christmas turkey, but 54% of us admit to having had sex in a car, according to research by Autoquake.com, the UK's leading online car retailer. ... Continue reading
The Motor Report Best Buy 2010: Toyota Hybrid Camry
The Motor Report (TMR) is pleased to announce Toyota's Hybrid Camry as the 'best buy' passenger car of 2010 and a worthy winner of TMR's 2010 BEST BUY Award. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hopman Cup XXIII Serves Up Another Ace For Kids
Recognising Hyundai Motor Company Australia's commitment to "Moving the World" together, a pivotal component of the company's global Corporate Social Responsibility programme, the Hyundai Hopman Cup sponsorship has been enhanced with the addition of the 'Hyundai Aces' programme, delivering vital support to the 'Kids Te ... Continue reading
Trainees Build a Very Special Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Spacious, innovative and safe, the compact models of the Mercedes A and B-Class score with their high practicality, and have found favour with more than 2.5 million customers as a result. An extraordinary one-off example has now been built at the Rastatt plant, and shows the B-Class in a completely new light: a B 55 wi ... Continue reading
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