2013 Kia Optima Named 'International Car Of The Year'
Jan 15, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to announce that Road & Travel Magazine has named the 2013 Kia Optima as the International Car of the Year at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Completely redesigned for the 2011 model year, the Optima's stunning design combined with modern amenities a ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2014 Cadenza premium sedan, the most technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has ever introduced in North America. The long-anticipated announcement today at Cobo Hall during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) confirmed Kia's intentions to enter into ... Continue reading
2014 Acura MDX Prototype Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show
Jan 15, 2013
DETROIT, Mich January 15, 2013; The 2014 Acura MDX Prototype made its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, offering a strong indication of the styling and design direction for the third generation of the popular, 7-passenger Acura MDX performance luxury SUV, launching by mid-2013 in bot ... Continue reading
Cadillac ELR Electrifies the Luxury Market at 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
Luxury coupe blends dramatic design, industry-leading extended range technology DETROIT January 15, 2013; Cadillac unveils the 2014 ELR today at the North American International Auto Show. The sleek luxury coupe features the first application of Extended Range Electric Vehicle technology by a full-line luxury automotiv ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2013
Engaging and entertaining driving dynamics across the model range; exclusive tuning enhancements on F SPORT models Completely redesigned with bold exterior styling and an LFA-inspired driver-focused cockpit Longer wheelbase with significant increases in rear seat space and trunk capacity New multimedia system with indu ... Continue reading
Ford Atlas Concept: Ford's Take On The Future of Pickups - 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
Ford Atlas Concept is the future vision for pickup trucks Innovative design integrates capability and smart technologies to transform customer expectations of what Built Ford Toughî will look like in the future Next-generation EcoBoostî ââ¬â coupled with advanced engineering and design innovat ... Continue reading
Nissan Debuts 2014 Versa Note, Resonance Crossover Concept At 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 15, 2013
Nissan today presented two important all-new vehicles during a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which made its North American debut, is the second generation of the popular Versa hatchback. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Groups Sticks to its Sales Goal for 2018
Jan 15, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel DETROIT, January 15, 2013. In the hay days of the Beetle, Volkswagen was the largest foreign brand in North America. But after the arrival of the Japanese brands, the Germans had to deal with quality problems, which were published widely in the media, and VW had n ... Continue reading
Jeep and Chrysler LIVE Unveilings from Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 14, 2013
Journalists and the public are invited to watch live the unveiling of several new/refreshed Jeep vehicles, plus a Broadcast Media question and answer session With Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Live satellite feeds of both events will al ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2013
As over 50 new vehicles and concept cars are being unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today and tomorrow in Detroit, for the first time livestream video is being provided to mobile devices exclusively on the NAIAS Official Auto Show App. The Official NAIAS App, powered by WDIV-TV / Clic ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls exceeds 18 million AGM batteries
Jan 14, 2013
Johnson Controls, Inc., today announced it has sold more than 18 million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries since the technology launched in 2001, topping 4.5 million annually in Europe. AGM is the most advanced lead-acid battery and is ideal for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to ... Continue reading
New 2014 Jeep Compass - the Most Capable Compact SUV Hits the Road and Trail with a New Powertrain
Jan 14, 2013
2014 Jeep Compass debuts new six-speed PowerTech automatic transmission 2014 Jeep Compass features an updated design -- both inside and out Fuel economy ratings of up to 30 miles per gallon (mpg) highway Unsurpassed Jeep capability offering Trail Rated 4x4 capability with Freedom Drive II Off-road Package and exception ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2013
Building upon a history of providing the industry's top in-vehicle entertainment systems, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America has formed a working agreement with a global music industry icon - the legendary Abbey Road Studios - to develop custom audio systems for the automotive market. The exclusive agreeme ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: A Powerful Performer Cloaked in Luxurious and Muscular Skin
Jan 14, 2013
New eight-speed automatic transmission delivers smoother, more refined shifting and improved fuel economy Innovative Eco Mode optimizes new transmission's shift schedule and expands range of Fuel Saver Technology activation for further fuel economy gains Towing capacity rating improved 44 percent, up to 7,200 pounds Im ... Continue reading
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