Special-Edition 2013 Kia Rio 5-Door SX M/T Arrives In Limited Quantity
Sep 10, 2012
Until now, driving enthusiasts couldn't get their hands on the Rio they were most eager to own--that's about to change. The 2013 Rio 5-door SX is now offered with a 6-speed manual transmission (M/T). Arriving in dealerships in limited quantity with a MSRP of just $17,900[4], the Rio SX M/T is a fun-to-drive subcompact ... Continue reading
NVMN: Expert Reports Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
Sep 10, 2012
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB: NVMN) management was pleased to learn that on Friday, International Business Times reported that "Growing global demand for electric cars like the Tesla Model S and Ford Focus Electric could drive demand for lithium up by as much as 20 percent per year, benefiting chemical and mining companies ... Continue reading
Scion To Throw Ultimate Underground Party In Cincinnati
Sep 10, 2012
Scion, the youth brand for Toyota, will be holding its 8th annual Scion Exposed event in a half-mile, underground tunnel in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, September 15 . With activities ranging from a car show to live music to skate parks, this free party is bound to have something for people of all ages. The below-g ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2012
California Gov. Jerry Brown should veto a bill that allows Google's driverless cars on the highway because it does not provide adequate privacy protections for users of the new technology, Consumer Watchdog said today. ... Continue reading
Small Cars Are Changing; Will They Fit in the U.S.?
Sep 10, 2012
Washington DC September 0, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars have scale; they look different depending on the background they are set against. According to The New York Times, the need to maintain a sense of scale makes it hard to simply ship small cars from Europe and Asia â many of which are so wonde ... Continue reading
Faurecia and its employees team up to squash hunger in North America during 2012 'FUELS' challenge
Sep 10, 2012
Faurecia North America this week kicked off its third annual Community Food Drive as part of its corporate-giving initiative, FUELS -- Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Service. Throughout September, Faurecia employees will collect non-perishable food items to help fight hunger in local communities where the com ... Continue reading
Automakers Update Horn Sounds to Changing Markets
Sep 10, 2012
Washington DC September 10, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars have gotten a lot more advanced in the last few decades, but at least one part â the humble car horn â has remained virtually untouched. Until now. According to The Detroit News, as carmakers sell more vehicles globally, they're changin ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Accord Adds No Charge Standard Features with an MSRP Starting Under $22,000
Sep 10, 2012
The dynamic all-new 2013 Honda Accord Sedan will debut at U.S. dealers nationwide on September 19, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $21,680 for the well-equipped Accord LX to $33,430 for the luxurious Accord Touring model, plus a destination and handling charge1 of $790 per vehicle. The ... Continue reading
Keeping Hyundai Dealers Lean Mean Fighting Machines
Sep 10, 2012
Washington DC September 10, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that even after Hyundai's best August ever, its dealers are painfully aware that they could sell many more vehicles if the automaker could provide them. Dealers are selling vehicles rapidly, mainly to keep their precious vehicle allocations, reports Automo ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 HONDA PILOT REVIEW
Sep 9, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PILOT VEHICLE The Pilot is a three-row eight-passenger sport utility vehicle holding firm to traditional styling and rugged appeal, but sees quite a few upscale redesign changes for a more sophisticated interior to support popular high ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (September 3-September 9, 2012) Automotive News
Sep 9, 2012
* High fuel prices and low interest rates drove August cars sales up 20%. Sales were just under 1.3 million pushing the SAAR to 14.52 million. Chrysler was up 14.1%; Ford, 12.6%, and General Motors, 10.1%. Volkswagen reported its best August since 1973 with sales up 48.2% from a year earlier. Honda (up 59.5%) and Toyot ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates Production Start of All-New 2013 Sentra in Aguascalientes, México
Sep 9, 2012
AGUASCALIENTES MEXICO September 8, 2012; Nissan has celebrated the production start of the all-new Sentra compact car at its Aguascalientes 1 manufacturing plant in Mexico. The 4th generation Sentra, which boasts a stylish new design, increased fuel economy and additional safety features, will represent about half of t ... Continue reading
Final 25 Winners Announced in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Program
Sep 9, 2012
Toyota today announced a correction to its press release, "Final 25 Winners Announced in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Program," issued on August 28, 2012. Two organizations on voting dates July 22 and July 31 were incorrectly identified as winners. ... Continue reading
Runways to Roadways: What's Next Presented at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Sep 8, 2012
Interested in knowing what's next for fashion? Mercedes-Benz and WGSN, a leading fashion forecaster, are collaborating on a display at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center that hones in on the hottest street style looks from well-known designers and savvy tastemakers. The lobby of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week wil ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2012
The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host a diverse panel of experts on Sept. 11 that will discuss the current realities facing EV owners, automakers and infrastructure providers, as well as what's next for the electric car. MPG's September meeting will be held at ... Continue reading
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