Japan's Big Auto Players Plan a Jolt of Electrics (And More Gasoline Models)
Sep 27, 2010
Washington DC September 26, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japan's three largest automakers are making a push to extend their alternative-fuel powertrain offerings in the next two years. Automotive News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will bring two electric and six hybrid-electric models to market in the nex ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2010
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2011 Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: SEP 23, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V426000 NHTSA Action Number: PE10035 Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 139500 Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTUR ... Continue reading
53rd Annual San Francisco Auto Show Set for November 20-28, 2010
Sep 27, 2010
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER AUTO SHOW TO FEATURE 2011 VEHICLES FROM THE WORLD'S MAJOR MANUFACUTURES SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 24, 2010) â The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 53rd Annual International Auto Show, presented by AutoTrader.com, northern Californiaâs premier, largest and most spectacular au ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Recall 2011 Sonata Sedans in U.S
Sep 26, 2010
SEOUL September 26, 2010; Ju-min Park and Hyunjoo Jin writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, will recall some 139,500 Sonata sedans sold in the United States, due to problems with the steering wheel that could cause a loss or reduction of control. The automaker announced the recal ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Jeep Compass Review
Sep 26, 2010
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE COMPASS VEHICLE The Compass made waves when it entered the auto market three years ago as the first Jeep not meant (meaning not equipped with Jeepâs trail-rated 4WD systems) to tackle serious off-road adventure. The real focus on ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2010
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD Preview When you think of Volvo, you think of safety, right? No surprise, as the Swedish automaker has been at the forefront of safety research and technology for many years. But there's another side to Volvo - performance. Yes, really. The Volvo performance pe ... Continue reading
2010 Land Rover LR4 HSE Review
Sep 26, 2010
The 2010 LAND ROVER LR4 HSE BY BRUCE HUBBARD AUTO ADVISOR GROUP Beauty and quality is so obvious in the 2010 Land Rover models. The Brand has come along way since 1948 when the first Land Rover Series was launched at the Amerstand Motor Show. Originally designed by Maurice Wilkes after his first introduction to the Ame ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2010
THE NEW 2011 JAGUAR XJ IS KING OF THE ASPHALT JUNGLE by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor, The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Jaguar, one of the preeminent British Motorcar companies, built its worldwide reputation with the introduction of several now classic sports and racecars. These iconic vehicles combined innovative sty ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2010
UFC Camaro Brings in $350,000 for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund at Barrett-Jackson's Auction in Las Vegas PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Sept. 25 LAS VEGAS, Sept. 25 -- One of the hottest cars ever made, the custom UFC Camaro, just sold for $350,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas, Nev., with all funds be ... Continue reading
GM now says Volt can go 25-50 miles on batteries (50% Less than the 1996 GM EV-1 HUH?)
Sep 25, 2010
DETROIT Sep 24, 2010; The AP reported that General Motors on Thursday altered the expected range that its Chevrolet Volt electric car can travel on battery power alone. The automaker now says the Volt can go 25 to 50 miles on battery power, compared with the 40 miles it had previously said it would travel. The distance ... Continue reading
2011 GMC Acadia Denali Headed to U.S. Dealers
Sep 25, 2010
Lansing Delta Township Assembly is building latest model Acadia Lansing, Mich. September 24, 2010; Production of the new 2011 GMC Acadia Denali began today at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant with the newest model in the Acadia family expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late September. Members of UAW Loc ... Continue reading
2010 Paris Motor Show: Infiniti Set To Debut New IPL G Convertible Concept
Sep 25, 2010
FRANKLIN, TN - September 25, 2010: Infiniti has released photos of its new Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) G Convertible Concept, which debuts next week at the Paris Auto Show. The IPL G Convertible Concept features unique aerodynamic styling, the dynamic performance of an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and suspension, 19-inch ... Continue reading
Infiniti Releases Sketch of Future Luxury Electric Vehicle
Sep 25, 2010
Infiniti's Eco Performance Strategy Also Includes Upcoming Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan â FRANKLIN, TN - September 25, 2010: Infiniti released a sketch of its first luxury electric vehicle yesterday, which is set to launch in the United States and other global markets in 2013. Befitting the brandâs promise of â ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Hits the Road with Mobile Showroom - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 25, 2010
Chrysler Group LLC Hits the Road with Mobile Showroom AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 -- Traveling showroom on 10-week trek across United States Road show designed for thousands of affiliate and supplier employees Unique, branded transport trucks carry vehicles to company locations Chrysler ... Continue reading
60 Years of Porsche in America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 25, 2010
60 Years of Porsche in America PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 24 STUTTGART, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 24 -- The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart will be celebrating a very special anniversary this year: It was exactly 60 years ago, in the autumn of 1950, that the first Porsche 356 models were shipped to ... Continue reading
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