Feb 8, 2012
Shelby GT500 convertible blasts into the Windy City in celebration of SVT The official launch of SVT came at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now, Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate the past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertib ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Small Utility Vehicle by MotorWeek
Feb 8, 2012
The latest arrival to the Zoom-Zoom family and the first to fully incorporate the full suite of SKYACTIV technologies, the all-new 2013 CX-5 has earned Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) its 16th overall Drivers' Choice Award, as announced by MotorWeek at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Expected to go on sale in early ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Durango Receives MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 8, 2012
2012 Dodge Durango earns MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award (shared with Jeep Grand Cherokee) Dodge brand January 2012 sales increase 29 percent; best January since 2008 Dodge Durango January 2012 sales jump 152 percent The year may be young, but Dodge brand vehicles are continuing to gain momentum, earning recognition fr ... Continue reading
Subaru Impreza Wins 2012 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Compact Car
Feb 8, 2012
Subaru of America, Inc. was awarded the 2012 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Compact Car at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The award comes on the heels of strong sales results from Subaru. The brand set a sales record in 2011 and has started 2012 with sales up 21% over the previous year. ... Continue reading
Jeep Vehicles Earn Four More Awards
Feb 8, 2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler wins "Total Cost of Ownership" award from Kelley Blue Book and "Best Resale" award from Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee captures MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award (shared with Dodge Durango), as well as recognition from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Grand Cherokee sales up 40 perce ... Continue reading
Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van Offers a Large Cargo Space Within a Small Footprint +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
The all-new Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van, which makes its North American debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, is set to join the growing lineup of Nissan Commercial Vehicles in early 2013 at 300 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealerships nationwide. The NV200 follows the full-size Nissan NV Cargo, introduced in spring 201 ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Production Schedule for New Optima SX Limited at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 8, 2012
The ultra-popular midsize Kia Optima sedan again turned heads today at the Chicago Auto Show when Kia Motors America (KMA) revealed production plans for a new range-topping Limited. The Limited, which will begin production at Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia[1] later this month, builds on the Optim ... Continue reading
Audi Named Best Luxury Brand for Total Cost of Ownership by Kelley Blue Book
Feb 8, 2012
Audi today announced that it is the recipient of three inaugural Total Cost of Ownership awardsfrom Kelley Blue Book's, including Best Luxury Brand overall. The 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards honors the vehicles and brands with the projected lowest average Total Cost of Ownership during the initial five-year owner ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers 2013 Fit EV to Google and Stanford University
Feb 8, 2012
Honda recently delivered 2013 Fit EV battery-electric vehicles to Google Inc. and Stanford University as a part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. Along with the city of Torrance, Calif., each participant is now conducting general testing as well as providing specific feedback related to the future in ... Continue reading
Kia Motors achieves 3.3 percent global sales growth in January
Feb 8, 2012
Kia Motors records 3.3% global sales growth in January - 185,284 Kia vehicles sold globally in January for 3.3% year-on- year growth - January sales in Europe and North America post year-on-year sales growth of 33.2% and 27.4%, respectively (SEOUL) February 8, 2012 -- Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global s ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Launches New Web Site
Feb 8, 2012
The nonprofit Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., has launched a bold, new Web site at www.wpchryslermuseum.org. The site features significantly improved navigation, beginning with home page tabs and links from which all Museum programs, exhibitions and events, as well as Chrysler's rich heritage, are di ... Continue reading
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary
Feb 8, 2012
New Ford Shelby GT500 convertible makes its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, serving as the celebratory vehicle of the 20th anniversary of Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) The newest Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package is nearly 3.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model at Sebring Internatio ... Continue reading
Goodyear Focuses on Wet Traction With New SUV Tire
Feb 7, 2012
Recognizing that North American motorists are very concerned with driving on rain-slicked roads, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the Assurance cs TripleTred All-Season, a premium tire for SUVs and CUVs, featuring three unique tread zones for powerful all-season traction. The new tire is now available i ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Statement in Support of H.R. 3199 to Answer the Question: Is Ethanol Safe?
Feb 7, 2012
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) is pleased with the House Science, Space and Technology Committee's passage today of H.R. 3199, a bill that requires a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of mid-level ethanol blends in gasoline. While the Associa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Feb 7, 2012
SSOE Group, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement in the success of first and only LEED® Platinum automotive manufacturing plant in the world. Volkswagen's Chattanooga manufacturing plant was recently awarded a Platinum certif ... Continue reading
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