2009 Geneva Motor Show: Ford Reveals iosis MAX Concept
Mar 5, 2009
GENEVA, Tuesday, 03 March, 2009; Ford will unveil a head-turning concept car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, to express the design direction for its next generation of global C-cars. The iosis MAX features striking exterior and interior treatment based on a fresh interpretation of Fordâs kinetic design form languag ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Mar 4, 2009
The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun DETROIT, March 4 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff announced today its 2009 Geneva motor show Editors' Choice Award winners. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090113/CLTU102LOGO ) For more than a decade, the ... Continue reading
Decision Time: New vs. Used Car
Mar 4, 2009
Washington DC March 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that used cars are still a better buy over new, but with all the incentives on the table, the value gap is closing. According to CNN, used cars are a smart buy because of depreciation, which is greatest in the first year or two, which means someone else gets st ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Subaru Stuns Journalists with Spectacular Legacy Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2009
GENEVA - March 4, 2009: It's been a long time since a Subaru auto show press conference presented anything unique. But the dry spell certainly came to an end at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, as Subaru showcased a special anniversary Legacy concept. ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 Review
Mar 4, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 The Compass pointed to a new direction for Jeep when it debuted two years ago. And yes, the pun is an irresistible groaner, but it's also true. The Compass was and is the first Jeep crossover, and the first Jeep not to be meant for serious off-road use. ... Continue reading
57th Annual Detroit Autorama-This Weekend!
Mar 4, 2009
MURRAYâS DETROIT AUTORAMA PRESENTED BY MEGUIARS This Weekend in Detroit The 57th Annual Murrayâs/OâReillyâs Autorama, Presented by Meguiars, is revved up and ready to roar into Cobo Center in Detroit, March 6th through 8th. Billed as Americaâs Greatest Hot Rod Show, this super buffed, turbo-cha ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2009
GENEVA - March 4, 2009: The sensational all-new Hyundai ix-onic concept car, which makes its world premiere at the 79th Salon International de LâAutomobile in Geneva, introduces a whole new look for a compact four-wheel-drive SUV. Assertive, but not aggressive, the ix-onic (pronounced âik-sonnikâ) combin ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Bentley Unveils New Continental Supersports - COMPLETE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2009
The Continental Supersports is the fastest, most powerful Bentley ever with 630PS (621 bhp) 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) and a 204 mph (329 km/h) top speed. The Supersports reaffirms Bentleyâs environmental commitment with the launch of its first FlexFuel performance car. The Supersports com ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Audi Launches Four New Models - COMPLETE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2009
A Vehicle that knows no Boundaries (except for the U.S. market, where it is not approved) A vehicle that knows no boundaries: Audi is launching the A4 allroad quattro. With its permanent all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance, the A4 can handle any road or trail; it also offers driving pleasure â even on u ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Zero-Emissions are Up in The Air at MDI - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2009
With small size, a tiny price, zero pollution, fun and futuristic design, AIRPod mark a turning point in the range of urban vehicles while renewing the idea of the automobile and transportation. You can drive with a joystick, it only costs one euro per 200 km and leaves no one indifferent in crept in traffic. ... Continue reading
Suzuki at the Geneva Motor Show
Mar 4, 2009
This year has special significance for Suzuki as it's exactly a century since the founder, Michio Suzuki, took his first steps in business as a loom maker. Suzuki's centenary is a testimony to its founder's guiding vision of listening to customers and creating products that give them genuine satisfaction. ... Continue reading
US Auto Sales Hover Near Historic Lows in February 2009
Mar 4, 2009
GM, Ford, Toyota sales all drop at least 40 pct; concerns about the economy keep buyers at bay DETROIT March 3, 2009; Tom Krisher and Bree Fowler writing for the AP reported that offers of huge rebates and tempting low-interest loans weren't enough to entice car buyers out of their bunkers in this economic crisis, caus ... Continue reading
2009's Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through February
Mar 4, 2009
March 3, 2009; Reuters reporteded the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through February 2009 as reported by automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles fell 36.6 percent, or by 285,466 units, to 493,498. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Fall in February 2009 As Recession Deepens
Mar 4, 2009
DETROIT March 3, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales dropped by more than 41 percent in February to the lowest level in almost three decades as deepening economic uncertainty drove Americans away from big purchases and new debt despite aggressive discounts from major automakers. Gener ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart reports Q3 profit rise
Mar 4, 2009
Auto retailer America's Car-Mart sees third-quarter profits rise on higher used car sales BENTONVILLE, Ark. March 3, 2009; The AP reported that auto retailer America's Car-Mart Inc. reported a 7.6 percent rise in its fiscal third-quarter profit Tuesday, as consumers turned to the used car market as tighter credit requi ... Continue reading
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