Feb 13, 2009
2009 Chicago Auto Show Press Conference Remarks by Ed Peper and Ed Welburn Speech delivered on: 2009-02-11 2009 Chicago Auto Show Press Conference Remarks by Ed Peper and Ed Welburn Ed Peper, GM North America Vice Pres., Chevrolet Ed Welburn, GM Vice Pres., Design Chicago, IL ED PEPER Good morning. Glad you could join ... Continue reading
Nissan Shifts Ad Focus from Price to Safety
Feb 13, 2009
Mp>More: Nissan Buyers GuideWashington DC February 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan North America will stray from the discount-deal marketing pitch adopted late last year when a sinking economy kept consumers away from U.S. dealerships. A TV ad campaign that begins today will tout the loftier message ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2009
Pricing and European retail strategy to be announced. Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, will unveil its Karma and Karma S luxury plug-in hybrid cars for the first time on European soil at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 2009. The 408 horsepower, 100mpg Karma saloon will ap ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: New Illinois Governor Quinn to Open Chicago Auto Show
Feb 13, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb 12--Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will preside over ribbon cutting ceremonies opening the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. Joining the governor will be Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and officials of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, producer of the nation's biggest auto show. Event: Opening of the 2 ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2009
CHICAGO - February 12, 2009: Amid raucous audience approval, Ford uneiled its all new Taurus SHO car along with the latest Harley-Davidson F-150 pick-up truck. Ford also presented its Euro-originated Transit Connect commercial vehicle, which included their promise to deliver an all-electric version of the Tansit Connec ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Xterra SE-V6 4X4 Review
Feb 12, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Xterra S-V6 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm/ 281 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. Tires: P265/70R16 Cargo volume 35.2/65.7 cu. ft. (rear seats u ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW
Feb 12, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 HONDA FIT VEHICLE When micro or economy cars first came out, they were likened to clown cars â a bit silly, but surprising able to cram a bunch of bodies inside. Now the new rage d ... Continue reading
Saturday 7th is Family Day at the Melbourne Motor Show
Feb 12, 2009
It will be fun for young and old at the Melbourne Motor Show Family Day on Saturday 7 March 7, with favourite kids characters, face painting and a whole lot more. ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Acura TSX V-6 Debuts - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
More Powerful TSX Blows into the Windy City CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show today. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Presents All New Forte - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
Kia's New Compact Sedan Makes its Debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show Kia Motors debuts sporty and fuel-efficient compact sedan New Forte blends impressive new style with Kia Motors quality and value CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 â On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Introduces "New Crew" of Ram Heavy-Duty Pickups - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
New 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- -- The New Crew: the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is available for the first time in a crew-size cab model -- providing Dodge with a formidable entry in the highest-volume part of the heavy-duty pickup segment (approximately 50 percent ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its mot ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Taurus SHO Returns With Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V-6 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 11, 2009
-- Taurus SHO returns as the sporty version of Ford's new flagship sedan with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost(TM) V-6, an estimated 365 horsepower and uncompromised V-6 fuel economy -- The 2010 Taurus SHO features a SelectShift(R) six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift controls, all-wheel drive and sporty yet subtle e ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Introduces New 2010 Harley-Davidson F-150 Truck - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 10, 2009
By Marty Bernstein DETROIT - February 10, 2009: Since the first model roared off the assembly line in 1999, Ford has produced 14 different models of the iconic Harley-Davidson F150 truck. But this is more than a just a truck, itâs the famous 2-wheel âhogâ and interpreted it as a 4 wheel version. From the ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 5.0
Feb 9, 2009
Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the only limited-production tC for 2009, the tC Release Series 5.0 (tC RS 5.0), will have a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) theme and be available at dealer showrooms in March. The 2009 tC RS 5.0 will be on display in the Scion space at the Chicago Auto S ... Continue reading
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