Ram Launches New Luxury Model Laramie Limited at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
CHICAGO - February 8, 2012: For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited. "The Ram Truck brand's greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand - Chrysler ... Continue reading
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 and 2013 Nissan 370Z Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 8, 2012
Three key future Nissan vehicles -- the all-new 2013 Nissan NV200 compact cargo van, the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z sports car and the Pathfinder Concept, a preview of the re-imagined 2013 Nissan Pathfinder -- share the spotlight at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, which runs Feb. 10 -- 19 at McCormick Place. "The Chicago Met ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for 2012 Prius c
Feb 8, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2012 Prius c which extends Toyotaâs Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. This dynamically styled, five-door hatchback will arrive at Toyota deal ... Continue reading
Toyota to Increase Highlander Output, Including Hybrid and Exports, in Indiana
Feb 8, 2012
ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) â Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the companyâs Princeton, Ind. plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. ... Continue reading
Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Family Vehicle of the Year +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
Chicago, Illinois February 8, 2011; The Midwest Automotive Media Association announced today that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been named the winner of its second annual Family Vehicle of the Year award. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a nonprofit group of automotive journalists and public relations ... Continue reading
Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota USA: It's A Good Time To Be In The Auto Business
Feb 8, 2012
An ebullient and eloquent Yoshimi Inaba, President of Toyota Motor North America said during his luncheon speech at The Economic Club of Chicago, held at the 2012 Chicago Auto show in McCormick Place, âits a good time to be in the auto businessâ. His positive remarks included Toyota's announcement that produc ... 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
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Roars into Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
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 Fordâs 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 Inter ... Continue reading
Kia Reveals Track'ster Concept Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 -- What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track'ster concept unveiled at today's Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal music, smoke and blinding lights, Kia Motors America (KMA) took the wraps off a performance-orien ... 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
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