Alto Play - New Special Edition From Suzuki
Feb 7, 2012
Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce the introduction of the special edition Alto Play model which goes on sale this week and with around 500 being available. ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-5 Try It For Size +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
The Mazda CX-5 will be the first new entrant into the newly-classified medium SUV segment and with SUV buyers typically requiring ample space for a wide variety of uses, Mazda has designed the CX-5 to fit perfectly with busy lifestyles. ... Continue reading
Honda's 2012 Geneva Motor Show Line-Up to Include NSX and Euro CR-V Concepts +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
BERKSHIRE, England - February 7, 2012: Honda has revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand. Honda NSX Concept The stunning Honda NSX Concept will make its European debut ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of All-New 2013 CX-5 Compact Crossover SUV +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its all-new 2013 CX-5 five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully encompass SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering philosophy. Through these efforts, CX-5 achi ... Continue reading
Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
Feb 6, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
Recall: 2011-2012 Honda Ridgeline
Feb 6, 2012
HONDA / RIDGELINE 2011-2012 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) JAN 19, 2012 12V025000 N/A N/A TIRES 206 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012, RIDGELINE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2011. THE SPARE TIRE INSTALLED IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT MATCH THE INFORMATION ON THE VEHIC ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
TOYOTA / RAV4 2011 TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. JAN 31, 2012 12V029000 N/A N/A AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 427 TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAV4 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2011. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS, PROPELLANT WITH THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION WAS USED FOR T ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Honda Crosstour
Feb 6, 2012
HONDA / ACCORD 2012 HONDA / CROSSTOUR 2012 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) JAN 31, 2012 12V030000 N/A N/A AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 347 HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT ... Continue reading
Ally Financial Survey Finds Dealers Bullish on 2012 Vehicle Sales
Feb 6, 2012
Nearly half of dealers surveyed by Ally Financial at the 2012 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention expect their sales to increase by 10-20 percent this year, and almost another third are even more bullish in expecting sales to grow greater than 20 percent. Nearly 75 percent of dealers surveyed ex ... Continue reading
Lexus Revs Up Campaign to Launch the All-New GS
Feb 6, 2012
On the heels of Lexus' first Super Bowl spot, the luxury automaker is launching a multi-faceted marketing campaign today for its highly anticipated 2013 Lexus GS sport sedan. The bold new GS -- which arrives in showrooms this week -- marks a defining moment in Lexus' history, with major enhancements in performance, des ... Continue reading
Toyota Giving Away One Camry Replica Pace Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2012
The 30 dealers who comprise the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are offering area residents an opportunity to win a replica of the 2012 Toyota Camry Pace Car that will be gracing the track at the historic Daytona 500 later this month. To enter the "Win a New Toyota Camry Replica Pace Car at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show" conte ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
Smartphone Concepts and Apps to Create New Revenue Streams for European Vehicle Manufacturers, Finds Frost & Sullivan Need of the Hour is a Fluid Ecosystem Approach Where Every Partner Adds Value to the Overall Offer LONDON 6 February, 2012 Vehicle manufacturers (VMs) in Europe and North America have stepped up the ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
The electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is entering a mature phase. While some companies have been developing products for as long as 15 years, others are less than a decade old. The earliest development efforts focused on nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lead-acid batteries, but today companies and automakers have s ... Continue reading
Mazda Takes Innovative Approach in Debut of New Advertising Spot
Feb 6, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the company known for such iconic vehicles as the Miata and the RX-7, engineering marvels such as the rotary engine and innovative SKYACTIV Technology, and the only Asian car company to ever win the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car race, today announced the debut of a new ... Continue reading
Clemson University to Trial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
Feb 6, 2012
Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) announced today that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Program hosted by Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems. The Apollo Program aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption across th ... Continue reading
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