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2012 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Named 2012 North American Truck of the Year

2012 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Named 2012 North American Truck of the Year

Land Rover announced today that the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named the 2012 North American Truck of the Year. The announcement was made today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque was selected over two other finalists, the BMW X3 and the Honda CR-V, based ... Continue reading

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Highway Fuel Mileage of Any SUV Sold in United States

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Highway Fuel Mileage of Any SUV Sold in United States

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV, as rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with highway mileage of some models as high as 35 miles per gallon (mpg). As expected, Mazda's first vehicle fully engrained wi ... Continue reading

Consumers Want Cars Equipped With More Safety Devices and Technology That Offers Driver Assistance and Advanced Communications, Accenture Study Shows

Consumers Want Cars Equipped With More Safety Devices and Technology That Offers Driver Assistance and Advanced Communications, Accenture Study Shows

NEW YORK--While most consumers continue to place great importance on automotive safety systems, there is also growing demand for automated driver-assistance and traffic-avoidance technologies, according to a new global study by Accenture. “The key challenge for automakers will be keeping pace with the ever-changin ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Hosts Jazzy Pre-Auto Show Party and SL Reveal in Detroit +VIDEO

Mercedes-Benz Hosts Jazzy Pre-Auto Show Party and SL Reveal in Detroit +VIDEO

DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Mercedes-Benz presented their "special" new 6th generation SL Roadster last night on the eve of the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Although the presentation was styled as a somewhat belated New Year's reception for journalists and other invited guests the occasion was really int ... Continue reading

Mini Highlights 2011

Mini Highlights 2011

It's a MINI New Year quiz - so it's only got one question! When Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two millionth MINI off of the production line at Plant Oxford in August last year, how far would all of those cars stretch if placed bumper to bumper? ... Continue reading

Volkswagen's Scirocco R is TopGear Australia's Car of the Year

Volkswagen's Scirocco R is TopGear Australia's Car of the Year

The long awaited Scirocco R has taken out its first Australian award being crowned TopGear Australia's Car of the Year 2011. The Scirocco R's incredible value for money, sporty design, and firey 2.0-litre engine ensured the carâ's top spot amongst a list of high-profile competitors. ... Continue reading

Honda Highlights of the Sydney Festival

Honda Highlights of the Sydney Festival

The 2012 Sydney Festival opened with a bang on Saturday night, drawing a crowd of over 200,000 to the CBD for Festival First Night. ... Continue reading

Shane's Mo Scores him a D-MAX

Shane's Mo Scores him a D-MAX

Sydney-sider Shane Conlon received an unexpected Christmas present this year, courtesy of Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) - and his ability to grow a stonking 'Mo' last Movember. ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Present Major Genesis Refresh for 2013 at Detroit Auto Show

Hyundai to Present Major Genesis Refresh for 2013 at Detroit Auto Show

By Thom Cannell Sr. Editor DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Today Hyundai is introducing a major refresh to the hot-selling Genesis Coupe and expanding the lineup to appeal to any coupe buyer. Thus, they draw a bead at not only Camaro and Mustang, but Infiniti G37 and Nissan’s 370Z, perhaps even BMW's 1 Series. Most not ... Continue reading

Volvo to Reveal New XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Volvo to Reveal New XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

By Thom Cannell Volvo is unveiling a novel take on its XC60, a vehicle we in the US call a station wagon. Previously available in a base 3.2-AWD, T6 AWD, and T6 AWD R-Design - the later with more power and tighter suspension for the enthusiast family "man" - the XC60 Plug-In Gasoline Hybrid Concept is said to be the fi ... Continue reading

NADA: High Trade-in Values Expected to Boost New-car Sales in 2012

NADA: High Trade-in Values Expected to Boost New-car Sales in 2012

The auto show season kicks off this week in Detroit with offers of special consumer incentives and rebates on new vehicles. Another factor working in favor of car buyers this year is higher-than-average trade-in values, says Jonathan Banks, executive auto analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide. ... Continue reading

Winners of Dassault Systemes-Sponsored Interactive Design Competition to be Announced at Detroit Auto Show

Winners of Dassault Systemes-Sponsored Interactive Design Competition to be Announced at Detroit Auto Show

Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the winners of the Car Design News-General Motors (CDN-GM) interactive car design competition, co-sponsored by Dassault Systemes, will be unveiled on Tuesday, Jan. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Named Company of the Year at 16th Annual Urban Wheels Awards

Chrysler Group Named Company of the Year at 16th Annual Urban Wheels Awards

Company honored for demonstrating a commitment to diversity workforce development Recognition expands Company's industry-leading record of fostering diversity and an inclusive work culture A panel of 15 journalists representing multicultural and mainstream media chose Chrysler Group as "Company of the Year" for its lea ... Continue reading

New Ford Fusion Delivers More Technology - Expected to be Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency +VIDEO

New Ford Fusion Delivers More Technology - Expected to be Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency +VIDEO

New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford's commitment to give customers the power of choice With seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFor ... Continue reading

Ford Takes Detroit Auto Show Exhibit to New Heights - Literally +VIDEO

Ford Takes Detroit Auto Show Exhibit to New Heights - Literally +VIDEO

DETROIT - January 8, 2012: The Ford show display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show will give attendees a view from above of what may be in store for the future of in-car vehicle technology. The Ford Living Connected Experience demonstrates how trends will drive future customer in-car technology needs. ... Continue reading

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