2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO
Dec 5, 2011
THE STYLISH NEW COUPE THAT DAZZLES, DEFINES AND DEFIES! by Marty Bernstein Portland, Oregon ⦠recently Natives and newcomers to Portland are proud of the cityâs heritage of, well, quirkiness while tourists are amazed at the ambiance and attitude. If ever there was a near perfect city for the introduction of a ... Continue reading
Autoweek Editors Honor the Best of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 5, 2011
The Autoweek editorial staff presented Mazda with the 2011 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda Takeri previews the evolution of the Mazda 6 sedan and earns points for both style and fuel technology in an increasingly competitive segment. The biennial Tokyo Motor Show ... Continue reading
TrueCar Announces Release of ClearBook 2.0
Dec 5, 2011
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 -- --à In a move that will radically change how previously owned vehicles are bought and sold, TrueCar, Inc. ("TrueCar"), creator of the intelligent automotive marketplace for new cars, has announced the release of the new ClearBook à ... Continue reading
Dreams on Wheels: International Concepts at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Dec 5, 2011
Special To The Auto Channel by Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Concept cars are a multi-million dollar investment for automakers. As the âcoolâ cars that seldom make their way into mass production, they are designed and hand-crafted to capture the attention and accolades of both the public and the m ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2011
As part of its popular annual December to Remember sales event, Lexus announced today that it will donate $5 to Toys for Tots for every big red bow shared via Facebook and Twitter. The campaign ends Jan. 3, 2012, with Lexus providing a maximum donation of $100,000 for the social media fundraiser. ... Continue reading
Toyota to Export Kentucky Made Camry to South Korea
Dec 5, 2011
Toyota oday announced plans to export U.S.-assembled Camry sedans to its distributor in South Korea. Camry exports to South Korea are initially forecasted at approximately 6,000 units annually. These Camry vehicles will be produced by team members at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Ky. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Blimps, U.S. Marines in Toys for Tots Maneuver
Dec 5, 2011
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's three blimps in the United States and the United States Marine Corps Reserve will conduct joint maneuvers to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation at the company's airship bases in Ohio, Florida and California this weekend. Goodyear and the United States Marine Corps Reserve will bui ... Continue reading
Falcon EcoBoost Heads 2012 Ford Line-Up
Dec 5, 2011
Ford Australia will continue its product-led advancement in 2012 with the arrival of the impressive new FG Falcon MkII with EcoBoost technology. ... Continue reading
Kia Doubles Up in NCAP Safety Tests
Dec 5, 2011
Kia's uncompromising commitment to 5-star safety for all new models rolled on unabated with the announcement that both the Optima family sedan and the stylish 5-door Rio hatch have gained the maximum safety rating. ... Continue reading
Ford Kuga Compact SUV to be Released in Australia in 2012
Dec 5, 2011
Ford Australia today announced it will add the stylish Ford Kuga compact SUV to its local model range from March next year. ... Continue reading
Holden's Five Star-Line-Up Gains Another Member
Dec 5, 2011
Holden's Series II Captiva 7 SX diesel has secured a maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ... Continue reading
Winterizing Your Ride...Again: A Ten Point Check List for the Over 100,000-Mile Vehicle
Dec 4, 2011
As the winter driving season kicks into gear, more high mileage vehicles are hitting the road than ever before. A report from AutoMD.com reveals that the majority of car owners surveyed plan to hold onto their cars well past the 150,000 mile mark, and nearly 8 in 10 are planning to drive up to or over 50,000 more miles ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2011
Elevating the notion of recycling to an art form, Lexus challenged four of fashion's most inventive designers to rethink their notions of automotive design for an advertising campaign to appear in Vogue. Using some of the more than 2,000 individual parts of a completely dismantled Lexus CT hybrid, a vehicle that is 90 ... Continue reading
Harris Properties Targets Electric Vehicles as Challenge to Condominium Associations
Dec 4, 2011
Harris Properties, prominent Culver City, California based property management company, is at the forefront of addressing the growing issue of electric vehicles (EV) and the inherent problems which condominium owners and their Boards may face as their popularity grows. "There is generally a need for agreement between t ... Continue reading
AAA Inspectors Select Favorite Lodgings for 12 Nights of Holiday Magic
Dec 3, 2011
Hotels and resorts offer ice skating, winter wonderlands, gingerbread villages and more. For those who wait all year to deck the halls or for Jack Frost to nip at their nose, AAA polled its professional inspectors about their favorite places to find holiday magic. Travelers can find extravagant lighting displays, sensa ... Continue reading
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