Kia Confirms Engines for New Soul Urban Crossover - Gas and Diesel
Sep 2, 2008
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia confirms 126 ps and 142 ps engines for new Soul urban crossover passenger car - New Soul to feature 126 ps and 142 ps gasoline engines in mos ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Receives NHTSA Top Crash Scores - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 28, 2008
Washington DC August 28, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai's new luxury sedan is a good car to have a crash in - if you must. Automotive News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the Hyundai Genesis five-star test ratings in front- and side-impact crashes, the highest go ... Continue reading
IIHS: New Small SUV Crash Tests Results
Aug 20, 2008
ARLINGTON, VA â Automakers are improving the crashworthiness of their vehicles and quickly installing side airbags and electronic stability control, an important crash avoidance feature, on more models. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear crash test evaluations of 8 ... Continue reading
The Least Expensive Cars to Drive
Aug 20, 2008
Americans may be snubbing trucks and sport utility vehicles in favor of fuel-efficient, smaller cars, but when it comes to saving money over the long haul, a range of costs â from depreciation to maintenance to taxes to insurance â has to be considered. In other words, when it comes to saving money on a car, ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2009 Acura TL - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Aug 19, 2008
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all-new 2009 Acura TL All-New 2009 TL Redefines Performance with the Most Powerful Engine in Acura History and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive With dramatic new styling, precise handling and a host of advanced technology and safety features, the fourth-generation TL is Acura ... Continue reading
New Lincoln MKT Crossover Announced
Aug 16, 2008
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 15, 2008 - Kicking off the weekend marking the celebrated Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Lincoln today confirms it will produce the Lincoln MKT, a premium, three-row luxury crossover based on a the well-received concept vehicle. "The Lincoln MKT reinforces our commitment to further expand ... Continue reading
Honda Presentation : 2008 Management Briefing Seminars
Aug 15, 2008
2008 Management Briefing Seminars Remarks by Dick Colliver, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Thank you, Dave. And good morning everyone. I'm really pleased to see such a good crowd today. This is annually one of the industry's largest and most important gatherings. But as I was making my way her ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Toyota Corolla S Gasoline prices, if dropping slightly from recent record highs, are still expensive. And vehicle sales reflect that. For many years the best-selling vehicles in the US were full-size pickup trucks. Now that honor goes to compact sedans, and the Toyota Corolla ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE<br> by<br> JOHN HEILIG</p> <p><b>SPECIFICATIONS: 2009 Kia Sedona EX</b></p> <p>Model:</b> Kia Sedona EX <br><b>Engine: </b> 3.8-liter V6 <br><b>Horsepower/Torque: </b> 250 hp/253 lb.-ft. <br><b>Transmission: </b> 5-speed automatic <br><b>Wheelbase: </b> 118.9 in. <br><b>Length x Width x Height: </b> 202.0 ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2008
Keeping Up With the Premium Small Car Segment By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy Photos by Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [A4 FRONT] The premium small sedan category is a hot one. BMW has been the benchmark in this segment ever since the 3-Series grew out of the wonderful 1800 and 2002 models of the 60s and ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Yaris Line for 2009 with Third Model and New Safety Features
Aug 1, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif. August 1, 2008; Toyota is adding a five-door Liftback, to its popular, fuel-efficient Yaris subcompact model line for 2009. The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body style ... Continue reading
Mazda Succeeds by Staying True to its Brand
Jul 24, 2008
Wahington DC July 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jim O'Sullivan, Mazda's top U.S. executive, recalls a time when auto dealers suggested the company make a pickup. They wanted something like the then-top-selling F-150 â call it the M-150. Good thing he didn't listen. "We couldn't go there with Mazda b ... Continue reading
The Diesels Are Coming The Diesels Are Coming - Not Soon Enough For TACH
Jul 23, 2008
<p>Washington DC July 23, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the price of diesel fuel 10 percent or more above regular gasoline, automakers and enthusiasts for diesel-powered cars wonder if the technology will take off as they hope when several manufacturers increase their offerings in the next two years. On ... Continue reading
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