Jun 10, 2008
2009 LINCOLN MKS A New Flagship for FoMoCoâs Premium Brand By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The newest entry in the full-size luxury sedan class held up well under the close scrutiny of the motoring press near the nationâs capitol this week as we put it through its paces in the rolling green V ... Continue reading
Cadillac Escalade Adds FlexFuel Capability for 2009
Jun 9, 2008
ATLANTA â All models of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be able to run on either ordinary gasoline or E85 ethanol, or any combination of the two, General Motors announced Friday. And customers will have the fueling choice at no additional cost. The Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV as well as the GMC Denali, ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 FX50 and FX35
Jun 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 6 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX luxury crossover SUV, which goes on sale June 24 at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada. The all-new FX is a showcase of Infiniti's design and technology leadership, offering exceptional levels of power, refineme ... Continue reading
Preview: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Jun 1, 2008
By Carey Russ Crossover sport-utilities are like sensible shoes or health food - good for you, perhaps, but ultimately bland and boring. Just as a mix of tofu and brown rice, healthily unspiced and without even basic salt, is unlikely to excite your taste buds, the average small crossover is unlikely to excite that par ... Continue reading
May 30, 2008
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Here comes another great entry in the small to mid-size SUV market â the fresh, new Volkswagen Tiguan. What do you suppose took VW so long to convert a small or mid-size sedan into an SUV like just about everyone already has? Think Honda CR-V, Toyo ... Continue reading
Diesels Equal Savings (For Now)
May 29, 2008
Washington DC May 29, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the price of diesel fuel pushing $5 a gallon, many Americans might not think this is the best time to buy a diesel car or sport-utility vehicle. But they'd be mistaken. The fact of the matter is that even though the price of a gallon of diesel has clim ... Continue reading
Sexy in the City and Country Too - 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Compact SUV
May 28, 2008
Berlin Germany May 28, 2008; The four leading actresses Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall (left to right) as well as the producers Michael Patrick King (center) and John Melfi (right) with the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLK at the movie premiere of the highly anticipated motion picture â ... Continue reading
Diesel Automobiles Experience a Renaissance
May 23, 2008
Washington DC May 23, 2008; After years in the automotive wilderness, largely exiled to the smoky borders of truck stops, diesel is coming home. But the New York Times reports, Americans may not recognize its freshly scrubbed face. Click here for a list of the pros and cons of diesel. Diesel's cleaner-burning fuel, rol ... Continue reading
New Kia Soul production model will retain concept's name
May 22, 2008
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 New Kia Soul production model will retain concept's name - New Kia Soul production model will appeal to the 'young-at-heart' - World premiere of ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
Porsche killer By Henny Hemmes ESTORIL, Nissanâs GT-R super sport car stunned the world upon itâs arrival. Former generations have never been imported in North America and in Europe, only in the U.K. But now, the world seems to be ready to embrace the new GT-R. Last fall, when Nissan unveiled the fifth genera ... Continue reading
Honda to Sell Cheaper Hybrid in 2009
May 21, 2008
Washington DC May 21, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda Motor Co. announced today that it will launch a new, affordable gas-electric hybrid car in the U.S., Japan, and Europe in early 2009. The vehicle will be one of four new hybrid models the car maker plans to release by 2015 to challenge Toyota's domina ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
The A-Class once again sets the standards for safety, comfort and environmental protection Stuttgart â With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself ... Continue reading
Honda to set Environmental Benchmark With Accessible Global Hybrid
May 21, 2008
LONDON, May 21 -- Honda is to launch an accessible hybrid car to allow more people around the world to adopt cleaner motoring technology and significantly reduce global car emissions. Going on sale early next year, Honda expects to sell 200,000 units globally of the new car annually. The company will further accelerate ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI(Diesel) 40+ MPG Clubsport Quattro Concept
May 16, 2008
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro (concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcas ... Continue reading
May 13, 2008
BMW X6 sold out before its on the road By Henny Hemmes ©HHR SPARTANBURG, Only seven months ago, BMW unveiled their X6 concept car at the IAA auto show in Frankfurt, Germany. The concept looked ready for production and that was exactly what it was. In January, we was the final model celebrated its world premiere and ju ... Continue reading
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