News By Topic: 2010 New Vehicle Reviews

Ford Showcases 2010 Ford Taurus at New York Stop of 100-City Tour

Aug 28, 2009

NEW YORK, Mark Fields, executive vice president and president of The Americas, Ford Motor Company , will be in New York Friday to showcase the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus for one stop of the company's 100-City Taurus Tour. Mr. Fields will kick off the Taurus publicity tour in New York by giving a speech at the New York Pr ... Continue reading

New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. to Lose All Vehicle Orders by End of March 2010

Aug 28, 2009

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 27 -- New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) today announced it has received notice that Toyota will not order vehicles from NUMMI beyond March 2010. Production of the Pontiac Vibe at NUMMI for General Motors Corp. (GM) ended earlier this month. NUMMI will continue to produce the Corolla and ... Continue reading

New Subaru Legacy Achieves Top 5-Star rating in Euro NCAP Safety Test

Aug 26, 2009

Tokyo, August 26, 2009 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that its new 2010MY Legacy 2.0D Sport Station Wagon LHD (European specifications) has been awarded the highest possible 5-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP*) i ... Continue reading

Redesigned 2010 Audi Q7 Availability and Pricing

Aug 25, 2009

-- Distinctive new LED front and rear lighting complemented by exterior updates -- 2010 Q7 models include 3G MMI 3D navigation screen and SIRIUS traffic -- Interior enhancements include additional ambient lighting, decorative inlays and available ventilated front seats HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25 -- Audi today announced the ... Continue reading

Introducting the Maserati GranCabrio

Aug 24, 2009

Modeno, Italy August 24, 2009; The Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the Trident carmaker’s history, will make its world wide debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The introduction of the GranCabrio – the Trident’s third prong – completes Maserati’s ... Continue reading

2010 Honda Accord Adds New Features on Select Models

Aug 24, 2009

08/19/2009 - Torrance, CA - Available as a sedan or a coupe, the Accord is designed to impress with a quality feel, engaging performance and accommodating technology. The 2010 Honda Accord lineup receives new features on certain models with an expanded application of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to vehicles equipped ... Continue reading

68.9 MPG BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead.

Aug 21, 2009

The New BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead. An unprecedented combination of low emissions and sheer driving pleasure: 4.1 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 68.9 mpg imp) and 109 grams CO2/km for 120 kW/163 hp. Most fuel-efficient and lowest-emission model in BMW's current product portfolio sets ne ... Continue reading

Roof Strength Test Confirms That smart Car is Safe - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 21, 2009

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--The 2009 smart fortwo today was designated “strongest roof” among competing micro and mini cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), confirming once again that the smallest car on the road is safe. The IIHS tested roof strength, and the smart fortwo was the only vehic ... Continue reading

IIHS CrashTests Micro Car Roof Stregnth

Aug 20, 2009

Smart Fortwo rates good for roof strength; test is designed to assess & compare occupant protection in rollover crashes ARLINGTON, VA — The Smart Fortwo has the strongest roof and the Chevrolet Aveo has the weakest among 2009 micro and minicars recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Sma ... Continue reading

GM Daewoo Introduces New Matiz Creative Global Mini-Car

Aug 19, 2009

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) today launched its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. The new mini will go on sale from September 1. ... Continue reading

Quantum Achieves Major Milestone as Affiliate's Fisker Karma Plug-In-Hybrid Makes Public Driving Debut at Laguna Seca Racetrack

Aug 18, 2009

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum") today announced that its affiliate company Fisker Automotive made its Karma PHEV's driving debut over the weekend, just 19 months after being introduced as a concept. The 403hp Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) attained ... Continue reading

Kbb.com Names 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars

Aug 17, 2009

Editors Name Top New, Used Back-to-School Rides; Offer Shopping, Buying Tips for Students and Parents IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17 -- The 2009 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars, www.kbb.com/schoolrides09, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car informa ... Continue reading

2010 Honda Insight 5-Door EX Hybrid

Aug 16, 2009

2010 HONDA INSIGHT 5-DOOR EX A Nice Hybrid for the Green Crowd By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau It was a busy week here in Michigan, as is always the case in early August. We cover the most prestigious collector auto show east of the left coast, the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, then head immed ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Prices for Select 2010 Models

Aug 14, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard-top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h luxury hybrid utility ve ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Lower Pricing for Fuel-Efficient 2010 Elantra Touring

Aug 13, 2009

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced lower prices and a revised model range for its Elantra Touring five-door compact, now starting at $15,995 for a very well-equipped entry-level GLS model and $18,995 for the top-of-the line SE model. The Elantra Touring is a sportier, functional var ... Continue reading