News By Topic: 2011 New Vehicle Reviews

Mercedes-Benz Canada: October 2010 Best Ever

Nov 2, 2010

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2010; Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that the group achieved its best October ever on record with a total of 2,470 passenger cars and luxury light trucks retailed throughout the month. This is up 1.8% compared to October 2009, and propels year-to-date growth to 13.9% with a total of 25,797 vehicle ... Continue reading

Heels on Wheels: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Preview - VIDEO ENHANCED

Nov 2, 2010

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The Lexus CT200h is a lean, green luxury – and performance – machine. A real game-changer for the company, the CT 200h possesses a combination of attributes not seen on any similar sport crossover competi ... Continue reading

American Suzuki October 2010 Sales Up 17 Percent

Nov 2, 2010

PR Newswire BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 BREA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- OCTOBER CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading

BMW Group U.S. Reports October 2010 Sales

Nov 2, 2010

PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 23,222 vehicles, an increase of 12.6 percent from the 20,619 vehicles sold in October 2009. Year-to-date, the BMW Group also reported a sales volume of 215,274 ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time October Sales Record With 38 Percent Increase

Nov 2, 2010

PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced all-time record October sales of 42,656, up 38% percent versus 2009. Retail sales were up 71% percent, while deliveries to fleet accounts were down 46%. For the year, Hyundai has reported tot ... Continue reading

Porsche's October 2010 Sales Up Over 60 Percent

Nov 2, 2010

ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced October sales in the U.S. of 2,647 units compared to the same month last year when it sold 1,642 new cars, an increase of 61 percent. This r ... Continue reading

2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid At 2010 SEMA Show

Nov 2, 2010

SEMA,LAS VEGAS November 2, 2010; Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes are featured prominently in the Honda booth at the 2010 SEMA Show, which opens today. As the first available sport hybrid, the CR-Z demonstrates new opportunities for vehicle personalization among the import tuner community. Several si ... Continue reading

Subaru of America October 2010 Sets Sales Record

Nov 2, 2010

PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Subaru of America, Inc. continued its winning sales streak with best-ever October results of 22,720 units, exceeding the previous "best-ever" result set in 2009 by over 25%. Â Driving these results were record sales for the Outback, Fores ... Continue reading

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Debuts With Newest HEMI® V-8

Nov 2, 2010

392 HEMI V-8 balances brawn with brains, features an active intake manifold, variable-cam timing and Fuel Saver technology (four-cylinder mode) on automatic transmission-equipped models Significant horsepower and torque gains are just part of the muscle coupe's balanced performance story as a redesigned suspension tuni ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Logs Heavy-Duty Work

Nov 1, 2010

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 -- 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoostâ„¢ "hero engine" demonstrates its best-in-class 420 lb.-ft of torque, especially its wealth of low-end torque, in Oregon by dragging logs weighing from two to almost five tons This real-world application is on ... Continue reading

Imagination to Show SEMA the Endless Possibilities of Ford

Nov 1, 2010

PR Newswire DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2010 -- In a blockbuster experience at this year's upcoming annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) Show to be held in Las Vegas, NV, Ford Motor Company will demonstrate to performance product experts that anything is possible with a Ford thanks to ... Continue reading

2011 Kia Sportage Concepts Work Hard and Play Hard at SEMA Show

Nov 1, 2010

2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV can be all business or all pleasure – or both – Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed with fashion and lifestyle magazine Antenna to showcase two stylish and highly customized Sportages created by Antenna for "The Duel," which are aimed at recreational enthusias ... Continue reading

Nissan Dealers Install First Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF

Nov 1, 2010

Nissan LEAF vehicle deliveries in December, select dealers across the country have completed electric vehicle (EV) readiness training and are among the first to add EV charging infrastructure to their dealership operations. By the end of this week, more than 40 Level 2 (240V) chargers will be installed at dealers. By J ... Continue reading

Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2011 Automotive Best Buys

Nov 1, 2010

DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 1, 2010 -- Thirty-five vehicles and seven companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of over 250 total 2011 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 12 categories: Subcompacts, Compacts, Family Cars, Lu ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Outperforms Toyota 4Runner in Face-Off

Nov 1, 2010

PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee midsized SUV earned a Very Good road test score and outscored its traditional rival, the Toyota 4Runner, which earned a Good score, in a face-off between the two vehicles in Consumer Reports ... Continue reading