All-new 2010 Kia Forte Koup recognized as a 'Best in Show' at New York International Auto Show
Apr 16, 2009
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 All-new Kia Forte Koup recognized as a 'Best in Show' at New York International Auto Show - Newest Kia vehicle honored by prestigious automotive ... Continue reading
2010 Chevy Camaro SS Wins Edmunds.com's Inside Line Muscle Car Comparison Test
Apr 15, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS took first place in its latest comparison test of iconic muscle cars, which is described in full at the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS vs. 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T vs. 2010 Ford Mustang GT Compariso ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2009
NISSAN 370Z A True New Sports Car By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This Nissan 370Z is a true sports car, in my view. Weâve heard many arguments over the years about just exactly what constitutes a sports car. After all, the early ones didnât necessarily have a lot of power and newer ones perh ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 7 Series Gets a Juiced-up With V-12 Engine
Apr 10, 2009
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The new BMW 7 Series, that was unveiled at the Detroit auto show, gets a V-12 engine. The Bavarians are moving up the standard of exclusivity with two new top models, the BMW 760i and the 760Li. Both the standard and long model (of which the wheel base is extended by 5.5 inch) get ... Continue reading
2009 New York International Auto Show - Thursday Notes
Apr 10, 2009
Mitsubishi says electric car going global, Kia unveils Koup, VW Golf honored at NY Auto Show NEW YORK April 9, 2009; The AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Thursday that it plans to make its i MiEV all-electric vehicle available for sale in the United States and other markets around the world. "We are dedica ... Continue reading
2009 New York International Auto Show - Thoughts and Observations
Apr 10, 2009
NEW YORK AUTO SHOW By John Heilig ????????? There may be a recession, car sales may dip below the 10 million mark in 2009, and money is tight, but you wouldn't know it by the way people spoke at the New York Auto show, which runs at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York from April 11-19. ????????? Speaker afte ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 9, 2009
2010 Toyota Prius â The Green Giant By Rex Roy 2010 Toyota Prius In the U.S. alone, Toyota has sold more than 670,000 Prius hybrid models. The car has become an icon of the environmental movement. We've just driven the all-new, third-generation Prius, and we believe that it will continue to be popular with the eco ... Continue reading
Notes from the 2009 New York International Auto Show
Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK April 8, 2009; The AP reported that amid the fanfare of a three-piece band and performance by jazz singer Dianne Reeves, Mercedes-Benz unveiled four new vehicles Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show, including a high-performance version of its E-Class sedan and two hybrid models. The new generatio ... Continue reading
2010 MINI Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 8, 2009
ITâS SPRING AND MINIâS TOP IS DOWN BUT WHEN TESTED IT WAS SNOWING! by Marty Bernstein At Mini stores across American, the new drop top, convertible is on display. Washingtonâs Cherry Blos-soms are in full, sweet bloom, sunny daffodils are popping up in once frozen earth and seed catlogs are arriving in t ... Continue reading
All-New 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z Make World Debuts at New York International Auto Show
Apr 8, 2009
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today will introduce two all-new Nissan Z(R) sports car models -- the NISMO 370Z and the 370Z Roadster -- during a Webcast in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show. Both new Z(R)s, which join the recently introduced Nissan 370Z Coupe, make their worl ... Continue reading
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 4, 2009
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The hard-driving folks at Hyundai continue to amaze me. Each time theyâve entered a new market they seem to do it with surprising efficiency and aplomb offering a serious challenge to those already there. This time they seem to have created a n ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Toyota Prius Review
Mar 28, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PRIUS VEHICLE The Toyota Prius has now reached iconic status since the first model entered the American market almost ten years ago, representing a positive change for the way people think about transportation. There are currently 700, ... Continue reading
The 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan Gas and Hybrid Received IIHS Top Safety Pick
Mar 27, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., March 27, 2009 â The all-new 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid â the most fuel efficient midsize cars in North America â recently received a âTop Safety Pickâ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), giving Ford best combination of safety and fuel-efficient li ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Golf - All Around Safe Vehicle
Mar 23, 2009
Wolfsburg March 22, 2009; Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation: the European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria. Furthermore, the Golf received the highest ... Continue reading
Newspaper Report Says Nissan Planning Luxury Hybrid in 2010 For U.S.
Mar 23, 2009
TOKYO March 22, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that The Nikkei said that Nissan Motor Co. will offer a luxury gas-electric hybrid for the U.S. and Japanese markets next year, Japan's top business daily reported Sunday, as competition intensifies in the green technology. Nissan's Tokyo headquarters were ... Continue reading
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