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Kia Launches 2011 Optima Midsize Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED

Kia Launches 2011 Optima Midsize Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today officially launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Â Set to arrive in retail showrooms in early fall, the next generation Optima continues Kia's design-led transformation while revealing a ... Continue reading

Interest in Compact Cars Grows, Could Lead to Uptick in Late 2010 Sales

Interest in Compact Cars Grows, Could Lead to Uptick in Late 2010 Sales

Jumpstart Automotive Group, a leading automotive marketing organization. “Through the company’s Fiesta Movement program, Ford turned to consumers to drive the inclusion of many of the vehicle's bells and whistles. As a result, Ford is enjoying a powerful opening into the compact market with its 2011 ... Continue reading

Hyundai Going (Way) Up-Market

Hyundai Going (Way) Up-Market

Washington DC September 20, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai wants to move its brand upmarket, but first it needs to contend with a few challenges. The Wall Street Journal reports that the automaker has advanced from one that once sold trouble-prone vehicles to a leader in quality surveys. Click here to ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 GMC Sierra - Heavy Duty Still Not Dirty Words in Texas

2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 GMC Sierra - Heavy Duty Still Not Dirty Words in Texas

BY MARLON HANSON Bumper to Bumper Texas Auto Writers Assn. The President may be talking about grading vehicles according to fuel economy and the world may be heading toward more and more ways to save every drop of fossil fuels it possibly can but in Texas “Heavy Duty” are still words dear to the hearts of man ... Continue reading

Ford Overhauls F-150 Series Engine Choices

Ford Overhauls F-150 Series Engine Choices

, Sept. 20 -- The most extensive powertrain overhaul in the 62-year history of Ford F-Series highlights the 2011 Ford F-150. The engine lineup includes four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s and a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoostâ„¢ Each engine is mated to a fuel-saving six-s ... Continue reading

Celebrating 70 Years of Jeep the Authentic SUV

Celebrating 70 Years of Jeep the Authentic SUV

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- Built on 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the authentic sport utility vehicle (SUV) with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Replacing Entire Model Lineup in '11 MY

Chrysler Brand Replacing Entire Model Lineup in '11 MY

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- -- To view the complete 2011 Chrysler Group Product Information press kit, visit http://www.chryslergroupproductinformation2011.com/ The Chrysler Brand is experiencing a rejuvenation, and product is at the heart of it, replacing its full lineup with either all-new or significantly impro ... Continue reading

Chrysler Brand Releases Information Regarding New 2011 Mid-sized Sedan, the Chrysler 200

Chrysler Brand Releases Information Regarding New 2011 Mid-sized Sedan, the Chrysler 200

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- Chrysler Group LLC today announced details of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan. Offering consumers exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, a refined and spirited driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an extraordinary level of ... Continue reading

2011 Volvo S60 Review

2011 Volvo S60 Review

Volvo S60 Innovations more than Cosmetic BY MARLON HANSON I’ve yet to be disappointed by a Volvo and the first drive of the all new S60 once more drives home my impression of the brand – premium performance at family level pricing. In other words, Volvo provides a great deal of value for the dollar. Leaving t ... Continue reading

2011 Dodge Hits The Market Squealing

2011 Dodge Hits The Market Squealing

Auburn Hills, Mich. September 17, 2010; - The Dodge brand is on a tear for the 2011 model year, redefining itself with six all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles, introducing new lifestyle packages designed to better meet the needs of its customers, launching catchy new ads that have started conversations in the ... Continue reading

The Lexus Safety Experience

The Lexus Safety Experience

By Larry Nutson (IMG_0435) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Chicago, September 2010 - There is increasing recognition and acknowledgement within the auto industry by new vehicle manufacturers that a change needs to come about in how owners are educated about the technology in their vehicles. The all-too-b ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Out to Arrest Competition This Weekend

Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Out to Arrest Competition This Weekend

LANSING, Mich. September 18, 2010; Chevrolet’s all-new Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) takes on the competition at the 2011 Police Vehicle Evaluation Program this weekend in Lansing, where the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit will run the vehicles through top speed, acceleration, braking, high-spee ... Continue reading

GM Extends EV Development with Demo Fleet of Electric Chevrolet Cruzes

GM Extends EV Development with Demo Fleet of Electric Chevrolet Cruzes

Seoul – General Motors today announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The project involves a fleet of electric vehicles based on the successful Chevrolet Cruze. The result of shared development with GM Daewoo, LG Chem and LG Electronic ... Continue reading

Ford To Put Thousands of Consumers Behind Wheel of 2011 F-150 EcoBoost Months Before On-Sale Date

Ford To Put Thousands of Consumers Behind Wheel of 2011 F-150 EcoBoost Months Before On-Sale Date

2011 Ford F-150 months before it arrives in dealer showrooms so they can see for themselves how the all-new powertrain lineup performs and how the truck stacks up against the competition -- Built Ford Tough Roundup drive program will travel to seven cities - Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, Orlando, Los Angeles and A ... Continue reading

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 Remember the early 1990s? The SUV was the Next Big Thing in automotive popularity, but "SUV" in those days meant gussied-up four-wheel drive utility vehicle, a body-on-frame truck with pretensions to civilization, or maybe even luxury. Enter th ... Continue reading

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