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Hyundai At 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video - Genesis Coupe for 2013, Veloster Turbo, +VIDEO

Hyundai At 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video - Genesis Coupe for 2013, Veloster Turbo, +VIDEO

By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit MI January 9, 2012; Today Hyundai introduced a major refresh to the hot-selling Genesis Coupe and expanding the lineup to appeal to any coupe buyer. Thus, they draw a bead at not only Camaro and Mustang, but Infiniti G37 and Nissan’s 370Z, perha ... Continue reading

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Highway Fuel Mileage of Any SUV Sold in United States

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Highway Fuel Mileage of Any SUV Sold in United States

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV, as rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with highway mileage of some models as high as 35 miles per gallon (mpg). As expected, Mazda's first vehicle fully engrained wi ... Continue reading

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Infiniti Displays Four Inspired Vehicles

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Infiniti Displays Four Inspired Vehicles

Four unique vehicles share the spotlight at the Infiniti pavilion at the 2012 North American International Auto Show beginning this week, each offering their own unique interpretation of Infiniti Inspired Performance. The foursome includes the 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover, the 2013 IPL G Convertible, the drama ... Continue reading

New Ford Fusion Delivers More Technology - Expected to be Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency +VIDEO

New Ford Fusion Delivers More Technology - Expected to be Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency +VIDEO

New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford's commitment to give customers the power of choice With seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFor ... Continue reading

Ford Takes the Wraps Off 2013 Fusion Sedan at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Ford Takes the Wraps Off 2013 Fusion Sedan at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO

Official unveiling this morning at 8AM EST Hello gorgeous! SNEAK PEAK OF FORD’S NEW FUSION SEDAN by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large It was like a private screening of a new Hollywood movie. Ford had invited a horde of auto journalists from around the country to a suburban hotel in Dearborn, Michigan for a ... Continue reading

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle Pricing and Details

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle Pricing and Details

TORRANCE, Calif., January 6, 2012; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2013 Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV). The Land Cruiser will begin arriving at dealerships in early February. The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser recently celeb ... Continue reading

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Japanese Automakers Pile It On With Big Expanded New Model Unveilings

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Japanese Automakers Pile It On With Big Expanded New Model Unveilings

Detroit January 6, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News reports that Japan's leading automakers plan to show they're back in the game after a rough year marked by natural disasters that disrupted their operations for months. At the Detroit Auto Show press preview starting Monday, Toyota Motor Corp. ... Continue reading

2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Scion Brings Thunderdome Experience

2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) Scion Brings Thunderdome Experience

SCION BRINGING ‘THUNDERDOME’ EXPERIENCE TO NAIAS DETROIT, Mich., January 5, 2012 – Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the “thunder” to the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Utilizing nearly 30 percent more space than last year’s show, Scion is using its a ... Continue reading

Lexus Display At 2012 Detroit Auto Show - New Luxury Segment Direction

Lexus Display At 2012 Detroit Auto Show - New Luxury Segment Direction

LEXUS CONFIDENCE WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT 2012 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DETROIT, Mich., January 5, 2012 – In the past year, Lexus has shown glimpses of its bolder, more confident brand direction with new vehicles such as the CT 200h hybrid, LFA supercar and all-new GS sedan. This year’s exhibit at ... Continue reading

Toyota Launches 'Aqua' Compact Hybrid in Japan

Toyota Launches 'Aqua' Compact Hybrid in Japan

Tokyo, Dec 26, 2011; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the "Aqua" gasoline-electric compact hybrid.The Aqua combines a comfortable and roomy interior with a stylish body, and displays exciting acceleration and agility.The Aqua incorporates 17 years of Toyota expertise and technology ... Continue reading

Nissan Teases 2013 Pathfinder Concept At Detroit Auto Show

Nissan Teases 2013 Pathfinder Concept At Detroit Auto Show

Nissan Pathfinder Re-imagined The Nissan Pathfinder Concept, which is set for its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show beginning on January 9th, takes all of Pathfinder's traditional SUV hallmarks and wraps them in a new platform and dramatic new aerodynamic body. With thoughtful technolog ... Continue reading

2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Make World Debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show

2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Make World Debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif. December 12, 2011; A concept vehicle revealing the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 10, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Accord Coupe Concept will convey the dynamic and aggressive profi ... Continue reading

First Date Preview: 2013 Lexus GS 350/450h Sedans

First Date Preview: 2013 Lexus GS 350/450h Sedans

THE LUXURY CAR LEADER REVEALS 2013 GS 350 GS450h LUXURY SEDANS IN LAS VEGAS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Twenty-two years ago when the first Lexus was introduced to American buyers the luxury car market was changed forever. Yes, forever. Lexus set the gold standard for customer service in ... Continue reading

Chrysler Detroit Conner Plant Reopens to Produce 2013 SRT Viper

Chrysler Detroit Conner Plant Reopens to Produce 2013 SRT Viper

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next generation SRT Viper. With the plant’s reopening, nearly 150 jobs, both hourly and salaried, will return to the City of Detroit. The Conner facility was idled when production of the Dod ... Continue reading

GM Switches Battery Type For 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV

GM Switches Battery Type For 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV

is moving to a less volatile battery chemistry for its Chevy Spark electric car going on sale in 2013. GM will be using phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from Waltham, Massachusetts-based A123 Systems Inc. (AONE) that are less likely to burn than other lithium chemistry, including that used in the Volt model introd ... Continue reading

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