Mini Becomes Maxi - First Mini Countryman Drive and Review
May 25, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MELK, Austria. May 21. At the Wachauring, that serves as a driver safety center and racetrack for Austrian series, Mini organized the first meeting between the Countryman and the media. Although the Countryman was still a little bit âin disgu ... Continue reading
Chrysler Plans To Add 1,100 Jobs at Detroit Factory To Make 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
May 23, 2010
DETROIT May 21, 2010; Mike Householder, writing for the AP reported that Chrysler Group LLC gave a big boost to the battered Michigan economy Friday when it announced plans to add about 1,100 workers to help build the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The company made the announcement at a Detroit factory as it celebrated the s ... Continue reading
May 21, 2010
DETROIT, May 21 -- -- Second shift will begin July 19 with nearly 1,100 employees -- "Grand Cherokee is a signature vehicle for Chrysler," says Chrysler Group CEO Marchionne -- Chrysler Group reaffirms commitment to Detroit as sole manufacturer within city limits -- All-new 2011 Grand Cherokee redefines SUV industry wi ... Continue reading
Cheap Thrills: kbb.com Names 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
May 21, 2010
May 21 -- The 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. The vehicles that made Kelley Blue Book's 2010 list of Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 -- typically a gas-sipping and obviou ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe to Start at $38,990, on Sale in Early-August
May 21, 2010
DETROIT, May 20 -- Cadillac announced today that pricing for the all-new 2011 CTS Coupe will begin at $38,990 including destination charge. The CTS Coupe goes on sale in early August in the United States. CTS Coupe will become the centerpiece of Cadillac, offering technology and performance in the dynamic form of a lux ... Continue reading
May 20, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 20 -- After a wavering start to May new-vehicle retail sales, the end of the month is expected to benefit from a Memorial Day boost, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. (Logo: ... Continue reading
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Coming Soon From Jeep
May 19, 2010
Auburn Hills, Mich., May 19, 2010; Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, an American icon and symbol of the new Chrysler. Offering timeless design and innovative engineering, the all-new Grand Cherokee redefines the SUV industry, delivering true duality: ultimate Jeep off ... Continue reading
Compact Diesel Pick-up From Mahindra Coming to U.S. This Year
May 19, 2010
MUMBAI, May 19, 2010; Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest utility vehicles and tractor maker, said on Wednesday it would launch its compact diesel pick-up truck in the United States by the end of the year. The launch, which will be a year behind schedule, was delayed b ... Continue reading
May 18, 2010
Washington DC May 18, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that According to AutoWeek, Honda's redesigned Civic will not arrive until 2011, well past the typical five-year product cadence that would have landed the next-generation subcompact in dealer showrooms this fall. Changing market conditions and tougher fuel econ ... Continue reading
May 18, 2010
DETROIT, May 18 -- Through ongoing development and testing, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD capability ratings have been increased to 21,700 pounds of towing, and 6,635 pounds of payload. Based on these ratings, the Silverado HD will offer heavy-duty truck buyers the most power and most capability available in the segm ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta Delivers 40 MPG; Tops Class in Fuel Economy
May 17, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- -- Ford Fiesta with the six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission has been EPA certified for 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg city delivering class-leading fuel economy -- Fiesta features several fuel-saving technologies including its PowerShift automatic transmission, Twin Independent Variable Ca ... Continue reading
Buick Delivers First 2011 Regal in the United States
May 13, 2010
Detroit May 13, 2010; Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold this past weekend in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing company in the Chicago area. âThe Regal is a superb car to driv ... Continue reading
New Start for Saab in the Canadian Marketplace: 2011 Model Year Vehicles To Be Sold in Canada
May 11, 2010
TORONTO, May 11 -- -- International Fleet Sales to provide distribution services -- Potential of 20 retail dealers to support network -- All-new 2011 model year vehicles to land in dealership showrooms in the fall of 2010 Saab Cars North America (SCNA) and International Fleet Sales (IFS) announced today the return of S ... Continue reading
GMC Adds More Denali Models to the 2011 Sierra Heavy Duty Lineup
May 7, 2010
DETROIT May 7, 2010; GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali HD, the first offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup, will now be available in both 2500 (3/4 ton) and 3500 series (1-ton) configurations. The new Sierra Denali HDs lead a comprehensively redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra heavy ... Continue reading
2011 Shelby GT350 Fetches $137,500 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
May 5, 2010
LAS VEGAS--A 2011 Shelby GT350 sold for $137,500 during the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2010. Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), auctioned the #350 Shelby GT350 at No Reserve at the Barrett-Jackson event. â ... Continue reading
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