Hyundai still considering a Genesis subbrand to further distinguish its upscale cars
Hyundai wants to create a more significant distinction between its upscale cars and its mainstream vehicles and to accomplish this, the automaker is considering a plan to market its... Read more
Honda to display 1st New Earth Dreams engine at Geneva Motor Show
Honda will display the first sample of its innovative Earth Dreams Technology at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.6-liter diesel is the first in a new series of engines being introduced... Read more
2012 Chevrolet Sonic delivers “Joy” to bugs in Super Bowl ad
Chevrolet’s Super Bowl ad for the Sonic hatchback this year illustrates the pride and joy it has for this U.S.-built vehicle. This ad wants to tell everyone that driving this car is so... Read more
Morgan Motor to revive Plus 8 at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Morgan Motor Co. will revive its Morgan Plus 8 vehicle as a new and full -ledged model at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Morgan will display two versions of the Plus 8: a production variant... Read more
Land Rover unveils the Range Rover Westminster Edition to mark its 10th anniversary
The Range Rover continues to set benchmarks in terms of performance, luxury and capability as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. It goes beyond the 2012 model year upgrades,... Read more
Seat reveals versatile, five-door variant for its Mii city car
SEAT has introduced an addition to its Mii urban automobile range with the initial peek of an even more flexible five-door variant. The additional doors convert the super-compact SEAT... Read more
Subaru expects a 20 percent increase in U.S. sales in 2012
Subaru will be launching models such as the BRZ sporty coupe and the XV small crossover this year. The automaker hopes that these new vehicles will propel its sales in the U.S. to... Read more
Chevrolet Volt “Aliens” ad for Super Bowl XLVI
The Super Bowl ad for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt made use of aliens in its light-hearted marketing pitch. In this ad, a man wearing a bathrobe is suddenly faced with aliens who are in his... Read more
Spy pictures show a “three-door” style for third-generation BMW Mini
Spy shots of the third-generation BMW Mini reveal that the car could have a Clubman-style third door, if the left-hand-drive example represents the production version. Close examination... Read more
General Motor’s Silverado Super Bowl ad creates tension with Ford
Super Bowl XLVI may have featured the clash between the two best American football teams in the U.S., New York Giants and the New England Patriots. The main event, however, may have... Read more
Mitsubishi to close its only western European plant by the end of the year
Mitsubishi will end its production at its Netherlands Car facility, its only western European plant, by the end of this year. This action was expected considering that the automaker's... Read more
Chrysler gets Clint Eastwood to highlight US heritage in Super Bowl ad
Chrysler Group’s commercial that was aired during the live broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI underscores the group’s American heritage despite having an Italian owner. The advertisement,... Read more
Infiniti considering a halo car based on the Nissan GT-R
Infiniti’s head of advanced planning, Francois Bancon, told Britain's CAR, that Nissan GT-R is “too good a platform to use on only one model,” hinting that a halo car may be built on the... Read more
2012 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Nissan Invitation Concept
Nissan revealed today the Invitation Concept, a new car that previews firm’s next mainstream B-segment contender, which will be sold alongside the Micra city car and innovative Juke... Read more
Mercedes-Benz Citan: first official sketches revealed
These official sketches from Mercedes-Benz show off the Citan, the successor to the long-discontinued Vaneo commercial van that’s based on the Renault Kangoo. The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a... Read more
Vw e-Up Concept might get green light for production
Volkswagen is prepared to sign off on its new city car -- an 80mph, battery-powered version named the e-Up. In temperate conditions, it could be driven more than 90 miles and it may... Read more
Renault and Daimler team up to develop new high-end model
Renault is teaming up with Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz on a new high-end model. Renault is hoping that its strategic partnership with Daimler will aid it in resolving its long-time... Read more
Audi unveils TDIe versions of A5 Sportback and Coupe models
The newest Audi A5 Coupe and A5 Sportback lineups will be offered with two very efficient Audi TDIe engines, two body styles applauded for their enviable curves, and a striking new SE... Read more
SPX, Aker Wade Power join forces to develop fast EV chargers
There will soon be a new contender in the global market for EV fast chargers with the agreement entered by SPX Service Solutions (a business unit of SPX Corp.) and Aker Wade Power... Read more
Brian Small is GM’s new head of U.S. dealer network
The new general director of General Motors’ U.S. dealer network is Brian Small, who currently serves as the general manager of U.S. fleet and commercial sales. Small, who is 56 years old,... Read more
2013 Audi A3 will be the first model to use Vw’s new MQB platform
Audi’s new A3 that will go on display at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show would be the first to utilize the new Modular Transverse Toolkit developed by parent Volkswagen Group. VW is... Read more
Obama disappointed asian automakers from the Washington Auto Show
As soon as non-U.S.-based automakers such as Honda and Toyota learned that President Barack Obama would be attending the Washington Auto Show on Jan. 31 just two days before the date,... Read more
Ferrari unveils its new F2012 F1 car
Virtually every area was revised on the F2012, the 58th car that Ferrari has built with the purpose of vying for the Formula 1 World Championship. Ferrari typically names these models... Read more
Toyota predicts that its global sales will increase by 21% in 2012
As Toyota Motor Corp. recovers from the natural disasters in Japan and Thailand, it is predicting that its global sales will increase by 21% in 2012. In an e-mailed statement, Toyota said... Read more
Honda’s Super Bowl ad: 2012 CR-V and Broderick in “Matthew’s Day Off”
Matthew Broderick is featured in the new Honda CR-V ad that will be viewed in a Super Bowl ad. He’s had a prolific career but he’s best known for playing Ferris Bueller. He plays himself... Read more
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