Friday, December 24, 2010

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New Kia KV7 Crossover Concept Heading to Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 04:52 PM PST

Kia is giving us our first glimpse of its all-new KV7 concept model, which will have its world premiere at next month's 2011 Detroit Motor Show. Aside from the teaser rendering you see pictured above, the Korean firm didn't really reveal any details on the funky crossover model that features a set of Gullwing-style rear doors, but if you insist,...


VIDEO: Suzuki Pits Kizashi Against Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and Volvo S40 in New Ads

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 03:54 PM PST

Even though Suzuki had high hopes for the new Kizashi, sales of the sedan model haven't exactly blown the socks out of anyone this year. In fact, in the U.S., Suzuki has only managed to deliver a mere 5,269 units of the four-door saloon through November. Do the math and that comes to under 500 cars a month. But the Japanese automaker isn't...


Mercedes and Aston Martin Working Together to Save Maybach?

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 02:04 PM PST

Mercedes-Benz finally appears to be getting its head straight in regards to the laughable Maybach brand. The Financial Times indicates that Mercedes is courting Aston Martin to help bring the Maybach name back from the brink; the plan is to allow the British automaker to both design and manufacture Benz's Bentley competitor. All these murmurings...


Hyundai Sells Over 200,000 Sonata Sedans in North America this Year, Sets New Record

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 12:52 PM PST

The well received new Sonata is spearheading Hyundai's North American sales efforts this year, with the South Korean automaker selling more than 200,000 examples of the mid-size sedan in the U.S. and Canada in 2010, setting a new sales record. More importantly, the four-door saloon helped the company deliver more than 530,000 vehicles in the...


Pontiac Fiero Goes All Ferrari F40

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 11:43 AM PST

Is there some sort of underground movement in Germany we don't know about devoted to converting Pontiac Fiero's into shoddy Ferrari knockoffs? Is this a new national pastime over there or a devious ploy by Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi to discredit their Italian competitors? Whatever you may think, the Fiero-based Ferrari replica is here to...


GM Issues Separate Recalls on Cadillac CTS and Escalade, and Chevy and GMC Trucks

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 10:58 AM PST

General Motors is recalling close to 100,000 vehicles in two separate campaigns. In a posting with the US. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], GM said the first recall affects almost 96,000 Cadillac CTS sedans from the 2005-2007 model years over concerns that some of the vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of...


Piecha Design Pumps up W207 Mercedes E-Class Convertible's Style with New Package

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 10:14 AM PST

German tuner Piecha Design has unveiled a comprehensive tuning package for the W207 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, which includes among other bits, a body kit, upgraded exhaust system and custom wheels. The Rottweil-based specialist went for an aggressive look, combining the factory AMG aero kit with new parts, such as a front spoiler lip,...


BREAKING: Toyota to Debut Prius Concept Alongside New Prius Minivan at Detroit Show

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 09:30 AM PST

[Updated] It's going to be all about the Prius hybrid family at Toyota's 2011 Detroit Motor Show stand, as the Japanese automaker revealed today that in addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV), the first all-new addition to the Prius range, the as-of-yet unnamed compact minivan seen in the teaser above, will...


2012 Mercedes C-Class Makes Official Debut: 50+ High Res Photos

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 08:38 AM PST

Mercedes' face-lifted 2012 C-Class recently made its official appearance, and now we have all the nitty-gritty for you. Set to arrive Stateside next summer, the exterior gets a few tweaks (available LED lights, new creases, etc.) to stay in-line with the Benz family, while inside we get a redesigned dashboard. Other than the dash, the interior...


VIDEO: Chrysler Group's 2009-2010 Highlights in Under 9 Minutes

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 08:11 AM PST

The Chrysler Group's PR gurus have come up with a new corporate video highlighting the company's achievements from November 2009 up until now. The just under 9 minutes-long film is titled "Business Plan 2010-2014 in Action" and includes numerous product presentations over the year such as the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Durango, as well plant visits by...


Three World Premieres for BMW at the 2011 Detroit Show

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 07:24 AM PST

In less than three weeks from now, the 2011 North American International Auto Show [NAIAS] will open its doors at the Cobo Hall in Detroit, and BMW will be there with three world premieres. These include the new 6-Series Convertible, the punchy 1-Series M Coupe and the revitalized for the 2011MY, 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. We've already had a...


Think Adds an Extra Pair of Seats to its All-Electric City Car

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 06:43 AM PST

For the first time since its introduction, the Think City electric car will be offered with a 2+2 seating arrangement. The Oslo-based company's four-seater model will go on sale in Europe within the next few days. The company did not say if or when the more practical version of the City will be available in North America. "At the heart of...


Portugal's Prime Minister Becomes first Head of State to Use EV for Official Matters, Receives Nissan Leaf

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 06:09 AM PST

The Prime Minister of Portugal, Jose Socrates, has become the first head of state in the world to adopt an all-electric vehicle for official matters. On Wednesday, Portugal received delivery of the first 10 Nissan Leaf EVs to be offered in Europe, as recognition of the country's pioneering work in the electric mobility field with the MOBI.E...


VIDEO: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Meets Gulf DBR1-2 Racer

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 05:37 AM PST

Aston Martin has released a new video to promote the connection between its road cars and racing models, and in particular, the firm's 6.0 liter V12 engines that sits at the heart of the One-77, DBS, DB9, Rapide and V12 Vantage but also the 2010 DBR1-2 Le Mans race car. The new footage shows the 517-horsepower V12 Vantage riding along Aston...


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