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Monthly Archives: December 2011

All-new Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Sedan: The Most Luxurious and Fuel-efficient Chrysler Flagship Ever

* All-new 300 Luxury Series expands the 2012 Chrysler 300 lineup with more personality, style and efficiency * Exclusive Luxury Series appointments include ultra-premium leather, hand-sanded matte wood, world-class craftsmanship and refinement – all to deliver the most luxurious Chrysler sedan ever * Chrysler 300 is the first domestic luxury sedan to feature a state-of-the-art [...]

Kia introduces Korea’s first production electric vehicle

-       Kia Ray EV marks beginning of new era in Korean motoring -       EV assembled on same production lines as regular models -       Range up to 139 km (86 miles) with fast-charging in 25 minutes -       Unique EV navigation system locates closest recharging stations -       2,500 units to be produced in 2012 for use by [...]

Lexus to Unveil Sport Coupe Concept Vehicle at North American International Auto Show in Detroit

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2011 – Taking the new Lexus design direction one step further, the LF-LC 2+2 sport coupe will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at 1:25 p.m. Eastern time on January 9, 2012. “Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in [...]

Mazda to Display Mazda CX-5 at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

- Demio, Axela and Roadster-based customized models also to be exhibited – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase a lineup of 10 vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC. Mazda will be featuring its new crossover SUV Mazda CX-5, which is scheduled to be launched into the Japanese market in the 2012 spring. [...]

The new head of the compact class: The Audi A1 quattro

* Limited-production (333 units) A1 quattro beginning 2012 * 188 kW (256 hp), quattro drive, 0 – 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds * Dynamic look inside and out, thoroughly equipped Audi is crowning its successful A1 model series with an exclusive top-of-the-line model. The dynamic A1 quattro, limited to just 333 units, moves to the [...]

Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive: The world’s most economical luxury-class model

* Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: 4.2 l of diesel/100 km, 109 g of CO2/km * Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID: fuel economy of 27 mpg * More torque and performance without compromising on space and usable boot volume * Available in Saloon and Estate versions (E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID) * Modular hybrid concept using lithium-ion [...]

Ford to Preview All-New Global Vehicle at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012

* Ford will use Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi for the global preview of an all-new vehicle, providing the first glimpse of another next-generation vehicle for India and other global markets *  Ford’s all-new vehicle will join a showcase of 12 vehicles on display to capture the attention of customers *  The Ford stand [...]

Saab Automobile Files for Bankruptcy

Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 19 December 2011 – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile), Saab Automobile Tools AB and Saab Powertrain AB filed for bankruptcy with the District Court in V?nersborg, Sweden this morning.

Turbocharged 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Pushes Performance

Unique exterior and interior styling, sport-tuned suspension and standard MyLink DETROIT – A hotter Chevrolet Sonic is about to sound off – the 2013 Sonic RS. It goes on sale in late 2012, after making its public debut at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14-22. The new RS amplifies the Sonic’s youthful style [...]

Nissan Announces Plans for 2012 North American International Auto Show

The worldwide debut of two concept vehicles will highlight Nissan’s presence at the upcoming 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. An all electric van concept, which underscores Nissan’s leadership in zero emissions vehicles and the Nissan Pathfinder preview concept, which provides a sneak peek at the next generation of Nissan’s longest running [...]