Intier Automotive Seating, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., in conjunction with Chrysler Group, has co-engineered and manufactured new seating features for Chrysler Group’s 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.
Kia Motors America (KMA) debuted its all-new crossover vehicle, the 2007 Kia Rondo, at the Los Angeles Auto Show just last November and has wasted no time enhancing its “Exciting and Enabling” brand direction with the Chicago International Auto Show introduction of the Rondo SX Concept. Already a capable vehicle — Rondo is based on
Kia Unveils Kia Rondo SX Concept Car Read More »
Chrysler Group has unveiled the new 2008 Dodge Dakota mid-size truck with a new engine that not only offers 25 percent more horsepower and 10 percent more torque, but also better fuel economy and increased refinement. The 2008 Dodge Dakota also features new exterior and interior styling, and many best-in-class capabilities. The new truck arrives
Dodge Unveils 2008 Dodge Dakota Read More »
Toyota Motor Sales is launching the “Tundra Prove It!” tour, a national tour designed to provide give you a first-hand opportunity to check out the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra while showcasing its powerful, rugged capabilities.
Test Drive the New 2007 Toyota Tundra at new Toyota Tundra Prove It! Tour Read More »
With television’s second season upon us — the time of year when September’s flops get replaced — Cars.com has put together a list of the 10 most memorable cars in television history.
Top 10 Most Memorable TV Cars Read More »
Do you want a chance to win a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and a weekend trip, including tickets to the 133rd Kentucky Derby? Then you need to enter the Sebring Hats Off to the Derby competition. All you have to do is design a hat that’s inspired by the Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the sophistication
Chrysler Announces the Sebring Hats Off to the Derby National Design Competition Read More »
Lexus has announced the manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2008 Lexus RX 350, the top-selling luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). The Lexus RX 350 retains its excellent value as the MSRP will remain unchanged from 2007. Prices for the Lexus RX 350 will remain at $37,400 for the front-wheel-drive model and $38,800 for
Lexus Announces Prices for 2008 Model Year RX 350 Luxury SUV Read More »
LoJack has released the results of their first annual Motorcycle Theft Study that documents facts and trends from LoJack’s stolen motorcycle recovery reports for the calendar year 2006. LoJack-equipped recoveries have enabled police to discover 76 theft rings and recover more then $4.9 million dollars in stolen goods.
Top Five Most Stolen Motorcycles Read More »
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has launched a national search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past, in celebration of its 30th anniversary of selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S.. This announcement, made today at the 2007 Washington Auto Show, kicks off searches for the oldest running Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the Volkswagen diesel
Volkswagen Searching for Oldest and Highest-Mileage Volkswagen Diesel Vehicles Read More »
Dodge is going to offer a totally new Cummins Light Duty Clean Diesel. This new engine will provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy, and the new clean-diesel technology will meet all 50 state 2010 emissions standards.
Dodge to Offer Cummins Light Duty Clean Diesel Read More »
Toyota has announced its Think Green! program, which achieves a high recycling rate and zero waste to landfill at Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) headquarters. Toyota’s new Think Green! program sets an environmental benchmark for the automotive industry according to a Toyota press release today.
Toyota Announces Zero Waste to Landfill Read More »
According to a press release today by DaimlerChrysler, DaimlerChrysler is the only manufacturer that is currently building and testing plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with Lithium-Ion Battery Technology in Customer Fleets.
According to a press release today by DaimlerChrysler, DaimlerChrysler is the only manufacturer that is currently building and testing plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with Lithium-Ion Battery Technology in Customer Fleets.
The new Mercedes Benz C-Class has been unveiled by Mercedes Benz. According to Mercedes Benz, this new C-Class is an “impressive combination of ride comfort and agility is the hallmark ofthe new C-Class, which celebrated its world premiere today in Stuttgart. In front of some 600 international journalists from over 30 countries, Mercedes-Benz presented the
New Mercedes Benz C-Class Unveiled Read More »
NADAguides.com has announced the winners of the NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors’ Choice Award. The winning vehicles in each category were chosen based on the number of visitors who researched pricing information online at http://www.nadaguides.com/ for each make and model from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. One winner was chosen for a select group of
NADAguides.com 2006 Visitors Choice Awards Read More »
Tomorrow’s collector cars are parked in garages and sitting on showroom floors across America. To help consumers sort out the next generation of sweet wheels, McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty and a respected collector car valuation expert, has compiled his choices for Hagerty’s Top 10 Future Collector Cars. Is the car that you’re driving right
Hagerty Unveils List of Top 10 Future Collector Cars Read More »
Honda has announced that it will place three television ads during the broadcast of this year’s Super Bowl. The Super Bowl will be on CBS this year. There will be two fifteen-second Honda Element ads and one thirty-second advertisement that highlights Honda’s postition as the “most fuel efficient car company in America.” The Super Bowl
Honda Announces Super Bowl Ads Read More »
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM’s product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
Hella Honored by General Motors Read More »
Market Drive News, a web-based publication geared toward the retail automotive industry, has posted an editorial piece regarding allegations of race discrimination supposedly committed by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission (LMVC). Susan Campbell, Executive Editor for Market Drive News, published this piece once information was discovered concerning assessed fines for what the LMVC considered subjective
Market Drive News Says Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Committed Race Discrimination Read More »
American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is debuting the Blizzard Grand Vitara at the 2007 Utah International Auto Expo along with its full-line of cars and SUVs, including the all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV and bold and functional SX4 compact X-over (crossover).
Suzuki Blizzard Grand Vitara Debuts at 2007 Utah International Auto Expo Read More »
Faced with increased competition in the American Le Mans Series LMP2 category, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development and B-K Motorsports has announced that they will partner with Advanced Engine Research Ltd (AER) and Lola Cars to develop an all-new Mazda-derived engine and purpose-built chassis for their 2007 championship effort. The goal is to improve on the 2006
MAZDASPEED and B-K Motorsports Announce 2007 American Le Mans Series Plans Read More »
According to R. L. Polk & Co., regardless of age, automotive consumers are being consistently more loyal to Asian automotive brands–much more than European and domestic makes. Not only that, for all automotive brands, R. L. Polk & Co. says that owner loyalty increases as the head of household gets older.
RL Polk Says Consumers More Loyal to Asian Automotive Brands Read More »
From the biggest Japanese pickup truck ever to the most lavish Cadillac luxury sedan, from the super-clean Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid to the 500-horsepower Lexus IS-F, more than 60 new cars, trucks, concepts and crossovers are making their debut at this year’s North American International Auto Show. And you can find them all on TheCarConnection.com.
TheCarConnection Rolls Out Coverage of the 2007 Detroit Auto Show Read More »