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Elantra GT, Coupe Performance Versions “Being Considered” Says CEO
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Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik confirmed during a media event today that the company is considering a performance version of both the Elantra Coupe and GT.
2013 SRT Viper Selling at Barrett-Jackson Saturday
Bidders at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Orange Country, Calif. this Saturday will have the chance to drive home the first-ever SRT Viper while donating to charity.
New Nissan Slogan Debuts with Altima, Four New Commercials
Expect a new ring to Nissan’s commercials: After two years of proclaiming “innovation for all,” the brand is changing its tune.
Chrysler Offering Gift Cards for Crowdsourced Ad Material
In an effort to generate pre-release hype for the Dodge Dart, Chrysler is offering gift cards to a limited number of people who snap pictures of the new compact as it heads to dealerships.
Automakers Spend Big to Reserve New Domains
So just how much are automakers laying down to pick up the rights to .Ford, for example? Truckloads, but it’s probably one of the best marketing investments since the TV ad.
2013 Buick Verano Offers New Safety Features
Buick will introduce new premium features to its Verano compact luxury sedan in 2013, perhaps in an effort to remain competitive against the more youthful Acura ILX.
Ford Sync Inducted into Computer History Museum
Despite being irrelevant by today’s standards, the first version of Ford’s Microsoft-based Sync system is getting special attention tonight.
2013 Porsche Cayman to Debut at LA Auto Show
The 2013 Porsche Cayman, the company’s closed-top car based heavily on the Boxster, will make its first appearance at this year’s L.A. Auto Show in November.
Win a Customized 2013 Ford Mustang by Designing It
Ford is offering fans a chance to win their dream Mustang through its new configurator, something that’s sure to drive traffic to the site and encourage ‘Stang fervor.
Mercedes S-Class AMG Spied with Sparse Camo
Spy photos came our way today of the Mercedes S-Class AMG. We’ve already seen the regular S-Class with minimal covering, but this is our first look at the hotter version without bulky clothes.
Acura Will Keep its Beak into the Future
Sliding in new directions both mechanically and stylistically, Acura is taking steps to revitalize itself as a brand, but will keep its notoriously “beaky” front end look despite its questionable reception.
Ferrari Parade is Largest in History: 600 Cars
Aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Ferrari cars, the Italian automaker will attempt to assemble some 600 of its exotic masterpieces to drive together during this year’s Ferrari Racing Days at Silverstone Circuit on September 15.
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Announced for Paris
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi announced that it will bring a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander to the upcoming Paris Motor Show this September.
Nissan Leaf Sales to Double this Year
Nissan will be set to double sales of its Leaf plug-in hybrid this year thanks to a plant opening in Smyrna, Tenn. that will allow for 20,000 units to be delivered this fiscal year.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Jeep Recall Expanded, Mustang 4-Cylinder Confirmed
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week:
Largest Lotus Collection in Europe to be Auctioned at Goodwood
On June 29 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, attendees will have the chance to take in a little more than cars running “the Hill.”
Audi SQ5 TDI to Debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Audi announced today that it will debut its SQ5 TDI performance SUV at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend – an appropriate backdrop for its latest high-performance diesel.
Nissan ‘Juke Box’ is Louder than a Rock Concert
Nissan, in partnership with music label Ministry of Sound (MOS), has created the world’s most powerful car sound system – naming it the Juke Box.
Bob Lutz Endorses Romney, Chevy Volt Sheds a Tear
Former GM vice chairman and outspoken Chevrolet Volt advocate Bob Lutz is endorsing Mitt Romney despite his condemnation of the auto industry bailouts.
Lexus LFA Sold Out – Almost
Horsepower keeps climbing, sports cars outperform each other year after year and with so many new toys breaking into the market it’s hard to keep a sense of wonder about any of the latest supercars – a problem Lexus tackled differently than the Italians its LFA competes with.
Nissan Contributing to Italian Earthquake Relief
Dodge Dart Dealer Allocation Depends on Caliber Sales
People who like the Dodge Dart but haven’t noticed their neighbors driving the Caliber might have to migrate a little to find a dealer with the new compact in stock.
2013 Hyundai Equus Base Model Exceeds $60,000
Hyundai’s more-for-less policy has generally been a hit with consumers, especially since it recently introduced the new “fluidic design language,” but the flagship Equus sedan slotted to compete with cars like the BMW 7 Series hasn’t seen the same success.
Maserati GranSport Hinted Again by CEO
Italian exotic brand Maserati is planning to expand its lineup by 2015, including a mid-engined sports car to compete with the Ferrari 458 and Porsche 911 that brand boss Harold Wester recently dropped new hints about.
