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2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring to Bow at Chicago Auto Show
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Recently the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Touring was spied testing in Canada, and it appears that the second generation of its Hyundai Elantra Touring model will make its American debut at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Elantra Touring won’t be the only Elantra variant making its debut as the Korean automaker is also…
Hyundai-Kia “Rivalry” Could Hinder Growth
Frank Ahrens, a spokesman for Hyundai, said the car-to-car rivalry between the two brands, extends to all segments; further complicating matters is the fact that although Hyundai and Kia are overseen by the same chairman (Chung Mong Koo) and share a development center, they are run as two separate companies and arch rivals at that.
Win a Camry by Watching Toyota’s “Connections” Super Bowl Ad
Toyota has launched a new social media initiative with a chance for participants to win a brand new 2012 Camry for themselves and one more for a friend. The opportunity will come tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 5, during a live NBC broadcast – we’re presuming Toyota means the Super Bowl, but the oddly worded press release…
BMW Classic Opens Online Parts Website for 1960-1990 Cars and Motorcycles
Classic BMW owners will now be able to get their hands on OE parts straight from the German automaker, thanks to a new website that recently went online. The new online store is dedicated to classic models from 1960 to 1990 and covers both vehicles and motorcycles manufactured from Bavaria. The site is currently available…
BMW Super Bowl Ads Highlight All-New 3 Series [Videos]
BMW might be a little bit late to the whole “let’s release our Super Bowl ads before the Super Bowl” party, but they’re making up for it with quantity over quality. Six short clips were released by BMW and only a pair of them will air during the big game on Sunday, but you’ll probably…
New Federal Bill Proposes $1 Billion Prize For 100 MPG Gasoline Powered Car
Although electric vehicle technology has been touted as the way of the future, some believe that there is still untapped potential lying within the conventional internal combustion engine. To encourage engineers to push the internal combustion technology forward, Republican Congressman Dan Lungren has introduced a bill that will reward a handsome $1 billion in Federal…
Volvo Celebrates 30 Years of the 760 GLE
Volvo has long been recognized for its boxiness and its Swedish sensibilities but it wasn’t always so. For February 2012, Volvo is celebrating the 30th birthday of the original 760 GLE sedan, the car that saved the Volvo Car Corporation. During 1975, automakers across the world were badly beaten by the effects of the oil…
2012 Toyota Camry Sales Jump Significantly
In a January 2012 sales conference call, Toyota division group vice president and general manager Bob Carter reported some surprising results. Recovering from its mid-2011 slump, Toyota sold 124,540 units from its Toyota, Lexus and Scion divisions. Those sales translate to a 7.5 percent increase over last January. Toyota enjoyed a 9 percent increase in sales…
Dodge SRT4 is Back With 300 Horsepower Dart
Since its reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, the new 2013 Dodge Dart has received a lot of positive reactions and Dodge intends to make it even better. Based on the Italian Alfa Romeo Giulietta platform, the solid European chassis will be further finessed for sport and performance under the care of Ralph Gilles and…
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Set for North American Debut: 2012 Chicago Auto Show Preview
The refreshed 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will make its North American debut at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show on the media preview day on February 8th. The refreshed iconic SUV gets updated exterior styling with a new front grille and headlights with HID low-beams, LED daytime running lights, chrome side molding, redesigned outer side…
Cadillac XTS to Get Livery Sedan Package, Extended and Limousine Models
Cadillac has some big plans for its new 2013 XTS sedan that made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. GM has announced that Cadillac will unveil the XTS W20 Livery Sedan Package at the upcoming 28th Annual International Limousine, Charter and Tour Show, but the big news is that Cadillac Master Coachbuilder…
Toyota Camry Super Bowl Ad Showcase’s “Reinvention” [Video]
After taking a three year hiatus from the advertising and marketing wonder we call the Super Bowl, Toyota has put together a new commercial which showcases the “re-invention” of the Toyota Camry, as well as some interesting ways to reinvent some of our favorite things. The Ad shows off reinvented babies that don’t poop (every parents dream),…
China’s Best Selling Buick Excelle is a Daewoo
When GM sold 9.03 million vehicles globally to become the world’s largest automaker of 2011, a great deal of the American automaker’s success came down to its dominant popularity in the Chinese market. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the best selling car in China for 2011 was the Buick Excelle. While…
2013 BMW X6 M Gets Minor Changes [Videos]
With all the excitement surrounding the official release of the BMW M Performance Diesel models, we almost forgot that the actual M models might be receiving some attention for the new year too. For 2013, BMW gave the X6 M a light refresh, subtly changing the front of the crossover with new LED headlights and…
Mazda Tribute Recalled For Possible Brake Fluid Leak
Mazda has issued out a recall notice for 2001-2002 model year Tribute SUVs for a faulty brake master cylinder reservoir cap that can leak brake fluid. If the fluid does leak, it can come into contact with the ABS wiring harness connector that could result in corrosion developing in the electrical connector. In a worst…
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Pricing Starts at $61,845 [Huge Gallery]
BMW has announced the pricing for its new ActiveHybrid 5, and fuel efficiency will come at a cost, with a starting MSRP of $61,845, which includes a $895 destination and handling fee. That price tag puts the ActiveHybrid 5 at $9,435 more expensive than the standard 535i, but with it you’ll get “not just highly…
2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG Priced from $95,865
The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is due to hit North American shores by March, and the luxury German automaker has announced that the performance-minded luxury SUV will start at a significant $95,865. The listed MSRP includes a $875 destination charge and will net you a 5.5L V8 AMG biturbo engine with 518-hp and 516 lb-ft of…
Rolls-Royce ‘Year of the Dragon’ Phantom Sells Out in Two Months
Some people probably rolled their eyes when Rolls-Royce announced the Year of the Dragon Phantom, believing it would just be another poor-selling limited edition vehicle. But never underestimate just how strong the Chinese culture and beliefs are. Or rather, just don’t underestimate the wallets of those strong-believing Chinese. The $1.2-million custom Rolls-Royce Phantom sold out…
Ford Posts $13.6-billion 4Q Net Income: Nobody’s Impressed
While 2011 marked Ford‘s biggest profit since 1998, fourth quarter results were still below the estimates of financial analysts. Despite marking Ford’s 11th consecutive quarterly profit, investors showed concern regarding the American automaker’s $190 million loss in Europe and $83 million loss in Asia. Ford stock had fallen 5.5 percent to $12.04 a share in…
2013 Lexus GS F Sport Gets TRD Upgrades
Lexus clearly has a winner on its hands with their new 2013 GS – read our review here – and it appears that they didn’t want to stop the customizing options with just the F Sport model. Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has come up with a lineup even more special parts and accessories for the…
Chevrolet puts Product Cycle Eco-Impact Labels on its Vehicles
Beginning with the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet plans to apply eco-impact labels on all of its brand-new vehicles by 2013. As the first of any automaker to present its cars in this manner, Chevrolet’s Ecologic label allows customers to assess environmental impacts associated with any particular Chevrolet vehicle in all stages of its product life….
2012 Volvo S60 Earns Perfect Scores in NHTSA Crash Testing [Videos]
For decades, the Volvo brand was the epitome of safety. Many perceived the Swedish automaker’s models to be bland and boring, but one thing was for sure: they were built like tanks. Nowadays though, Volvo has developed a reputation for having sportier vehicles while maintaining the safety standards they established throughout the years. And now…
BMW M Performance Diesel Models Show Off [Video]
It’s no surprise that BMW is extremely excited about the introduction of its four new M Performance Diesel models; so excited in fact that they’ve forgot to check the spelling of the word “precision.” We’ll overlook the irony of a spelling error on that particular word, and instead enjoy the epic sounds of BMW’s new,…
Suzuki Kizashi Super Bowl Commercial Revealed [Video]
Titled “Sled”, Suzuki will be showing off their all-wheel drive 2012 Kizashi sport sedan for this year’s Super Bowl commercial. The Kizashi is also the same vehicle Suzuki showed off in their Super Bowl ad last year, which was the company’s first ever. The ad was developed by Siltanen & Partners Advertising, and hopes to…
