Archive | February, 2011
2012 Hyundai Genesis to debut in Chicago next week with 429-hp V8

2012 Hyundai Genesis to debut in Chicago next week with 429-hp V8

The Hyundai Genesis, the car that started turning around the Korean automaker, will finally receive an update. Hyundai CEO John Krafcik confirmed to reported that Hyundai will show a new top-end version of the 2012 Genesis at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday. He said that the new refreshed 2012 Genesis will be more [...]

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Video: Lexus LFA No. 14 owner takes delivery, celebrates by doing doughnuts

Video: Lexus LFA No. 14 owner takes delivery, celebrates by doing doughnuts

Lexus LFA No. 14 has been delivered to its respected owner Javier Quiros, who is the owner of Purdy Motor and a race car driver for the Gazoo Racing Team. Quiros also happens to be the owner of Purdy Motor, which is the distributor of the brand in Costa Rica. Click here for more news [...]

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Honda CR-V to get full model upgrade in fall 2011

Honda CR-V to get full model upgrade in fall 2011

We believe you’ll agree with us when we say that Honda’s current lineup is anything but exciting but Honda believes that demand for light trucks will increase its U.S. sales 10 percent in the fiscal year that kicks off on April 1. North American sales has been the only bright spot for Honda lately with [...]

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Jaguar Global Brand Director: We need a BMW 3-Series rival

Jaguar Global Brand Director: We need a BMW 3-Series rival

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Jaguar wanting to compete with the BMW 3-Series or the Audi A4, but this time the British brand seems more serious than ever before. Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s new global brand directory, said that the company is considering a small sports car in the form of a sedan. [...]

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2012 Infiniti M 35h Hybrid gets EPA rated fuel-economy rating of 29 mpg combined

The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid has received its official EPA (Environment Protection Agency) fuel-economy rating prior to going on sale nationwide in Spring 2011. The 2012 Infiniti M35h officially averages 27/32 mpg (city/highway) with a combined fuel-economy rated at 29 mpg. Prices for the 2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid will be announced closer to launch date. [...]

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Chrysler Jefferson plant workers arrested after accused of using drugs

Chrysler Jefferson plant workers arrested after accused of using drugs

Back in Sept. 2010, Chrysler fired 13 employees that were using their lunch break to drink alcohol and consume marijuana. Well, it seems like even after that some Chrysler employees have not learned their lessons. Three workers from the company’s Jefferson North Plant were arrested recently for alleged drug use during their lunch break after [...]

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Hyundai dealers to get Elantra coupe, Azera sedan next

Hyundai dealers to get Elantra coupe, Azera sedan next

Hyundai’s product onslaught is scheduled to continue with two new or redesigned models that will be launched by January 2012. Following the recent Hyundai Veloster that made its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai plans to introduce a two-door coupe version of the Elantra this spring. Click here for more news on the [...]

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Infiniti teases entry-level concept car before Geneva debut

Infiniti teases entry-level concept car before Geneva debut

Infiniti today released a teaser of its new entry-level car concept, which it will debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The teaser was released with a short press release quoting Andy Palmer, Senior Vice President for Infiniti. “Infiniti is currently examining concepts for a luxury performance car that will fit below the current G [...]

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Ford outlines standards for Lincoln dealers, says it will take some time to fix brand

Ford outlines standards for Lincoln dealers, says it will take some time to fix brand

FoMoCo is outlining standards for its 1,100 remaining U.S. Lincoln dealers that they must meet by year-end if they want to continue selling the brand’s lineup. The requirements include: Offering Lincoln owners ‘owner privileges’ such as free car was and loaner vehicles when they come in for service. Having a dedicated service manager and dedicated [...]

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Poll: What was your favorite car commercial during Super Bowl XLV?

Poll: What was your favorite car commercial during Super Bowl XLV?

After our live coverage of all the automotive commercials during Super Bowl XLV yesterday, it’s only right we ask you what your favorite one was during the big game. We’ve created this giant poll to make life easier for all of you but feel free to drop a comment after the jump if you feel [...]

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