As Jaguar gears up to launch its all-new F-Type roadster, the Coventry-based auto maker released a new wave of TV ad spots to kick-off the F-Type’s new global advertising campaign. “We have built on Jaguar’s sports car heritage which stretches over 75 years, and in the F-TYPE we have reignited the flame,” said Adrian Hallmark, [...]
Nissan of North America has just officially announced the pricing details for the 2014 GT-R sports car, which starts at $99,590 plus a $1,000 destination and handling fee. The base model starts off as the GT-R Premium, where much like the outgoing model year GT-R, a more expensive GT-R Black Edition demands a premium for [...]
Lexus officially announced the pricing for its newly redesigned IS compact sport sedan, which starts at $35,950 for the base model, while in contrast, the top-level IS3550 complete with all-wheel drive starts at $41,700. The 2014 Lexus IS can be powered by either a 2.5L V6 good for 204hp and 185 lb-ft of torque or [...]
General Motors happily announced that the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe starts at a reasonable $51,995, while the droptop version starts for $5,000 more at $56,995, including a $995 destination fee. “The 2014 Corvette Stingray perfectly embodies Chevrolet’s mission to deliver more than expected for our customers,” said Chris Perry, Chevrolet’s vice president for [...]
Automobile manufacturers have a history of working with prominent figures—i.e. attractive female [insert profession here]—in various other industries to help brand themselves and to appeal to the customer on a broader level of pop culture. This instance is no different as Porsche AG proudly announced that they hired Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova to be [...]
Kia happily announced the official pricing for its newly introduced 2014 Cadenza premium sedan, which starts at just $35,100 plus an $800 destination fee. The 2014 Kia Cadenza is Kia’s take on a premium front-wheel drive sedan a la Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, and Buick LaCrosse. “The all-new Cadenza is a world-class Kia for the [...]
As if we were already getting used to the “Imported From Detroit” slogan that automatically defaults to the Pentastar of Auburn Hills, Michigan with the brand celebrating a sponsorship with Motown: The Musical on Broadway—which is excellent and a must see I might add—Forbes reports that Chrysler will be displacing that slogan with a new [...]
Mitsubishi has been remaining fairly quiet as of recent and their activity at recent auto shows—or lack thereof—makes it even more prevalent: the brand is falling behind, especially with only four models being sold on US soil. That said, AutomotiveNews reportedly spoke with Mitsubishi executives, who’ve recognized that they need to pick up some slack [...]
Jeremy Clarkson would have a hissy fit if he ever found out about this. AutomotiveNews Europe reports that Toyota’s hybrid models gaining popularity throughout diesel-happy Europe. Annual sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have reportedly topped the 100,000 mark for the first time last year. That is a 29% increase from 2011. And I find [...]
Audi, which is now the world’s second-largest luxury auto manufacturer, said that it plans on spending close to $17 billion through 2016 to develop new models and increase production capacity in a move to surpass BMW in sales. The Volkswagen AG owned luxury brand will spend a chunk of the money on new vehicles and [...]
