(June 18, 2012) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The Ford Silicon Valley Lab (SVL) is now officially open for business, ready to engage the tech community in the quest for the next great idea.
 
Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford today comes to the spiritual home of the computer and consumer electronics industry to celebrate the grand opening of the Ford Silicon Valley Lab and to participate in the Computer History Museum’s “Revolutionaries” lecture series.

(June 18, 2012) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America has announced the launch of its social guidebook, "Subaru Guide to Everything."  The "Subaru Guide to Everything" will serve as a place where owners can share their favorite sites and activities with the world.  Owners and Subaru fans can add and browse their favorite hikes, campgrounds, dog parks, sites, bike trails and restaurants.

(June 18, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai has announced pricing for the new Elantra Coupe, starting at $17,445 for the well-equipped Elantra Coupe GS and $19,745 for the sport-tuned Elantra Coupe SE.

Hyundai says that at $17,445 shoppers will discover best-in-class fuel economy, and more horsepower and interior space than Civic Coupe.

(June 18, 2012) Kia’s hugely successful Sorento SUV will receive a host of significant improvements when the new upgraded 2013 model goes on sale later this year. Significant changes include a re-engineered bodyshell, enhanced powertrains for best-in-class fuel economy with lower emissions, improved ride, handling and refinement, additional convenience and safety features, plus a freshened look for the exterior.

(June 18, 2012) Nissan predicts it will double its U.S. sales of the electric Leaf during this fiscal year to 20,000 units, according to Nissan official Bill Krueger.

A new plant in Smyrna, Tenn., will be ready to make the cars in December, helping boost supply before the fiscal year ends in March, Krueger said Saturday.

(June 17, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai has partnered with Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics and Kirkman's groundbreaking comic and best-selling graphic novels, The Walking Dead, along with Future US, at Comic-Con International in San Diego this year on July 12-15.

(June 17, 2012) BURBANK, Calif. — Warner Bros. Pictures and Chrysler have teamed up to bring fans a unique opportunity surrounding the July 20th release of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the much-anticipated conclusion to the blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy.

June 15 marked the launch of the “Imported from Gotham City” contest, allowing fans to create an original co-branded TV spot featuring these two iconic brands. Director/writer/producer Christopher Nolan will select the winning spot, which will debut on television around the release of the film.

(June 16, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — With the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang less than two years away, this summer is the time to begin restoring your classic pony car so that it can be ready for one of the most important milestones in American automotive history.
 

(June 15, 2012) MIAMI — The Fiat 500 Cabrio by Gucci won "Best Small Convertible of the Year" at the "Topless in Miami" event held on June 14 by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). The Fiat 500 was picked for first place in voting by more than 60 journalists attending the event.

(June 15, 2012) LONDON — Get out the ear plugs. Nissan has and Ministry of Sound have created the Juke Box, an ear-splitting sound system for the Nissan Juke.

They have created the world's ultimate mobile sound system — louder than a jumbo jet in take-off. The technical know-how for the Juke Box comes from sound experts Martin Audio, who designed and built the current system in the infamous "Bo" — the main room in Ministry of Sound's London home.