October 2010

Ford, Dominion Virginia Power to prepare state for electric vehicles

(October 24, 2010) RICHMOND, Va. — Ford and Dominion Virginia Power have announced they are coordinating efforts to help prepare Virginia for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and Dominion will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand. 

Aston-Martin Rapide borders on exotic

By Chris Jackson
MyCarData

(October 23, 2010) Aston Martins have always been deceptive exotics. The word "exotic car" conjures images of svelte Italian sports cars wailing sonorously along the high banks of race tracks and burbling through high-dollar neighborhoods.

GM Daewoo celebrates 10 million vehicles in eight years

(October 23, 2010) SEOUL — GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) last week celebrated the production of its 10 millionth vehicle and the eighth anniversary of the company’s establishment.

GM Daewoo has been one of the world’s fastest-growing vehicle producers over the past eight years. Between Oct. 17, 2002, when the company was established, and the end of September 2010, it produced 11,129,597 units, including 5,342,908 complete vehicles and 5,786,689 complete knockdown (CKD) kits for assembly outside Korea.

Engineering the skin-deep beauty of the Chevrolet Cruze

(October 22, 2010)  LORDSTOWN., Ohio — Beauty may only be skin deep, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to create. Paint engineers spent more than five years developing each of the exterior colors used on the Chevrolet Cruze.

To ensure a beautiful, long-lasting finish, engineers have an array of technologies and tests at their disposal, from an advanced primer coating to bird poop.

Lincoln targets women in new advertising campaign

(October 22, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — Lincoln has revealed a new urban advertising campaign tied to the 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover, a move that will continue to expand the brand’s efforts to differentiate the new Lincoln product in today’s luxury market. The “Touch Me All Over” campaign will show consumers that the Lincoln of today is both sexy and smart.

New BMW X3 will soon start coming off American assembly line

(October 22, 2010) The BMW X3 was one of the first compact luxury crossover to hit the market, and it's already time for a complete remake.

The 2011 X3 will be ready for the public sometime this winter.

New Focus engine combines 160 HP, 40 mpg

(October 21, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2.0-liter engine coming early next year to the North American version of the 2012 Ford Focus will be one of the first on the market to combine the technology of gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E85 flex fuel capability.

2012 Nissan GT-R to appear in Los Angeles

(October 21, 2010) Following the global debut of the revised Nissan GT-R supercar in Japan on Monday, Nissan announced that the new Nissan GT-R supercar will make its first North American appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17th.

Ford touts pickup truck fuel efficiency

(October 21, 2010) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is launching the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup of any manufacturer — the all-new 3.7-liter V6 engine in the 2011 F-150. It is projected to deliver best-in-class 23 mpg highway, pending EPA certification.

The new 5.0-liter V8 engine is projected to deliver best-in-class 21 mpg highway, pending EPA certification.

Toyota issues another massive recall including Avalon and Highlander

(October 21, 2010) Toyota will repair about 1.53 million Toyota Avalons and other vehicles globally, including several Lexus models, for problems with the brake master cylinder seal and fuel pump wiring, with most of those to be recalled in the United States and Japan.