December 2012

Cadillac teases ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe

(December 19, 2012) DETROIT — The all-new 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe will make its world debut Jan. 15 at the North American International Auto Show. Based on the Converj concept, ELR combines dramatic design with industry-leading extended range electric vehicle technology in a unique luxury coupe.

Ford Fiesta named 'Used Car of the Year' in the UK

(December 18, 2012) BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK —  The Ford Fiesta, Britain’s best-selling car, has been declared Used Car of the Year 2012 by CAP, proving its appeal to new and used customers alike.

Top of CAP’s criteria when choosing its Used Car of the Year were affordability, practicality, reputation and popularity in the used car market.

Toyota to pay record fine for defect reporting lapse

(December 18, 2012) Toyota has agreed to pay a record $17.35 million fine to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to settle claims related to the timeliness of its June 2012 recall to address the potential for accelerator pedal entrapment caused by unsecured or incompatible driver’s side floor mat in the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h.

Cruze debuts industry-first flexible venting driver air bag

(December 18, 2012) DETROIT — The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze introduces an industry-first driver-side air bag that uses a flexible venting technology designed to deploy more efficiently while providing equivalent crash protection to more expensive and complex air bag systems.

Hyundai launches new inventory search tool

(December 18, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Taking another step towards enhancing the experience for its 3 million visitors per month, Hyundai has unveiled a new, shopping tool called Inventory Search. The new tool expands search results to include vehicles in transit to dealerships, not just the vehicles that are already on dealer lots.

Infiniti announces new naming strategy for 2014 model year

(December 18, 2012) HONG KONG — Marking another significant step in its plan to further expand its presence in the premium automotive sector, Infiniti today announced details of a new Q badge nomenclature strategy to be applied to its complete product range beginning with the 2014 model year.

Just in time for Old Man Winter — Dodge Charger AWD Sport

(December 17, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — With Old Man winter around the corner, Dodge is launching the all-new 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport just in time to deliver tactical performance and efficiency to combat the most inclement driving conditions.

Toyota poised to regain title as world's largest automaker

(December 17, 2012) Toyota relinquished the title as the world's largest automaker in 2011 devastated by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, but its fall appears to be short lived. Toyota is poised to take back the title for 2012, as Volkswagen fights General Motors for second place heading into the final weeks, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

Chevrolet donates 24 Express vans to Habitat for Humanity

(December 17, 2012) ATLANTA — Two dozen Express vans donated by Chevrolet to Habitat for Humanity depart Atlanta today en route to storm-ravaged New York and New Jersey, where the vans and scores of tools donated by Lowe’s and the Robert Bosch Tool Co. will be put to work helping communities recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Film production business operates mobile unit out of Nissan NV 2500

(December 17, 2012) LOS ANGELES — PrePost Data runs their entire mobile unit out of a Nissan NV 2500 High Roof. The company is in the film and video production business using their expertise to insure that content gets from cameras into the post production process safely.

They focus on building dailies, which is making copies of the film shot on set in the course of one day for the director and producer to watch and analyze. This work requires them to be constantly on the move.