June 2013

Lexus debuts television spots for new IS

(June 14, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — To launch the entirely new 2014 Lexus IS sport sedan, the automaker is debuting three new television spots comprised of iconic, stylized visuals designed to be provocative. The strikingly different IS, which will arrive in showrooms this July, is the latest vehicle in the Lexus lineup to showcase the brand’s commitment to bold and dynamic design.

New Nissan Versa Note to start at $13,990

(June 14, 2013) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which goes on sale this month at Nissan dealers nationwide, is more than just the fourth all-new product to appear in Nissan showrooms in recent months — following the redesigns of Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra. It is also the dynamic next-generation of the vehicle that, combined with Versa Sedan, held the entry segment sales leadership for 20 consecutive months and 38 of the last 44 months.

All-new Cadillac CTS sedan ascends into midsize luxury segment

(June 14, 2013) DETROIT — When the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan arrives in dealerships this fall, it will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model.

Artists give Volvo XC60 new look in annual art session

(June 13, 2013) For the third consecutive year, Volvo Car Switzerland organized the Volvo Art Session at the central train station in Zurich, Switzerland. Over the weekend of June 7-9, both emerging and established artists took part by giving a 2014 Volvo XC60 a completely new look. The final artistic results can now be found online.

2014 Ford Fiesta earns best-in-class 41 MPG on the highway

(June 13, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2014 Ford Fiesta has achieved 41 mpg in EPA testing. Fiesta is the only subcompact car to surpass 40 mpg. The fuel economy claim is for Fiesta SE with the Super Fuel Economy package that includes Ford’s 1.6-liter engine and PowerShift automatic transmission.

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel delivers classic muscle car torque

(June 13, 2013) DETROIT — Imagine quick off-the-line acceleration reminiscent of a classic muscle car combined with the efficiency of a fuel-sipping compact sedan. Dream on? Believe it. The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel uses a turbocharging feature called “overboost,” but still gets the best highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid passenger car in America.

Cadillac, Buick brands lead Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

(June 13, 2013) TUSTIN, Calif. — AutoPacific has announced its 17th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) to identify the most satisfying cars on the market and help consumers make informed vehicle purchase decisions.

The most satisfying brands in 2013 are Cadillac, Top Premium Brand and Buick, Top Popular Brand. The vehicle — car or truck — registering highest overall satisfaction is the Cadillac SRX Luxury Crossover SUV, pictured above.  The car with the highest overall satisfaction score is the Lexus LS460.

SiriusXM surpasses 10,000 dealers participating in pre-owned program

(June 12, 2013) NEW YORK — Sirius XM Radio today announced that it now had more than 10,000 franchise and independent auto dealers across the country participating in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program and eligible to give a three-month SiriusXM subscription to customers buying any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio.

Ford Focus Electric production begins in Europe

(June 12, 2013) SAARLOUIS, Germany — Ford today began a new chapter in its vehicle manufacturing history with the start of production of the all-new Focus Electric — the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe — in Saarlouis, Germany.

GM, BMW complete testing on DC Fast Charge Station use

(June 12, 2013) WARREN, Mich. — Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC “Combo” Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 80 percent charge in about 20 minutes.

The first electric vehicles expected to benefit from the Society of Automotive Engineers new industry standard for DC fast charging are the Chevrolet Spark EV and the BMW i3.