October 2013

Mazda has successful September in the UK with a 45.1 percent increase

(October 6, 2013) Mazda was one of the United Kingdom's fastest growing brands last month with sales up 45.1 per cent over September 2012 at 7,189 units, according to figures released today by the SMMT. While the industry as a whole saw sales rise by 12.1 per cent to hit 403,136, Mazda’s spectacular growth even exceeded its own targets, said Peter Allibon, sales director at Mazda Motors UK.

Ford Mustang Cobra Jet sells for $200,000 to benefit charity

(October 6, 2013) LAS VEGAS — The 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet prototype fetched $200,000 Last weekend at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s Las Vegas sale. Ford auctioned it at no reserve with proceeds benefitting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Nissan wins innovation award for its autonomous drive technology

(October 5, 2013) YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan's Autonomous Drive technology has won the Grand Prix in the CEATEC Innovation Awards, the top prize. It was awarded by a panel of independent U.S. journalists working in the fields of IT and consumer electronics.

Santa Fe Zombie survival machine will debut at New York Comic-Con

(October 5, 2013) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Zombies beware! Hyundai will welcome the newest addition to its zombie-fighting family at New York Comic-Con: Anson Kuo’s Santa FeZombie Survival Machine. Aimed at effective undead annihilation, the fan-built vehicle will be on display for the living on the show floor on Oct. 10.

Switzerland's largest steel bust inaugurated in honor of Louis Chevrolet

(October 4, 2013) LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland — A large metal sculpture in honor of automotive pioneer Louis Chevrolet, co-founder of the Chevrolet brand, was unveiled and inaugurated in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds today.

Pink tow truck to service Chicagoland motorists in October

(October 4, 2013) AURORA, Ill. — Stranded motorists shouldn't be surprised if they see a pink tow truck coming to their aid. For the second time in AAA's more than 110-year history, it is painting its classic red, white and blue tow trucks the color pink in order to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in collaboration with the American Cancer Society. 

Mazda introduces all-new 2014 Mazda3

(October 4, 2013) SAN DIEGO — Highly-anticipated and much-speculated, the 2014 Mazda3 is all-new, representing the third generation of Mazda’s best-selling vehicle worldwide.  With more than 3.5 million vehicles sold, Mazda3 is the brand’s most recognizable nameplate, one that carries as much ardor as it does expectations. 

World's most fuel-efficient production car makes U.S. debut

(October 3, 2013) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Volkswagen XL1, the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world, made its U.S. debut at the 23rd Annual Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center today.

Nissan Leaf to star at East Winds Film Festival near London

(October 3, 2013) The electric Nissan Leaf will play a starring role at this year’s East Winds Film Festival — the UK’s largest celebration of East Asian cinema outside of London. Now in its third year, the four-day festival is staged by Coventry East Asian Film Society in association with Coventry University and has grown to become an important fixture on the Midlands’ arts calendar.

Ford to debut new EcoBoost race engine at 2014 24 Hours of Daytona

(October 3, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — As part of its continuing strategy to introduce product-relevant technology into racing, Ford announced today plans to bring its 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost racing engine to the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series.