November 2013

Ford's share of European medium van market highest in a decade

(November 8, 2013) BRENTWOOD, Essex, UK — Ford achieved its best share of the medium van market in Europe for more than a decade during the first nine months of 2013, selling 106,800 Transit and Transit Custom models. The company sells a new medium van across the continent every four minutes.

New way to buy or lease a car: Shop, Click, Drive

(November 8, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. now have a new online retailing tool available for the growing number of new car buyers who want to use the Internet to shop for their next vehicle.

BMW 4-Series Convertible debuts at L.A. Auto Show

(November 8, 2013) BMW is gearing up for a world premiere and the U.S. debut of two exciting new vehicles on the West Coast. At the L.A. Auto Show 2013, the BMW 4 Series Convertible is being unveiled on the world stage to reveal an extraordinary combination of dynamic performance, aesthetic appeal and the thrill of the open-air driving experience.

Cadillac CTS named Motor Trend 'Car of the Year' for 2014

(November 7, 2013) DETROIT — Motor Trend announced today that the 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan is its Car of the Year for 2014. “The all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS prevailed over one of the most competitive fields in recent memory because it best met our award’s key criteria. Our judges were particularly impressed by the CTS’s responsive powertrains and masterful balance of smooth ride and sporty handling,” said Motor Trend editor-in-chief Ed Loh.

Toyota awards another vehicle in 100 Cars for Good progra

(November 7, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — Sometimes just a simple wish can make a big difference in a child’s life. The Trenton, N.J. based organization, One Simple Wish, which collects wish requests from foster kids and at-risk children, has been named a winner in the third year of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program.

Focus ST bringing new and younger buyers to brand, Ford says

(November 7, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Focus ST is showing signs of success in bringing younger, more affluent customers into Ford showrooms as the car and the Ford ST performance brand mark one year in the market. Through October, U.S. sales of the Focus ST since launch are just under 12,000 units, with demand strongest in Detroit, Los Angeles, Houston and Orlando.

Hottest vehicles of the SEMA show

(November 7, 2013) LAS VEGAS — This year’s SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories have been announced at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.
 

HEMI 'Shaker' returns to 2014 Dodge Challenger

(November 7, 2013) LAS VEGAS — Dodge and Mopar brands are “shaking” it up at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual show in Las Vegas. The two Detroit-born brands are teaming up to reveal the new 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker and Mopar ’14 Challenger models, all engineered for hard-core enthusiasts who demand more throwback style with easily upgradable performance.

Is a Jaguar crossover in the future? Concept points in that direction

(November 6, 2013) Jaguar's acclaimed C-X17 sports crossover concept vehicle has premiered at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013. The C-X17 has been created as a design study to introduce Jaguar's all-new advanced aluminum architecture, on which an new range of future Jaguars will be built, beginning with a new mid-sized C/D segment sedan in 2015.

Kia adds 201-horsepower turbo four to 2014 Forte Koup SX

(November 6, 2013) LAS VEGAS — Taking a cue from Las Vegas’ high rollers, Kia is upping the ante for its second-generation Forte Koup, adding turbocharged power to the sporty two-door for the 2014 model.

The all-new Koup is part of a completely redesigned Forte lineup for 2014 and features a 1.6-liter gasoline direct injected turbo engine making 201 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque — a first for the Forte nameplate.