September 2010

Tata launches first India crossover vehicle

(October 1, 2010) The Tata Aria, the first Indian crossover and Tata's most expensive model, will be launched on Oct. 11. It will be made available across all major cities and towns of the country.

First shown as a concept at the 75th Geneva Motor Show in 2005 and in the New Delhi Auto Expo 2006, the Aria was unveiled at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010.

Chevy Camaro convertible premieres in Los Angeles

(Septembr 30, 2010) DETROIT — The 21st century rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter when the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on Nov. 17.

The Camaro convertible will arrive in Chevrolet showrooms in February 2011. Starting price will be $30,000, including $850 destination.

Chevy Camaro convertible premieres in Los Angeles

(Septembr 30, 2010) DETROIT — The 21st century rebirth of the Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter when the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on Nov. 17.

The Camaro convertible will arrive in Chevrolet showrooms in February 2011. Starting price will be $30,000, including $850 destination.

2010 Paris Motor Show opens

(Septembr 30, 2010) The Paris Motor Show is promising more than 100 world premieres when the doors open at the Paris Expo site today for two days of press previews. The public show dates are Oct. 2-17.

The growth of the Paris show — at the last event, they tell us that 80 new cars were introduced — suggests that the world’s automakers are increasingly comfortable with the prospect of parading their debutantes down a runway in front of the fashionable French.

VW releases drawings of new sedan

(September 30, 2010) HERNDON, Va. —  Volkswagen of America, today released three new renderings of its New Midsize Sedan (NMS), which will be produced at the company's state-of-the-art assemblv plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The renderings focus on the new yet-to-be-named model's distinctive German design and progressive body styling.

Saab to buy engines from BMW for next-generation 9-3

(September 30, 2010) TROLLHATTAN, Sweden — Saab and BMW AG signed an agreement today for BMW to supply engines for Saab's next-generation 9-3, Automotive News has reported.

Under the agreement, BMW will supply Saab with a four-cylinder 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine starting in 2012.

Ford Fiesta sales expected to reach 1 million in October

(September 30, 2010) PARIS — Less than two years after its global rollout began in Europe, the Ford Fiesta is exceeding expectations — attracting a new breed of younger and more affluent customers to the Ford brand — and stands as the strongest proof yet that the One Ford plan is working.

GMC Acadia Denali headed to dealers

(September 29, 2010) LANSING, Mich. Production of the new 2011 GMC Acadia Denali began Sept. 25 at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant with the newest model in the Acadia family expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late September.

Members of UAW Local 602 put the finishing touches on the first white diamond Acadia Denali that will be delivered to Vadosta, Ga.

BMW stepping up presence in India

(September 29, 2010) It seems all of the world's automakers are seeking an increased presence in India, one of the world's fastest growing markets.

So it came as no surprise that tThe BMW Group announced last week that is strengthening its commitment in India. As a first step, local production capacity at the BMW plant in Chennai has been increased from 3,000 to 5,400 units and the dealer network further expanded.

A list of songs to test drive an audio system

(September 29, 2010) Test driving the sound system when you're car shopping can be as key to your long-term satisfaction as checking out the handling. So we thought you'd like to see this list of Top 10 songs for testing car audio quality from General Motors audio engineer Matt Kirsch, who led the sound work on the Chevrolet Cruze.

Matt Kirsch, lead audio engineer for the Chevrolet Cruze, spends more than 500 hours a year listening to car audio systems. Below are Kirsch’s Top 10 favorite songs for evaluating any sound system.