October 2012

The most inexpensive car in the UK — Dacia Sandero

(October 17, 2012) There's talk in the U.S. that Tata Motors of India is finally going to bring its small Nano to the North American shores, which will make it the most inexpensive new car in the country starting at about 10 grand.

The most inexpensive car in the United Kingdom shows up in showrooms in January with a starting price of £5,995. That translates to about $9,500 in today's exchange rate.

Cadillac ELR to be produced at Detroit-Hamtramck

(October 17, 2012) DETROIT — Preparations will soon be under way at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant to build the Cadillac ELR, a luxury coupe featuring extended-range electric technology, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said Tuesday. 

Ford recalling Fiestas to fix airbag problem

(October 17, 2012) Ford is recalling about 262,000 Fiesta subcompacts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America, to fix a problem with the side airbags. Ford said 154,000 of the recalled vehicles are in the United States. The recall affects 2011-13 Fiestas built in Mexico from Nov. 3, 2009, to Sept. 21, 2012.

Ford C-Max driving range — Detroit to New York

(October 16, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. —Ford’s new 108-MPGe C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid has the most range of any utility or compact vehicle with a 620-mile overall driving range as rated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
 

Ford expands support for professional drifting

(October 16, 2012) IRWINDALE, Calif. — Ford is expanding its involvement in professional drifting competition by becoming an official partner of Formula DRIFT and the 2013 Formula DRIFT championship. “Our involvement with Formula DRIFT is not new, but we are taking it to the next level with this announcement,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing.

Texas Auto Writers gear up for the rodeo

(October 16, 2012) SAN ANTONIO — It's a rodeo without livestock but with more than its share of prizes, and it's held in the nation's single largest truck market.

More than 50 automotive journalists will gather later this week  at the Knibbe Century Ranch near here for an annual rite of fall: The Texas Truck Rodeo, sponsored by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

Mercedes-Benz GL named Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year

(October 16, 2012) The all-new, second-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sport utility has won the 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award. The full article, citing the GL as "the best the luxury SUV class has ever seen," will be published in the December issue of Motor Trend. This marks the second time the GL has won the prestigious Motor Trend award.

New Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers 45 mpg across the board

(October 16, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — The dynamic, all-new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers more miles per gallon than any luxury vehicle in America with an EPA-certified 45 mpg across the board — city, highway and combined. “The all-new MKZ Hybrid proves that thoughtful customers who prioritize fuel economy and reducing emissions do not need to compromise on luxury, driving quality or advanced technology,” said Jim Farley, group vice president, Global Marketing, Sales and Service.

Hyundai pushes design and performance envelopes for SEMA

(October 15, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai America's internal design and technical center has created the "Velocity" factory-tuner concept for the company's popular Veloster sport coupe. The Velocity concept debuts at the 2012 SEMA show under the Hyundai banner.

'Zip to the Polls' this election day with half-price Zipcar rates

(October 15, 2012) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In an effort to encourage Zipcar members to get out and vote this Election Day, Zipcar is offering a special 2012 Election Day discount to make it easier to get to the polling stations on Nov. 6.