November 2012

Twelve 'Luey the Lions' make appearance in Morocco

(November 27, 2012) WHITLEY UK — Some very special guests have joined the All-New Range Rover Global Media Drive in Morocco — a dozen Luey the Lions have been created by the award-winning Land Rover Design team based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The life-sized fibre-glass lions made appearances between the Atlas Mountains, to the Palasis Namaskar, stretching all the way from Essaouira to Marrakech.

GM tech-savvy team connects customers with infotainment systems

(November 26, 2012) DETROIT — In an industry first, General Motors is deploying a team of 25 young and tech-savvy Connected Customer Specialists to dealerships nationwide to help owners understand how to get the most out of their Chevrolet MyLink, Cadillac CUE and Buick and GMC IntelliLink infotainment systems.

North American debut of 2014 Mazda6 this week in L.A.

(November 27, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda will have several North American vehicle debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show opening Friday, Nov. 30. The all-new 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan, updated 2014 CX-5 compact SUV and face-lifted 2013 CX-9 mid-size SUV will be on display.

Dodge Charger Daytona debuts in Los Angeles

(November 26, 2012) LOS ANGELES — Debuting at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show later this week is the re-introduction of the legendary Charger Daytona. Available in Charger R/T and Charger R/T Road & Track trim levels, the 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona brings back the unique style of the historic Daytona package with all the modern performance and technology offered in the current Charger line-up.

MyFord Touch comes to 2014 Fiesta

(November 26, 2012) LOS ANGELES — The latest trend in consumer electronics is the miniaturization of the gadgets we love, while packing them with even more performance such as a razor-thin phone that doesn’t bulge in a pocket, smaller tablets that can be held with one hand, or music players that can be worn on the wrist.

Hundreds of thousands line streets of Chinese city for Ferrari parade

(November 25, 2012) GUANGZHOU, China — A crowd estimated at 250,000 people lined the streets of Guangzhou in the south of China during the closing event of 11 months of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Ferrari’s presence in China. The importance of the event was marked by the attendance of Ferrari’s Chairman, Luca di Montezemolo, who in the morning met the nation’s media during the first press day at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

Revised Mazda MX-5 goes on sale in the UK in December

(November 25, 2012) Mazda has revised the European line-up of its iconic MX-5 sportscar by introducing upgraded models with a fresh face, new pedestrian-friendly hood, satellite navigation system, side airbags, climate control air-conditioning and an even more rewarding driving experience.

Infiniti to open showrooms in Brazil n 2014

(November 25, 2012) SAO PAULO, Brazil — Infiniti has announced that it plans to begin sales of its range of sedans and cross-overs in Brazil starting in 2014. Infiniti is expanding rapidly across the globe and this fiscal year saw sales starting in Singapore, Chile, Dominican Republic, South Africa and Australia. Hong Kong has been announced to launch in 2013.

Nissan DeltaWing makes North American debut in Los Angeles

(November 25, 2012) FRANKLIN, Tenn. — For those eager to see the innovative Nissan DeltaWing race car up close, it will make its North American auto show debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where it will be on display to the public from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

This past week, the DeltaWing was been named one of Popular Science's "2012 Best of What's New" products and innovations. The winners, presented across 12 categories, include 100 top tech innovations that represent significant advancements in their areas.

Mini Paceman makes North American debut in L.A.

(November 24, 2012) LOS ANGELES — The Mini Paceman is breathing new life into the premium compact segment as the first Sports Activity Coupé in its class. The latest Mini model is set to celebrate its North American premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9.

Alongside the new addition to the brand’s line-up, Mini is also treating its Californian audience to an array of its other current models and products.