November 2012

Volvo's 508-HP S60 Polestar Concept — 0-to-62 in 3.9 seconds

(November 21, 2012) LOS ANGELES — With the glamour and bright lights that symbolize the City of Angels, what better place for the global auto show debut of the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept than the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show? After all, the 508-horsepower beast, built by Volvo's official performance partner, Polestar, is arguably the most glamorous and lightning-quick Volvo concept car ever made.

Akerson’s ’58 Vette going on block for Habitat for Humanity

(November 20, 2012) DETROIT — A new home for a classic American car will soon help pave the way for several new homes for families throughout metro Detroit. General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson’s personal 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will be auctioned off on Friday, Jan. 18, by the famed Barrett-Jackson Auction Company in Scottsdale, Ariz. 

GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids

(November 20, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford today announced a collaboration with GE in which the company will purchase 2,000 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet — Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale. Ford will also jointly market GE’s alternative fuel infrastructure solutions.
 

Subaru to 'Share the Love' for fifth straight year

(November 20, 2012) CHERRY HILL, N.J. —Subaru of America will kick off its fifth-annual "Share the Love" event Wednesday (Nov. 21).  During the "Share the Love" event, Subaru will donate $250 to the owners' choice of five charities for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from Nov. 21 through Jan. 2. 

Vicari to offer special Chevelles at New Orleans auction Dec. 1

(November 20, 2012) HARVEY, La. — The Vicari Auction Company will offer select cars from the Brent Trauth Chevelle Collection during the third annual New Orleans Classic Auto Festival Dec. 1 at the fMardi Gras World in New Orleans.


Trauth — a long-time Chevrolet Chevelle collector and restorer — is offering several vehicles from his personal collection during the Dec. 1 Vicari Auction.

Award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine coming to 2014 Ford Fiesta in U.S.

(November 20, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with Ford’s award-winning three-cylinder 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Though the car has not yet undergone EPA testing, it is expected to be certified as the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States.
 

One-millionth Fiat 500 rolls of assembly line in Poland

(November 20, 2012) AUBURN HILLS , Mich. — The one-millionth Fiat 500 has rolled off the Fiat Auto Poland production line. Since its re-launch in 2007, the iconic Cinquecento (500) has been sold in more than 100 countries around the world – from Italy to Brazil, South Africa to Japan, and the United States to the Middle East — while also being produced in Toluca, Mexico, since 2011.



Audi to introduce four new TDI clean diesel models at the L.A. Auto Show


(November 19, 2012) Audi of America has announced the arrival of the new TDI clean diesel models for the Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q5 to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. The addition of these four models marks the first time Audi will feature a full lineup of TDI clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. as they join the updated Q7 model.

GMC Pickups 101: Alphabet soup of acronyms

(November 19, 2012) DETROIT — Nearly every full-size pickup owner has a unique use for his or her truck. And considering the GMC Sierra’s 19 different cab and box combinations, the veritable alphabet soup of models practically has its own language of acronyms.

Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid gets performance enhancements for 2013

(November 19, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale this week with powertrain, styling and feature upgrades. More power from an all-new lithium-ion battery pack improves performance while also improving the CR-Z's already impressive EPA mpg ratings.

Styling upgrades include revised interior trim along with a new front fascia, a new finish for the 16-inch alloy wheels, an aerodynamically functional new rear diffuser and two new exterior colors — Passion Berry Pearl and Polished Metal Metallic.