January 2013

A special Mini for style-conscious customers

(January 24, 2013) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — While fashion statements come and go, authentic style is here for the duration. As a one-off in the premium small car segment, the Mini has cemented its place in the street scene of modern cities in unmatched style.

Volkswagen powers up solar installation in Chattanooga

(January 23, 2013) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volkswagen today “powered up” the largest single solar installation at an automotive manufacturing facility in the United States and the biggest solar installation in the state of Tennessee.

Kia teases concept to be revealed in Geneva

(January 23, 2013) Kia is teasing its concept car to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March with several shots of the vehicle. But it's not giving out many details at the moment. It's obvious that it's a small car — Kia calls it an urban concept car.

Hyundai hopes to score with all-new Super Bowl ads

(January 23, 2013) COSTA MESA, Calif. — In its sixth consecutive year as a Super Bowl advertiser, Hyundai tackles the Big Game action with five game-day ads, including four all-new spots. Two of the new ads are slotted for the pre-game show and two are scheduled to air in-game.

New Aston Martin Rapide S — More power, more beauty, same soul

(January 23, 2013) The stunning new Aston Martin Rapide S is making its debut with yet more luxury and yet more power on offer in its quintessentially elegant four-door silhouette. Aston Martin says the new luxury GT "four-door sports car" has been sympathetically redesigned and painstakingly re-engineered to reassert its position as the world’s most beautiful, and beautifully balanced, four-seat sports car.

Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid earn top vehicle safety rating from NHTSA

(January 23, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received a top vehicle safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Fusion and Fusion Hybrid received a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, which combines vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover.

Rolls-Royce hints at Wraith with silhouette shot

(January 23, 2013) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today published the first official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The graceful silhouette gives expression to a bold and thoroughly contemporary luxury car. Flowing lines hint at the extraordinary power and dynamic promise of the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history, yet also highlight design cues that can be traced through the model generations.

Lexus design direction will be on full display in Chicago

(January 23, 2013) CHICAGO — Don’t call it a comeback. After Lexus saw its 2012 sales jump 31 percent over the previous year, the luxury car manufacturer expects an even brighter 2013. This confidence will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show in February, as Lexus showcases a heavily revamped lineup and special vehicles evoking a new direction in design.

Ford's big 2012 push in Russia

(January 22, 2013) MOSCOW, Russia — Ford Sollers has confirmed that Ford vehicle sales in Russia increased by 11 per cent in 2012, with 130,815 units sold in total led by the Ford Focus, sales of which were up by 12 per cent last year, making it the best-selling model in the C-segment segment.

New Volvo FH truck subjected to grueling quality tests

(January 22, 2013) The new Volvo FH heavy truck range has been subjected to a range of grueling quality tests in Europe. It has been cooled and heated. It has been shaken and thrown around. It has been driven for mile after mile in extreme environments. It has taken the punishment – and come out on top.