June 2013

Old Oldsmobile headquarters gets a new look

(June 3, 2013) LANSING, Mich. — The former Oldsmobile headquarters, known as Building 70, received a dramatic facelift recently. It is now wrapped with a banner of the Cadillac ATS — 2013 North America Car of the Year — built at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant located on the site.

Want a Mini, but desire all-wheel drive? Mini says, no problem

(June 3, 2013) MUNICH — The spontaneous power delivery and precise handling of the Mini  all-wheel drive system ALL4 is now available in two more models: the Mini Cooper Countryman and the Mini Cooper Paceman starting in July.

Ford recalls 465,000 model year 2013 vehicles

(June 3, 2013) Ford has issued three recalls for 2013 models, including calling back 465,000 vehicles for fire risks after 600 complaints of fuel leaks. The new recalls are the latest in a series of quality issues facing the Dearborn automaker during the last year as it has issued repeated recalls for many of its most popular new vehicles.

Jones Soda, Fiat kick off 'Jonesin' photo contest

(June 2, 2013) SEATTLE — Jones Soda Co., a premium beverage company known for its customer-designed packaging, and the Fiat brand has announced their “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500e” summer photo contest. The contest is part of a larger integrated marketing campaign for Jones Soda and the Fiat Brand to celebrate the companies’ new products, Natural Jones Soda and the automobile company’s all-new, all-electric Fiat 500e, which are both launching exclusively in California this summer.

Infiniti founder Bill Bruce dies

(June 2, 2013) HONG KONG — Infiniti has lost its founder, Bill Bruce, who passed away on May 28 at age 70. Bruce was the first general manager when the Infiniti brand was launched in the U.S. in 1989 from where it set out to enter other global markets.

Ford hosts 13-city EcoBoost Challenge

(June 2, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is taking the competition head on, inviting customers across the country to put the automaker’s popular fuel efficient EcoBoost powered vehicles to the test against its competitors while also getting the opportunity to drive the highly anticipated Fiesta ST.
 

Nissan reaches 10,000 Leaf electric vehicle sales in Europe

(June 2, 2013) ROLLE, Switzerland — Sylvie Lailler became the 10,000th Nissan Leaf customer in Europe this week, further cementing the ground-breaking zero emission car's status as the best-selling electric vehicle of all time.

Toyota Tundra used in Space Shuttle Endeavour transport in new exhibit

(June 1, 2013) LOS ANGELES — The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota, unveiled  the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up truck used to tow the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its journey  through Los Angeles and Inglewood Streets. 

2014 Chevrolet Malibu gets updated styling, revised interior

(June 1, 2013) DETROIT — Chevrolet has unveiled the 2014 Malibu — a roomier, more refined and more efficient execution of its midsize sedan. Updated styling, a revised interior, a new 2.5L standard engine and suspension enhancements highlight the changes. It goes on sale this fall.

Ford breaks its yearly hybrid sales record — in just five months

(May 31, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford bested its previous full-year hybrid sales record in just the first five months of 2013, driven by the product strength of its new electrified vehicle lineup including Ford C-MAX Hybrid, Ford C-MAX Energi, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Fusion Energi, as well as Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.