June 2013

Mazda teams up with Xbox for reveal of 'surprise' vehicle June 26

(June 19, 2013) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda has teamed-up with Xbox, Microsoft’s premiere entertainment brand, to produce the first-ever global live stream of a new vehicle introduction.  Mazda is keeping the vehicle a surprise but has announced that the event will be anchored with a live concert by the award-winning band Metric — the first to be streamed live globally through Xbox.
 

Chevrolet revs up for its return to the Oscars

(June 19, 2013) DETROIT — Every year, tens of millions of viewers in the United States watch The Oscars. For the next five years, Chevrolet will advertise its award-winning vehicles as part of this night of stars.

Aston Martin unveils Vanquish Volante convertible

(June 19, 2013) Aston Martin today unveils the Vanquish Volante — a stunning new luxury sports car that brings the thrill of open top motoring to the super GT class. Alongside its coupe sibling, launched to worldwide acclaim last fall, the new Vanquish Volante sits at the pinnacle of the luxury British car maker's sports car lineup.

Chrysler Group and NHTSA resolve recall request

(June 18, 2013)  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have resolved their differences with respect to NHTSA’s request to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles.

Refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse starts at $34,060

(June 18, 2013) DETROIT — The refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $34,060, including a $925 destination charge. Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity, an eight-inch reconfigurable color cluster display, eight air bags and an eAssist powertrain that offers an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg.

Mitsubishi Outlander 'Official Safety Vehicle' of Pikes Peak run

(June 18, 2013) Mitsubishi has announced that its redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover will be the "Official Safety Vehicle" for this year's 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) to be held on June 30.

Nissan moves dealerships back into dense city centers

(June 18, 2013) NEW YORK — The once crime ridden area called Hell's Kitchen in New York City is now considered to be an ideal location for many car companies. One of Nissan's top dealers has moved its store into the area. Check out the video report.

All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives with four doors, scads of space

(June 18, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Expanding on the style, efficiency and driving enjoyment that has made the Fiat 500 an icon for nearly 57 years, the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L expands the Cinquecento’s appeal by offering 42 percent more interior space with comfortable seating for five, engaging driving dynamics and a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine with two fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions.

Irv Gordon's 1966 Volvo P1800 nears 3 million miles

(June 17, 2013) ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island's Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car - a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800.

GM recalling 231,000 SUVs for electrical short that could lead to fire

(June 17, 2013) General Motors is recalling about 231,000 additional SUVs that might be in danger of an electrical short that could cause a fire. The move is an expansion of a recall from last August to check 249,000 SUVs for a short in a circuit board in the driver's door that could lead to a fire.