January 2014

Powerful V-8 under hood of Lexus RC F Coupe to be unveiled in Detroit

(January 9, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Giving new meaning to “back to the grind,” the daily commute is now transformed into a day at the track with the all-new Lexus RC F. The RC F coupe is styled to support the most powerful V8 performance car ever developed by Lexus.

Bentley posts record sales year in 2013

(January 8, 2014) CREWE, England — Bentley Motors has firmly reinforced its position as the leading manufacturer of ultra-luxury vehicles in the world with a 19 percent increase in global deliveries in 2013. Bentley delivered 10,120 cars, the highest figure in its 95-year history. In 2012, 8,510 cars were delivered.

Chevy Silverado named Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year

(January 8, 2014) DETROIT — Four Wheeler magazine has named the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado as its 2014 Pickup Truck of the Year. The award followed a weeklong test evaluating on- and off-road performance of new pickups.

Volvo's cloud solution offers total connectivity

(January 8, 2014) With the launch of Sensus Connect, Volvo reveals an updated on-board infotainment and navigation solution. Now, Volvo Cars truly offers customers a fully connected experience. The cloud-based services allow drivers to find and pay for parking from their car, discover new restaurants at their destination, stream their favorite music seamlessly and much more.

Buick sets global sales record topping 1 million in 2013

(January 8, 2014) DETROIT — Buick delivered 1,032,056 vehicles in China, the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2013, the most Buicks sold in a single year in the brand’s 110-year history. The previous record was 1,003,345 sold in 1984. Strong growth in both China and North America accounted for the record-breaking year, with global sales up 15.4 percent over 2012.

Volkswagen sets $27,295 starting price for new Passat Sport edition

(January 8, 2014) HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen announced today that it will offer a production version of the Passat Performance Concept shown at the 2013 North American International Auto Show: the Passat Sport. Joining the Passat line-up between the mid-level SE and the range-topping SEL Premium trims, the 2014 Volkswagen Passat Sport takes a number of design cues from the concept car to offer an athletic-leaning take on the award-winning sedan.

Volvo shows off its Concept XC Coupe

(January 8, 2014) ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — The second of Volvo’s three concept cars is the new Volvo Concept XC Coupé. Inspired by the design of modern sports equipment and demonstrating the safety capabilities of Volvo’s new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), it is a sophisticated and capable car for people with an active lifestyle. The concept will be unveiled next week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Mercedes-AMG puts its stamp on the GLA45 compact crossover

(January 7, 2014) Mercedes-AMG continues its product initiative with the new GLA45 AMG the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz makes a dynamic statement in the strongly growing segment of compact SUVs. The combination of powerful-distinctive design, exclusive appointments as well as superior engine power and driving performance is unique — the most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine in the world puts out 355 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque.

Ordering pizza from Domino's on Ford SYNC system

(January 7, 2014) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Domino's Pizza and Ford Motor Company  not only share the same backyard in the Detroit area, but also a belief in the importance of technology innovation.

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and the second-largest U.S.-based automaker will unveil the latest in innovation and convenience when it comes to ordering Domino's.

Dodge debuts new Dart Blacktop at Detroit Auto Show

(January 7, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Dodge brand is expanding its lineup of Blacktop packages to the 2014 Dodge Dart, building on the success of the Blacktop packages already offered on Charger, Challenger, Avenger, Journey and Grand Caravan. The new 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop package will debut next week at the Detroit Auto Show.