February 2014

Black Widow’s Corvette Stingray among 15 Chevrolets in Chicago

(February 6, 2013) CHICAGO — So if the Black Widow had a sports car, what would it be? You don’t have to wait until the April 4 premiere of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” to find out. Visitors to the Chicago Auto Show will see the world premiere of the black-on-black Corvette Stingray driven by S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Black Widow in the sequel to Captain America.

Ram Truck and Cummins celebrate 25 years of diesel power

(February 6, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Twenty-five years ago, Ram and Cummins changed the face of heavy-duty pickup trucks forever. Together, the two companies have succeeded by combining dominant truck engineering and diesel powertrain design.
 

Spectators to receive 'Griffin Force' capes for social media contest

(February 5, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America (KMA) and the Los Angeles Clippers are teaming up to give away “Griffin Force” capes to help fans cheer on the Clippers when the team takes on the Miami Heat tonight at the Staples Center. 

Stern Pinball announces three new Ford Mustang-themed games

(February 5, 2014) DEARBORN, Mich. — The all-new Ford Mustang headlines a trio of new pony car-themed pinball games to be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. Crafted by Chicago’s own Stern Pinball, the Mustang-inspired games combine two prime examples of 20th century American pop culture — the coin-operated pinball machine and the original pony car.

“For five decades, Mustang has represented some of the best of American culture, inspiring a feeling of freedom and independence for people around the world,” said Steve Ling, Ford car marketing manager.

Honda launches 2014 Civic Hybrid (44/47mpg) and Civic Natural Gas

(February 5, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda's diverse lineup of fuel efficient 2014 Civic models is boosted by the addition of the 2014 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas models. The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid has an improved EPA rating of 44/47/45 city/highway/combined, up from the 2013 model's 44/44/44.

Nissan Rogue takes to the track — the ice track

(February 5, 2014) MONTREAL, Canada — Winter has been unrelenting throughout the U.S. and Canada this year. There certainly was no exception to be found in Montreal, a southwest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. The very low temperatures and snowy conditions made it perfect timing for Nissan to invite Canadian journalists to Quebec's Laurentian mountains.

2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel sets new fuel-economy benchmark of 28 mpg

(February 4, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The EcoDiesel-powered 2014 Ram 1500 has earned a 28-mpg rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the best highway-cycle test result ever achieved by a full-size, half-ton pickup. It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup.
 

Optima, Soul lead record Kia January sales in U.S.

(February 4, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America has reported record January sales of 37,011 vehicles, led by the U.S.-built Optima midsize sedan and the totally transformed Soul, with 9,979 and 8,092 units sold, respectively. 

Chrysler Canada marks its 50th consecutive month of sales growth

(February 4, 2014) WINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has announced its 50th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company’s history. January sales were 17,698 compared with 17,013 in January 2013, which represents a 4 per cent increase.

Jeep Cherokee diesel debuts at Geneva Motor Show

(February 4, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The all-new Jeep Cherokee, launched in the United States in 2013, is making its European debut at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show on March 4. Also making its debut in the new Jeep Cherokee, is the new 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine, combined with the new nine-speed automatic transmission.