Auto Industry News

Nissan to Produce New Almera in Russia

Brian Gardner — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:52:46 +0000

Nissan confirmed it will launch a new mainstream model developed exclusively for Russia and manufactured locally in Togliatti. The upscale, affordable sedan will wear the famous ‘Almera’ badge and will mark Nissan’s entry into the increasingly important mainstream market following its sales launch early next year. Almera was developed by Nissan engineering teams in Japan, [ Read More ]

The New Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL 550

Brian Gardner — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:31:14 +0000

As Hollywood’s elite gather to honor this year’s most celebrated stars at the Kodak Theater on Sunday, Feb. 26th for the 84th annual Academy Awards, Mercedes-Benz USA is stepping out in high style with its own impressive talent. The all-new 2013 SL 550 Roadster. This sixth generation SL, conceived with a legendary past in its [ Read More ]

2013 Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover Production Begins in Tennessee

Brian Gardner — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:04:48 +0000

The first luxury vehicle produced in the state of Tennessee, an 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover in Emerald Green, rolled off the production line during a special ceremony today at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. The all-new, 7-passenger 2013 Infiniti JX, the latest addition to the Infiniti Inspired Performance lineup, goes on sale at Infiniti retailers [ Read More ]

96 Percent of Auto Repair Shops Recycle Scrap Metal

Brian Gardner — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:28:56 +0000

Auto repair shops are playing a key role in protecting the environment with 96 percent reporting they recycle the scrap metal from automotive components, according to a study done by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association(AAIA). Shops are recycling the scrap metal from many auto parts, including alternators, brakes, engines and transmissions. The volume of material [ Read More ]

Land Rover’s 2012 Range Rover Sport Wins ALG Award for Best Luxury Midsize Utility Vehicle

Brian Gardner — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:35:18 +0000

The 2012 Range Rover Sport has been named the “Best Luxury Midsize Utility Vehicle“. The Range Rover Sport models enter the 2012 model year with subtle styling refinements, significant audio/infotainment technology upgrades and additional amenities. “It is a true honor to receive this accolade,” comments Jaguar Land Rover Canada President, Lindsay Duffield. “With all of [ Read More ]

Kia Dreams Big With Track’ster Concept Car

Nestor Winston — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:11:46 +0000

What happens when a dream becomes reality? In the case of the Kia Track’ster concept unveiled at Chicago Auto Show, car enthusiasts begin to salivate. Amid the driving rhythm of heavy-metal music, smoke and blinding lights, Kia Motors America (KMA) took the wraps off a performance-oriented three-door Soul coupe concept that hints at what could [ Read More ]

The Seventh Special Edition Soul is Inspired by the Red Rocks of the American Southwest

Brian Gardner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:17:44 +0000

Kia Motors America (KMA) announces the seventh version in a series of unique Soul special editions. Inspired by the beautiful rock formations found in the Southwest United States, the Red Rock Special Edition Soul!(1) adds style, class and unique features inside and out with a starting price of just $20,600(2). “The wildly popular Soul has [ Read More ]

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Small Utility Vehicle by MotorWeek

Nestor Winston — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:50:14 +0000

The latest arrival to the Zoom-Zoom family and the first to fully incorporate the full suite of SKYACTIV technologies, the all-new 2013 CX-5 has earned Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) its 16th overall Drivers’ Choice Award, as announced by MotorWeekat the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Expected to go on sale in early Spring 2012, the [ Read More ]

2013 ELANTRA COUPE: A modern approach to the sporty coupe segment

Brian Gardner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:35:45 +0000

Hyundai introduced a new sport coupe variant to its industry-leading Elantra line-up at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. This two-door coupe model of the Elantra sedan, available this spring, will attract even more buyers to the Elantra line-up, further expanding its appeal to savvy consumers. It offers many of the same attributes that made the [ Read More ]

New 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 SUVs Will Sport Ferrari Red

Charles Wood — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:49:05 +0000

Two specially prepared models of the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – the most powerful and best handling Jeep vehicle ever – were delivered to Scuderia Ferrari Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, Italy. The identically built vehicles were handed over to the two star drivers [ Read More ]