Archive for 'Passenger Cars'
2011 Kia Sorento Takes Up Residence in NY
Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Kia is moving into one of the world’s highest profile advertising arenas – New York City’s Times Square – with a new billboard showcasing the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV. The 60 foot by 40 foot advertisement, located at One Times Square at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, is one of the first elements of the largest new product rollout in KMA’s history, and will introduce the first Kia vehicle built in the U.S. with both U.S. and foreign parts to more than more 500,000 people every day. [...]
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Bentley Prepares Flagship Mulsanne for Launch
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Bentley Motors recently announced more details of its all-new flagship motorcar, the Mulsanne, following successful debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August and Frankfurt’s IAA motor show in September. More than 1,000 private previews of Mulsanne have also been held at the company’s factory in Crewe, England and during a seven-city U.S. tour. [...]
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2011 Buick Regal to be Built in Canada
Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by admin.
North American production of the all-new 2011 Buick Regal was today confirmed for the Oshawa Car Assembly plant beginning in Q1 2011. The new 2011 Regal is a midsize sport sedan based on the award-winning Opel Insignia – the 2009 “European Car of the Year” – and it brings all of Insignia’s award-winning design, technology and European-inspired performance capabilities to the North American market. [...]
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Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 Cube
Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Nissan today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Cube, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan Cube is available in three well-equipped models: Cube 1.8, Cube 1.8 S and Cube 1.8 SL and in a special Cube 1.8 S Krom Edition. The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) for the Cube 1.8 Base model of $13,990 USD is unchanged from 2009. Earlier today, the Nissan Cube was named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every Cube includes many standard safety features, including six standard air bags. [...]
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Audi Celebrates Premiere of the New A8
Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Audi today announced that the culmination of its 100th anniversary celebration will be held at the world’s most important art and design fairs, Design Miami/ and Art Basel Miami Beach. At this prestigious event, Audi will reveal for the first time the all-new 2010 edition of the brand’s flagship sedan, the Audi A8. The reveal will take place at the Audi Pavilion, a temporary museum structure built on Miami Beach in proximity to the iconic Fontainebleau hotel. The reveal and exhibition will coincide with the Vernissage of “The Art of Progress” exhibit, which itself is inspired by key attributes of the new A8, as well as the Audi brand’s core philosophy. [...]
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Mazda to Unveil All-New Car at 2009 LA Auto
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by admin.
The long-anticipated 2011 MAZDA2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Designed and engineered by Mazda, and already an award-winner in countries all over the world, the MAZDA2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American subcompact segment that no other competitor can offer. The vehicle will be sold in the U.S. and Canada beginning in late 2010. [...]
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Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND Car of the Year
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
The Ford Fusion – America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan – today was named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year®. The award comes hot on the heels of Fusion setting record-breaking sales for 2009.
“Ford has proven its resilience in these tough times by delivering to market a car with broad appeal to a broad range of consumers,” said Angus MacKenzie, MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief. “The Fusion range has matured into a competitive roster of midsize sedans, able to compete with sales juggernauts such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It is no surprise the Fusion now ranks in the top 10 best-selling cars in America.” [...]
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Ford Taurus is Car of the International CES
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by admin.
The smartest full-size sedan in America, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus, will be the official vehicle of the 2010 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show), to be held Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas. “The all-new Taurus is Ford’s technology flagship, offering more user-friendly technology to help keep you safe and connected than cars twice its price,” said Frank Davis, executive director Product Development. “And there’s no better venue to show it off than CES.”
Ford President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally will deliver the opening keynote address at CES, where Ford also will announce enhancements to its award-winning Ford SYNC communications and entertainment system as well as new technology that builds on the company’s connected-car leadership position. [...]


