| 2014 Kia Forte 5-door: The New Forte Gets a Hatchback Derivative With Optional Turbo Power [2013 Chicago Auto Show] |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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For a moment last year, Kia’s design leadership role seemed to have been compromised: The second-generation Forte sedan, with its awkwardly twisted grille and ungainly posterior, failed to generate any excitement at last year’s Los Angeles auto show. Moreover, there was a conspicuous absence of any forward-looking powertrain technology. READ MORE ››
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| Kia Cross GT Concept: Previewing the Sorento’s Luxurious Big Brother [2013 Chicago Auto Show] |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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Building on the brand-expanding precedent set by the four-door Kia GT that debuted in Frankfurt in 2011, the brand unveiled the Cross GT crossover concept in Chicago. Just as the GT concept’s arrival signaled the brand might soon offer a full-size luxury car, the Cross GT concept clearly sends the message that Kia is considering [...]
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| NADA Launches Online Community |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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 NADA U FUEL, a private online community, is being launched by NADA University, the education and training arm of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
FUEL is exclusive to these eligible NADA and American Truck Dealer (ATD) members: academy students and alumni, twenty group members and NextGen ATD members.
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| Penske Reports Record Income |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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 Penske Automotive Group, Inc. has announced record fourth-quarter income from continuing operations and related earnings per share.
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| RouteOne Introduces F&I Product |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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 RouteOne LLC has introduced FinanceConnect, a new product designed to help dealers quickly convert online vehicle shoppers into F&I customers.
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| TomTom Partners with LoJack |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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 TomTom Business Solutions has joined forces with stolen vehicle recovery specialist LoJack to expand the North American distribution network for its fleet management technology.
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| 2012 Kia Rio SX long-term hatchback review: Ending the third-quarter with our long-term Rio |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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The third quarter with our five-door 2012 Kia Rio SX began with a lot less enthusiasm than the previous two, as the economy car began to show its (mile)age.
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| 2013 Nissan 370Z Roadster Touring review notes: Better with the top down |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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ASSOCIATE TECHINCAL EDITOR BRAD CONSTANT: I've always liked Nissan's Z ever since I laid eyes on a 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z as a kid.
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| A Star is Born: Scion FR-S Chosen as Next Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Car |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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The Scion FR-S will be the official vehicle of the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race held at this year’s Long Beach Grand Prix. The sports car replaces the Scion tC coupe, which has been used in the annual race since 2005, to become the first rear-drive celebrity race car in 27 years. The modified Scion FR-S [...]
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| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Debuts at 2013 Chicago Auto Show With Beetle R-Line |
Feb 7th, 2013 |
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From the auto show floor: Though it bears a golden hue in the official photos, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR is actually canary yellow in person. This is unfortunate because the car looks far better in the darker shade. Not coincidentally, the new GSR was announced 40 years after the original GSR came out. To [...]
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