| Nissan cuts guidance on annual net income |
Nov 7th, 2012 |
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Nissan Motor Co Tuesday joined Honda in cutting its expectations for full-year global net profits by 20 percent after having taken the brunt of China's boycott of Japanese goods amid a territory ...
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| Ford Holden team up to support Autodom and continue car production |
Nov 7th, 2012 |
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in an arrangement that ensures both manufacturers can continue production of their Australian-made cars. In an unprecedented act of solidarity between the two traditional rivals, the local car ...
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| Hyundai Kia to reimburse US owners over false fuel efficiency claims |
Nov 7th, 2012 |
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will reimburse owners and adjust fuel economy ratings after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found discrepancies between the agency’s own testing results and data submitted by the ...
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| Rumored: Ford Focus RS will have 350 hp, Debut in 2014 |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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Rumors of an ultra-powerful Ford Focus RS here in America have been floating around for some time, but a new report in the UK’s Auto Express gives us some specifics. It appears Ford may opt to use its 2.3-liter four cylinder engine, now thought to be tweaked and capable of 350 horsepower, nearly 100 horsepower [...]
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| Made to Order: Fiat 500 Customization Shops to Open at Dealerships |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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The Fiat 500 has appeared to have broken out of its slumping sales shell in the United States, and customers aren’t just buying the tiny cinquento; they’re looking to customize too. As a solution, Fiat will be opening what’s now known as the Fiat Custom Shop at various dealerships studios across the country. At these [...]
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| Intellichoice Lowers Ratings On Hyundai, Kia Models Over Fuel Economy |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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Much ado has been made over the mpg controversy surround Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia. Late last week, the EPA audited and brought down many of their fuel economy numbers after finding that the automakers didn’t properly account for “coastdown” procedures in their fuel economy figures. Then, they were struck with lawsuits, despite the fact [...]
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| 2013 Maserati Quattroporte Debuting at North American International Auto Show |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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For the second consecutive year, Maserati will be using the North American International Auto Show to show off a new or refreshed vehicle. Last year, the Maserati Kubang concept—what will be called the Levante in production form—made its stateside debut in Detroit, and now the refreshed 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will do the same. Maserati is [...]
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| Five Million People Have Been SYNC’d by Ford and Microsoft |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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Forget the Zombie Apocalypse, Ford and Microsoft are planning the Rise of the Machines. Don’t believe me? It’s been just five years since Ford, in collaboration with Microsoft, introduced SYNC and already the apple pie brand has sold 5 million SYNC-equipped vehicles. The in-car audio and infotainment system allows its operators to make hands-free, voice-activated [...]
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| Hyundai and Kia’s Misstated Fuel Economy Numbers Fuel Flood of Lawsuits |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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After Hyundai and Kia made an announcement last week that several models needed to have their fuel economy numbers adjusted downward by the EPA, you’d think the fact that they’d be reimbursing owners for as long as they own their cars would be enough of a punishment. But it’s not. A new lawsuit for lawyers [...]
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| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SE and SEL Premium First Drive |
Nov 6th, 2012 |
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The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid provides a fun ride without sacrificing fuel economy.
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