Category Archives: new vehicle

Honda Debuts Civic Concepts at NAIAS for 2012 Models

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Ken Zino

The Honda Civic Si coupe and Civic sedan made world debuts at the North American International Auto Show today in thinly disguised “concept” form, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of what are mildly revised Civic models, … Continue reading →

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Toyota Reveals Prius extended Family of Vehicles at the NAIAS

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. unveiled a Prius family of vehicles today in Detroit, as part of its strategy of introducing 11 new hybrid models to its global lineup in the next 23 months. Continue reading →

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VW Passat Debuts at NAIAS. Will be Built in Tennessee

Posted on 10 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its NMS – new mid-size sedan – and surprise it’s a Passat. True, it’s the largest Passat since its 1987 debut in a segment long dominated by the Japanese Big Three – Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima.

VW has been promising that this Passat is finally right for the American market, and it will mark the return of VW to more than a small player since the day when it dominated U.S. imports with the Beetle. Continue reading →

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Ford Shows 2012 Focus Electric Vehicle at Consumer Electronics Show. 2012 Debut for Magna Conversion

Posted on 7 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company unveiled in Las Vegas today its conversion of the Focus compact car to an electric vehicle. It was the first time a major automaker unveiled a new car at the Consumer Electronics Show. Ford claimed the Focus … Continue reading →

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Buick Returns to U.S. Compact Car Market with $25,000 Verano

Posted on 7 January 2011 by Ken Zino

The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact sedan debuts at the North American International Auto Show next week. It’s Buick’s third new model in the past two years in North America, following the Enclave crossover, and the LaCrosse and Regal sedans.

Buick is attempting the same positioning it has used on those, as it reenters the small car segment. So no surprise that Buick is claiming Verano is a combination of luxury and technology that can compete with Audi and Lexus models, according to John Schwegman, vice president of Buick marketing. Continue reading →

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Toyota U.S. Sales Troubles Continue as 2010 Sales Results are the Same as a Depressed 2009. Overall the Market Grew 11%

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. today reported annual sales of 1,763,595 vehicles – the same as Toyota posted during 2009 in an auto market that grew at double digit rates for most other major makers, including 19% at Ford Motor … Continue reading →

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Camaro Sales Top Mustang for First Time Since 1991!

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Ken Zino

With a sales growth rate in 2010 of three times that of the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Camaro took the annual sales leadership for the first time since 1991. Continue reading →

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Ford to Expand Start-Stop Systems in U.S. by 2012

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Ken Zino

A Start-Stop system will be available for Ford’s North American cars and sport utility vehicles and crossovers starting in 2012, the maker said in a release, claiming improved city driving fuel economy between 4% and 10%. Continue reading →

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2012 Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan

Posted on 24 December 2010 by Ken Zino

While Christmas auto advertising is in full swing for “great deals” on wheels, Mercedes-Benz has released photos of a revised C-Class compact due next year. The sedan is changed on both exterior ends from a mild facelift with new bumpers, … Continue reading →

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EU Auto Production Still Well Below Pre Crisis Levels

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Ken Zino

New passenger car production in the European Union (EU) grew in the first half of this year before dropping by 5% in the third quarter, as sales slumped, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said today. The unemployment rate in … Continue reading →

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Toyota to Debut Prius Line of Vehicles at NAIAS

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will stage the world premiere of the Prius family of vehicles at a press conference at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January, the company said today. Continue reading →

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Honda Recalls Accord, Pilot Models for Suspension Failures

Posted on 22 December 2010 by Ken Zino

American Honda will recall model year 2010-11 Accord and 2011 Pilot vehicles in the U.S. to prevent a potential front suspension failure. The machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, and the damper … Continue reading →

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BP Oil Spill Spawns Chevrolet Volt Plastic Parts

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Ken Zino

General Motors announced this morning that it has a process to convert the boom material used to soak up spewing oil in the Gulf of Mexico from the BP Oil spill disaster into plastic parts for its Chevrolet vehicles. The ongoing project is expected to create enough parts to supply the first year of production of the Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle that has just gone on sale. Continue reading →

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Nissan Adds Power Windows to All Versa Sub-Compacts

Posted on 17 December 2010 by Ken Zino

Nissan North America says that all Versa sub-compacts now come standard with power windows and door locks. This change affects all Versa 1.6 Sedans, as well as Versa 1.8 S Sedan and 1.8 S Hatchback models (power windows and door … Continue reading →

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Redesigned Models Offer Automakers the Best Chance to Increase Buyer Consideration

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Ken Zino

A redesigned new model is an automaker’s best opportunity to change the perceptions of the past, according to a new study released today that analyzes the reasons auto buyers fail to consider – or avoid – particular models when shopping for a new vehicle. Continue reading →

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