Chrysler Detroit Conner Plant Reopens to Produce 2013 SRT Viper
Dec 13, 2011
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next generation SRT Viper. With the plantâs reopening, nearly 150 jobs, both hourly and salaried, will return to the City of Detroit. The Conner facility was idled when production of the Dod ... Continue reading
GM Switches Battery Type For 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV
Dec 9, 2011
is moving to a less volatile battery chemistry for its Chevy Spark electric car going on sale in 2013. GM will be using phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from Waltham, Massachusetts-based A123 Systems Inc. (AONE) that are less likely to burn than other lithium chemistry, including that used in the Volt model introd ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus Launch - GS 350, GS-F Sport and GS 450h Previews
Dec 9, 2011
LEXUS GS 350, GS-F SPORT AND GS 450H By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I guess itâs about time for Lexus to refresh their line of contenders in the mid-size luxury sedan market â the GS. The third generation GS, dating from the 2006 model year, is getting a bit long in the tooth, as they say, a ... Continue reading
Autoweek Editors Honor the Best of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 5, 2011
The Autoweek editorial staff presented Mazda with the 2011 Autoweek Editors' Choice Award for Best in Show at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda Takeri previews the evolution of the Mazda 6 sedan and earns points for both style and fuel technology in an increasingly competitive segment. The biennial Tokyo Motor Show ... Continue reading
Mazda At 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Dec 1, 2011
tokyo JapanâMazda Motor Corporation showcased the global premiere of the Mazda TAKERI next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV equipped with the full array of Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY*1 as well as othe ... Continue reading
2013 Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Unveiled
Dec 1, 2011
Los Angeles â November 30, 2011; Scion tonight unveiled its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale in the spring of 2012. The FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils GT86 Sports Coupe With Subaru Engine Before Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 28, 2011
OYAMA-CHO, Japan November 29, 2011; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) unveiled a highly anticipated sports car that it hopes will trigger the rebirth of the company as a maker of "fun" cars that it hasn't been in years. Japan's top automaker took the wraps off the compact, rear- ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Mustang - New Design, More Technology +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 â Ford Mustang â the icon of American performance and style â gets even more street swagger with a new design and a list of smart features that signal even more technology in the popular pony car. âThe new Mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence ... Continue reading
Cadillac Wants to be the Best...Again +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2011.A week before the LA Auto Show, Cadillac accidentally put up a picture of the brand new XTS on its website. Of course, we knew what to expect, since the Platinum Concept car that bowed in Detroit in January, already gave away much of ... Continue reading
Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover and IPL G Convertible Make World Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Hindsight may be 20-20, but only the innovative Backup Collision Intervention system, introduced by Infiniti today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has the ability to detect vehicular cross traffic and other rearward objects while backing up and, if necessary, will automatically apply the brakes to help prevent a collisio ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Fit EV Unveiled at 2011 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2011; Honda today unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, announcing plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway)1 battery electric commuter vehicle to its U.S. customers in the summer of 2012. The Fit EV is based on the ... Continue reading
Porsche at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 16, 2011
Porsche today again offered proof of the company's strong commitment to the U.S. market with the announcement of a new Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, to be built in nearby Carson, California. In addition to unveiling the plans for the 51-acre vehicle and human performance training complex, Porsche also introduc ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Makes Its North American Debut in Los Angeles +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The North American debut is the first Mazda to fully encompass SKYACTIV(1) TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering-focused philosophy toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency; the segment newcomer als ... Continue reading
L.A. Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Media Test Drives of Newest Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Nov 8, 2011
the Los Angeles Auto Show will host a unique opportunity for media to drive some of the most advanced electric, hybrid, high mileage and alternative fuel vehicles on the market. Fifteen brands and more than 20 vehicles representing North American, European and Asian automakers are participating, making it the L.A. Auto ... Continue reading
More than 50 Vehicle Debuts to be Unveiled at the 2011 LA Auto Show
Nov 3, 2011
20 World Debuts, More than 30 North American Debuts Unveiled Nov. 16 and 17 LOS ANGELES, CA - November 3, 2011 - The Los Angeles Auto Show will surpass 50 vehicle debuts when it opens Nov. 16 & 17 for press and Nov. 18-27 for the public. As a bright spot in the overall economy, the auto industry continues its momentum ... Continue reading
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