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Geneva, Feb 19, 2009 - With its rapidly growing portfolio of ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles, Chrysler LLC is inspiring a personal mobility revolution, creating a new generation of responsible, no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles for consumers who care about the planet’s future and want to take care of it.At the ...    Read more

Boy, the Tokyo Motor Show is taking a no-show beating.As previously reported, American automakers General Motors and Chrysler have cancelled attending the show, citing costs. Now, reports Bloomberg, several Japanese automakers are withdrawing as well. ...    Read more

CHICAGO, 02/11/2009 -- With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year.At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2008 – Toyota Venza is taking its love of pets to an all new level, em-“barking” on a blitz of fun-filled events and promotions centered on everything pets – and, of course, their owners too.Designed for those with active lifestyles that often involve pets, the Venza ...    Read more

CHICAGO, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. will show a one-of-a-kind Subaru Impreza WRX STI designed for its factory rally driver Travis Pastrana at the Chicago Auto Show, February 13-22 in McCormick Place.Subaru worked with Pastrana to create a brilliant yellow "199" liveried WRX STI to commemorate his ...    Read more

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 – On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA) today introduced the all-new 2010 Kia Forte (pronounced for-tay) compact sedan at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.Forte blends Kia’s exciting new design direction under the tutelage of Peter Schreyer, Kia ...    Read more

CHICAGO - When the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle debuts next year, advanced, fuel-efficient tires by Goodyear and a new sound system by Bose will be among the components helping the Volt to achieve up to 40 miles of electric-only range.GM announced today that the production version of the Chevrolet ...    Read more

CHICAGO, February 11, 2009 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today debuted the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.On display are two new packages, including the debut of an all-new Tundra Platinum Package and the recently announced ...    Read more

02/11/09 Chicago, IL - Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID.The combination of a modified V6 gasoline engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury sedan with ...    Read more

DETROIT – At the Geneva motor show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range, becoming available in the 2010 as of Model Year. Designed for people with active lifestyles who don’t want a large Crossover or SUV, the sporty 9-3X is scheduled ...    Read more

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 – Taurus SHO is back for 2010 in a contemporary yet authentic interpretation of its Super High Output “sleeper” heritage.Both known and loved for its high performance and unassuming exterior, Ford Taurus SHO was launched in limited production with only a five-speed manual transmission only for ...    Read more

Automobile Magazine posted an image of the upcoming Hyundai concept, the HED-6 crossover. More details can be found here.

CHICAGO/COLOGNE, February 9, 2009 – The North American market version of the Ford Transit Connect commercial vehicle is making its debut at the 2009 Chicago Motor Show. Ford is tapping its global portfolio of products to meet the unique needs of American small-business owners with the European-engineered Transit Connect, a ...    Read more

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2009 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the only limited-production tC for 2009, the tC Release Series 5.0 (tC RS 5.0), will have a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) theme and be available at dealer showrooms in March. The 2009 tC ...    Read more

IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new 2010 MAZDASPEED3 (MPS Axela in Japan, MAZDA3 MPS in Europe) at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show* on March 3, 2009. The much-anticipated introduction of Mazda's high-performance version of the MAZDA3 5-door sport compact - already ...    Read more

General Motors and Chrysler continue their cost-cutting efforts. The two automakers, which had already announced they will not be attending the Tokyo Motor Show, now announce they are cancelling their appearance at the upcoming Seoul Motor Show. And they are not alone. Per Trading Markets: ...    Read more

IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda's timeless roadster, the MX-5 Miata, races into the 2009 Chicago Auto Show with a refreshed exterior, enhanced performance and improved fuel efficiency. Mazda will showcase the 2009 MX-5 along with a historical collection of early model-year Miatas and the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 four-door sedan and five-door ...    Read more

Rüsselsheim. Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15).“With the Ampera, Opel will be the first European automobile manufacturer to provide customers several hundred kilometers of non-stop electric driving,” ...    Read more

The MINI One Clubman will be unveiled at the International Geneva Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The new entry-level model in the Clubman range gives customers the chance to take advantage of MINI’s renowned low running and ownership costs, and carries a list price of £13,290 OTR.Powered by the ...    Read more

01/16/2009 - Torrance, CA - On Friday, January 16th at the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury.The Fury radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits ...    Read more

The avalanche known as the auto crisis continues to cover all it encounters. Even the auto shows are not immune. Major exhibitions like the Los Angeles Auto Show have suffered because many automakers who would usually make a big splash have curtailed their presence and some have even kept away ...    Read more

LAS VEGAS, Jan., 2009 – For the second time, Ford Motor Company’s SYNC in-car communications and entertainment system earned Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice Award for best new products at the International Consumer Electronics Show.The magazine’s technology editors hailed the new features being added to SYNC, now in its second generation, ...    Read more

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2009 – Ford Motor Company today launched an aggressive plan to bring pure battery-electric vehicles, next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to market quickly and more affordably during the next four years.The plan, unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, signals the next phase in ...    Read more

Detroit, Jan 11, 2009 - The Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that provides a glimpse into the future of a “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” vehicle with renowned Jeep Wrangler capability.“One of our goals at ENVI is to develop electric-drive solutions for every segment and for every ...    Read more

Wolfsburg / Detroit, January 2009. Volkswagen is starting the new year by presenting an automotive dream – an affordable, uncommonly economical and highly agile mid-engine roadster. Itsname: Concept BlueSport. Status: concept. Dynamics: pure. Fuel consumption: an average of 42 mpg / 4,3 l/100 km (combined; Highway: up to 50 mpg); ...    Read more