Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2009 which reached an all-time high of 1,651,920 units sold, cementing Kia’s position as one of the world’s fasting growing automakers. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 20.1%. Continue reading »
What you see here isn’t some new 4-door version of the Mini Clubman. As misleading as the design cues are, this here is the Lifan 320, apparently the Chinese vision of what a 4-door Mini Cooper should’ve been. Continue reading »
A new version of the Toyota FT-86 concept has been revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a motor show of sorts. Christened the FT-86 G Sports Concept, it is also featured in the new trailer for the upcoming PS3 game Gran Turismo 5. Continue reading »
The North American International Auto Show, better recognized as NAIAS or even simply as the Detroit Auto Show, is normally the largest show of its kind every year, but the 2010 edition is a less grand affair than before, with a limited number of new launches and even fewer extravagant concepts. The flavor of the year seems to be environmentally-friendlier cars such as the Ford Focus and the Honda CR-Z, and near-production concepts such as the Chevrolet Aveo and the Cadillac XTS. Actual new models include the Ford Mustang GT 5.0, the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the Lincoln MKX and the Jeep Liberty Renegade, all variations of existing models. Continue reading »
New, industry-exclusive technologies and engaging design featuring world-class craftsmanship and materials further elevate the 2011 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury crossover. Continue reading »
Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for the luxury sedan of the future. The concept showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing new expressions of luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. Continue reading »
For Volkswagen this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company’s history. Number 1 on the spectacular list of new products for calendar year 2010 is an entirely new design, a coupe with a hybrid drive that is extremely fast and yet futuristic in its fuel economy. Positioned between Europe’s bestselling sports car, the Scirocco, and the internationally successful CC, its name is the New Compact Coupe. Site of its world premiere is in Detroit, at the North American International Auto Show. Continue reading »
The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe has made its U.S. production debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Continue reading »
The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality. Continue reading »
Chrysler had a tough time last year, undergoing a bankruptcy, a takeover by Fiat, and a partial buyout by the U.S. government. Therefore, they have absolutely no new models for the 2010 model year. However, Chrysler has now introduced special editions of existing models in the States, to spruce things up. Continue reading »