Hyundai Elantra Is North American Car of the Year

on January 11, 2012 in Hyundai

2012 Hyundai Elantra 550x319 Hyundai Elantra Is North American Car of the Year

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year earlier this week.

A jury of 50 independent North American automotive journalists evaluated each of the new cars introduced last year and chose the 2012 Hyundai Elantra as the winner. The award was announced at a news conference at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which marks Hyundai’s second win. The Hyundai Genesis was named North American Car of the Year in 2009. Continue Reading →

Maserati SUV – Italian Style, Made in Detroit?

on January 11, 2012 in Maserati

Maserati Kubang 550x329 Maserati SUV Italian Style, Made in Detroit?

Maserati is proud to bring the Kubang sport luxury SUV concept to the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The Kubang concept demonstrates the strength of the modern Maserati, capable of offering an Italian alternative to the most competitive segments of the market. Like many of its competitors the future sport luxury SUV will be built in North America and it represents an important part of the future Maserati range.

The Kubang concept creates discontinuity by entering a new segment and continuity by maintaining the integrity of Maserati’s DNA.  It represents a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in markets across the world. Continue Reading →

Ford Unveils Redesigned Fusion at NAIAS

on January 10, 2012 in Ford

2013 Ford Fusion 550x343 Ford Unveils Redesigned Fusion at NAIAS

Ford’s all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions – each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience.

Featuring a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in a series of vehicles from Ford – following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small cars – developed to satisfy customers everywhere who want leading fuel efficiency, helpful technologies and game-changing looks. Continue Reading →

2013 Subaru BRZ Set for U.S. Debut in Detroit

on January 6, 2012 in Subaru

2013 Subaru BRZ 550x352 2013 Subaru BRZ Set for U.S. Debut in Detroit

Subaru announced that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will make its United States debut at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on January 9th. The BRZ will add a new product line to the hot Subaru brand, which announced its fourth consecutive year of sales growth and a new all-time vehicle sales record for 2011.

The 2013 BRZ, which arrives in Subaru dealerships in late spring, was designed with one goal in mind—exceptional handling. To reach that goal, Subaru engineers developed a chassis that would deliver the lowest center of gravity (CoG) possible utilizing the excellent packaging of the brand’s Boxer engine design. Continue Reading →