Feb 12, 2009
CHICAGO - February 12, 2009: Amid raucous audience approval, Ford uneiled its all new Taurus SHO car along with the latest Harley-Davidson F-150 pick-up truck. Ford also presented its Euro-originated Transit Connect commercial vehicle, which included their promise to deliver an all-electric version of the Tansit Connec ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2009
-- 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 by IntelliChoice.com. -- Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) Awards recognize vehicles whose cost of ownership are significantly lower than expected compared to competitive models in the same class. CHICAGO, Feb. 1 ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Subaru Hands Over $5 Million to 'Share the Love' Charities
Feb 12, 2009
- Automaker Presents Checks to Participating Charities at Chicago Auto Show - CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today used the opening of the Chicago International Auto Show to present the $5 million raised during the "Share the Love" campaign to the participating charities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2009
CHICAGO--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and part of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. , today announced the winners of its annual âBest Overall Value of the Yearâ awards for 2009 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs. The ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Intros Commercial Ram; Toyota, Hyundai, Acura Unveil New Models
Feb 12, 2009
CHICAGO Februaary 12, 2009; The AP reported taht Chrysler LLC unveiled a new line of commercial versions of its Dodge Ram truck on Wednesday, the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks and the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Executive Vice President for Product Development Frank Klegon said at the Chicago Auto Show that the ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Acura TSX V-6 Debuts - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
More Powerful TSX Blows into the Windy City CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show today. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Ford's Interactive Display Designed to Turn Show-Goers into New Customers
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- The F-150 SVT Raptor simulator offers a rollicking taste of Baja. The Mustang Garage buzzes with the "Pimp my Ride" crew hard at work, and the Taurus opens like a clamshell to reveal the technology and features hidden under the sheet metal. The extensive interactive exhibits at the Ford stand at the ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Presents All New Forte - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
Kia's New Compact Sedan Makes its Debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show Kia Motors debuts sporty and fuel-efficient compact sedan New Forte blends impressive new style with Kia Motors quality and value CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 â On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Bridgestone Brand Ecopia EP100 Debuts at Chicago Auto Show-VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO--The Chicago Auto Show, North Americaâs largest consumer auto show, set the stage today for the Bridgestone brandâs official launch of its new environmentally friendly tire, the Ecopia EP100, which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance. âWe know ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Introduces "New Crew" of Ram Heavy-Duty Pickups - COMPLETE VIDEO
Feb 11, 2009
New 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- -- The New Crew: the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is available for the first time in a crew-size cab model -- providing Dodge with a formidable entry in the highest-volume part of the heavy-duty pickup segment (approximately 50 percent ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Wins MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility
Feb 11, 2009
- Award Joins Growing List of Accolades for Subaru of America's Most Popular Model - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 11 -- The 2009 Subaru Forester has been recognized with the MotorWeek Driver's Choice Award for Best Small Utility. The team at MotorWeek, a weekly magazine series produced by Maryland Public Television, evaluat ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- When the colors of your new turbocharged rear-wheel-drive sport coupe are named after international racing circuits, you'd better have the performance and confidence to back it up. Now, Hyundai is upping the ante by announcing an R-Spec version of the all-new 2010 Genesis Coupe, designed to appeal t ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Announces 2010 Genesis Coupe Pricing
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the new Genesis Coupe, starting at $22,000 for a well-equipped 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine 2.0T model and $25,000 for the 306-horsepower, 3.8-liter, V6 engine model. Genesis Coupe will begin arriving at Hyundai dealerships ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- 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 unveiled its mot ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Nissan Announces 2009 cube Starting Price of $13,990
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that the all-new 2009 Nissan cube(R) 1.8 will feature a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $13,990 when it goes on sale in early May. Nissan also debuted a specialty vehicle model -- the cube 1.8 Krom(TM). The new cube Krom, dev ... Continue reading
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