After searching for a new marketing theme for more than a year, Chevrolet has decided to go with comedian Tim Allen to do the voice for its new commercials, beginning with advertisements for the Cruze that will air soon, the Detroit Free Press reports. In the Cruze, General Motors is looking to appeal to 20-somethings and empty-nesters, two groups that read more..
Kia”s top executive resigns following global recall
Chung Sung-eun, vice chairman and CEO of Kia, recently stepped down following the global recall of more than 100,000 vehicles for defective wiring, USA Today reports. While the Hyundai affiliate”s recent recall pales in comparison to Toyota”s recall of more than 10 million vehicles with acceleration issues since last October, a South Korean news agency reported that said that Hyundai”s read more..
Kia”s top executive resigns following global recall
Chung Sung-eun, vice chairman and CEO of Kia, recently stepped down following the global recall of more than 100,000 vehicles for defective wiring, USA Today reports. While the Hyundai affiliate”s recent recall pales in comparison to Toyota”s recall of more than 10 million vehicles with acceleration issues since last October, a South Korean news agency reported that said that Hyundai”s read more..
New SuperCrew option gives Ford F-150 more power
In a further attempt to create the most powerful pickup truck on the market, Ford is introducing a new SuperCrew option for the 2011 model of the F-150 SVT Raptor, the Detroit News reports. The Raptor, which aims to dominate the full-size pickup and high-speed off-roading niche, debuted last summer and has sold approximately 6,000 vehicles thus far, the news read more..
Volkswagen plans to be world”s top car seller by 2018
Volkswagen, the world”s third-largest car company, is aiming to overtake Toyota and General Motors to become the world”s largest car seller by 2018, according to USA Today. The German automaker plans to increase its global growth by tripling its sales in the U.S., despite the fact that many of the company”s vehicles have not yet proven themselves in the market, read more..
Volkswagen plans to be world”s top car seller by 2018
Volkswagen, the world”s third-largest car company, is aiming to overtake Toyota and General Motors to become the world”s largest car seller by 2018, according to USA Today. The German automaker plans to increase its global growth by tripling its sales in the U.S., despite the fact that many of the company”s vehicles have not yet proven themselves in the market, read more..
Chrysler offers first look at 2011 Dodge Durango
In a recent release, Chrysler has offered the first look at the 2011 Dodge Durango, which features third row seating and can tow up to 7,400 pounds with its V-8 engine, the Detroit News reports. The sport-utility vehicle, which is manufactured in Detroit”s Jefferson North plant and called the "big brother" to the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee by the News, read more..
Chrysler offers first look at 2011 Dodge Durango
In a recent release, Chrysler has offered the first look at the 2011 Dodge Durango, which features third row seating and can tow up to 7,400 pounds with its V-8 engine, the Detroit News reports. The sport-utility vehicle, which is manufactured in Detroit”s Jefferson North plant and called the "big brother" to the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee by the News, read more..
First free electric-vehicle charging station introduced in Michigan
The first of what is expected to be approximately 500 free electric-vehicle charging stations that will be put into homes and businesses in southern Michigan has been unveiled at the NextEnergy headquarters in Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reports. As part of a $37 million dollar program, which includes $15 million of U.S. stimulus money, Coulomb Technologies plans to install read more..
First free electric-vehicle charging station introduced in Michigan
The first of what is expected to be approximately 500 free electric-vehicle charging stations that will be put into homes and businesses in southern Michigan has been unveiled at the NextEnergy headquarters in Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reports. As part of a $37 million dollar program, which includes $15 million of U.S. stimulus money, Coulomb Technologies plans to install read more..
