Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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First U.S.-Built Kia Rolls Off The Line In Georgia

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 04:20 PM PST

Kia's first US-built vehicle, a 2011 Sorento SUV, has rolled off the production line at the automaker's newly built plant in Georgia. The all-white SUV is the first of an expected 300,000 vehicles to be built at the plant annually, and is set to go on sale in January. As for the actual plant, Kia states that it employs more than ..


Cruze At L.A. Auto Show, Sonata Gets Direct-Injection Power: Today's Car News

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 02:51 PM PST

While General Motors' financial strife may be putting many of its development plans on the back burner for now, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is right on track. While the stylish four-door isn't set to go on sale until late next year, GM has confirmed today that it will be making its U.S. debut as early as next month, at the 2009 Los ..


Video: Audi's Entries For The 'YouthMobile 2030' Competition

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 10:33 AM PST

A couple of weeks ago, we mentioned the "YouthMobile 2030" design challenge associated with the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. At the time, we highlighted GM's "Car Hero" entry, but Audi's designs deserve mention, too. The company has submitted two vehicles, the eOra and the eSpira, both of which were created with tomorrow's social media-savvy ..


2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:43 AM PST

It's not quite the glamorous Staples Center--home to the Grammys and a certain celebrity endpoint this year--but just next door to the tabernacle of music sits the Los Angeles Convention Center. The convention center's the next roosting spot for the car world, as the industry sets down next month for the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The L.A. ..


Mercedez-Benz's 'Mbrace' Puts Luxury In Your Lap

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:40 AM PST

The intersection between technology and daily life became slightly more seamless yesterday with the launch of Mercedes-Benz's new "mbrace" telematics system. It features a lot of the bells and whistles we've come to expect from such gadgetry, like roadside assistance, real-time traffic, and the ability to sync smartphones with in-dash ..


Titan Lives, California Crashes, Prius Wagon Preview: Today At High Gear Media

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:00 AM PST

It's a busy day for spy shots at previews at Motor Authority with the next BMW X5 facelift, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus's 2010 GX 460 and the 2012 BMW 1-Series all caught on camera or render farm. That's not all that's going on, though: there's plent of Ferrari California off-track excursions and on-road accidents caugt on video, ..


Electrification Roadmap Sets High Standards For EV Adoption

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 07:40 AM PST

We've often noted that the biggest hurdle for electric vehicles to overcome is the energy and recharging infrastructure. (In fact, that was listed among the most significant obstacles facing the MINI E just last week.) Now, a sprawling coalition of business leaders -- including Nissan's outspoken CEO, Carlos Ghosn -- have announced an ..


Side Pole Crash-Test Part Of Tougher NHTSA Ratings For 2011

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 06:51 AM PST

To put it bluntly, crash-test results in their present state can be frustrating for shoppers. Take a look either at crash-test ratings from the federal government or from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and you're bound to be confused by the sheer number of vehicles that have all garnered top ratings. For some types of ..


Chrysler Expands Its Ram Fleet With Fiat Doblo Compact Van

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 06:20 AM PST

Over the past year, we've spoken a good bit about the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Our own John Voelcker gave it a positive review after his test drive last May, and the fuel-efficient van aims to be a major contender in the American market. But before long, the Transit Connect will have some spirited competition: yesterday, Fiat announced plans ..


Front-Wheel Drive And Hybrid Planned For Next Chevrolet Impala

Posted: 16 Nov 2009 06:54 PM PST

General Motors' large sedan future was looking rosy until the U.S. government decided to vote in favor of new CAFE rules, forcing automakers to improve the average fuel economy of their fleets to 35.5 mpg by 2016. We were teased with all manner of rear-wheel drive and V-8 powered muscle cars, including sedans, coupes, and even a sports ..


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