Thursday, December 3, 2009

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CARS Trades, New Models Bring Subaru A Record Year Of Sales

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 02:21 PM PST

As overall auto sales have slumped, Subaru has been one of the few bright spots in the auto industry this year, with many year-over-year sales increases to report; in fact, through November of this calendar year, Subaru has already sold as many vehicles as it did in all of last year. And over the past year, Subaru has gone from the 19th ..


Focus On Fours, Direct Injection Helps Keep Hyundai On A Roll

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 01:37 PM PST

As shoppers remain worried about the day-to-day economics of driving, Hyundai is looking like one of the best-prepared automakers. The automaker has a new focus, for its new and upcoming products, of keeping weight and engine size down, and it shows both in the new 2010 Tucson introduced at the LA show today and the 2011 Sonata introduced ..


Marchionne Weighs The Future Of Chrysler, Lancia, Alfa Romeo

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 08:59 AM PST

One month ago, a popular rumor suggested that Jeep would soon be the only Chrysler brand sold overseas. Now, a contradictory bit of gossip says that Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne may ditch the Lancia nameplate and sell those vehicles in Europe as Chryslers. There's also talk of potential integration between Chrysler and the ..


Today In Social Media: Ford Dealers & The 'Retail Movement'

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 07:58 AM PST

It's no secret that Ford's "Fiesta Movement" campaign has been a huge success. Though some critics found it slightly cloying and trendy, the program  made great use of web resources like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to generate brand awareness. Now the company is asking dealerships to join the "Retail Movement" in advance of the Fiesta's ..


Better Place Wants The Danish To Roll In EVs

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 07:44 AM PST

We've mentioned Shai Agassi and his game-changing EV startup, Better Place, several times on TCC. Now comes word that he's brokered an intriguing  deal to install charging and battery-changing infrastructure across Denmark, and the Danish government has agreed to nix the 200% new car tax (yes, you read that correctly) for EVs that work on the ..


Mitsubishi, Peugeot-Citroen Consider Capital Tie-Up

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:51 AM PST

Strategic partnerships are key elements in most successful business plans, and that goes double during trying economic times like these. We've seen countless alliances in the auto industry in recent years, and the next couple to hook up may be Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot-Citroen; said a Mitsubishi spokesperson: "We have been talking ..


Mazda Reconfigures 2010 Mazda6, Looks At New Option Strategy

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:31 AM PST

The 2009 Mazda6 was, by almost all accounts, an excellent product arriving at an inopportune time--when auto sales temporarily ground to a halt and the market itself underwent a massive recalibration. Mazda had initially offered the Mazda6 in a dizzying array of build combinations, but that proved a little overambitious--and difficult for ..


Jay-Z Picks The 2011 Jaguar XJ For Latest Music Video

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:33 AM PST

In his latest video clip for the song "On to the Next One", rapper Jay-Z has picked the new 2011 Jaguar XJ as his personal ride. Considering rappers have long been known to pimp out their videos with auto exotica, it's not surprising to see Jay-Z pick the XJ this time around. The suave British sedan oozes sophistication and the fact that ..


Preview: 2010 Hyundai Tucson

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 01:00 AM PST

  • What is it? The latest generation of Hyundai's popular compact SUV • The basics: Front- and all-wheel drive plus four-cylinder power • On sale: Early next year • Price: Less than $20,000 (est.) Hyundai only updated its Tucson compact SUV last year with a new four-cylinder engine but the next-generation model ..


Ford Wows With 2011 Fiesta Interior; Can't Compare Mazda2 Yet

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 11:45 PM PST

Whether it was an odd coincidence or a calculated move, the 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2011 Mazda2 were both introduced at the LA Auto Show, on the same day. What makes it significant is that they're closely related. While we've heard varying figures, it's fair to say that they share more than just a few pieces. TheCarConnection.com spent some ..


Mazda Emphasizes Zoom-Zoom Qualities To Cast Wide With Mazda2

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 11:09 PM PST

After seeing the three Mazda2 models that Mazda was showing at its LA auto show stand--one plain, one with a tuner look and snowboards mounted on top, the other with a strong motorsports tone--we couldn't help but wonder whether Mazda is planning to go a little Scion with its '2'. According to Chris Hill, Mazda's vehicle line manager, the ..


Mitsubishi, Best Buy Test MiEV; U.S. Electric Car Due In 2011

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 09:53 PM PST

Mitsubishi today announced a new partnership with electronics retailing giant Best Buy, to place four vehicles initially with Best Buy's Geek Squad computer-tech team. Through the agreement, the companies hope to study real-life vehicle range and any issues that might arise in a hard-use fleet environment. The new arrangement would place ..


Fisker: No Special Favors from VP Biden in Delaware

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 09:51 PM PST

Last month, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made car news when he inadvertently revealed plans for a range of vehicles to come from Fisker, the new car company setting up shop in Biden's home state of Delaware. Biden's gaffe came off as "vintage Joe" to Washington watchers, but raised questions in the auto industry: was there any quid pro quo in ..


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