Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Ford Trounces The Competition When It Comes To Brand Loyalty

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 08:30 AM PST

Brand loyalty is a big deal in some industries. When it comes to cell phones and soft drinks, for example, people can come to blows debating the merits of the iPhone and the Galaxy S3, or Coke Zero and...well, whatever the Pepsi equivalent is. For auto shoppers, though, brand loyalty isn't the driving force it once was. Some consumers, once...

2014 Kia Cadenza Preview: Detroit Auto Show

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 08:15 AM PST

Perhaps inspired by Hyundai’s success in targeting the luxury sedan market, family-brand Kia has announced its first entry into the premium sedan segment. Revealed today at the Detroit Auto show, the 2014 Kia Cadenza is billed as the most technologically-advanced Kia ever offered in the U.S. market. The Cadenza emphasizes style, too...

NADA: U.S. Auto Sales Should Reach 15.4 Million In 2013

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 07:47 AM PST

Automakers sold roughly 14.5 million new cars during calendar year 2012 -- up 13% over 2011. Will that kind of growth continue in 2013? The Wall Street Journal and marketing firm Polk have already said "Yes, indeed", and now the National Association of Automobile Dealers has announced its own rosy predictions. NADA's chief economist, Paul Taylor...

Ford F-150 Atlas Concept: A Transit Pickup Truck Stays In Step In Detroit

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:15 AM PST

The 2013 Detroit Auto Show has already seen the world debut of the 2014 Chevy Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra--and to keep itself in the headlines along with its arch-rival, Ford will show a new Atlas truck concept that could predict a new pickup truck to come in the near future. The Atlas concept is all about the future of Ford's big pickup...

2014 Nissan Versa Note: Affordable, Versatile Hatchback Bows At Detroit

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:10 AM PST

After carrying over the previous generation of the Versa Hatchback for a couple of years, Nissan is at last later this year bringing out an all-new replacement—in the form of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note first shown this week at the Detroit Auto Show. And while we gave you a first look of the 2014 Versa Note yesterday, today we have more...

Nissan Resonance Concept At Detroit: Previewing The Next Murano?

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:10 AM PST

At the Detroit Auto Show, Nissan has revealed a daring crossover design concept that previews a potential direction for the next-generation Murano crossover. Created at Nissan Design America, in San Diego, and penned by Nissan Motor Co. senior VP and chief creative officer Shiro Nakamura, the new concept was inspired by “the...

2014 Cadillac ELR: Volt-Based Coupe Plugs In At Detroit Auto Show

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 09:01 PM PST

Over the two years that the Chevrolet Volt has been produced, it’s ushered in a new era for GM, and a new era of understanding and acceptance for electric cars thanks to its the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology that’s at its core. Now it’s time to inject a little more flair into the Volt’s...

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