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Main > Car Makers News > Other > Finalists for the 2009 North American Car of the Year and Truck of the Year awards announced A couple of European car manufacturers, a couple of domestics and, for the first time, a Korean car manufacturer compose the six final contenders for the North American Car of the Year and the North American Truck of the Year awards, it was made public today. Two of the six cars are fresh, clean diesels that can be vended in all 50 states.This is the first time in 16 years that a diesel-propelled vehicle has been a finalist. A group of 50 car reporters selected the Ford Flex, Hyundai Genesis and... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:35 Article Views Rating: 109 Main > Car Makers News > Chevrolet > DETROIT AUTO SHOW: STUD or DUD? 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Launches Early 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX: A COMPACT CROSSOVER FOR ALL SEASONS – AND ALL LIFESTYLES All-new crossover delivers expected segment-best highway fuel economy DETROIT – Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2010 Equinox, a compact crossover that blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg EPA certification pending – a 25-percent improvement over the previous... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:29 Article Views Rating: 225 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Chevy retools Equinox with better fuel economy, modern touches | detnews.com | The Detroit News The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox -- facing stiff competition in the compact crossover segment -- will take on a more trucky look and come with a more fuel efficient engine when it is redesigned for the 2010 model year. General Motors Corp. officially took the wraps off of the new Equinox on Sunday and will introduce the next generation family hauler at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. "The new Equinox will offer best in class fuel efficiency and more utility for a great... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:28 Article Views Rating: 106 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Road risks rise as more drivers drop insurance | detnews.com | The Detroit News More drivers are letting their car insurance lapse because of the sour economy, putting themselves and others at risk. Several hundred thousand drivers dropped their insurance in the past year as the jobless rate climbed, estimates a study to be released next month by the Insurance Research Council, an industry-funded group. Online agency Insurance.com says it also is seeing evidence recently of more uninsured motorists. It says that as many as 40 percent of callers following up on online applications... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-22 05:54:27 Article Views Rating: 78 Main > Car Makers News > Chevrolet > DETROIT PREVIEW: Preliminary Specs For the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze makes its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new, compact sedan with coupe-like design proportions, midsize-like interior and trunk space, and great fuel efficiency will go on sale in the United States and Canada in the first half of 2010. In North America, the Cruze will be powered by an optional new, 1.4L Turbo engine that is expected to deliver better fuel economy than the current leader in this segment, the Chevrolet Cobalt... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:33 Article Views Rating: 252 Main > Car Makers News > Cadillac > DETROIT PREVIEW: Preliminary Specs For the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Cadillac showcased the all-new 2010 CTS Sport Wagon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit – a car intended to connect with the changing priorities of luxury consumers. Cadillac’s first-ever North American wagon is a progressive take on the classic wagon body style that delivers significant functionality and fuel efficiency, including up to an estimated 28 mpg highway. Production begins this spring, and sales will start shortly thereafter in the U.S. and international... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:33 Article Views Rating: 234 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Editorial: Take bankruptcy off table for Detroit 3 | detnews.com | The Detroit News The Bush administration is still working on aiding Detroit's automakers and that's good news, but it is still clinging to some sort of bankruptcy as one of its options. That is one of the worst scenarios confronting an already desperate industry. White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said Thursday that "there's an orderly way to do bankruptcies that provide more of a soft landing. I think that's what we would be talking about." President George W. Bush, according to an Associated Press report, mentioned... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:30 Article Views Rating: 86 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Car and Truck of the Year finalists include three vehicles from Detroit | detnews.com | The Detroit News DETROIT -- The covers were lifted off the six finalists for the 2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards at Cobo Center today and the finalists include three vehicles from Detroit's automakers and three from foreign carmakers. The car finalists are: • Ford Flex. The boxy crossover is Ford's entrance in the 7- and 8-passenger SUV replacement segment. • Hyundai Genesis. This sedan is Hyundai's entrance into the luxury car market and also is the first Korean-made vehicle to be an... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-19 08:13:30 Article Views Rating: 93 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Small-car crash protection better | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top scores on front-end crash tests for several 2009 small cars released Wednesday. Three vehicles -- the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, which share the same underpinnings and are considered corporate twins, and the Suzuki SX4 -- also received top... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-18 08:03:57 Article Views Rating: 134 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Small-car crash protection better | detnews.com | The Detroit News WASHINGTON -- Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave top scores on front-end crash tests for several 2009 small cars released Wednesday. Three vehicles -- the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, which share the same underpinnings and are considered corporate twins, and the Suzuki SX4 -- also received top... Full article... Article added: 2008-12-18 08:03:23 Article Views Rating: 105 |
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