The production versions of the all-new Acura ILX and the completely redesigned Acura RDX will make their world debuts at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, February 8, 2012, Acura announced.The 2013 Acura ILX luxury compact sedan is an all-new model positioned as the gateway to the Acura brand. Sleek and sporty, the ILX will feature [...]

The readers of the automotive magazine auto motor und sport (ams) have cast their votes and chosen the “Best Cars of 2012.” Overall victory in the small car category went to the Audi A1, while the Audi A4/A5 claimed overall victory among midsize vehicles. The awards were presented in Stuttgart.
Audi models are once again enjoying [...]

Rüsselsheim - Opel is expanding and enhancing its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) offer. The Astra 5-door hatchback, the Astra Sports Tourer and the Meriva can now be ordered with the new, powerful yet economical 1.4 liter LPG Turbo ecoFLEX engine.
The engine that can operate in LPG and gasoline mode packs a punch and is available [...]

Rüsselsheim/London - Opel/Vauxhall has joined forces with the UK H2 Mobility initiative to promote the manufacturing and use of hydrogen vehicles in Britain. UK H2 Mobility will prepare an action plan aimed at turning the UK into a leading global hydrogen vehicle player. The initiative which is backed by the British government and local industry [...]

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation announced the launch of the special edition of its mid-sized tall ‘high-roof’ Mazda Biante minivan. The special edition Mazda Biante GRANZ goes on sale from at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.
Based on the high model grade Mazda Biante 20S that comes with Mazda’s unique [...]

There is always a moment after an automaker lifts up the sheet (or raises the curtain or drives on to the stage) when everyone holds their breath. The thought “Do they like it?” races through the minds of all of the men and women who invested countless hours on the new product.
I think it is [...]

DETROIT – The on-road performance of the 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sedan will be the focus of a new advertising spot this Sunday during the U.S. television broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI.The 30-second spot is available today on Cadillac’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page.The ad showcases what will make ATS a [...]

Meridian Enterprises, importers and distributors of Hyundai in Malta are launching the first three new models of 2012, the Hyundai Veloster winner of ‘The Good Design Award 2011’ Award, the Hyundai Elantra, which has just been awarded the ‘Autobest 2012’ Award as the best choice in 15 European countries and the Hyundai i40 which represents [...]

TORRANCE, Calif. – Lexus announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2013 LX 570 luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive at dealerships in early February with bold new styling, interior enhancements, cutting-edge technology and remarkable off-road capabilities. The LX will carry an MSRP of $80,930, an increase of 1.9 percent or $1,475. [...]

Premiere coincides with anniversary: The Audi R8 GRAND-AM will make its debut on the 50th running of the Daytona 24 Hours from January 26 to 29. Teams APR Motorsport and Oryx Racing are each fielding one of the newly developed customer sport race cars in the GT class of the endurance classic.
The “Rolex 24 at [...]