tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67542733595703918812012-02-16T05:35:12.233-08:00onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.comBlogger3651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-35861019565781085462011-12-10T07:52:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:52:41.150-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>The U.S.-market sister ship to the <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-subaru-brz-sports-car-first-drive-review">Subaru BRZ</a>, the Scion FR-S, will go on sale this spring. It is an unusual car for parent company Toyota, or at least the Toyota of late. Before the creation of the FR-S, Akio Toyoda (president of Toyota and grandson of the company&rsquo;s founder) asked himself, &ldquo;Where is the passion in our lineup? I want to build a sports car.&rdquo;The Scion FR-S<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Scion" height="262" src="http://getfile3.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/IAejbBFcxpkwoBcnpvDatwddyEfceAbetjIcCknFDeaHgBHyhHgmcyxAjrns/scion.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="429" /> <img alt="Scion2" height="262" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/cxEruhqjgADDbGBGbjcpuABfwlgqBDdupyjAitEshBsgvsisvktwgEryyvkx/scion2.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="429" /> <img alt="Scion_3" height="262" src="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/BstwvapGsDvuFxcFCIekeFobfGurqdeswAargsGcuqbkbkqJecAlnzeBoybn/scion_3.jpg" width="429" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/85253229">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> &nbsp;is that sports car. (It also will be sold across the globe as the <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-scion-fr-s-official-photos-and-info-news">Toyota GT 86 or simply 86</a>.) Much has been made about the collaboration with Subaru. Toyota claims credit for the car&rsquo;s existence and the idea itself, which is in direct opposition to <a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/subaru-to-show-full-brz-concept-at-l-a-auto-show-many-more-details-emerge-on-brz-and-scion-twin/">what Subaru told us</a>. Fight! Fight! Toyota says chief engineer Tetsuya Tada&rsquo;s original concept called for a front-engined sports car with rear-wheel drive. Inspired by the rear-drive Corolla of the &rsquo;80s that became the darling of drifters, the new sports car would be light, agile, and affordable. After some internal resistance within Toyota and Subaru, a prototype was built in late 2007 using a Subaru flat-four and rear-wheel drive. The prototype changed minds; by early 2008, a sports-car program was born.</p> <p>Toyota readily admits the lion&rsquo;s share of the development was done by Subaru. However, according to Toyota, plans and objectives came from its engineers and were merely executed by Subaru&rsquo;s team. (There&rsquo;s that contradiction again.) For example, the all-new platform and chassis are from Subaru. Toyota made contributions along the way, such as adding its eight-injector direct and port fuel injection to Subaru&rsquo;s 2.0-liter flat-four. Making the car attractive fell to Toyota. The greenhouse is a homage to the Toyota 2000GT of the 1960s; the nose hints at the Lexus LFA supercar. Squint a little while eyeing the FR-S, and cars like the Supra and Celica come to mind, too. Assembly of the FR-S and BRZ is Subaru&rsquo;s responsibility. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-scion-fr-s-first-drive-review" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3586101956578108546?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-88687314837697830212011-12-10T07:48:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:48:32.906-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>Toyota deliveries rose 6.7 percent in November stated the automaker.</p> <p>Sales of&nbsp;the Prius hybrid rose 49 percent to 15,208 and&nbsp;deliveries of&nbsp;the new&nbsp;2012 Camry sedan climbed 13 percent to 23,440. The automaker exceeded five analysts&rsquo; average estimate for a 5 percent increase in November deliveries.</p> <p>Four of the six largest automakers beat sales expectations, boosting industry sales to a 13.6 million seasonally adjusted annualized rate.&nbsp; Pace exceeded the 13.4 million average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg and is the best month since sales were helped by Cash for Clunkers in August 2009.</p> <p>Some believe that consumers have been waiting for a surge. Several analyst&nbsp;in the industry believe that&nbsp;the cars consumers are driving are getting older and people are beginning to reach&nbsp;a point where they need or want to replace them. There is&nbsp;recession out there but there is a growing fatigue and people want to buy if they can.</p> <p>Source <a href="http://toyota-alabama.com/toyota-on-the-move-again-in-november-2011/">http://toyota-alabama.com/toyota-on-the-move-again-in-november-2011/</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8868731483769783021?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-57691956072757911182011-12-10T07:46:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:46:38.954-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>According to a report from <em>Automotive News</em>, <a href="http://autoblog.com/toyota" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #22229c;">Toyota</span></a> is recalling more than 200,000 <span style="color: #22229c;">Sienna</span> minivans from the 2011 and 2012 model years. But before you start worrying about reading the words 'Toyota' and 'recall' in the same sentence, know that this is for a very, very minor issue.<br /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/AwtBsHAywEIIkeomsoGAmgzgrnvgfwfClhHyleBwHxvfysEjgichhacBlgGl/01toyotasiennaxlereview2011.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="01toyotasiennaxlereview2011" height="318" src="http://getfile8.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/AwtBsHAywEIIkeomsoGAmgzgrnvgfwfClhHyleBwHxvfysEjgichhacBlgGl/01toyotasiennaxlereview2011.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <br />The problem? The tire and load information placard has been misprinted, and can cause a situation where owners over-inflate the <span style="color: #22229c;">tires</span>. Overloaded <span style="color: #22229c;">tires</span> can potentially fail (read: burst), and can result in a crash.<p />Toyota spokesperson Bryan Lyons told <em>Automotive News</em> that there isn't a problem with any mechanical part of the Sienna itself, just the sticker. To remedy this situation, the automaker will mail new replacement placards to affected vehicle owners.<span style="color: #22229c;">Toyota recalling 200K Siennas over misprint</span> originally appeared on <span style="color: #22229c;">Autoblog</span> on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:57:00 EST.</p> <p>Source <a href="http://toyotaowners.net/toyota-forum/showthread.php?t=21931">http://toyotaowners.net/toyota-forum/showthread.php?t=21931</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5769195607275791118?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-86921506769610528972011-12-10T07:42:00.001-08:002011-12-10T07:42:15.580-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p><strong>NEW YORK</strong> &mdash; Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne said he expects the new <span style="color: #0072bc;">2013 Dodge Dart</span> will achieve a 40-mpg highway fuel-economy rating, which could give corporate parent Fiat a final chunk of Chrysler stock.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/FDsruCBubpmulaIkinBvCawoAiyltkvtHtwgqxtbavmybtnsDzutJdsncaEF/2013_dodge_dart_hlight_ns_120811_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2013_dodge_dart_hlight_ns_120811_717" height="333" src="http://getfile9.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-10/FDsruCBubpmulaIkinBvCawoAiyltkvtHtwgqxtbavmybtnsDzutJdsncaEF/2013_dodge_dart_hlight_ns_120811_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>The all-new Dart debuts next month at the <span style="color: #0072bc;">2012 Detroit Auto Show</span> and is slated to go into production next spring at Chrysler's Belvidere plant outside Chicago. Based on a stretched version of the <span style="color: #0072bc;">Alfa Romeo Giulietta</span>, the 2013 Dart sedan effectively replaces the Caliber as Dodge's volume entry in the compact segment.</p> <p>Marchionne, in an interview with Reuters, indicated he expects the new Dart will be rated by the EPA at 40 mpg on the highway. Fiat, which has controlled Chrysler since the U.S. automaker emerged from bankruptcy last year, is entitled to receive another 5-percent equity stake in Chrysler if it is able to certify at least one new car at 40 mpg, according to <em>Automotive News</em>. Read the rest of the article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/dodge/dart/2013/2013-dodge-dart-will-offer-new-nine-speed-automatic.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8692150676961052897?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-26519283326494880882011-12-05T15:45:00.001-08:002011-12-05T15:45:30.644-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>Set to be produced at a plant in White Marsh, Maryland, the Spark&rsquo;s 85&nbsp;kW, 114 hp motor will use nonophosphate lithium-ion batteries supplied by A123 Systems and have permanent magnet and induction motors. GM expects other vehicles in the future to run on propulsion motors, while nine of its vehicles already use electric motors as part of the propulsion system. According to GM&rsquo;s Chief Engineer Pete Savagian, each of its electric motors has three long lives of 200k miles each.</p> <p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve spent the past few years highlighting our in-house battery capability, which will play a significant role as one of our core competencies going forward,&rdquo; said Larry Nitz, GM executive director of Vehicle Electrification Engineering. &ldquo;Electric motor development and manufacturing is another area of expertise we&rsquo;ll need as we expand vehicle electrification technologies to address the needs of our customers around the world.&rdquo;</p> <p>Until recently, electric cars have been held back in the US market due to a lack of choices, high price tags, poor infrastructure for charging stations and low fuel prices. But as the industry faces requirements to produce more fuel-efficient cars by 2025, the competition to build the greenest, sexiest electric cars has stimulated growth and innovation between competitors.</p> <p>&ldquo;We welcome competitors into the market,&rdquo; Mark Perry, director of product planning for Nissan Americas, told Reuters. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re glad that GM has decided to go pure electric. This brings further validity to the segment.&rdquo;</p> <p>Under GM Chief Executive Daniel Akerson, GM&rsquo;s fourth CEO since 2009, the company has pursued electric vehicles aggressively and is using the new Spark as a way to recoup some of the lost investment in the Volt. By mass-producing electric vehicle technology, as it did in the 90s, the cost of the cars would make them a fraction of the cost of the $40,000 Volt. Read entire article <a href="http://www.energydigital.com/green_technology/gms-fully-electric-chevy-spark-to-hit-markets-in-2013" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2651928332649488088?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-23973165906766369992011-12-05T15:41:00.001-08:002011-12-05T15:41:43.683-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>The new-generation SLK remains small,with just a 95.7-inch wheelbase. But it has more aggressive styling for a sexier, more masculine look and continues with its fast-acting retractable hardtop. Even the exhaust outlets are artfully shaped. <p />The 3,397-pound SLK350 has a solid feel&mdash;top up or down. But Mercedes stuck its plastic three-pointed star emblem right up front in the center of the grille, where it can be easily damaged.<br />&nbsp;<br />The first Mercedes-Benz SLK, which I drove in Italy at a media preview in the late 1980s, was a bore. It had terribly plain styling and modest performance. It was at least some fun with a manual gearbox, but that wasn&rsquo;t even initially offered in America.<p />Read the entire article <a href="http://www.tflcar.com/2011/12/review-the-2012-mercedes-benz-slk350-is-what-the-slk-should-have-been-from-the-start.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://getfile7.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/imeyBaDerEIueCddobloftxwymsiIuxtttkildmIuwzkqjEqngHoDwgqescu/mercedes1.bmp.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes1" height="333" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/imeyBaDerEIueCddobloftxwymsiIuxtttkildmIuwzkqjEqngHoDwgqescu/mercedes1.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://getfile4.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/vwDofkpkznsnjhiAmoaucEiHEbHmCiiAbhcBbDuwufiHknnvFfqEajimmrJv/mercedes2.bmp.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes2" height="333" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/vwDofkpkznsnjhiAmoaucEiHEbHmCiiAbhcBbDuwufiHknnvFfqEajimmrJv/mercedes2.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/ryBHewmnijkEJgkwqunngHapeGqxFiJfgwIGycrsgamwayGtAciBEAlipdcb/mercedes3.bmp.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes3" height="333" src="http://getfile1.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/ryBHewmnijkEJgkwqunngHapeGqxFiJfgwIGycrsgamwayGtAciBEAlipdcb/mercedes3.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://getfile6.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/IBClkbAixeIkyuBvAyCHyACizqcshFcrsbIoIhwbHoCykCBwsrwzggcIAeEw/mercedes4.bmp.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes4" height="333" src="http://getfile2.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/IBClkbAixeIkyuBvAyCHyACizqcshFcrsbIoIhwbHoCykCBwsrwzggcIAeEw/mercedes4.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/xGFjsgGfvDnjelHbarClwghrsmeyzmoltyrlnwrHsgafszzdCIdIGsGoGCfC/mercedes6.bmp.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes6" height="333" src="http://getfile5.posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-12-05/xGFjsgGfvDnjelHbarClwghrsmeyzmoltyrlnwrHsgafszzdCIdIGsGoGCfC/mercedes6.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/review-the-2012-mercedes-benz-slk350">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2397316590676636999?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-74705837880488903342011-11-21T10:38:00.001-08:002011-11-21T10:38:48.126-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L3UfixjNOVo" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p> <p>The legendary BMW M5 has finally been revealed as the F10 model for 2012. The new model is stylish, much more fuel efficient, packed with technology, and comes with a 552hp twin-turbo V8. GM&rsquo;s west-coast group manager announced a hybrid crossover for next year&rsquo;s Detroit Auto Show similar to the Volt MPV5 concept. Volvo will be discontinuing the S40 and V50 models for the US due to lackluster sales. The BMW z2 is in our internet rumor mill, expected to launch in 2014 with a couple of engine options. Fast Lane Daily hosted by Derek DeAngelis.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7470583788048890334?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-55725657646203611622011-08-04T11:15:00.003-07:002011-08-04T11:15:36.442-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></p> <p>BOSTON &mdash; Bentley will introduce a new twin-turbocharged direct-injection 4.0-liter V8 at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in the 2012 Bentley Continental GT. The new V8, which is being jointly developed with Audi and is said to deliver around 550 horsepower, will be extended to other models in the Bentley range.</p> <p>Audi also plans to use a version of the turbo 4.0 V8 in the new RS7, among other models, with a formal introduction as early as next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Audi also may share its S tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with Bentley, for use with the new V8.</p> <p>Bentley will unveil a face-lifted Continental GTC convertible in Frankfurt, but that car will continue to carry the brand's twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12, which is rated at 567 hp. Eventually, the redesigned GTC, due in 2013-'14, will get the 4.0 V8, as will the coupe and convertible versions of the Mulsanne and the successor to the Continental Flying Spur sedan.Read entire article<a href="http://www.insideline.com/bentley/continental-gt/2012/bentley-will-unveil-continental-gt-v8-in-early-2012.html" target="_blank"> here</a><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> </div> .</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5572565764620361162?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-7553444857644563542011-08-04T11:15:00.001-07:002011-08-04T11:15:28.622-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></p> <p>BOSTON &mdash; Bentley will introduce a new twin-turbocharged direct-injection 4.0-liter V8 at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in the 2012 Bentley Continental GT. The new V8, which is being jointly developed with Audi and is said to deliver around 550 horsepower, will be extended to other models in the Bentley range.</p> <p>Audi also plans to use a version of the turbo 4.0 V8 in the new RS7, among other models, with a formal introduction as early as next month at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Audi also may share its S tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with Bentley, for use with the new V8.</p> <p>Bentley will unveil a face-lifted Continental GTC convertible in Frankfurt, but that car will continue to carry the brand's twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12, which is rated at 567 hp. Eventually, the redesigned GTC, due in 2013-'14, will get the 4.0 V8, as will the coupe and convertible versions of the Mulsanne and the successor to the Continental Flying Spur sedan.Read entire article<a href="http://www.insideline.com/bentley/continental-gt/2012/bentley-will-unveil-continental-gt-v8-in-early-2012.html" target="_blank"> here</a><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/lcxqfyFAetbApaoyBuwrDyhHyfGqhqBqqjioDpuIaathxazspawJcJuDnmkx/2012_bentley_continental-gt_actf34_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_bentley_continental-gt_actf34_ns_80411_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/lcxqfyFAetbApaoyBuwrDyhHyfGqhqBqqjioDpuIaathxazspawJcJuDnmkx/2012_bentley_continental-gt_actf34_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> .</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-755344485764456354?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-52525727156360223742011-08-04T11:12:00.001-07:002011-08-04T11:12:12.254-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></p> <p>Just the Facts: A replacement for Land Rover's flagship Range Rover is due next year. The current design will be 10 years old in 2012. The next Range Rover will borrow styling cues from the smaller Evoque.</p> <p>LONDON &mdash; A replacement for Land Rover's flagship Range Rover is due next year, when the current design will be 10 years old. As part of a major overhaul, the fourth-generation model will move even further upmarket than today's Range Rover.</p> <p>Company sources tell Inside Line the next-generation Range Rover will soften its traditional boxy look and borrow styling cues from the recently launched Evoque. Read the rest of the article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/land-rover/range-rover/2012/next-generation-range-rover-due-in-2012.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/uIcDkAfFkdjdvnGnqqAkeJkmrFyvFgfwgzwJnHgpuzsaBqEgGzqchjlvsGih/land-rover_group_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Land-rover_group_ns_80411_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/uIcDkAfFkdjdvnGnqqAkeJkmrFyvFgfwgzwJnHgpuzsaBqEgGzqchjlvsGih/land-rover_group_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5252572715636022374?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-45574062594866518712011-08-04T11:08:00.001-07:002011-08-04T11:08:40.337-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></p> <p>Just the Facts: Infiniti has hiked stickers on the face-lifted 2012 FX crossover from $850 to $1,750. The 2012 FX35 and FX50 get updated grilles, wheels and instrument clusters. The 2012 FX goes on sale in early October.Read the rest of article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/infiniti/fx35/2012/2012-infiniti-fx-prices-rise.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/lGpAyFrjfAelyfaqlkgrzrifnHhvJoJvqyDhHAJtftbHiqeAfrlpjFEsJFzx/2012_infiniti_fx35_f34_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_infiniti_fx35_f34_ns_80411_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-08-04/lGpAyFrjfAelyfaqlkgrzrifnHhvJoJvqyDhHAJtftbHiqeAfrlpjFEsJFzx/2012_infiniti_fx35_f34_ns_80411_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4557406259486651871?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-46289086687133697092011-07-29T10:35:00.001-07:002011-07-29T10:35:08.880-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/2011-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-car-seat-check#.TjLvKa01FXo.posterous">onlineautobrochure.com</a></div> <p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4628908668713369709?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-41750134238071905562011-07-27T09:14:00.001-07:002011-07-27T09:14:48.789-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/2012-toyota-prius-v-preview#.TjA41_7V29g.posterous">onlineautobrochure.com</a></div> <p>Remember when the Toyota Prius first came out? Its funky design was an edgy way for early adopters to shout to the world “I’m green and damn proud of it!” Many of those early adopters were singletons and couples since the Prius had a good-sized cargo space but wasn’t up to daily family hauling. Toyota has started to remedy this problem with the introduction of the 2012 Toyota Prius V, the second of four planned Prius family members. The Prius V is the most family-friendly of the bunch. It has 58 percent more cargo space than the Prius and was designed specially to fit bulk paper products from warehouse stores in the cargo space. How is it possible that we’re out of toilet paper … again?</p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4175013423807190556?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-90506489169028080142011-06-11T07:46:00.001-07:002011-06-11T07:46:48.683-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/recall-alert-2011-cadillac-srx#.TfN_oVqWBSw;posterous">onlineautobrochure.com</a></div> <p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-9050648916902808014?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-39682156905556322822011-05-23T09:45:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:45:51.209-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe scrolling="auto" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TGWDwDkLY_0" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3968215690555632282?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-16666250170175682262011-05-23T09:43:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:43:27.886-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">online auto brochure</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Just the Facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>General Motors is recalling 4,674&nbsp;2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks to fix inoperative windshield wipers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.</strong> </li> <li><strong>The nut may not be tightened to specification on the windshield wiper motor crank arm and could loosen, which may result in the wipers becoming inoperative.</strong> </li> <li><strong>The recall begins today.</strong> </li> </ul> <p><br />Read the entire article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/colorado/2011/2011-chevrolet-colorado-and-gmc-canyon-recalled-for-inoperative-windshield-wipers.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1666625017017568226?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-58702522460417107372011-05-23T09:41:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:41:07.868-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong></p> <p>General Motors Co is recalling more than 4,500 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks because nuts in the windshield wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened.</p> <p>If a nut in the wiper&rsquo;s motor crank arm were too loose, the wiper might not work if there were a build-up of snow or ice. The nut could also loosen if the wiper were operated on a dry windshield.</p> <p>At a certain point, the nut could be loose enough for the wipers to stop working.</p> <p>GM said the trucks, which are for the model year 2011, were built from late September to early November of last year.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5870252246041710737?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-91640269694892602722011-05-23T09:39:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:39:30.578-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Just the Facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>NHTSA said the fuel tank in older Ford F-150 pickups could drop to the road, causing a fire hazard.</strong> </li> <li><strong>One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break, the government said.</strong> </li> <li><strong>Among the incidents reported to NHTSA or Ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.</strong> </li> </ul> <p><br />Read the entire article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/ford/f-150/nhtsa-widens-probe-of-1997-2001-ford-f-150-trucks-to-27-million-units.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-9164026969489260272?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-59200863018176725602011-05-23T09:37:00.001-07:002011-05-23T09:37:24.066-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong></p> <p>Today, Toyota announced the opening of the first hydrogen fueling station fed from a pipeline for vehicles in the United States. The hydrogen fueling station in California is to be used as part of the Toyota fuel cell hybrid demonstration program (as well as for fueling other hydrogen powered vehicles), leading up to the release of Toyota's first hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicle by 2015. Read the entire article <a href="http://www.greenerideal.com/vehicles/8769-vehicles/8825-toyota-opens-first-hydrogen-vehicle-fueling-station-in-us" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><br /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-23/FztnDwrgCDkchtymEpFCaDxurqIsfDgouEgAduuJtsghwvmJGeqDwHJkyite/11-hydrogen-powered-car.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="11-hydrogen-powered-car" height="208" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-23/FztnDwrgCDkchtymEpFCaDxurqIsfDgouEgAduuJtsghwvmJGeqDwHJkyite/11-hydrogen-powered-car.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5920086301817672560?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-41763557532724378772011-05-06T06:56:00.001-07:002011-05-06T06:56:51.952-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Sadly, the SWB G-Class wagon bodystyle is reaching the end of the line; Benz has chosen to commemorate it with the BA3 Final Edition, available with either a 211-hp diesel or a 388-hp 5.5 in the G350 BlueTEC and G500, respectively. Rated at 398&nbsp;lb-ft, the diesel actually churns out seven more torques than the gas engine. As for special bits for the BA3? AMG superficials, metallic paint, dabs of faux carbon-fiber and real burl walnut, and&mdash;naturally&mdash;mudflaps.</p> <p>For all its AMG-esque showboatery, the BA3 Final Edition features no advertised Designo pieces. The LWB Edition Select, however, is a G500 that apparently stocked up on Designo at Gemco. To wit, you can choose Designo Mystic White paint, Designo porcelain/black two-tone or straight Designo black leather upholstery. Standard stuff includes Designo black/porcelain floor mats and Designo piano black wood trim. You also get an AMG exhaust system and a 450-watt Harmon Kardon sound system. Affalterbo? Harm-O Kardo? No. Not to worry, though. Neither truck is making it to the US, leaving it up to discretionary spenders elsewhere to drop the extra few large on the special-edition Gs.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/oDiimghrviIcIfoxoizuadjllplnzxBtynsqtadfIoqBrEcsefDemshtmpuc/Mercedces-Benz-Gwagen-special-edition-626x417.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedces-benz-gwagen-special-edition-626x417" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/oDiimghrviIcIfoxoizuadjllplnzxBtynsqtadfIoqBrEcsefDemshtmpuc/Mercedces-Benz-Gwagen-special-edition-626x417.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/kjleADdBhhBzrAmrBHHnthvsCEIBabvvvfscckAsofjGcjBheHbEhDdsDfpp/Mercedes-Benz-G-class-Final-Edition-2-626x477.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes-benz-g-class-final-edition-2-626x477" height="381" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/kjleADdBhhBzrAmrBHHnthvsCEIBabvvvfscckAsofjGcjBheHbEhDdsDfpp/Mercedes-Benz-G-class-Final-Edition-2-626x477.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/sxxatfyFJfrJqjzpEDqoDbagIDhDdIfocyrabttwmfrpymqBamjJEbIeksee/Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-Final-Edition-626x482.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes-benz-g-class-final-edition-626x482" height="385" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-06/sxxatfyFJfrJqjzpEDqoDbagIDhDdIfocyrabttwmfrpymqBamjJEbIeksee/Mercedes-Benz-G-Class-Final-Edition-626x482.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/mercedes-benz-unveils-two-new-special-edition">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>source:http://blog.caranddriver.com</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4176355753272437877?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-73504250413305360772011-05-06T06:52:00.001-07:002011-05-06T06:52:37.126-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>For several years, the U.S. luxury market has been dominated by , but as we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, high-end marque recently lost ground with American shoppers. Now BMW sits in the driver&rsquo;s seat, ahead of German rival Mercedes-Benz by a super-slim lead of just 29 sales.</p> <p>Lexus&rsquo; management team attribute the company&rsquo;s sales slump to manufacturing and supply problems stemming from the March 11 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, where most Lexus vehicles are built. While there&rsquo;s definitely some truth to that, the fact of the matter is that Lexus has been slipping for some time, and we&rsquo;re not entirely sure that its new CT 200h will be the silver bullet that the company has hoped for.</p> <p>That leaves German brands vying for the #1 spot. sold 18,042 cars and SUVs last month &mdash; a 2.3% rise from April 2010 &mdash; which put the company at 71,388 sales for the year to date. But when all the dust had settled, it was by a nose, selling 18,801 vehicles in April and 71,417 for the year. That&rsquo;s a difference of just 29 units.</p> <p>And the race isn&rsquo;t likely to get any less exciting as the year progresses. As Marty Padgett noted in his sales roundup earlier this week, has been helped by strong sales of its E-Class rides, while BMW has leveraged the popularity of the X5 and the new X3.</p> <p>Other brands like , Cadillac, Infiniti, and Lincoln (which actually slipped compared to 2010) have been left mostly in the dust. With 17,576 sales in April (64,932 for the year), Lexus is the only player that stands a chance of competing with BMW and Mercedes &mdash; but can the underdog burst from the rear of the pack to force an upset? It&rsquo;s unlikely, but we&rsquo;re not laying any bets. Stay tuned.</p> <p>Source:http://www.thecarconnection.com</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7350425041330536077?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-66750190880910298672011-05-06T06:50:00.001-07:002011-05-06T06:50:28.624-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>In what has to be a blow to Chevrolet&rsquo;s contention that their recent new product offerings symbolize the revitalized , <em>Automotive News&rsquo;</em> Rick Kranz, in a recent posting, took exception to the bow-tie brand&rsquo;s claim. In Kranz&rsquo; view, as with many astute industry onlookers, the Chevrolet Impala is a glaring old-timer in Chevy&rsquo;s lineup.</p> <p>In other words, Impala is seriously long in the tooth. It&rsquo;s been around for five decades, since the first model rolled off the assembly line in 1958. During that time, the Impala has been a best-seller for Chevrolet and a popular family car for millions of American consumers.</p> <p>What&rsquo;s the big deal? Why pick on Chevrolet when it&rsquo;s got several top-selling vehicles right now? Yes, the all-new compact Cruze is moving up fast, posting 25,160 sales for April and 75,365 year-to-date. In fact, the Cruze is the number four best-selling passenger car in the U.S. for April. The mid-size sedan is itself a winner, snagging fifth place in passenger car sales for the month with 24,701 units sold (and 73,446 for year-to-date). And the Malibu for 2013 is redesigned, so that will boost sales even more for the family sedan.</p> <p>Yet the Chevrolet Impala, though it hasn&rsquo;t been restyled since 2006 model year and its last major redesign was for the 2000 model year, still sells well. Admittedly, it&rsquo;s mostly to fleet and/or heavily discounted, but the still managed to capture the number 10 best selling passenger car spot for April with sales of 21,071 (and 70,612 year-to-date, up 29.8 percent year-over-year).</p> <p>Chevy is reportedly going to refresh the Impala for the 2012 model year. That means, according to various media outlets, that the large sedan will receive a new 3.6-liter engine to replace the current choices of 3.5- or 3.9-liter engines. In addition, gone will be the old (and seriously outdated) four-speed transmission, replaced by a six-speed. Expect a few styling tweaks as well, including a new grille and dual exhaust pipes. Dressing up with a little cosmetic &ldquo;enhancements&rdquo; never hurt other models as carmakers eke out a year or so before redoing the line.</p> <p>Actually, Impala&rsquo;s re-do is long overdue, in more ways than one. It wasn&rsquo;t supposed to happen this way, but the whole bankruptcy thing got in the way of a planned redesign that was originally scheduled for the 2011 model year. Some say (including <em>Automotive News</em>) that the next-generation Impala will be rear-wheel drive and that it may include a version; it&rsquo;s more likely the new car will be front-wheel drive, possibly with an all-wheel-drive option.</p> <p>As it is, there&rsquo;s too much overlap between the full-size Impala and mid-size Malibu. <em>Automotive News</em> quotes Chevy dealers and executives who indicate the next-generation Impala will clearly separate the large sedan from its sibling. No more &ldquo;big, budget-priced car&rdquo; for the Impala, says Bryan Nesbitt, Chevrolet&rsquo;s executive director for exterior design.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>While Chevy brass are tight-lipped on the details, the next complete re-do of the Impala will sit on the longer version of the GM Epsilon platform &ndash; the same one underpinning the current LaCrosse and the upcoming .</p> <p>Perhaps the most telling comment comes from Alan Batey, Chevrolet sales executive, quoted in <em>Automotive News</em> as saying, &ldquo;When we do finally show the thing, I think it&rsquo;ll blow the doors off.&rdquo;</p> <p>Hmm&hellip;must be impressive. But then, by the time the 2014 Chevrolet Impala (presumably introduced in 2013 as a 2014) goes on-sale, there&rsquo;ll be a revamped (getting its makeover for 2013) in the market, as well as a new , Accord and Altima. <em>FamilyCarGuide</em> looks forward to the reveal of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. What Chevy needs is an elegant (dare we say near-luxury) six-passenger full-size family sedan &ndash; at an affordable price.</p> <p>See Bengt Halvorson&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058197_2012-chevrolet-impala-goes-21st-century-new-power-folding-back-seat">piece</a> on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala in <em>TheCarConnection</em>.</p> <p>Source:http://www.familycarguide.com</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6675019088091029867?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-22571932174607466202011-05-06T06:43:00.001-07:002011-05-06T06:43:00.684-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><strong>NEW YORK (CNNMoney) &mdash;</strong> General Motors is investing $131 million in the Bowling Green, Ky. factory that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as it prepares to roll out the next generation of the sports car in a couple of years.In the process, the automaker will add about 250 jobs at the plant.&rdquo;This is a significant day for anyone who believes that America should build world-class, high-performance products,&rdquo; said Mark Reuss, GM North America president.The plant currently employs about 400 hourly workers, GM said, who work four 10-hour days a week producing the cars. Corvettes had been made at Bowling Green since 1981. All versions of the car are assembled there including hardtops, convertibles and the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 versions.The plant will continue to produce the current sixth generation version of the Corvette for at least two more model years, a GM spokesman said. Production of a new version of the sports car will begin some time after that but no specific timetable for the start of production has been set.While most cars are thoroughly redesigned about every five years to keep up with changing consumer tastes and competitors&rsquo; improvements, high-cost niche products like the Corvette tend to go much longer between revisions. The sixth-generation Corvette was introduced in 2005.GM has not yet revealed any official images or information about the seventh-generation Corvette.</p> <p>Source: CNN</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2257193217460746620?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-20298538411733058882011-05-04T07:59:00.001-07:002011-05-04T07:59:14.558-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe scrolling="auto" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yZoB10CaDAE" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2029853841173305888?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-42105583051817375712011-05-04T07:45:00.001-07:002011-05-04T07:45:46.706-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Just the Facts:</p> <ul> <li>As some of Honda&rsquo;s Japanese parts suppliers continue to struggle in the aftermath of the quake and tsunami, the automaker has delayed the introduction of its redesigned 2012 CR-V. </li> <li>Honda also said it will curtail production of other Japan-sourced models for the North American market, including the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic. </li> <li>Japanese-built models expected to remain in short supply in North America include the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid and the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and RL. </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>TORRANCE, California &mdash; Honda Motor will delay by one month the introduction this fall of the redesigned 2012&nbsp;CR-V, while extending production of the current 2011 CR-V by one month, as some of the automaker&rsquo;s Japanese parts suppliers continue to struggle to re-establish production in the aftermath of that country&rsquo;s devastating quake and tsunami.</p> <p>Honda also said it will curtail production of other Japan-sourced models for the North American market, including the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic, &ldquo;at least through the summer months.&rdquo;</p> <p>Japanese-built models expected to remain in short supply in North America through the end of the year include the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight and Civic Hybrid and the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and RL. Read the entire article at the source <a href="http://www.insideline.com/honda/cr-v/2012/2012-honda-cr-v-introduction-delayed-by-quake.html" target="_blank">here.</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4210558305181737571?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-46814983199629630422011-05-04T07:41:00.001-07:002011-05-04T07:41:02.368-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe scrolling="auto" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G_CoSKOrTdY" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4681498319962963042?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-10332111602736861302011-05-03T10:44:00.001-07:002011-05-03T10:44:32.896-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="2012-ford-fiesta-customization-pack_100344644_m" height="309" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/khfHxDnrxceIdkxoEjpxJFFpnAmjubtJvHwremDcpqJHlqghGgvfDIsCCpmm/2012-ford-fiesta-customization-pack_100344644_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="465" /> </div> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To keep interest in its 40 mpg capable Fiesta bubbling along into the 2012 model year, Ford is introducing a trio of new customization packs for both the exterior and cabin of the already stylish minicar. The new packs should prove popular, as around 40 percent of buyers of the 2011 model have opted for at least one accessory.</p> <p>So what&rsquo;s available for the 2012 Ford Fiesta?</p> <div>Starting with the new exterior package, Fiesta customers can now get a European Focus RS inspired look with side mirrors, headlight and grille surrounds, a license plate header and rear spoiler now finished in a custom black paint scheme. Read the rest of this article from the source <a href="http://www.greenhybrid.com/hybrid-car-articles/2011/05/highmpg-2012-ford-fiesta-more-style-with-new-customization-packs.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1033211160273686130?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-52869486603942657932011-05-03T10:41:00.001-07:002011-05-03T10:41:27.937-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo with a 3.0L diesel engine consumes 6.3 l/100&nbsp;km (37.3 mpg US)&mdash;167&nbsp;g/km CO₂&mdash;on the NEDC with optional low-friction tires. Range on a single tank is in excess of 1,200 kilometers (746 miles).</p> <p>With the standard tires the fuel consumption is 6.5 l/100&nbsp;km (36.2 mpg US) with 172&nbsp;g/km CO₂.</p> <p>The 3.0L V6 engine has a rated output of 250 hp (184&nbsp;kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 550 N&middot;m (406&nbsp;lb-ft) is available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm. Coupled with the eight-speed Tiptronic S, the turbo diesel accelerates the new Gran Turismo from 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h in 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 242&nbsp;km/h (150 mph). The Panamera Diesel is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive.</p> <p>The Porsche Panamera Diesel features common rail direct injection through piezo valves at a pressure of 2000 bar; turbocharging employing electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs;) and emission control achieved by controlled exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalyst and particle filter.</p> <p>An auto start/stop function is standard.</p> <p>Source <a href="http://greencarcongress.com">greencarcongress.com</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5286948660394265793?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-26634545487752078692011-05-03T07:55:00.001-07:002011-05-03T07:55:35.363-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>What Is It?</p> <p>It&rsquo;s the cheapest version of the most mundane Scion. Opting for the manual instead of settling for the automatic saves you $1000. While the <a href="http://buyersguide.caranddriver.com/scion/tc" target="_self">tC</a> was redesigned for 2011, it takes a real Scion fan (um, anybody? Hello?) to tell the difference. The look is little changed, but every body panel is in fact new, and the result is a rounder, sleeker overall shape.</p> <p>How Does It Drive?</p> <p>Fitting for a product from a youth-oriented brand like Scion, the tC might be the perfect car for first-time manual drivers. The shifter has a welcome heft and is very direct, without the high-focus tightness of a Honda piece. The clutch pedal is neither smooth nor linear, but <em>is</em> nearly idiot-proof. Initial takeup is very slow, allowing a nervous left foot lots of play while the car first gets rolling, at which point the final engagement happens very quickly. With the smallest blip of the throttle at any point in the process, first-timers will be rolling. (Actually, a small blip of the throttle is tricky, as the pedal is resistant to motion initially, but requires very little input to net large throttle openings.) Beginners also will find it helpful that the all-new 2.5-liter&rsquo;s stall speed seems to be around the three-rpm <em>chuff chuff</em> of an old single-piston farm engine. Continue reading from the source <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/11q2/2011_scion_tc_manual-short_take_road_test">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/DHpyxhFEqnmyodnvpyBcJvmqtIqguEfwrebxuIerCGCCCAzJsJhwBivsExfq/2011-Scion-tC-Placement-626x382.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011-scion-tc-placement-626x382" height="305" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/DHpyxhFEqnmyodnvpyBcJvmqtIqguEfwrebxuIerCGCCCAzJsJhwBivsExfq/2011-Scion-tC-Placement-626x382.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2663454548775207869?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-28703542880640254622011-05-03T07:52:00.001-07:002011-05-03T07:52:43.158-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>(CNN)<strong> &mdash;</strong> Toyota Motor Corporation on Tuesday announced dramatic production cuts in North America because of difficulty in supplying parts following the massive 9.0-magnitude March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan.Previously, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), had said it would suspend production on Mondays and Fridays between April 15 and April 25. That will continue through June 3, the company said in a statement.&rdquo;During the same period, production will run at 50% on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,&rdquo; the statement said. In addition, Canadian production will be suspended for the week beginning May 23, and U.S. production for the week starting May 30.No decisions have been made for production after June 3, according to Toyota.&rdquo;No layoffs are planned during this period,&rdquo; the statement said. &ldquo;Team members will utilize non-production time for training and plant improvement activities.&rdquo;&ldquo;We are trying to continue production as much as possible and keep our workforce intact in order to facilitate a smooth transition back to full production when all parts are available,&rdquo; said Steve St. Angelo, executive vice president of TEMA, in the statement.Last month, Toyota told its U.S. plants to prepare to shut down because of parts supply problems.Toyota employs 25,000 manufacturing and research-and-development workers in North America. It operates nine plants in the United States in Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia, California and Mississippi. It also operates three plants in Canada and one in Mexico.</p> <p>Source: CNN</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2870354288064025462?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-62200673539972161072011-05-03T07:49:00.001-07:002011-05-03T07:49:59.755-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="2012-acura-tl_100348593_s" height="240" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/fepJooekcikhAFIsJzGuvByGtfvCvegdaynDwxjyycqwiznBjvGdfImzetpr/2012-acura-tl_100348593_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> <img alt="2012-acura-tl_100348595_s" height="213" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/FFnbAjhulgxzkEHHrxwArtpttpttkJyvgaruxzwGFfBGCFmrnggyvkBtboHe/2012-acura-tl_100348595_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> <img alt="2012-acura-tl_100348597_s" height="213" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/vbtFyamzBlkxiGDeIEgqyCEpBxahuqzwdGGihmiriAbFHatfrfgmoabxrpgi/2012-acura-tl_100348597_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> <img alt="2012-acura-tl-left-alongside-2011-model-right_100348594_s" height="240" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-03/DJCqBfuImqxuzvxcAoJFFhyrHflzxDulJyuaqbBqJinJAkeikjoArIHbgitu/2012-acura-tl-left-alongside-2011-model-right_100348594_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/2012-acura-tl-first-drive">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>When it was launched as a 2009 model, the TL was the most extreme definition of Acura&rsquo;s new styling direction.</p> <p>It was a polarizing design, with a brash front end and beak-like silver grille surround. According to Acura marketers, buyers in Miami and New York loved it, but Californians and others didn&rsquo;t. At all.</p> <p>The West Coast won out. For 2012, the styling of the Acura TL has been dialed down.</p> <p>most popular sedan (and, styled in California and built in Ohio, its most all-American) is tidied up, and looks quieter and more polite.</p> <p>The changes to the exterior are the most visible evidence of a mid-cycle refresh for a car that launched directly into the teeth of the recession in the fall of 2008.</p> <p>Acura hopes the revised TL has addressed a reason that some buyers cited for avoiding the previous model: its extroverted styling.</p> <p>Indeed, while side-by-side photos of the 2011 and 2012 models look surprisingly similar, a host of subtle changes to the front and rear fascias have softened the beak and made the bumper surfaces more vertical.</p> <p>The front grille is smaller, and it&rsquo;s moved further down the hoodline for a lower appearance.</p> <p>The pointy beak has given way to a minimal vee shape, and the front bumper now has a horizontal line in it to make it look wider. Continue reading review from source <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1056432_2012-acura-tl-first-drive" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6220067353997216107?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-9576131526489576252011-05-03T07:45:00.001-07:002011-05-03T07:45:39.793-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Just the Facts:</p> <ul> <li>Kia is recalling 12,690&nbsp;2011 Sorentos because a defective transmission may cause &ldquo;loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash,&rdquo; according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. </li> <li>Kia dealers will replace the right-side output gear and intermediate shaft on the affected Sorentos. </li> <li>The recall is expected to begin sometime this month. </li> </ul> <p><br />source: insideline</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-957613152648957625?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-20480205717801607482011-05-02T10:20:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:20:36.615-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <div><span>Reuters</span> <img src="http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Sources/Art/source_Reuters3.gif" alt="" /></div> <div>updated <abbr title="2011-05-02T17:13:46">less than 1 minute ago</abbr> <span>2011-05-02T17:13:46</span></div> <div> <p>Federal regulators are investigating 865,000 General Motors Co sport utility vehicles for potential faulty fuel gauges that could mistakenly tell drivers their vehicles have more gas than they do.</p> <p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website it opened a preliminary investigation covering Chevrolet Trailblazers, GMC Envoys, Buick Rainiers and Saab 9-7s from model years 2005-2007 after receiving 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge readings.</p> <p>Of the complaints over the weekend, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall and 43 of those occurred because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel than what was actually in the tank, NHTSA said.</p> <p>One complaint alleged the affected vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate and was struck from behind, according to NHTSA.</p> <p>NHTSA said the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year. It added it has opened preliminary probes for Ford Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co Ltd vehicles.</p> <p>NHTSA received 18 complaints concerning the liftgate glass on the rear doors or hatches on 200,000 Ford SUVs. The reports said the liftgate glass on Ford Escapes and Mercury Mariners for model years 2010 and 2011 could spontaneously shatter when the liftgate was opened or closed. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42857117/ns/business-autos/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2048020571780160748?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-28412094792483907162011-05-02T10:17:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:17:57.015-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <div>A Chrysler Group assembly worker works on the bottom chassis for Chrysler Jeeps, Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos at the Chrysler Jefferson North auto plant in Detroit, Michigan April 28, 2011. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook</div> <div><span>Reuters</span> <img src="http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Sources/Art/source_Reuters3.gif" alt="" /></div> <div>updated <abbr title="2011-05-02T17:13:31">2 minutes ago</abbr> <span>2011-05-02T17:13:31</span></div> <div> <div> <p>By Deepa Seetharaman</p> <p>DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC reported its first quarterly net profit since emerging from bankruptcy nearly two years ago, helped by a revamped lineup of cars and trucks as well as higher vehicle prices.</p> <p>Chrysler&rsquo;s first-quarter net income came to $116 million, compared with a net loss of $197 million a year earlier, as revenue shot up 35 percent to $13.1 billion.</p> <p>The company reported an operating profit of $477 million in the first quarter, compared with $143 million a year earlier.</p> <p>Sixty percent of the company&rsquo;s sales in the first quarter came from its revamped lineup, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Average vehicle prices rose to $28,300 in the first quarter, from $27,300 a year ago.</p> <p>Until now, Chrysler has posted a string of operating profits, but high interest costs on more than $7 billion in loans the company owes to the United States and Canada from its 2009 bailout have undercut its ability to post a net profit.</p> <p>Chrysler&rsquo;s earnings kick off a week of big news for the automotive sector. Carmakers are due to report April U.S. auto sales on Tuesday, and General Motors Co will release quarterly earnings on Thursday.</p> <p>Chrysler, which now operates under the management of Italian automaker Fiat SpA, is seeking a $3.5 billion term loan and $2.5 billion in bonds to refinance that debt, the company said on Monday.</p> <p>Sergio Marchionne, the chief executive of Chrysler and Fiat, said the deal was close to being &ldquo;crystallized.&rdquo;</p> <p>Chrysler also reiterated its full-year outlook, saying it aimed to post revenue of $55 billion and net income between $200 million and $500 million.</p> <p>Marchionne has said the company would need to post &ldquo;a couple&rdquo; quarters of net income before an initial public offering, which could come this year or next.</p> <p>&ldquo;Success is incredibly temporary,&rdquo; Marchionne told analysts and reporters on a conference call. &ldquo;The first quarter is done. We&rsquo;ve got a lot of quarters to do.&rdquo;</p> <p>Fiat shares rose to the highest level in more than three months after the Chrysler report. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42855745/ns/business-autos/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> </div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2841209479248390716?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-68707667179478553592011-05-02T10:15:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:15:23.305-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>The 2010-2011 Ford Escape and its former twin, the , are being investigated by federal safety officials for problems with shattering rear window glass.</p> <p>The Detroit News says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be studying more than 200,000 Escape and Mariner crossovers from the past two model years, in the wake of complaints about the glass in their rear liftgates. The paper reports that 18 complaints have been logged by the NHTSA from owners reporting shattered glass when opening or closing the rear liftgate.</p> <p>One of the complainants was cut by falling glass.</p> <p>has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) for the problem, but the NHTSA study is a possible step toward an official recall.</p> <p>The NHTSA advisory indicates that the shattering glass could be related to cold weather. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1059282_nhtsa-investigating-ford-escape-mercury-mariner" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6870766717947855359?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-40383192661487317702011-05-02T10:11:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:11:25.098-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <div> <h2>In a digital age when consumers can educate themselves long before they enter the showroom of a car dealership, women have become savvy shoppers who are using a variety of online resources to do their car buying research.</h2> </div> <p>Many will read the latest reviews and safety information from sites like JD Power and Consumer Reports. Women are also looking for honest to peer-to-peer reviews from bloggers like Cindi Matthews who recently reviewed the 2011 Chevy Malibu as part of the Chevrolet Girlfriend Getaway Program.</p> <p>When women walk through the door of an auto dealership, they are armed with information and ready to negotiate, but what are they looking for when they shop for an automobile?</p> <p>The latest in technology, as well as comfort and style, often factor into the decision making process for female car buyers. With gas prices on the rise, fuel economy is also an important consideration.</p> <p>However, Christine Overstreet, executive director of Heels and Wheels, feels that most women are looking for a car that fits into their current lifestyle.</p> <p>&ldquo;I want a safe, comfortable vehicle that will get me where I need to be. I don&rsquo;t need seven seats, but would like some cargo space, so I am looking at sedans, CUV&rsquo;s and wagons &hellip; and I love heated seats!&rdquo;</p> <p>A woman who frequently travels in her car for business may be looking for something totally different than a mom who is transporting four children to school, sports functions and other activities.</p> <p>The business traveler may look for a car that touts a technology package with gadgets such as a built-in navigation system and hands-free wireless communication. The busy mom, who has the safety and comfort of her children in mind, may research vehicles that have ease of entry/exit, adequate storage and excellent safety reviews.</p> <p>In addition to research on safety, fuel economy and comfort, there is still the issue of price. Does price play a factor in the car buying decisions of women and is it the biggest motivator when it comes to writing the deal?</p> <p>&ldquo;In this economy, people are price conscious but it is not price alone. Value for the dollar is more important,&rdquo; says Christine Overstreet. &ldquo;It is price for what you get and again, this is where the Internet is playing a large part in purchases. You can see exactly what you will get for what you pay out before you even arrive at the dealership.&rdquo;</p> <p>Beyond the research, reviews and comparison shopping, what cars are worth a look for women? Overstreet, who created Heels &amp; Wheels to recognize women as a &lsquo;major force in the automotive purchase decision&rsquo;, gives her opinions on her top five favorite vehicles. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.torquenews.com/1057/most-women-buy-cars-based-lifestyle-price-and-fuel-economy" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4038319266148731770?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-20525385478626417582011-05-02T10:08:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:08:09.305-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <object align="left" height="292" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="470"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="flashvars" value="settings=http://www.drivingtelevision.tv/assets/xml/cid983_for_embed.xml" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.drivingtelevision.tv/mediaplayer.swf" /> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> </object> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2052538547862641758?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-50812432604054496772011-05-02T10:04:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:04:40.460-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>It has awkward proportions, almost as though it has a nose too big for its face. But that doesn&rsquo;t take away from the cuteness of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. From the seemingly twisted category of &ldquo;cute utes,&rdquo; Mitsubishi comes forth with one of their latest.<br />A capable hauler, it has pluses and minuses to be certain. Sit back as we cruise with one of the new breed in urban-assault grocery getters, this one from the maker of the Evo. What is it?<br />A four-adult, or two-adult, three child carrier, the Outlander Sport is a compact CUV that draws inspiration from the Evo Lancer, and according to Mitsubishi, adds some spice to an otherwise humdrum segment. Our vehicle for the week was the 2WD SE model, although it is available in an all-wheel-drive configuration as well.</p> <p>Powered by the firm&rsquo;s venerable four-banger, it might be the solution for some, but not all, types of buyers.</p> <p>What&rsquo;s it up against?<br />The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport comes up against some heavy hitters in the segment. Among them are Nissan&rsquo;s glimmering siblings, the Juke and Rogue, the Kia Sportage, the MINI Countryman and then, at a slightly higher price point, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.</p> <p>It is a rather stout segment, so if you wish to compete, you best bring your A&ndash;game.</p> <p>Any breakthroughs?<br />Among the breakthroughs for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport start with the price. Value pricing in this segment is a way to get market share, especially when some of your competitors skirt close to the edge of $30,000, or beyond.</p> <p>All Outlander Sport models are equipped with standard features like remote keyless entry with a panic feature, halogen and S&ndash;HID headlights, Bluetooth hands-free communications, and audio systems with USB input and steering wheel mounted controls. Mitsubishi&rsquo;s FUSE Hands free Link System even allows Bluetooth streaming audio from a smart phone or iPhone. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/?p=32781" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Me-mitsubishi-outlander-sports-se-05_620-125x125" height="125" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-05-02/rhoqeqhnmEjfpDfCwvomwHpJdagxDgnJCypqoErejyHlnBIxFosfEcipFBri/me-mitsubishi-outlander-sports-se-05_620-125x125.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="125" /> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5081243260405449677?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-52525387386885227712011-05-02T10:01:00.001-07:002011-05-02T10:01:25.956-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>The new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Compass's larger, hardier sibling, got a complete redesign this year, and it's been almost unanimously lauded for being attractively proportioned, if a bit conservative. Meanwhile, the former, pre-2011 Compass has not at all been well-received, especially with respect to styling. Its 'Jeep Modern' design&mdash;with an odd combination Wrangler/CJ design cues in front and an odd, angular crossover tail&mdash;never quite took with either conservative Jeep suburbanites or with the hip urban folks Jeep originally aimed it at. Design-wise odd yet homely were appropriate descriptors.</p> <p>The short story is that Jeep tried to give the 2011 Compass the Grand Cherokee treatment. The Compass hasn't received a complete redesign for 2011, just some softened sheetmetal and new front and rear end styling. The proportions are the same, with the boxy wheelwell outline and smooth rear-pillar upkick preserved. the front end is a smaller, softer version of the Grand Cherokee's, while the taillamps have also been softened. Overall, the Compass has a vaguely sleeker, classier look from some angles, but the changes don't reduce the Compass's ungainliness, to our eyes.</p> <p>Likewise, Jeep claims to have upgraded trims and finishes inside, but those upgrades are basically limited to a new steering wheel, some new knobs for the climate control, and a few more bright plasti-chrome accents. Available leather seats have contrasting piping and are an upgrade in style, though. That said, the fundamentals are all here and the layout of the interior is straightforward and functional&mdash;and appealing in appearance if not always feel. Read the rest of this review <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1059263_2011-jeep-compass" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5252538738688522771?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-59441409066734276812011-04-29T13:20:00.001-07:002011-04-29T13:20:07.178-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>This year we&rsquo;ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of companies working towards detaching the electric car from its charging cable.&nbsp; Now , the world&rsquo;s largest automaker, has joined the inductive charging revolution with a substantial undisclosed investment in WiTricity, specialists in wireless charging.&nbsp;</p> <p>WiTricity&rsquo;s current technology is comparable to standard Level 2 fast charge technology, providing up to 3.3 kilowatts of power. This makes it ideal for providing a way of charging plug-in vehicles without wires where in places where wired technology may present a trip hazard such as shopping mall parking lots, for example.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>WiTricity&rsquo;s technology makes use of a technique it calls resonance wireless charging.&nbsp;</p> <p>Instead of inducing a magnetic field in a receiver coil in the same way a traditional electrical transformer works, resonance inductive coupling works by using two coils which vibrate at the exact same frequency.&nbsp;</p> <p>When a specific frequency of oscillating current is applied to force the primary coil to vibrate, an oscillating magnetic field of specific frequency is produced, inducing a matching current in the secondary coil as it vibrates sympathetically with the first.&nbsp;</p> <p>This allows energy to be transferred between two points with very high efficiency without any physical contact between the two coils.&nbsp;</p> <p>Used primarily in devices like the Powermat to wirelessly charge portable electronics devices, the technology also prevents inadvertent exposure to unintended electromagnetic radiation causing harm. reducing risk to computer components, credit cards and humans.&nbsp;</p> <p>Toyota&rsquo;s investment in WiTricity is as yet not fully disclosed, although we expect the partnership to help Toyota develop wireless charging systems for its range of up-coming plug-in vehicles, including future versions of the Plug-in Prius, the all-electric RAV4 EV and &nbsp; possible electrification of its city car, the iQ.&nbsp;Read the full article <a href="http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1059122_toyota-joins-wireless-electric-car-charging-revolution" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Inductive-power-transmission-diagram_100230081_s" height="179" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-29/aisnsDxkEuxixwIfyFBcaqgFgIfnceFdoyyrmbgEldtarzGDfxhtHlgrgHxJ/inductive-power-transmission-diagram_100230081_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5944140906673427681?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-82290219386470264762011-04-29T13:15:00.001-07:002011-04-29T13:15:59.162-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <div> <h2>Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.</h2> </div> <p><img src="http://www.torquenews.com/sites/default/files/image-108/%5Btitle-raw%5D/Mercedes%20ALabama%20Plant.jpg?1304016874" alt="" /></p> <p>Read the whole story <a href="http://www.torquenews.com/108/mercedes-toyota-plants-alabama-shut-down-violent-southern-storms" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8229021938647026476?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-64912638836187793342011-04-29T13:10:00.001-07:002011-04-29T13:10:03.102-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>&lt;object width="640" height="390"&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7HanKiq6r8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;version=3&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param">http://www.youtube.com/v/o7HanKiq6r8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;version=3"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param</a> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;<embed allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o7HanKiq6r8&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="304" width="500"></embed>&lt;/object&gt;</p> <p>&lt;object width="640" height="390"&gt;&lt;param name="movie" value="<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/QzEcJecXJC4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;version=3&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param">http://www.youtube.com/v/QzEcJecXJC4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;version=3"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param</a> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;&lt;param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"&gt;&lt;/param&gt;<embed allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QzEcJecXJC4&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="304" width="500"></embed>&lt;/object&gt;</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6491263883618779334?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-59761500851307032272011-04-29T13:06:00.001-07:002011-04-29T13:06:56.628-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>After ending production of the XLR following the 2009 model year, Cadillac is planning to re-enter the convertible market with a distinctly different approach. Twice, Cadillac has aimed high, first with the Pininfarina-bodied Allant&eacute; that went out of production in 1993, and then with the XLR, a folding-hardtop roadster that shared much of its architecture with the Chevrolet Corvette.</p> <p>Burned by weak sales of these expensive boutique models, Cadillac will bring its next convertible in at a much lower price. It will be based on the upcoming Alpha platform, which underpins both the <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/news/spied/11q1/2013_cadillac_ats_spy_photos-future_cars">2013 ATS</a> compact sedan and the next-generation CTS. The new convertible won&rsquo;t just be an open-top ATS, though. Instead, it will be positioned between the ATS and the CTS and have unique styling that sets it apart from both models. Think of it as the equivalent of the Audi A5 convertible.</p> <p>There is one important aspect which the new convertible shares with the A5 cabrio: It will have a softtop. The luxury-convertible segment is split on this issue: The Audi, the upcoming Cadillac, and the Mercedes-Benz E-class cabriolet sport fabric roofs. On the other side of the fence are the convertible versions of the BMW 3-series, the Lexus IS, and the Infiniti G37, all equipped with folding hardtops. While this style of retractable roof eats up trunk space and adds substantial weight, it does give onlookers something to gawp at when the complex mechanism begins the transformation from coupe to convertible and vice versa. As enthusiasts, we&rsquo;re fans of the lighter cloth-top approach&mdash;though we do understand the all-season appeal of folding metal for some folks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Engine choices for the new Cadillac convertible are not clear at this point, but the platform could potentially host anything from a turbocharged four to V-6 and V-8 engines. Look for the new car to be launched in late 2013 for the 2014 model year. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/cadillac-working-on-soft-top-convertible-to-slot-between-the-ats-and-cts/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver%2Fblog+%28Car+and+Driver+Blog%29" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5976150085130703227?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-78899301355433648982011-04-29T13:04:00.001-07:002011-04-29T13:04:45.194-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &mdash; A little while ago, yours truly wrote about the Nissan Leaf, the world&rsquo;s first fully electric, non-golf cart-like car to be made widely available in the 21st century. While the unstylish little thing is also unquestionably a game-changer, the smart eco-shopper knows that even more, ahem, electrifying offers are right around the corner.</p> <p>The MINI E is a slightly different animal compared to the Leaf: This electric version of the popular small car will never make it to market, but the lessons learned will be applied to the BMW Megacity, an electric vehicle (EV) that&rsquo;s set to debut in 2012. Nevertheless, during a quick test drive close to BMW Canada HQ north of Toronto, the MINI E offered eye-opening performance, particularly from its regenerative braking system.</p> <p>While all EVs and hybrid cars have these systems &mdash; they charge the battery pack when you lift off the gas or apply the brake &mdash; the set-up on the MINI is far more powerful than the rest. In fact, the system is so powerful, you can drive the car without ever having to touch the brake pedal; simply lift off the gas and the car automatically reduces speed until you come to a complete stop.</p> <p>To top it all off, the MINI E offers the same dynamic handling of a regular MINI Cooper combined with even quicker acceleration. I initially failed to notice that the speedometer was set to mph and not km/h; before coming to this realization, the MINI and I were rocketing along at very much over the posted speed limit, working up no sweat at all. Then I hit the regenerative brakes and a parachute deployed, top fuel dragster-style, to slow us down and get back on the right side of the law. (This whole story is true except the parachute part.)</p> <p>I&rsquo;ve gone on record as saying that the MINI is the best-handling, most fun-to-drive and most style-conscious compact car in existence and the electrified version continues this trend. If not for the lack of trunk space or the disappearance of the back seat (both due to the large battery pack), the E would get a straight-up &lsquo;A.&rsquo; Read full article <a href="http://www.toromagazine.com/lifestyle/test-drive/7a9cd822-410e-0094-8937-3f6db63be7f4/MINI-E-Predicts-an-Electric-Future/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7889930135543364898?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-29741714965439226922011-04-29T12:57:00.001-07:002011-04-29T12:57:33.448-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><strong>Just the Facts: </strong></p> <ul class="il-unordered-list"> <li>Finally, new seats in all Corvettes. They'll be like the ones in the Centennial Edition. </li> <li>New Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires for the ZR1 and Z06 are basically street-legal race tires. </li> <li>2012 Chevrolet Corvette production begins in July. </li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>DETROIT</strong> &mdash; Many of the changes on the <span style="color: #0072bc;">2012 Chevrolet Corvette</span> have already slipped out, but today Chevy clarified a couple details: All 2012 Corvettes get new seats, while the Z06 and <span style="color: #0072bc;">ZR1</span> models get a brand-new set of Michelin tires.</p> <p>The 2012 Corvette, which goes into production in July at Bowling Green, Kentucky, makes its public debut this weekend at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. Continue reading <a href="http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/corvette/2012/all-2012-corvettes-get-new-seats-better-tires-for-z06-and-zr1.html">here</a>.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CR__Xxu3xzw" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2974171496543922692?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-68673506460715519142011-04-29T12:48:00.001-07:002011-04-29T12:48:22.471-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Chrysler Group has reached a debt-refinancing deal that will allow the automaker to repay $6.6 billion in bailout loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments this quarter.</p> <p>Proceeds from a term loan and debt securities sold to institutional investors will be used to repay the debts to the governments, Chrysler said in a statement today. Chrysler made the announcement ahead of a planned visit to Detroit later today by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.</p> <p>Repaying the loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments would mark a critical step for Chrysler as it tries to distance itself from the controversial 2009 rescue by the Obama administration and rebuild consumer confidence in the brand.</p> <p>Chrysler also hopes the deal will ease Department of Energy concerns about the automaker and allow the federal agency to grant the company as much as $3.5 billion in low-interest loans. The money would be used to refit Chrysler plants to build more fuel-efficient vehicles &mdash; a priority of President Obama&rsquo;s.</p> <p>Further details will likely be disclosed on Monday when first-quarter earnings are reported, the automaker said.</p> <p>The announcement comes almost two years after Chrysler emerged from a U.S.-funded bankruptcy under the management of Italy&rsquo;s Fiat S.p.A.</p> <p>Fiat announced earlier that it plans to buy an additional 16 percent stake in Chrysler for $1.27 billion, up from the current 30 percent. The debt offering, term loans and the cash infusion from Fiat are all expected to occur concurrently, the company said.</p> <p>Analysts and bankers have said this would make the U.S. automaker a more attractive story for potential investors in an initial public offering that could come as early as this year. Next month, Chrysler executives will begin to court potential debt investors, primarily in North America, as part of a road show. Continue reading <a href="http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110428/FREE/110429909#" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6867350646071551914?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-77310902340816308632011-04-29T12:25:00.001-07:002011-04-29T12:25:52.992-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Cadillac&rsquo;s SUV line is a huge success story. Whether or not <em>we</em> like it, buyers are snatching up the new SRX, and the Escalade remains one of the country&rsquo;s most recognizable automotive status symbols. It&rsquo;s not surprising, then, that the company is looking to expand its SUV family. Jim Vurpillat, Cadillac&rsquo;s global marketing chief, tells us that there is room in the portfolio for another SUV to slot in between the SRX and the Escalade. The SRX got smaller in its second generation, leaving room for another model in the $50&ndash;60K range. Continue reading <a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/cadillac-to-get-another-three-row-suv-keep-escalade/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver%2Fblog+%28Car+and+Driver+Blog%29" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7731090234081630863?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-3588428780366517722011-04-28T14:41:00.001-07:002011-04-28T14:41:32.572-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank"><strong>onlineautobrochure</strong></a>.com</p> <p>We thought that Porsche had pretty much squeezed everything it could get out of the current 911 (internally called 997), which is due to be replaced by the heavily redesigned and bigger 991 at the Frankfurt auto show this fall. But we were wrong: meet the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, a stripped-down track fugitive equipped with the largest engine ever installed in a series-production 911, a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that reaches 500 hp at 8250 rpm. That&rsquo;s up from 450 hp at 7900 rpm for the 911 GT3 RS with its 3.8-liter flat-six. The maximum torque of 339&nbsp;lb-ft&mdash;up from 317&mdash;arrives at 5750 rpm.</p> <p>Keep Reading: <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q2/2012_porsche_911_gt3_rs_4.0-official_photos_and_info"> 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 &ndash; Official Photos and Info<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-28/jrsnqEIhzIskGCIcpFbHmdvFaqjCCqcvFGxyBCperlwhabbqvuGcCeFqmBpk/2012-porsche-911-gt3-rs-40-placement-626x382.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-porsche-911-gt3-rs-40-placement-626x382" height="305" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-28/jrsnqEIhzIskGCIcpFbHmdvFaqjCCqcvFGxyBCperlwhabbqvuGcCeFqmBpk/2012-porsche-911-gt3-rs-40-placement-626x382.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-358842878036651772?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-54118919949722569402011-04-27T16:12:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:12:25.684-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com <embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/626953918" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="412" flashvars="videoId=915487871001&amp;playerId=626953918&amp;viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&amp;servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&amp;cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&amp;domain=embed&amp;autoStart=false&amp;" width="486"></embed></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5411891994972256940?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-67528785515166604982011-04-27T16:08:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:08:54.517-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>&lt;embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/626953918" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=915487871001&amp;playerId=626953918&amp;viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&amp;servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&amp;cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&amp;domain=embed&amp;autoStart=false&amp;" base="<a href="http://admin.brightcove.com">http://admin.brightcove.com</a>" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="<a href="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed">http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"&gt;&lt;/embed</a>&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6752878551516660498?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-87080162147520038892011-04-27T16:06:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:06:17.093-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p>Just a few years ago, the conventional wisdom with mid-size was that, unless you counted yourself among frugally minded tightwads, you&rsquo;d be much happier with the optional V-6 than with a standard four-cylinder engine.</p> <p>Then four-cylinder engines found a new benchmark for power last year, when introduced its direct-injection 2.4-liter four, in the 2011 Sonata. Making up to 200 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque&mdash;with class-leading fuel economy of 35 mpg highway&mdash;this engine (and the car itself, The Car Connection&rsquo;s Best Car To Buy 2011) was a game-changer.</p> <p>But for those who still wanted to move more rapidly than the standard engine, Hyundai has another game-changing option on offer in the Sonata. There&rsquo;s no Sonata V-6; instead, a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder, making 274 hp, powers Turbo SE and Limited models of the Sonata just as quickly as a six.</p> <p>In fact, the Turbo might actually be more responsive in transitional maneuvers like highway passing, or easing confidently out of a corner. Its 269 pound-feet of torque peak is reached as low as 1,750 rpm, so it can really ease up to speed without downshifting. We couldn&rsquo;t feel much, if any, turbo lag either&mdash;and we expected some, considering this setup&rsquo;s pressure-cooking 17.4-psi boost level.</p> <p>What&rsquo;s surprising is how effectively the Turbo model feels like a premium, more sophisticated powertrain choice. It&rsquo;s surprisingly quiet; Hyundai has tuned out most of the turbo whistle, wastegate, and and intake noise you hear on other high-performance turbo models, and it&rsquo;s hushed the exhaust about to the levels of the non-turbo model. Floor the accelerator at highway speeds and the engine and transmission work quickly but smoothly, with speed gathering in a luxury-car-like rush. Much like a V-6 sedan, in fact. Yes, you can tell there&rsquo;s a four-cylinder engine under the hood, but it doesn&rsquo;t sound or feel downmarket. Read the full article <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1059031_2011-hyundai-sonata-turbo-driven" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8708016214752003889?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-32649559805583472912011-04-27T16:02:00.001-07:002011-04-27T16:02:53.916-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Just the Facts: </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Nissan will recall 196,000&nbsp;1997-2003 Infiniti QX4s and 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinders. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Under-body rust could damage the SUVs&rsquo; driver-side strut housing and break the steering column.</p> <p>Nissan will inspect the front suspension and, if necessary, replace the strut housing.</p> <p>read the full article <a target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3264955980558347291?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-3778092345143293232011-04-27T15:59:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:59:17.540-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <p>Reviewers, in general, have not been all that kind to the 2011 Ford Focus. With a complete refresh of the model on the books for 2012 and the market for small, fuel-efficient cars heating up, the 2011, which carries an MSRP of $16,640 to $19,670, does not stack up all that well against the competition. Even its own sibling, the Ford Fiesta, is considered to be better looking and a more satisfying drive. In general, when you put the Focus next to cars like the Honda Civic and the Nissan Versa, you&rsquo;re going to see a dated model that returns sluggish acceleration and is, at best, what Autoblog called a &ldquo;grocery getter.&rdquo;</p> <p>For running errands, the Focus performs as well as any car with a 2.0-liter four cylinder is going to perform. Get out on the road, and the noisy 140 horsepower engine, high cabin noise, annoying tire hum, and complete lack of &ldquo;get up and go&rdquo; don&rsquo;t just stand out, they scream out. Gas mileage is okay &mdash; 24 mpg in town and 35 mpg on the road. A year ago that would have been outstanding, now, it&rsquo;s just &ldquo;good&rdquo; for this class of automobile.</p> <p>Inside, the one thing that does make the Focus stand out is the fact that the Sync infotainment system is a standard feature. Otherwise, when you get past the comfortable front seats, the cabin is mildly low grade. Body panels that don&rsquo;t line up and flaws in the upholstery, especially on the rear bench seat, are fairly common. The head and leg room is good up front and in theory the car seats five, but three people in the back had better know each other really well. The back seat splits and folds, but the 13.8 cubic feet of trunk space when the seats are up is nothing to write home about. Go with the Nissan Versa, which is a better performer on just about all levels, and you get 17.8 cubic feet.</p> <p>Parents will like the fact that the MyKey system is also a standard feature. This lets the folks program in a top speed, turn the sound system off unless the seatbelts are in use, and basically annoy their kids into better driving behaviors in a variety of ways. The 2011 hasn&rsquo;t been crash-tested, but the 2010 picked up four stars for driver and front passenger front impact crashes and five stars for side impact. The insurance industry also awarded the 2010 Focus its top rating, &ldquo;Good,&rdquo; for front, side, and rear impacts. You get all the standard safety bells and whistles &mdash; six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and anti-lock brakes.</p> <p>Ford can and has done better. The 2011 Focus can&rsquo;t even stand up to the in-house competition. It&rsquo;s not the cheapest out there &mdash; the Kia Forte is $2,000 less and is considered one of the best small cars on the road today with a long list of amenities including Bluetooth and satellite radio. Even if you nurse a particular loyalty for Ford, pass on the 2011 Focus. Wait for the model refresh next year or shop outside the box this year.</p> </span></p> <p><br />source <a href="http://www.carseek.com/reviews/ford/2011-focus/">http://www.carseek.com/reviews/ford/2011-focus/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-377809234514329323?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-1245339827510451602011-04-27T15:49:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:49:48.389-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/GchBkBcBquGianpuGdpnGyFhiyvvmAdsppdkgbgFdzvpEJmxeDffbbfkbwnt/2011_ferrari_458_italia_new_main.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011_ferrari_458_italia_new_main" height="267" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/GchBkBcBquGianpuGdpnGyFhiyvvmAdsppdkgbgFdzvpEJmxeDffbbfkbwnt/2011_ferrari_458_italia_new_main.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> <p>While the 2011 Nissan LEAF and the 2011 Chevrolet Volt took the 2011 World Car of the Year and the 2011 World Green Car of the Year awards (respectively) at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the Ferrari 458 Italia was rightfully named the the 2011 World Performance Car of the Year.</p> <p>The Ferrari 458 Italia was chosen from an initial list of 14 sports cars by a jury consisting of 66 international journalists from 24 different countries.</p> <p>With the &ldquo;World Performance Car of the Year&rdquo; the jury&rsquo;s specialists wanted to underline the 458 Italia&rsquo;s extraordinary performance capacity on the track and on the road, defining the car as &ldquo;already a classic in every sense, but its sophisticated handling abilities at the limit take the V8 middle-rear engine Ferrari concept to a whole new level&rdquo;.</p> <p>In the statement an acclaim regarding the car&rsquo;s &ldquo;meraviglioso sound&rdquo; wasn&rsquo;t missing.</p> <p><strong>Refresher</strong>: Power for the Ferrari 458 Italia comes from a mid-rear mounted 4.5L V8 producing 570-hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 398&nbsp;lb-ft at 6,000 rpm. Mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, 0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of over 202 mph. Click <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/tag/ferrari-458-italia/" target="_blank">here</a> to read more</p> <p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Ferrari_458_italia_images_004-128x84" height="84" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/bmAuGvfffGBDnCmEesiCJEwwCfrEnBgzxnIcqBFFykalIzvddvdwFupFnmwm/ferrari_458_italia_images_004-128x84.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="128" /> <img alt="Ferrari_458_italia_new_press_002-128x84" height="84" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/fJCfsztcJoJGHwfAlfwEmFvoavImohArbcAszIkIulfIfIhEryIvxECpDgsC/ferrari_458_italia_new_press_002-128x84.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="128" /> <img alt="Ferrari_458_italia_new_press_003-128x84" height="84" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/DffkvJaulAuoAnjIGrxmBfmBCioucynHkGfgmIhEGkBraDjfwEHrJzipemih/ferrari_458_italia_new_press_003-128x84.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="128" /> <img alt="Ferrari_458_italia_new_press_005-128x84" height="84" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/lxiCDpHFazAHwCsppFhFnJBCHnGcAseFAxewkrodwqIFBHqcxiEhkneDzhko/ferrari_458_italia_new_press_005-128x84.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="128" /> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/ferrari-458-italia-awarded-2011-world-perform">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-124533982751045160?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-53919854670519483612011-04-27T15:45:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:45:01.009-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> <p>Perhaps you read in this week&rsquo;s Financial Times that Jaguar is looking at building a new factory for engine construction in the UK. What the company hasn&rsquo;t said&mdash;but thanks to our sources, we can now confirm&mdash;is that the added production capacity will allow the Jaguar to begin construction of a brand-new six-cylinder engine. The engine should come to the U.S. in the XF, and possibly even in the XJ.</p> <p>At present, every Jaguar sold in the U.S. comes with an excellent 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Some are naturally aspirated and make 385 hp, while others are supercharged and produce 475 or 510 ponies. Europeans see more options for their cats: a 2.2-liter diesel four, a 3.0-liter diesel six, and the old Ford-based 3.0-liter V-6. You may remember that last engine from such groaning flops as the Jaguar X-Type 3.0 and the S-Type 3.0. Suffice it to say that the company needs a new gasoline V-6 for the U.S. market and for Europeans who want an engine designed during the current millennium. (Jag also needs all-wheel drive, but that&rsquo;s not happening any time soon.)</p> <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> <p> <p>Given that the outgoing lump makes 240 hp, we&rsquo;d expect Jaguar&rsquo;s new six-pot to produce significantly more power, something comparable to the 300-plus-hp engines from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. It seems sensible that this engine would be paired to the eight-speed automatic that the company recently announced would be used in 2.2-liter diesel cars in Europe. We were told our wait for the engine wouldn&rsquo;t be too long, so we figure that we&rsquo;ll see it in the 2013 or 2014 model year.</p> </p> <p>soure <a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/jaguar-planning-brand-new-v-6-engine-for-xf-and-maybe-xj/">http://blog.caranddriver.com/jaguar-planning-brand-new-v-6-engine-for-xf-and-maybe-xj/</a></p> </span></span> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/DhdzJkArpoqdlrszCnGcHtujhEqqoaFuGpGzkckIzpAocJwBtalkuDrjyGtt/2012-Jaguar-XF-626x382.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-jaguar-xf-626x382" height="305" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/DhdzJkArpoqdlrszCnGcHtujhEqqoaFuGpGzkckIzpAocJwBtalkuDrjyGtt/2012-Jaguar-XF-626x382.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5391985467051948361?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-75007027404244559002011-04-27T15:42:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:42:13.958-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">via <strong style=""><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><strong>Just the Facts:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>The redesigned 2012 CLS550 starts at $72K; the CLS63 AMG comes in at $95,775.</strong> </li> <li><strong>The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 costs $4,150 less than its predecessor.</strong> </li> <li><strong>Both 2012 CLS-Class four-doors reach U.S. dealerships this summer.</strong> </li> </ul> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-benz/cls-class/2012/mercedes-benz-drops-price-on-2012-cls-class.html">http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-benz/cls-class/2012/mercedes-benz-drops-price-on-2012-cls-class.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7500702740424455900?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-25314604760511878562011-04-27T15:38:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:38:04.801-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><span style="color: #006fb1;">Volkswagen Amarok</span> is the first pick-up of Volkswagen and also the competitor for the Toyota Hilux. The pick-up was built at the Pacheco factory in Buenos Aires, before it was sent to South America, Austalia and New Zealand, as well as Europe.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The <span style="color: #006fb1;">VW Amarok</span> looks classy and aggressive with the VW grille, locking centre and rear differentials. The interior of this all-wheel drive gives you well-textured surfaces. The seats height is unusual, prepared to give you an excellent driving position. Read the rest of this review <a href="http://www.dautobuzz.com/volkswagen/vw-amarok-20-tdi-short-review.html">http://www.dautobuzz.com/volkswagen/vw-amarok-20-tdi-short-review.html</a><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/EpDifdjAaBlneFgsFCzwhrmxdjEJAnkIcHkcIiIroiFCIkHihIjhksnvqkov/vw-amarok-tdi.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Vw-amarok-tdi" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/EpDifdjAaBlneFgsFCzwhrmxdjEJAnkIcHkcIiIroiFCIkHihIjhksnvqkov/vw-amarok-tdi.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2531460476051187856?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-4127453717266356802011-04-27T15:34:00.001-07:002011-04-27T15:34:26.569-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>The eternal problem with sporty Volvos has been their resemblance to the well-known IKEA breakfast. Less expensive than its continental counterpart, it&rsquo;s also not particularly flavorful and much of its appeal comes from sheer novelty. But if the old S60 was like the mealy, grey meatballs served by the flat pack furniture chain, the new 2011 model is like the Carl Gustaf anti-tank weapon &ndash; a simple looking grey metal tube that is capable of destroying far superior weaponry. Continue reading <a href="http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/volvo/2011-volvo-s60-review-1519.html">http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/volvo/2011-volvo-s60-review-1519.html</a><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/EyphtbeakhypDAegtEmrBgpsuowqlbIrqHezJkwwtsDJonoDArjtmIIBgfkn/2011_Volvo_S60_04.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011_volvo_s60_04" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-27/EyphtbeakhypDAegtEmrBgpsuowqlbIrqHezJkwwtsDJonoDArjtmIIBgfkn/2011_Volvo_S60_04.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-412745371726635680?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-40421200288401286212011-04-26T13:44:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:44:36.218-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Add another GM car to the roster of vehicles earning the Feds&rsquo; top safety rating.</p> <p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the 2011 Buick LaCrosse is worthy of a five-star safety rating.</p> <p>The NHTSA has toughened its safety ratings for the current model year; as a result, many five-star cars from the 2010 model year have fallen from the top of the rankings this time around.</p> <p>In the crash tests leading up to its final scoring, the LaCrosse garnered five stars for front- and side-impact protection.</p> <p>The mid-size sedan earns a rating of 8.2 from our editors, who note the sedan &ldquo;isn&rsquo;t just a good-looking vehicle; it handles and rides well, and when compared to its main rivals, it&rsquo;s a value leader as well.&rdquo;</p> <p>Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058895_2011-buick-lacrosse-earns-the-nhtsas-top-rating" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><br /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="2011-buick-lacrosse_100346068_s" height="121" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/kdAoDlAralipkqqwhsCBlddhgqjtBmcpqnACaukrhgIDjcGcopercIJtsdEs/2011-buick-lacrosse_100346068_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4042120028840128621?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-81724016339568973762011-04-26T13:40:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:40:57.117-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div> <p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>By DIANA T. KURYLKO, AUTOMOTIVE NEWS on 4/25/2011</p> </div> <p>Mercedes-Benz will launch four compact vehicles in the United States in the next three years with starting prices of $30,000 or below.</p> <p>The vehicles will include a production version of the A-class coupe concept shown last week at the New York auto show. Three variants of Mercedes&rsquo; new-generation compact family also are headed for the United States.</p> <p>Insiders say the three other cars are:</p> <p><strong>1.</strong> A small van that will likely be offered as an electric vehicle.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong> A small sedan to be called the CLC.</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> A small crossover to be called the GLC.</p> <p>Mercedes-Benz initially decided not to bring the A class here. The decision was reversed several months ago after marketing boss Steve Cannon and a product committee that included dealers saw early versions of the new compact line.</p> <p>The deciding factor was how different the new-generation A class is from the current A class sold in Europe, said Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.</p> <p>&ldquo;The A class has a very European design, and they are doing well with it,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But for North America, it just didn&rsquo;t appeal to the customer. This car does.&rdquo;</p> <p>The new small cars are expected to drive growth in the United States. Currently, the lowest-priced Mercedes is the C class, which starts at $34,865, including freight.</p> <p>&ldquo;There is huge potential for us there,&rdquo; Lieb said.</p> <p>The new vehicles will come standard with many safety features Mercedes has on its larger cars, including adaptive cruise control, traction control and the Pre-Safe safety system that adjusts seat belts and head restraints when the car senses an impending crash.</p> <p>&ldquo;If we leave that segment for our competitors, they become stronger and they branch out and give us resistance in those segments,&rdquo; Lieb said. &ldquo;The time is overdue.&rdquo;</p> <p>Lieb is also convinced that even luxury buyers will shift to smaller vehicles. The initial response to the A-class concept in New York was overwhelmingly positive, he said.</p> <p>&ldquo;There is clearly an opportunity if we do everything right,&rdquo; he said.</p> <p>Together with its dealer council, Mercedes is developing processes for selling the small vehicles. Lieb said dealers who have completed the brand&rsquo;s Autohaus facility improvement program and follow the new processes will get an extra percentage point in the dealer discount margin beginning next year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div> <div><em>AutoWeek</em> <div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/utjAGrpfaItltqqmmrhhqlzjaducptGyjvhqEwsyjoqvgvrfChvjBgAccqzA/mercedes-concept-a.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes-concept-a" height="300" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/utjAGrpfaItltqqmmrhhqlzjaducptGyjvhqEwsyjoqvgvrfChvjBgAccqzA/mercedes-concept-a.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8172401633956897376?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-16469418288376265352011-04-26T13:38:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:38:03.886-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></p> <p><span>Production of the Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe (shown), the Eclipse Spyder and the Endeavor crossover will end in August.</span></p> <div> <p>By RYAN BEENE, AUTOMOTIVE NEWS on 4/25/2011</p> </div> <p>Mitsubishi will stop making three models at its Normal, Ill., plant in August.</p> <p>Production of the Eclipse coupe, Eclipse Spyder and Endeavor crossover will cease, while the Galant sedan will continue to be built, said Yoichi Yokozawa, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America.</p> <p>A decision on when to end Galant production will be made later, Yokozawa said.</p> <p>Mitsubishi is retooling the Illinois plant to build the Outlander Sport starting next year. The automaker said in February that it plans to build about 50,000 units of the crossover annually at the plant and export about half of that.</p> <p>Until now, Mitsubishi had said the vehicles would be phased out by 2013, without specifying when production would cease.</p> <p>Yokozawa said the move is unlikely to hurt dealers. He said supply of the canceled vehicles is adequate.</p> <p>On April 1, Mitsubishi had more than a 180-day supply of the Eclipse and Spyder, about a 23-day supply of the Endeavor and a 27-day supply of the Galant, according to the Automotive News Data Center.</p> <p>Yokozawa, who replaced Shinichi Kurihara as CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America last month, said the Illinois plant builds about 20,000 vehicles annually. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110425/CARNEWS/110429917" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><br /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/xIxtgpGDkhrAbAjdtdyGDrbujlridojicqhHbDuqwejyEnAyaJqlwzxHsxAG/mitsu-eclipse.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Mitsu-eclipse" height="300" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/xIxtgpGDkhrAbAjdtdyGDrbujlridojicqhHbDuqwejyEnAyaJqlwzxHsxAG/mitsu-eclipse.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1646941828837626535?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-26096191920543652042011-04-26T13:34:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:34:39.749-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>This is a little interesting.</p> <div> <p>I&rsquo;ve spent $4.35 charging my electric car in the first week of my Nissan Leaf ownership experiment. &nbsp;I&rsquo;ve put 221 miles on it replacing my Honda Fit that was conservatively getting me 31mpg. &nbsp;Average cost of Gas today in California was $4.197/gallon. &nbsp;I have a fully charged car. &nbsp;The equivalent cost of the gas I would have spent driving my old car was $29.92.</p> <p>Week 1 results are amazing. &nbsp;14.54% operating cost compared to an already fuel efficient car. Kep following the rest <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/04/24/969769/-My-Electric-rideWeek-1" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2609619192054365204?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-89453986561953803622011-04-26T13:30:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:30:59.918-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>2011 Chevrolet Volt wins 2011 World Green Car of the Year</p> <p>While the 2011 Nissan LEAF won the 2011 World Car of the Year award at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the Chevrolet Volt was named the 2011 World Green Car of the Year.</p> <p>&ldquo;The selection of the Volt as the World Green Car is a further proof point of the fuel-efficient technologies that are now being offered by the Chevrolet brand around the world,&rdquo; said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. &ldquo;This award, and the others that have preceded it, validate the efforts of the development team to build a truly remarkable vehicle with the potential to transform transportation around the globe.&rdquo;</p> <p>The Chevrolet Volt beat out a list of 12 vehicles from around the world including finalists BMW 320d EfficientDynamics and the Nissan LEAF.</p> <p><strong>Refresher</strong>: The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is powered by 16-kWh, &lsquo;T&rsquo;-shaped lithium-ion battery that powers the electric drive unit, which allows it to drive 40 miles on battery power alone. The system puts out 149-hp and a maximum torque of 273&nbsp;lb-ft, allowing the Volt to go from 0-60 mph in about 9 seconds, hitting a top speed of 100 mph. The battery can be re-charged by plugging into a household outlet and takes 4 hours to recharge on 240 volts, and about 10-12 hours on a standard 120-volt outlet. The Chevrolet Volt also carries an 84-hp 1.4&nbsp;4-clyinder engine that allows the five-door, FWD sedan to travel additional miles while averaging a fuel-economy of 50 mpg. A fully charged battery and full tank of gas will allow the Volt to travel 379 &nbsp; miles. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt gets an EPA estimated 93 miles per &rsquo;gallon-equivalent&rsquo; when driving under electric power only, 37 mpg when in gasoline mode and over the long term it is estimated to get 60&nbsp;miles&nbsp;per&nbsp;gallon in combined gasoline-powered and electric-powered driving. Prices for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt start at $41,000 but with a full federal income tax credit (which range from $0 to $7,500), the Volt can cost a total of $33,500.</p> <p>Source: egmcartech.com<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/hmJlfnxyFCpHuuvqADgusJIHvJsoFIuyumhefvpyIbjclBznqqEvtnbFxgxC/2011_chevrolet_volt_2011_green_car.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2011_chevrolet_volt_2011_green_car" height="297" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/hmJlfnxyFCpHuuvqADgusJIHvJsoFIuyumhefvpyIbjclBznqqEvtnbFxgxC/2011_chevrolet_volt_2011_green_car.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8945398656195380362?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-38238142991606512702011-04-26T13:25:00.001-07:002011-04-26T13:25:33.311-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>One of the biggest obstacles to owning a Shelby Mustang has always been the price of admission. Ford&rsquo;s own Shelby GT500 Mustang starts at close to $49,000, and cars tuned by Shelby American (the tuning company backed by Carroll Shelby himself) begin at even higher prices. A Shelby GT350, for example, starts at over $64,000 and can easily top $80,000 if you enthusiastically check option boxes.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re a performance Mustang enthusiast on a budget, owning a Shelby tuned Mustang may have seemed just a bit out of reach, which is why Shelby American is introducing the GTS.</p> <p>Designed to be a post-title package (where you buy a stock Mustang, then ship it to Shelby American for the build), the GTS kit includes both appearance and performance upgrades.&nbsp; As you&rsquo;d expect, there&rsquo;s Shelby badging inside and out, and all GTS cars get a custom hood, stripe package and front fascia. There&rsquo;s a black billet grille with a &ldquo;Running Pony&rdquo; emblem, too, and &ldquo;Powered by Ford&rdquo; badges grace the front fenders. GTS package cars get a Racing suspension upgrade, a cold air intake, a Borla exhaust and brake upgrade developed jointly between Shelby and Baer. This basic package runs $9,995 and can be bolted on either V-6 or V-8 Mustangs; in other words, the new price of admission for a Shelby GTS Mustang starts at just over $32,000 for a base V-6.</p> <p>Speed costs money, and Shelby is happy to help you spend as fast as you want. There are supercharger upgrades available for GTS cars, as well as a wide variety of suspension and brake upgrades to cover the range from street to track. Shelby American offers interior and exterior appearance upgrades as well, which means that the GTS package possibilities are limited only by your budget. Thankfully, it takes a much smaller budget to put a Shelby in your garage now. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058850_shelby-builds-a-mustang-for-the-masses-the-shelby-gts" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><br /><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="2012-ford-mustang-shelby-gts_100347872_s" height="192" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-26/soGvEqllHJhdwcwElEhJIeausjlfoevqcAsjtEDtCfapGyzfiJaCurwxDvDD/2012-ford-mustang-shelby-gts_100347872_s.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="320" /> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3823814299160651270?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-26416954085108446642011-04-25T12:45:00.001-07:002011-04-25T12:45:06.681-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Till then, domestic factories to continue working at volumes equivalent to half of original plans.</p> <p>Toyota Motor Corp has said it could take until the end of the year before production is fully recovered to levels before the massive earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan on March 11, disrupting the supply of key parts.</p> <p>In the clearest forecast yet of how long it would take for the Japanese auto industry to recover, Toyota said output would start picking up in July in Japan and around August overseas, with a complete recovery expected in November or December.</p> <p>Until then, Toyota&rsquo;s domestic factories will continue to work at volumes equivalent to half of original plans, and at an average 40 per cent outside Japan, the world&rsquo;s biggest automaker said.</p> <p>&ldquo;With this many aftershocks, including one last night, we&rsquo;ve seen some of the recovery work thrown back to square one many, many times,&rdquo; President Akio Toyoda told a hastily called news conference in Tokyo yesterday.</p> <p>&ldquo;In that sense, it&rsquo;s difficult to say what the impact on production volumes or earnings will be.&rdquo;</p> <p>The news from Toyota came just hours after Japan&rsquo;s Renesas Electronics Corp, a major supplier of chips to the auto industry, said it would resume operations at a damaged factory north of Tokyo on June 15 &mdash; a few weeks ahead of schedule &mdash; an easing of a key bottleneck for car makers. Continue reading<a href="http://www.sify.com/finance/output-to-return-to-normal-by-december-says-toyota-news-equity-leyalaiiebj.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2641695408510844664?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-88051730012219441472011-04-25T11:53:00.001-07:002011-04-25T11:53:05.399-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">With Toyota&rsquo;s safety recall woes still lingering and production problems resulting from the Japanese earthquake General Motors is almost a lock for the title of biggest automaker this year.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>Retaking the top spot from Toyota will be a huge morale booster for the employees of GM and would be icing on the cake for a remarkable comeback after bankruptcy.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">General Motors market share is up, mainly in the world&rsquo;s top two markets, China and the U.S. But even though GM came within 30000 sales of Toyota last year and has had a strong start in 2011, any victory this year has more to do with Toyota&rsquo;s problems than it does General Motors new found resurgence. Read the rest of this article <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/general-motors-likely-to-take-top-sales-spot-from-toyota-this-year" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8805173001221944147?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-80410307214230105472011-04-20T15:24:00.001-07:002011-04-20T15:24:08.053-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><strong>Just the Facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 debuted on Wednesday at the 2011 New York Auto Show, filling a gap in Chrysler&rsquo;s SRT lineup. There was no 2011 Grand Cherokee SRT8.</strong> </li> <li><strong>It is being described by the automaker as &ldquo;the most powerful Jeep vehicle ever&rdquo; and comes equipped with a new 465-horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine.</strong> </li> <li><strong>Pricing will be announced closer to launch in the third quarter of 2011.</strong> </li> </ul> <p>Pricing was not announced. &ldquo;All we can say about pricing is that we&rsquo;ll announce it closer to the summer launch time frame,&rdquo; said Dan Reid, Chrysler spokesman, in response to an e-mailed query from <em>Inside Line</em>.</p> <p>The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is equipped with a new 465-horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine linked to a five-speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Grand Cherokee SRT8 was equipped with a 420-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 engine linked to a five-speed automatic transmission. Chrysler said the new Grand Cherokee SRT8 sprints from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.</p> <p>Chrysler did not provide fuel economy estimates on the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 but said in a statement that &ldquo;a new active valve exhaust system allows standard Fuel Saver Technology to engage over a wider rpm range for an estimated 13 percent improvement in highway fuel efficiency.&rdquo; The EPA has yet to rate the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8. The 2010 Grand Cherokee SRT8 returned 12 mpg in city driving and 16 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. Read the rest of the article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-muscles-into-2011-new-york-auto-show.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Source: insideline.com<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/hCyhiifkxEzzhEwzBgfchAeDkAonsjloEjcGdBsaACbczsyeibguElEHjBdw/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416111_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/hCyhiifkxEzzhEwzBgfchAeDkAonsjloEjcGdBsaACbczsyeibguElEHjBdw/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/mkhbejnAJEDdJtffftyifzuyFdmIJjCkvbfnCwbDvDAcghulcprkJBDvjbIi/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416112_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416112_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/mkhbejnAJEDdJtffftyifzuyFdmIJjCkvbfnCwbDvDAcghulcprkJBDvjbIi/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416112_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/leqGaJxmisDmEsuzfizDBpDzjefDlCluDwHvgFimfElBkeoiwGJoJkxgrBax/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416113_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416113_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/leqGaJxmisDmEsuzfizDBpDzjefDlCluDwHvgFimfElBkeoiwGJoJkxgrBax/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416113_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/HhwsrHezoFlBHzdovdefcgjCIdvHCnEtGihkHxIGasiqmkkGgvEecasBsmmI/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416114_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416114_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/HhwsrHezoFlBHzdovdefcgjCIdvHCnEtGihkHxIGasiqmkkGgvEecasBsmmI/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actf34_11-ny-as_416114_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/ocnkIylnzhIcDDHwkfaqFjJgHsaoDyuhxcxHhtozzAlJABposuyunnpIsnuz/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actr34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actr34_11-ny-as_416111_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/ocnkIylnzhIcDDHwkfaqFjJgHsaoDyuhxcxHhtozzAlJABposuyunnpIsnuz/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actr34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/kvqJacEoExtvhmjoaIelgzgvnrzrkvAxBkGBaiugJyEibfddfbgxCppqEDon/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actprf_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actprf_11-ny-as_416111_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/kvqJacEoExtvhmjoaIelgzgvnrzrkvAxBkGBaiugJyEibfddfbgxCppqEDon/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_actprf_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/pbFBjhacctqdvsDvieyhhzCzcJDvApGbzwxwbnnoDaBcCaoxbvGvFfxsiHcb/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_f34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_f34_11-ny-as_416111_717" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/pbFBjhacctqdvsDvieyhhzCzcJDvApGbzwxwbnnoDaBcCaoxbvGvFfxsiHcb/2012_jeep_grand-cherokee-srt8_f34_11-ny-as_416111_717.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt8-muscles-into-20">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8041030721423010547?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-61698575790283599492011-04-20T15:18:00.001-07:002011-04-20T15:18:16.086-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><strong>Just the Facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Orders for the plug-in Toyota Prius begin on Friday, which is Earth Day.</strong> </li> <li><strong>The catch is that Toyota has not yet released pricing for the 2013 Prius PHV.</strong> </li> <li><strong>It goes on sale in spring 2012 in 15 launch states, with a nationwide rollout in 2013.</strong> </li> </ul> <p>Read the whole article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/toyota/prius/2013/toyota-to-take-orders-for-prius-plug-in-hybrid-on-earth-day.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Source: insideline.com</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6169857579028359949?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-59740467913115965362011-04-20T11:35:00.001-07:002011-04-20T11:35:31.903-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>At 10:40 am tomorrow, Nissan will kick off its press conference at the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: blue 1px solid; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: blue !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;">New </span><span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: blue 1px solid; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: blue !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;">York </span><span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: blue 1px solid; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: blue !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;">Auto </span><span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: blue 1px solid; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: blue !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;">Show</span></span>.</p> <p>We already know it'll display the Leaf Nismo RC Concept electric racer, but that's a sideshow. The real interest will be in the new 2012 Nissan Versa subcompact.</p> <p>Today, at the Auto Shanghai show in China, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span class="kLink" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: blue !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400;">Nissan</span></span> unveiled its new Tiida hatchback model, which will go on sale there in late May. And the Versa is known as the Tiida in other markets.</p> <p>The new hatch certainly looks like an evolution of the current Versa hatchback, with strongly pronounced styling influences from the 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car, also a five-door hatchback. You can read the rest of the article <a href="http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1058596_is-this-the-2012-nissan-versa-hatchback-photos-from-shanghai" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/nasAxlHIEgEdhFpdvjFGHzwooHyJoptqlwFCGCJeAAyrfvgABIEyyrzInoEH/2012-nissan-versa_100346902_m.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-nissan-versa_100346902_m" height="339" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/nasAxlHIEgEdhFpdvjFGHzwooHyJoptqlwFCGCJeAAyrfvgABIEyyrzInoEH/2012-nissan-versa_100346902_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/onysIcbaaatJbaDBfrFeBlCazwutEoleIhHvrhzlkngutJAuIIdyqmJmippo/2012-nissan-versa_100346901_m.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-nissan-versa_100346901_m" height="286" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/onysIcbaaatJbaDBfrFeBlCazwutEoleIhHvrhzlkngutJAuIIdyqmJmippo/2012-nissan-versa_100346901_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/eJHuBFgJEDiIysFABEzmiipDzIfxGfgEcFmedfhaBIfBglnIziBthxGaAAcq/2012-nissan-versa_100346903_m.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-nissan-versa_100346903_m" height="330" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/eJHuBFgJEDiIysFABEzmiipDzIfxGfgEcFmedfhaBIfBglnIziBthxGaAAcq/2012-nissan-versa_100346903_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/krweAIvwiozdxaHpJDaBbiysazkjniyzFdAJHomJsEJakrJuBCbBemxHuCzc/2012-nissan-versa_100346904_m.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-nissan-versa_100346904_m" height="345" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/krweAIvwiozdxaHpJDaBbiysazkjniyzFdAJHomJsEJakrJuBCbBemxHuCzc/2012-nissan-versa_100346904_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/jsynlFwcmuogvgcitEfxDiJJfBzsgzowijftcdeJbaGGEyEsIDowglsvgdut/2012-nissan-versa_100346906_m.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2012-nissan-versa_100346906_m" height="354" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/jsynlFwcmuogvgcitEfxDiJJfBzsgzowijftcdeJbaGGEyEsIDowglsvgdut/2012-nissan-versa_100346906_m.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/is-this-the-2012-nissan-versa-hatchback-photo">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5974046791311596536?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-53470182492558839772011-04-20T11:30:00.001-07:002011-04-20T11:30:34.795-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>German <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="color: darkgreen;">auto</span> giant Daimler is in talks with Renault-Nissan over the possibility of a collaboration in the development of fuel cell technology.</p> <p>Speaking to news agency, Reuters, Thomas Weber, board member for research and development at&nbsp; Daimler said at the Shanghai auto show: "Fuel cell technology is also electric so it could make a lot of sense to join forces also in this field," Thomas Weber, board member for research and development at the maker of Mercedes-Benz and Smart <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="color: darkgreen;">cars</span>, said at the Shanghai auto show.</p> <p>"We are really concretely discussing this topic," he added.</p> <p>The success of the Renault and Nissan alliance in developing and marketing electric cars has given the alliance a head start over much of the competition in the electric field. Now it appears the alliance could be looking to steal the lead in the development of hydrogen fuel cell <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="color: darkgreen;">vehicles</span> by aligning with Daimler-the parent firm of Mercedes-Benz and smart. Continue reading <a href="http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/04/19/daimler-in-talks-with-renault-nissan-over-fuel-cell-collaboration/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5347018249255883977?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-76868285664633384822011-04-20T07:57:00.001-07:002011-04-20T07:57:50.847-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <img alt="Audi_a3" height="107" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/dmoqesEqfHpmssnwFjecJEwqpIifjmfGgaoIbBAHDaagIcbgissvhrFrExvy/audi_a3.bmp.scaled500.jpg" width="150" /> </div> </p> <p>Audi is set to unveil the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid concept in Shanghai. The A3 e-tron concept is propelled by two power units&mdash;a 155 kW (211 hp) 1.4 TFSI four-cylinder engine with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection and an electric motor with an output of 20 kW (27 hp).</p> <p>The system provides a combined output of 175 kW (238 hp). Working together, the gasoline engine and electric motor accelerate the notchback to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.8 seconds, then on to 231 km/h (143.54 mph). A regulated oil pump, the intelligent Audi thermal management system, a start-stop system and an energy recovery system&mdash;technologies from the brand&rsquo;s modular efficiency platform&mdash;all contribute to this high efficiency.</p> --> <p>The 12 kWh Li-ion battery pack is located behind the rear seats, supporting a range of up to 54 km (34 miles) on electric power alone. The batteries are charged by the standard energy recovery system when the car is in motion or directly from a household power socket when it is parked. This means that in most cases, the car is entirely emission-free in city driving. Continue reading <a href="http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/04/a3etron-20110419.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7686828566463338482?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-32481872528596019352011-04-20T07:53:00.001-07:002011-04-20T07:53:22.562-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com">onlineautobrochur</a></strong>e.com</p> <p><em>A new engine, an updated engine, an old engine, and a few tweaks for the 2013 Taurus.</em></p> <p>On the eve of the New York auto show, Ford has unveiled the 2013 version of its full-size Taurus sedan, with tweaked styling, a new four-cylinder turbo engine option and a host of other improvements. Continue reading <a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/2013-ford-taurus-taurus-sho-official-photos-and-info-auto-shows/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/lteDgcvIegkrsuJqHjmCvHrokyBnIjqnmarIwHlJHHpfHyGmFIhdwaplrgHB/2013-Ford-Taurus-blog.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="2013-ford-taurus-blog" height="305" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/temp-2011-04-20/lteDgcvIegkrsuJqHjmCvHrokyBnIjqnmarIwHlJHHpfHyGmFIhdwaplrgHB/2013-Ford-Taurus-blog.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3248187252859601935?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-15303949024783566022011-04-16T14:36:00.001-07:002011-04-16T14:36:06.034-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>On April 6, 2011, Microsoft and Toyota announced that they were teaming up to bring next-generation telemetrics to our automobiles in a $12 million partnership. While this has been big news over the last few days, many drivers are wondering, &#39;&#39;What does it mean for me?&#39;&#39;</p> <p>Telemetrics is the automatic measuring and transmission of data from remote sources. Both Toyota and Microsoft have made hypothetical statements that could be very exciting for drivers if they can make the features work. The new automobiles will use grid technology so that as long as your hybrid is plugged into your home’s power grid you can start your vehicle and set the AC or heat level from inside your house. Continue reading <a href="http://www.chacha.com/topic/toyota/news/what-will-the-toyota-microsoft-partnership-do-for-drivers">here</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1530394902478356602?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-28256397577908088662011-04-16T14:30:00.001-07:002011-04-16T14:30:10.894-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>In a letter sent to Toyota dealers on April 10, 2011. Toyota U.S.A. Division General Manager Bob Carter said, “Today we have good levels of inventory, but inventory will be getting tighter. What we don’t know are vehicle production levels for May through July. The potential exists that supply of <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">new</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">vehicles</span> could be significantly impacted this summer.”</p> <p>Currently, over 300,000 new Toyota’s are in stock, and the spare parts supply business is so far not effected. Production at Toyota’s North American plants is now running at three-days a week, and the Japanese production facilities are running at 50% of their normal capacity. Continue reading <a href="http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/04/toyota-unsure-about-production-for-may-to-july.html">here</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-2825639757790808866?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-16479697682350052702011-04-16T14:29:00.001-07:002011-04-16T14:29:38.273-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>In a letter sent to Toyota dealers on April 10, 2011. Toyota U.S.A. Division General Manager Bob Carter said, “Today we have good levels of inventory, but inventory will be getting tighter. What we don’t know are vehicle production levels for May through July. The potential exists that supply of <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">new</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">vehicles</span> could be significantly impacted this summer.”</p> <p>Currently, over 300,000 new Toyota’s are in stock, and the spare parts supply business is so far not effected. Production at Toyota’s North American plants is now running at three-days a week, and the Japanese production facilities are running at 50% of their normal capacity. Continue reading <a href="http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/04/toyota-unsure-about-production-for-may-to-july.html">here</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1647969768235005270?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-81464198679659602802011-04-14T15:18:00.001-07:002011-04-14T15:18:31.288-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com"><b>onlineautobrochure</b></a>.com<p /><strong>Just the Facts: <ul class="il-unordered-list"><li>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into an estimated 160,000 2008-&#39;11 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks for outer tie rod failures that may result in loss of steering.</li><li>Chrysler last December recalled the 2008-&#39;11 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 to replace the left tie rod end assembly.</li><li>NHTSA says the new investigation &quot;will determine if the subject vehicles have a similar steering design that might also present a risk of ball joint failure.&quot; <br /></li></ul>Read the full article <a href="http://www.insideline.com/dodge/ram-pickup-2500/feds-probe-2008-11-dodge-ram-2500-and-3500-for-possible-steering-loss.html">here</a>.</strong></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8146419867965960280?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-7393953329287016792011-04-14T15:16:00.001-07:002011-04-14T15:16:06.335-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/CjSBGtoBIECMHib2bR9nylg6kGhb0ghy2MB0mU1Qf1RL2cICJlfkHNERwnV0/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaked_1.jpg"><img alt="2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaked_1" height="300" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/1yDD18Z84UDB91qeXONzb5Bf6E1vn0aA36qY23uEltzGZZmnsWT79dmPuzGc/2013-chevrolet-malibu-leaked_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com"><b>onlineautobrochure</b></a>.com<p />To say the new Malibu is an important car for Chevrolet is to engage in a daring bit of understatement. The mid-size <span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important;">sedan</span> segment is a lynchpin to success in our market, and the Malibu will face stiff competition from the likes of Ford, <span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important;">Toyota</span>, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia. With a week until the full unveiling of the 2013 Malibu at the 2011 New York Auto Show, <span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important; border-bottom: 1px solid blue; background-color: transparent;">Chevy</span> let slip an early preview of the car, and so far, things are looking good.<p /> Fuel economy figures, available options and features, and all the other key information on the car will have to wait until the full unveiling, but from the aesthetic perspective, the Malibu is definitely a solid entry. It looks characteristically new-Chevy, while also not going too far into uncharted territory--a key for success with the typically style-conservative buyers of midsize sedans. Continue reading <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058423_2013-chevrolet-malibu-sneak-peek-2011-new-york-auto-show">here</a>.<br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-739395332928701679?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-64025122843655311792011-04-14T15:11:00.001-07:002011-04-14T15:11:49.868-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com"><b>onlineautobrochure</b></a>.com<p /><p>If you&#39;re planning to replace your current <span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; font-size: inherit ! important;">vehicle</span> with a new one at any point this calendar year—especially a small car—you might want to step up the timeframe and consider heading out to the showroom. Now.</p> <p>Why? Because if price matters—as it should—you&#39;ll probably have to pay a lot more later this year for many models. And in a few cases, you might find yourself unable to get the exact model (or trim, or build) that you really want.</p> <p>New-car prices are rising—and in some cases, they&#39;ve already risen ten percent or more. Continue reading <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058426_small-cars-getting-big-price-hikes-soon">here</a>.<br /> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6402512284365531179?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-68604890917342043562011-04-14T15:08:00.001-07:002011-04-14T15:08:59.884-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com"><b>onlineautobrochure</b></a>.com<br /></p><p>Somewhere, oil tycoon and natural-gas cheerleader T. Boone Pickens is smiling. Chrysler announced this week that it will start selling compressed natural-gas vehicles by 2017. But why is the automaker investing in yet another alternative technology when electric vehicles have car companies, charge-station manufacturers, and even the government on their side? The answer: it&#39;s complicated. And money. The answer is always money.</p><p>For one, compressed natural-gas vehicles are cheaper than electric cars. The vehicles contain compressed gas tanks instead of pricey lithium-ion batteries. Honda&#39;s Civic GX CNG vehicle costs $25,490--compare that to the Chevy Volt, which cost $41,000 before tax credits, or the Nissan Leaf, which starts at $32,000 before credits (these are considered the most affordable of the new batch of electric cars). Continue reading <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1747350/chrysler-plans-to-roll-out-natural-gas-vehiclesin-6-years">here</a>.<br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6860489091734204356?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-39256824968224033932011-04-11T14:51:00.001-07:002011-04-11T14:51:15.228-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com <p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/DffevbRdH37p7SELXwC1YoQTAYEKGadjbV4JNp9UGWD3Lr6zjae7dFXWNQOq/R8GT_1.jpg"><img alt="R8gt_1" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/Q5euwCnYLPrhYpquvOBOkvtIDuiIyPgdBuyjh6SXcXBvIx63K7z5B2fXC5UF/R8GT_1.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/yeWZFRcUzLWON14Kes0jNhvoG3p15PMqyC3UWseHS2lVPRdxTrC8neyfu5HM/R8GT.jpg"><img alt="R8gt" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/fINmCKj7AM9VcdQoDpHbmTWISFyuapqgxye0V9iwBVFix1SR6RD0mzoDNMUK/R8GT.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/H9w7PnVhV2RESMAfZbrhDT6ZVQJVFMgZgx6j4KE8bVhdybGoCni3Vu8GHBv5/R8GT_2.jpg"><img alt="R8gt_2" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/wPsrzX5ZuW7LrmZX7ogV3TZVktXfxw4VYtiaHiFcTatB5odpBOHbVKsP7yDl/R8GT_2.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/8xWshMiZQz2i6woEPocMuXHxRQPh9wfQoEbypdIbJ3l06AEjxXKmJMaBgRcG/R8GT_3.jpg"><img alt="R8gt_3" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/mffJJdXOyd3vVtBvUrbx1pdqIxZaSxmtuQ1pzIFjcrK0nyyc46z0OQfR53KT/R8GT_3.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/Bm7sBOmvNMVeYyhUPFmM3vjK1nsI4AhzQifVWKmBPU1RYaxHdypRBSyYWDv8/R8GT_4.jpg"><img alt="R8gt_4" height="375" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/4Qq3dZmP1FbcYH38mP0v55NVBEhzYq8l4WOHWnpW3Ya85PkjbRpJdE9hGlVJ/R8GT_4.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> <div class='p_see_full_gallery'><a href="http://onlineautobrochure.posterous.com/audi-r8-gt-pictures">See the full gallery on Posterous</a></div> </div> </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3925682496822403393?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-64307131690548613742011-04-11T14:48:00.001-07:002011-04-11T14:48:49.114-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/Ul7ThB6L9PFiKC8eRixKDrH72CYr83xbiXEGkTZZI3vCXX6BjgbKCqB4hKWM/r8gtspyder.jpg"><img alt="R8gtspyder" height="331" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/FZGSAly5dm8btTev1fmaktA9xbSBvQuL95HFvslxg0sYE3lmXdhQCrKlESI7/r8gtspyder.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6430713169054861374?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-2955006236775388352011-04-11T14:44:00.001-07:002011-04-11T14:44:10.490-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Owners of the first mass-market <span class="kLink" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: blue !important; FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400;">electric </span><span class="kLink" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: blue !important; FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400;">vehicle</span> are experiencing delays, but now some are faced with the car&#39;s first mechanical glitch, <span class="kLink" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: blue !important; FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400;">Nissan</span> confirms.</p> <p>Some Nissan Leaf owners, in both the United States and Japan, have reported occasional starting problems with their vehicles, and <span class="kLink" style="BORDER-BOTTOM: blue 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: blue !important; FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400;">Nissan</span> has diagnosed the car’s air conditioning system as the source of the problem. Nissan isn’t sure if the flaw is software- or hardware-related, and they’re not planning a recall since the issue isn’t safety-related. Once the root cause is found, the <span class="kLink" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: blue !important; FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-WEIGHT: 400;">automaker</span> will determine its next steps in resolving the issue. Continue reading <a href="http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1058192_nissan-investigates-starting-problems-with-leaf-evs">here</a>.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://thecarconnection.com">thecarconnection.com</a></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-295500623677538835?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-88067572897884491142011-04-06T09:48:00.001-07:002011-04-06T09:48:05.535-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Peter Schreyer, the German styling honcho at Kia who designed the original Audi TT 15 years ago, says his dream of adding a roadster to Kia&#39;s lineup must wait at least another year.</p> <p>Kia first must overhaul the two models in the lineup still not bearing Schreyer&#39;s trademark tiger nose grille: the Rondo crossover and Sedona minivan. Those makeovers start next year. </p> <p>Schreyer wants &quot;some sort of roadster or convertible,&quot; but &quot;we have to do our homework and replace our complete product range.&quot; Also, he says, &quot;A car like that needs to make money, and this is not so easy.&quot; </p> <p>But the former Audi designer, who took over Kia&#39;s global design in 2006, has his heart set on a sporty car and says, &quot;I won&#39;t give up until we have one.&quot;</p><p />Read more: <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/">http://reviews.cnet.com</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8806757289788449114?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-9520838201000628342011-04-06T09:46:00.001-07:002011-04-06T09:46:41.756-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/MEhbCqb311OwzYfUPLqNUp3thPTRrW6ZHxUf5P87ZmLvjBpthiSqON518oDF/Subaru-Impreza-2012.jpg"><img alt="Subaru-impreza-2012" height="275" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/pj3p60KdxJPt9VLuyd4Ftms4kI92w46IziCz8WcE3zCMGxX5f3qsCsvY3p22/Subaru-Impreza-2012.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Subaru is launching a roomier and more modern looking Impreza compact--the brand&#39;s smallest car sold in the U.S. market.</p> <p></p> <p>The redesigned 2012 sedan and five-door <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">hatchback</span> Impreza will be unveiled at the New York auto show later this month.</p> <p></p> <p>The Japanese-built vehicle goes on sale this fall. Pricing hasn&#39;t been disclosed.</p> <p></p> <p>Subaru didn&#39;t release many details today but said the Impreza will have an estimated highway fuel economy rating of 36 mpg.</p> <p></p> <p>It will be the most fuel-efficient <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">all</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">-</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">wheel</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">drive</span> car sold in the U.S. market, Subaru says.</p> <p></p> <p>The 2012 Impreza is expected to use Subaru&#39;s new four-cylinder boxer engine and a new continuously variable transmission.</p> <p></p> <p>Subaru showed the concept Impreza at last year&#39;s Los Angeles auto show with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder version of the engine. A 2.5-liter engine powers the 2011 Forester.</p> <p></p> <p>Subaru -- without providing dimensions -- said the car will have more interior room and &quot;improved levels of comfort and refinement.&quot;</p> <p></p> <p>The current Impreza has been criticized for its lack of rear-passenger room.</p> <p></p> <p>Subaru has been improving the interior room of its vehicles as they are renewed, giving vehicles like the larger Legacy more competitive rear leg-room space.</p> <p></p> <p>The Impreza competes with segment heavyweights such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus and the Chevrolet Cruze. Unlike the competition, all-wheel drive is standard on the Impreza -- and all Subaru vehicles.</p> <p></p> <p>The 2011 model-year four-door Impreza starts at $18,220 including destination and the five-door at $18,720</p><p />Read more: <a href="http://www.autoweek.com/">http://www.autoweek.com</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-952083820100062834?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-14760319609789151092011-04-06T09:43:00.001-07:002011-04-06T09:43:41.947-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div>Fiat currently owns 25 percent of Chrysler, but that stake will reportedly jump to 30 percent in the next couple weeks. <em>Automotive News</em> reports that the Italian automaker is weeks away from satisfying additional requirements needed to bump the ownership stake by another five percent.<p /> Unnamed sources claim that Fiat has already met a requirement that states that Chrysler receives $1.5 billion of its revenue outside of North America. The next step is to offer Chrysler vehicles to 90 percent of Fiat&#39;s Latin American dealers. Fiat will reportedly meet that goal by rebadging Chrysler vehicles as Fiats at Latin American dealerships. One vehicle that will reportedly receive the rebadge treatment is the Dodge Journey, which will be built in Mexico and renamed the Fiat Freemont. Fiat currently holds the largest share of the emerging Brazil market, with a substantial 22.3 percent share. Continue reading article <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/report-fiat-to-up-stake-in-chrysler-to-30-percent/">here</a>.<p /> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1476031960978915109?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-47969530752417068272011-04-06T09:40:00.001-07:002011-04-06T09:40:45.971-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><table align="center" width="720"> <tr> <td> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"></span> </div> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"></span> </div> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"></span> </div> <div align="center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold;">Table sorted by year-to-date sales</span></div><br /> <table width="720"> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Mar.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>3 mos.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Mar.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Mar.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>percent</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>3 mos.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>3 mos.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>percent</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Mar.</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>3 mos.</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>2011</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>2010</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>change</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>2011</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>2010</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>change</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>(+/-)</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>(+/-)</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Ford division</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">203,794</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">159,009</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">28%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">475,253</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">381,868</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">25%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">44,785</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">93,385</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Lincoln</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">8,501</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">8,693</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-2%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">20,007</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">22,410</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-11%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(192)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(2,403)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Mercury</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">10,486</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">248</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">23,424</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-99%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(10,486)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(23,176)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>Ford/Lincoln/Mercury</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i></i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>212,295</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>178,188</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">19%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>495,508</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>427,702</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">16%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">34,107</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">67,806</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Volvo</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">5,237</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">14,006</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(5,237)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(14,006)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Ford Motor Co.�</b></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>212,295</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>183,425</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>16%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>495,508</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>441,708</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>12%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>28,870</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>53,800</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Buick</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">15,663</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12,954</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">21%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">44,739</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">32,136</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">39%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">2,709</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12,603</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Cadillac</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12,164</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">11,639</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">5%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">40,513</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">29,352</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">38%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">525</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">11,161</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Chevrolet</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">148,197</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">132,889</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">416,505</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">337,785</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">23%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">15,308</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">78,720</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">GMC</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">30,597</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">27,389</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">90,789</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">68,619</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">32%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">3,208</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">22,170</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>Continued brands</i></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i></i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>206,621</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>184,871</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>12%</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>592,546</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>467,892</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>27%</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">21,750</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">124,654</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Hummer</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">294</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">855</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(294)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(855)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Pontiac</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">109</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">582</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(109)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(582)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Saturn</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">2,737</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">5,924</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(2,737)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(5,924)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Saab</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">606</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-100%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(606)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>Discontinued brands</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i></i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>-</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>3,140</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>-100%</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>-</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>7,967</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>-100%</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(3,140)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(7,967)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>General Motors Co.</b></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>206,621</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>188,011</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>10%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>592,546</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>475,859</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>25%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>18,610</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>116,687</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Lexus</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">20,682</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">20,219</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">2%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">47,356</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">49,523</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-4%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">463</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(2,167)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Scion</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">5,540</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">3,511</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">58%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12,759</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">9,573</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">33%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">2,029</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">3,186</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Toyota Division</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">150,000</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">163,133</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-8%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">373,809</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">326,590</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">15%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(13,133)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">47,219</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>Toyota/Scion</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i></i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>155,540</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>166,644</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-7%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>386,568</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>336,163</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">15%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(11,104)</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">50,405</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Toyota Motor Sales</b></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>176,222</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>186,863</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>-6%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>433,924</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>385,686</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>13%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>(10,641)</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>48,238</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Acura</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">12,611</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">11,722</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">8%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">31,368</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">27,793</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">13%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">889</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">3,575</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Honda Division</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">121,039</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">96,540</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">25%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">276,610</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">228,619</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">21%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">24,499</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">47,991</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>American Honda Motor Co.</b></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>133,650</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>108,262</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>24%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>307,978</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>256,412</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>20%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>25,388</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>51,566</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Chrysler Division</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">20,463</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">19,780</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">4%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">42,796</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">47,148</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-9%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">683</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">(4,352)</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Dodge</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">44,102</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">29,506</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">50%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">101,977</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">82,434</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">24%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">14,596</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">19,543</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Ram</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">23,510</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">18,944</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">24%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">56,824</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">41,186</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">38%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">4,566</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">15,638</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>Dodge/Ram</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i></i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>67,612</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>48,450</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">40%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>158,801</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><i>123,620</i></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">29%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">19,162</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">35,181</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Fiat</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">500</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">500</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">-</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">500</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">500</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Jeep</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">33,155</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">24,393</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">36%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">84,853</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">63,447</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">34%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">8,762</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">21,406</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Chrysler Group</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>121,730</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>92,623</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>31%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>286,950</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>234,215</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>23%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>29,107</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>52,735</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Infiniti</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">11,287</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">9,942</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">14%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">27,836</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">23,694</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">18%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">1,345</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">4,142</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Nissan Division</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">109,854</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">85,526</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">28%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">257,522</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">204,535</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">26%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">24,328</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">52,987</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Nissan North America</b></td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>121,141</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>95,468</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>27%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>285,358</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>228,229</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>25%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>25,673</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>57,129</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Hyundai division</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">61,873</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">47,002</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">32%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">142,620</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">111,509</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">28%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">14,871</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">31,111</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Kia</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">44,179</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">30,522</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">45%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">104,774</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">76,696</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">37%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">13,657</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">28,078</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>Hyundai-Kia</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b></b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>106,052</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>77,524</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>37%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>247,394</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>188,205</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>31%</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>28,528</b></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"><b>59,189</b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Audi</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">9,818</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">8,589</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">14%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">25,383</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">21,315</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">19%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">1,229</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">4,068</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">Bentley</td> <td align="left" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;"></td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">137</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">131</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">5%</td> <td align="right" style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px;">320</td> <td></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4796953075241706827?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-11801331057706385002011-04-06T09:39:00.001-07:002011-04-06T09:39:14.466-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'> <p>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</p> <p>Mercedes-Benz posted double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2011 as sales rose 12.7% to to 280,552 units worldwide, boosted by high growth in Germany and China. </p> <p>Sales and marketing chief Joachim Schmidt said: “Based on our success in many markets and numerous new products, we want to achieve a new sales record in 2011.”</p> <p>Sales of the brand rose 7.7% in March to 118,357 passenger vehicles.</p> <p>Q1 China sales rose 78.2% to a record 42,990 units and by 80.4% to 15,242 units in March. Mercedes-Benz also set new quarterly records in Russia and India while sales were up 41.6% in Brazil. High growth rates were also achieved in Taiwan, South Korea and Australia.</p> <p>US Q1 sales rose 8.4% to 53,346.</p> <p>source:<a href="http://just-auto.com">just-auto.com</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-1180133105770638500?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-75481758645640450352011-04-05T13:35:00.001-07:002011-04-05T13:35:57.308-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>As the 19^th century French novelist Jean-Baptiste Karr once wrote &quot;plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose&quot; usually translated as &quot;the more things change, the more they stay the same&quot;, the same sentiment can be levelled at the <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">car</span> industry today.</p> <p>The winds of change might be sweeping through the world’s great car makers, with the environment central to everything now in production and on the designer’s sketchpad, but on our recent first drive of the first mass produced electric car, and current European Car of the Year, the Nissan LEAF, change hasn’t made it through to the driving experience. Which is a good thing.</p> <p>Within five minutes of being sat in the driving seat an overwhelming sense of familiarity sweeps over you. Strip away the futuristic dashboard display, overlook the strange little ‘gearknob’ and it’s easy to forget that working away underneath you is a very real and very different, purely electric drivetrain. The truth is when you’re sat in the LEAF you could be sat in pretty much any small family <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">hatchback</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">car</span>. Drive height and visibility are familiar, there is plenty of space in the rear to seat three, and the boot, at 330 litres, isn’t taken up by masses of battery packs either.</p> <p>And there are a number of very sensible reasons why Nissan has decided on the familiarity route with the LEAF. Firstly, the LEAF is the forerunner of Nissan’s next generation electric cars, so by presenting the technology in one of the world’s most popular car segments makes good financial sense. Secondly, with over $4bn invested by the Japanese carmaker into EV and battery technology already then it needs to start making money from the technology. And thirdly, the majority of motorists need to be convinced that they can make the switch to electric cars, having an alien driving experience is not going to help make the masses jump to battery power anytime soon. You can <strong><a href="http://www.evcharginglocations.com/">locate ev charging locations here</a></strong>.</p> <p>Continue reading <a href="http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/04/05/first-drive-nissan-leaf/">here</a></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7548175864564045035?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-57280843976477018542011-04-05T13:30:00.001-07:002011-04-05T13:30:31.935-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/541FPHU16cbxzvH8W7bqA37FXV5SGD07TfFw34I6m8g6Uu9qQH3MqwJ7XYgN/chevy_volt.jpg"><img alt="Chevy_volt" height="334" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/e0SSarMpVz6mFPXXI92bHAQx5FqEJjpNv7DXPLEzjeycbsoZV3B2BcKd35YB/chevy_volt.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p><strong>The good:</strong> <span class="summary">The weight of its battery gives the <b>2011 Chevrolet Volt</b> a planted feel, and its electric power train can greatly reduce gasoline usage. The hard-drive-based navigation system warns of traffic problems. A smartphone app lets you set charging times and offers other features, such as car location.</span></p> <p><strong>The bad:</strong> The Volt brakes unevenly, which can lead to panic stops. The cabin interface buttons are strewn around the center stack with no apparent logic, and the navigation system does not list electric car charging stations.</p> <p><strong>The bottom line:</strong> <span class="description">Although pricey, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt will work excellently for anyone who commutes less than 40 miles, as it requires almost no gas during a typical week while providing a comfortable ride.</span></p> <div class="reviewWrap"> <div class="reviewSummary" style="DISPLAY: none;"><strong class="reviewHed">Review:</strong> <p></p> <p>Introduced in early 2007 as a concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt has made it to production as a 2011 model. Four years is not a lot of time for automakers to develop and produce a new model, but the Volt seemed to take forever because of the hype around this innovative new car. </p> <p>But does the 2011 Chevrolet Volt meet expectations? It certainly does not look like the concept car shown at the 2007 Detroit auto show. But that car did not offer the practical interior dimensions of the production Volt. </p> </div> <p></p> <div class="reviewPage" style="DISPLAY: block;"> <p></p> <p>Introduced in early 2007 as a concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt has made it to production as a 2011 model. Four years is not a lot of time for automakers to develop and produce a new model, but the Volt seemed to take forever because of the hype around this innovative new car. </p> <p>But does the 2011 Chevrolet Volt meet expectations? It certainly does not look like the concept car shown at the 2007 Detroit auto show. But that car did not offer the practical interior dimensions of the production Volt. </p> </div></div><p />Read more: <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/coupe-hatchback/2011-chevrolet-volt/4505-10867_7-34168732.html?tag=mncol;txt#reviewPage1">here</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5728084397647701854?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-32431984644256651352011-04-05T13:26:00.001-07:002011-04-05T13:26:32.540-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <div class="field-item even"> <p>YONKERS, NY -- In tests of four small cars, the automotive staff at<em> Consumer Reports</em> magazine ranked the Hyundai Elantra highest and had some kind words for two versions of the Chevrolet Cruze, but found little to like about the all-new Volkswagen Jetta sedan.</p> <p>The tested Elantra GLS ($18,445) was found to combine agile handling with a comfortable ride. Fit and finish were good, the trunk spacious and the interior well equipped and thoughtfully laid out.</p> <p>Combined with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, the 1.8-liter, 148-horsepower four-cylinder engine offered decent performance and returned 29 miles per gallon of regular unleaded fuel.</p> <p>The Elantra was spotlighted in April in the magazine&#39;s annual auto issue, and was named a top pick in the small-sedan category. It was followed by the Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla.</p> <p>The Cruze, <em>Consumer Reports</em> says, is &quot;light years ahead of the crude Chevrolet Cobalt that it replaced.&quot; The magazine rated it &quot;very good&quot; overall, slotted it mid-pack among the 11 comparable sedans tested, and noted that it handles well and feels substantial.</p> <p>However, the Cruze was marked down for a tight rear seat and fuel economy of 26 mpg.</p> <p>Sampled were a Cruze LS ($18,375) and the Cruze LT ($20,530). The LS was powered by a 1.8-liter, 138-horsepower four cylinder engine and the LT featured a turbocharged 1.4-liter, 138-horsepower engine. Both engines were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.  </p> <p>The testers found the Jetta sedan to be &quot;a shadow of the agile, well-finished car it once was.&quot;</p> <p>It reported that the rear seat is roomier and the trunk is huge, but the car does not handle as well as its predecessor and its interior is not up to previous standards.</p> <p>The test car was a Jetta SE ($20,800) with a 170-horsepower, five-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine sounded coarse, although acceleration was adequate and the Jetta averaged 25 mpg.</p> <p>It was ranked last among the 11 small sedans the magazine&#39;s staff has tested.</p> <p>Testers noted, however, that the Jetta SportWagen is still based on the last-generation model, and that it retains its &quot;recommended&quot; rating.</p> <p>&quot;The new Jetta is unimpressive,&quot; said David Champion,, senior director of the magzine&#39;s test center. &quot;In an effort to bring the car&#39;s starting price down, VW cheapened the previous Jetta&#39;s interior and suspension, making it less sophisticated and compromising handling.&quot;</p> <p>The Elantra was the only vehicle among the four to earn a &quot;recommended&quot; rating.  The Cruze LS and Jetta scored too low and the Cruze LT was kept off the list because it is too new for an assessment of reliability.</p> <p>Complete reports on the vehicles appear in the May issue of <em>Consumer Reports</em>, which is now on newsstands and are also available to subscribers at <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/">www.consumerreports.org</a>.</p> <p><strong></strong> </p> <p></p></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-3243198464425665135?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-62340260819251970972011-04-05T13:23:00.001-07:002011-04-05T13:23:14.075-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/"><strong>onlineautobrochure</strong></a>.com</div> <div> </div> <div>There’s more bad news for Saab, as reports say the company has once again been forced to halt <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">vehicle</span> production. According to <em>Automotive News, </em>several suppliers stopped providing both parts and services after claiming their <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">invoices</span> continue to go unpaid. <p></p> <p>Production of the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 stopped last week for similar reasons; when it resumed March 30, Saab claimed it would address supplier payment issues “in the short term.” Today’s halt appears to the latest in a string of fiscal hiccups for the embattled automaker. In addition to posting a $380 million dollar loss for 2010, parent company owner Spyker spun off its supercar manufacturing business to a Russian investor in an effort to pay off debts.</p> <p>Saab spokeswoman Michele Tinson told us the production delays don’t affect deliveries of Saab products in the U.S. The company hopes to sell 80,000 <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">cars</span> globally this year, compared to the paltry 32,000 vehicle sales recorded last year. If the first few months of 2011 are any indication, reaching that sales goal will likely be an uphill battle for Saab.</p> <p />Read more: <a href="http://wot.motortrend.com/supplier-shortages-force-saab-halt-production-again-64995.html">here</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6234026081925197097?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-2104797989819389752011-04-05T13:20:00.001-07:002011-04-05T13:20:27.355-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Automotive News [sub] reports that Fiat is “weeks” away from concluding an agreement in which 90 percent of its Latin American dealers will sell <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">Chrysler</span> vehicles, triggering a government clause that will increase Fiat’s stake in Chrysler from 25% to 30%. Known as the “Non-Nafta Distribution Event” in the Chrysler operating agreement, it calls specifically for</p> <blockquote> <p>execution by the Company of one or more franchise agreements covering in the aggregate at least ninety percent (90%) of the total <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">Fiat</span> Group Automobiles S.p.A. dealers in Latin America pursuant to which such dealers will carry Company products.</p> </blockquote> <p>And that’s it. Why does it matter that this agreement isn’t any more specific? Because Fiat has no plans to sell any Chrysler Group brands anywhere. Products, yes. Brands, no.</p> <p><span></span></p> <p>According to AN’s report</p> <blockquote> <p>CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to sell Chrysler models under the Fiat brand in Brazil to reach the first goal that 90 percent of Fiat’s Latin American dealers offer Chrysler <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" style="COLOR: darkgreen;">vehicles</span>, the people said, declining to be identified because the plans are private.</p> <p>The plan would allow Marchionne to sidestep negotiations with dealers on Chrysler contracts and avoid the cost of introducing the brand in Brazil, where Fiat has the largest share of the market, one of the people said. Continue reading <a href="http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/04/fiat-to-own-30-of-chrysler-within-weeks/">here</a>.</p> </blockquote></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-210479798981938975?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-81288996252318228862011-04-01T10:25:00.001-07:002011-04-01T10:25:48.212-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a>.com</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Hq1SxoAxiUY" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8128899625231822886?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-56385874576409508472011-03-28T13:07:00.001-07:002011-03-28T13:07:27.445-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/RejFH39Bh11b5YbXrgKQCSHhaGOjrFavtNglnNiyUMuhedXo7jFS6K7hBGHY/2011_honda_odyssey_f34_ns_3281.jpg"><img alt="2011_honda_odyssey_f34_ns_3281" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/ZVWdlwkIkEsLazcaYvfGRoDhmBaWX9cCOhM30TyFCHnCOBn39wQP0Q8q5XWI/2011_honda_odyssey_f34_ns_3281.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Just the Facts: </strong> <ul class="il-unordered-list"> <li>Honda is recalling 2,800 2011 Odyssey minivans because the front windows may shatter into the cabin, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. </li><li>Honda dealers will replace either the passenger&#39;s and/or the driver&#39;s front door window glass. </li><li>The recall is expected to begin on April 15. </li></ul>Continue reading <a href="http://www.insideline.com/honda/odyssey/2011/2011-honda-odyssey-recalled-because-windows-may-shatter.html">here</a>.<br /></div> <div>Source: edmunds inside line</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5638587457640950847?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-78234837545394897552011-03-28T13:02:00.001-07:002011-03-28T13:02:31.862-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="i1"><span class="dateline">via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</span></div> <div class="i1"><span class="dateline"></span> </div> <div class="i1"><span class="dateline">HERNDON, Va. — </span>Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 2011 Jettas in order to reconfigure wiring related to its alarm system and horn. </div> <p>The recall affects sixth-generation Jetta sedans built between March 2010 and March 2011.</p> <p>No injuries or accidents have been reported.</p> <p>Owners will receive notification by mail.</p> <p>For more information call Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.</p> <div>Volkswagen of America is the U.S. subsidiary of Germany&#39;s Volkswagen AG.</div> <div> </div> <div>source: MSNBC.com</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-7823483754539489755?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-50664324590127961202011-03-28T12:57:00.001-07:002011-03-28T12:57:40.036-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/sIW13taKhMF1S5cw1PuqmYGtvac6nEWXvNIuA8L3Kd1UYJyLD2FNYULUVq01/2011_nissan_leaf_n_21-1024x682.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="2011_nissan_leaf_n_21-1024x682" height="333" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/nolguzLMzUvhchPbvRCxWHCB1utuPk1HbzcwUCZHbJ4KDjmDs4fsJSRbPaPd/2011_nissan_leaf_n_21-1024x682.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Nissan’s Luna Spirit vehicle-carrying transport ship was safely on the open ocean when a 500 MPH wave passed under it, at about 3-inches high.</p> <p>About a week after the tsunami, Nissan announced more than 1,500 LEAFs were either in transit or in a U.S. port.</p> <p>With the estimated 1,500 new BEVs now in the U.S., this will be make possible the first substantial delivery of LEAFs to the U.S. which at this juncture have had less than stellar sales.</p> <p>Short supply has been said to be the primary reason why a waiting list of about 2,000 U.S. pre-orders remains unfilled.</p> <p>In January, Nissan reported 87 LEAFS delivered, and in the 10-percent shorter month of February, just 67 LEAFS were sold. In all, just 173 LEAFS have been delivered to the U.S. according to the Japan Auto Dealers Association (JADA).</p> <p>This U.S. allotment plus 3,657 LEAF sales primarily in Japan will mean over 5,000 LEAFs will have been produced. This makes it one of the highest production BEVs yet produced. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has previously stated that plug-in vehicles will account for a quarter of Nissan’s sales by 2020, and the LEAF represents the first step towards that goal. </p> <p>Source: <a href="http://autoguide.com">autoguide.com</a></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-5066432459012796120?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-60897044949122680392011-03-28T12:54:00.001-07:002011-03-28T12:54:33.609-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/P2M2xMvGXi06WYSnJxaCjfd5yIZR4ak4CZMrGSTopfcYUf3i0jI3FsEZcH8U/2011-Infiniti-IPL-G-Coupe-plac.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="2011-infiniti-ipl-g-coupe-plac" height="305" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/onlineautobrochure/CiSg9tDPjbFoR9MsOgvyMNxPUZQkjyEY5iKYJUKpbOFcpVnQY0NMYvAHuaan/2011-Infiniti-IPL-G-Coupe-plac.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> <p></p><div>via <strong><a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/">onlineautobrochure</a></strong>.com</div> <div> </div> <div> <p><b>What Is It?</b></p> <p>Infiniti’s first crack at the in-house tuner idea. IPL stands for Infiniti Performance Line, the company’s new performance sub-brand. The IPL differs from good old Gs in that it has a more aggressive body kit, 19-inch y-spoke wheels, and, most important, a 3.7-liter V-6 making 348 hp and 276 lb-ft of torque—increases of 18 and 6, respectively, so not quite the overhaul that goes into making an M or AMG sled.</p> <p>You can get an IPL in any color you want, so long as it’s black or gray. The gray IPL we drove had contrasting purple stitching on its black leather seats and steering wheel. Other than that, the interior is identical to that of a two-door G37 Sport. Continue reading <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/11q1/2011_infiniti_ipl_g_coupe-short_take_road_test">here</a>.</p> <p>Source:<a href="http://caranddriver.com">caranddriver.com</a></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-6089704494912268039?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-1208211665035488982011-03-17T09:54:00.001-07:002011-03-17T09:54:00.729-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>via <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/news-rants-2011-nissan-leaf-car-seat-check" target="_blank">onlineautobrochure</a>.com</p> <p>For small families looking for an eco-friendly car for zipping around town, the 2011 Nissan Leaf could be the answer. While the all-electric Leaf claims to hold five passengers, we found it only held two child-safety seats in the backseat. The Leaf has a range of about 100 miles. Cars.com recently purchased a 2011 Leaf for a long-term test drive. For more coverage of the Leaf, go to Cars.com&rsquo;s blog, KickingTires or follow Cars.com&rsquo;s Leaf and 2011 Chevy Volt on Twitter @CarsComGreen.</p> <p>For the Car Seat Check, we use a Cosco rear-facing infant-safety seat, a Graco convertible child-safety seat and Graco high-back booster seat. The front seats are adjusted to a comfortable position for a 6-foot driver and a 5-foot-8 passenger. The child seats are installed in the second row and, if available, third row. The booster seat sits behind the driver&rsquo;s seat, and the infant seat and convertible seats are installed behind the passenger seat.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s how the 2011 Leaf scored in MotherProof.com&rsquo;s Car Seat Check:</p> <p>Latch system: The Leaf has two sets of lower Latch anchors in the outboard seats. The anchors are deeply buried in the seat bight, where the back and bottom cushions meet. There are three tether anchors midway down the second-row seatbacks. They sit under hinged plastic covers and were easy to use.</p> <p>Booster seat: We removed the Leaf&rsquo;s head restraint behind our high-back booster seat because it interfered with the car seat&rsquo;s fit. Without the head restraint behind it, the booster seat fit well in the Leaf&rsquo;s backseat. The seat belt buckles can be either recessed or floppy. If they&rsquo;re pushed into buckle pockets in the seat cushions, they become stable but recessed. Or you can pull the buckles out of the pockets, making them floppy. It&rsquo;s hard to say if either position will work well for kids in booster seats trying to buckle independently.</p> <p>Convertible child-safety seat: The head restraint also blocked the fit of the forward-facing convertible. We removed it to give the convertible a better fit. However, we struggled for a few minutes to get the car seat&rsquo;s Latch connectors attached to the lower anchors. To fit the rear-facing convertible, we had to move the front passenger seat forward about an inch. This left the front passenger with just enough legroom to sit comfortably.</p> <p>Rear-facing infant-safety seat: The infant seat fit well.</p> <p>Do two car seats fit? Yes</p> <p>Do three car seats fit? No<p /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-120821166503548898?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-48895122836134772602011-03-03T19:30:00.001-08:002011-03-03T19:30:02.220-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/news-rants-2011-audi-a4-and-s4-car-seat-check?sms_ss=posterous&amp;at_xt=4d705c9cf0198725%2C0">onlineautobrochure.com</a></div> <p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-4889512283613477260?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754273359570391881.post-81788899877347392902011-02-09T12:57:00.001-08:002011-02-09T12:57:48.389-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class="posterous_bookmarklet_entry"> <div class="posterous_quote_citation"> Check out this website I found at <a href="http://www.onlineautobrochure.com/auto-brochure/toyota-statement-in-response-to-nhtsanasa-study?sms_ss=posterous&amp;at_xt=4d52ff90e1ed1262%2C0">onlineautobrochure.com</a></div> <p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754273359570391881-8178889987734739290?l=onlineautobrochure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>onlineautobrochurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278591578194451823noreply@blogger.com0