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By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 17 2011 - 9:58am

Subaru WRX STI, Always a Snarling Sports Car, Eats Up the Snow

This past summer I had the opportunity to drive the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI at its press introduction in Aspen, Colo. It was fun playing with the impossibly fast and well-handling sports sedan in the summer playground that is Aspen.

At the time, part of me really wished I could flog this car through a heavy snowstorm. After all, the beauty of this car is it’s a Subaru. It’s meant to be driven through all kinds of inclement weather with nary a concern.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 17 2011 - 9:53am

Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine technology setting up to challenge electric hybrids

Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 16 2011 - 10:05pm

Toyota President Predicts Sales Will Hit 1.9 Million in 2011

Toyota USA president Jim Lentz is boldly predicting Toyota sales for 2011 will top 1.9 million – a sales increase of 10 percent that exceeds a predicted 9 percent growth rate for the overall industry that will be challenged going forward by a largely indifferent Generation Y.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 16 2011 - 5:08pm

Full EVs at 2011 Detroit Auto Show not so green after all

Rather, consider near-green technology that uses natural gas.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 16 2011 - 1:45pm

How To Check if a Sunroof Is Part of a Voluntary Safety Recall

Anybody with sunroofs in their personal vehicles should pay attention to a voluntary safety recall because you can’t always tell if a sunroof in a new or used car was installed by the dealer or the manufacturer.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 16 2011 - 1:16pm

New Bing Automotive Search Launched for Detroit Auto Show 2011

Just in time for the opening weekend of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Bing has launched a new automotive search feature that users are going to find extremely helpful when looking for a new or used car.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 16 2011 - 12:36pm

General Motors pays $2 billion in stock to underfunded pension plans

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) confirmed it has completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 60.6 million shares of GM common stock to its U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at approximately $2 billion

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 16 2011 - 9:38am

GM Cars at 2011 Detroit Auto Show Not Labeled Properly

The Made in the USA Foundation is hurling a charge against GM that its cars on display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show are not labeled properly when it comes to their country of origin, i.e. where they are built.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 15 2011 - 10:02pm

CarMD times infomercial to 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Timing an ad during any auto show like 2011 NAIAS is wise marketing; especially the recent infomercial by CarMD.com to empower Detroit consumers to access and decipher vehicle diagnostic information using a simple, hand-held device.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 15 2011 - 3:24pm

GM expands truck axle recall to almost 27,000

Late in December, General Motors recalled 1,262 2010 model year light duty pickup trucks for a rear axle pin issue but today, GM has expanded that recall to include a much larger group of 2010MY GM trucks with 26,751 vehicles now involved in this recall.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 15 2011 - 12:04pm

2011 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview raises $2.6M for children

Once again, the 2011 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black tie gala continues to be one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 14 2011 - 6:25pm

Tesla Model S illuminates aluminum-body structure at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

There is more to the Tesla at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show than just a bunch of lithium-ion battery packs and a pretty fascia. Under the skin, the design of the upcoming Tesla Model S is dependent on a robust engineered, aluminum-body structure.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 14 2011 - 4:46pm

Win a VIP experience to the Daytona 500

Fans of Rusty Wallace and a toothy white smile can meet him thanks to a contest sponsored by Aspen Dental to win a VIP experience to the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20 and the Drive4COPD 300 on Feb. 19.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 4:20pm

Video of Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

A few months ago, I had a chance to preview Electronic Art’s upcoming Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed thanks to the folks at World Racing (and of course, EA) but at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show EA and Ford had a display setup and the folks at TheXboxSource.com got gameplay video of the new racing simulator.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 3:56pm

Nissan Leaf tucked away at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

The 2011 Nissan Leaf began reaching the hands of American consumers in December 2010 as the full scale electric car war begins but while the 2011 Chevy Volt was well represented at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the Leaf was more of an afterthought.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 2:57pm

Ford shows off Explorer, Taurus SHO Police Interceptor models at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

The police car segment has been heating up with each of the Detroit Big 3 offering up new cop cars but only Ford Motor Company used the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to feature their new models – as Ford brought out a new Explorer and a pair of police-purposed Taurus SHO sedans to show off their Police Interceptor lineup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 1:57pm

Audi takes aim at Mercedes Benz in new Super Bowl ad

Audi looks to redefine the look of a luxury car with the 2011 Audi A8 and with their new ad set to air during the Super Bowl XLV, Audi says “goodbye” to the items often associated with the usual aging luxury auto buyers, which happens to include a new Mercedes Benz.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 1:13pm

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Jeep transforms at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

When the popular new video game Call of Duty: Black Ops was released in November 2010, Jeep announced that they would be offering a special Black Ops Edition Jeep Wrangler to celebrate the vehicle being featured in the highly anticipated shooter but at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Mopar accessorized the Black Ops Jeep to really reflect the intensity of the game.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 12:34pm

John Lennon's 1965 Ferrari headed to auction

The Beatles John Lennon was 25 years old and already very famous when he first got his driver’s license, allowing him the luxury of making his very first car a 1965 Ferrari 330 GT2+2 and if you have time to hit Bonham’s Paris sale of Motor Cars at the Grand Palais on February 5th (and a quarter million or so dollars) that legendary 1965 Ferrari could be yours.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 12:05pm

One of the Chrysler minivans to see an end soon per Marchionne

During an impromptu question and answer session with Chrysler head Sergio Marchionne at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the boss commented that either the Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Caravan lineup would be coming to an end in the near future as the company works to diminish redundancy among their brands.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 10:42am

The Mopar Ram Runner makes its 2011 Detroit Auto Show debut

The Mopar Ram Runner was introduced at an Easter event in Moab Utah last year, followed up by a trip to the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas but with the beginning of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the modified Ram 1500 made its “production” debut in the Motor City.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 14 2011 - 12:13am

High-efficiency small cars shine at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

There’s more behind the increased number of small cars appearing at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show than any year before, and far more than just the threat of $5 gasoline that may or may not occur.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 13 2011 - 10:10pm

Gen Y Buyers Will Be 40 Percent of New Car Market in 2012

A new automotive buying by Deloitte study focused specifically on Gen Y buyers (born after 1984) shows they will be 40 percent of the new car market in 2012 and manufacturers better make sure they have a good dealership experience or they will never buy a car from that brand again.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 6:28pm

Honda recalls 2010 Accord, CRV over stalling risk

Honda Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2010 Accord sedans and CRV compact SUVs over a concern of stalling issues related to a wiring harness under the hood.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 5:56pm

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in action inside of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been shown off all over the country but when it made its Detroit Auto Show debut this past Monday, Ford had a unique way to show off this new high-performance Mustang in action – right in the middle of Cobo Hall.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 13 2011 - 5:54pm

BMW Becomes Exclusive Foreign Car Maker for 2012 Olympics on NBC

On Tuesday, GM announced it would be the exclusive domestic car maker advertising on NBC for the 2012 London Olympics and today BMW announces it will be the exclusive foreign car maker advertising during the Olympics. NBC ad sales reps handling the car account can now take the rest of the year off.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 5:15pm

Images of the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible leaked

The 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan made its official debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show and made its Motor City debut this week at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show amidst rumors of an upcoming ragtop but thanks to a leak on the internet, we have our first look at the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 4:55pm

A retrospective of Mercedes Gullwing cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes Benz introduced the Motor City to the SLS AMG last year and for 2011, the Detroit Auto Show featured the bright green SLS AMG E-Cell – a 526 horsepower electric supercar with spectacular Gullwing styling.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 4:26pm

Cadillac unveils the CTS-V Coupe racer at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

While the key focus of the Detroit Auto Show I to show off current, upcoming and conceptual models, Cadillac used the opening day of the 2011 show to formally introduce the new CTS-V Coupe race car built by Pratt & Miller.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 13 2011 - 2:11pm

Bongiovi Acoustics brings cinema sound to autos at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

You’ll have to go to Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to hear and feel the difference that Bongiovi Acoustics brings to the automobile with their DPS technology.

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