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Hyundai-Kia Wants To Be Number Four in the World

The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is expected to hit worldwide sales of 5.7 million vehicles for 2010, which puts it firmly in fifth place. For 2011, though, it is aiming to pick off the Renault-Alliance manufacturing alliance to become number four in the world.
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By: Keith Griffin

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GM attempts social media lead with Big Fuel agency

As far as rivals go, Ford grabbed the social-media lead from GM some time ago. So, in an unprecedented move at GM, marketing chief Joel Ewanick brought on Big Fuel this past summer to handle social media for all four of GM's U.S. brands.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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American cars designed more for drinking Starbucks coffee than smoking

The first time I had to Americanize and federalize an auto interior designed in Europe, it was obvious that Europeans prefer to smoke inside their cars, while Americans prefer to drink and eat in their cars. European automobiles tend to have ash trays and lighters, but no cup holders.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Buick Makes 2011 Regal CXL Turbo Driving System Interactive

Nobody is in the same mood every single day; so, neither should your car. The 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, responds to that need by offering not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Ford C-MAX EcoBoost I-4 engine enabled by three technologies

The public has been concerned that the drive toward high gas mileage and low emissions with small engines would have to come at the expense of power. Enter the new Ford 1.6-liter I-4 engine with EcoBoost™ technology as a complement to its bold, dynamic kinetic design of the new C-MAX.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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NGVAmerica expects growth of natural gas in vehicles to continue in 2011

Since federal incentives were introduced in 2006, natural gas usage in vehicles has increased 25 percent each year, displacing more than 320 million gallons of gasoline. With the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, these incentives will continue. Natural Gas Vehicles for America even expects that rate to continue to grow in 2011 and beyond.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Toyota pays $10 million for first unintended acceleration case

Yesterday, it was revealed that Toyota Motors has paid a whopping $10 million in the first private suit against the automaker for deaths caused by Toyota’s unintended acceleration issues.
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By: Patrick Rall

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Department of Energy extends RFI deadline for fuel cell technology opportunities

As part of a recent update, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the deadline to January 18, 2011, for the Request for Information (RFI) on fuel cell technologies early opportunities. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information relevant to the core requirements and relevant costs for each of three topic areas of interest.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Nissan delivers the first 2011 Leaf electric car in Tennessee

Over the past week, Nissan USA has delivered 2011 Leaf all-electric cars in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington and yesterday, the Japanese automaker delivered the first consumer unit in the state of Tennessee.
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By: Patrick Rall

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