NEWS
Hyundai offers some big changes in 2012
Continuing its rise toward dominance among Asian vehicles, Hyundai has introduced some new elements for its 2012 model year including an all-new Accent, an all-new second-generation Azera, a new and powerful V-8 engine, and some upgrades and tweaks to its current line of popular Korean …
Chrysler looks mean and lean for 2012
Left for dead more times than James Bond, Chrysler Group LLC has defied the odds by surviving the Bankruptcy Wars, Product Wars and Quality Wars to emerge once again as a major player in the auto industry. Adding more international flavor to its products via …
Nissan Maxima, Versa are 2012 standouts
For 2012 Nissan offers a full range of products from the flagship Maxima to the 530-horsepower Nissan GT-R, a vehicle that incomprehensibly goes from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. However, the big news for the division encompasses both ends of the lineup — an all-new …
Chevy strikes again: 2012 Sonic a highlight
When it comes to vehicles, is there any manufacturer arguably more American than Chevrolet? The division that builds everything from the legendary Corvette to the family-friendly Malibu is poised for further success in 2012. When you look at Chevrolet and its other icons like the …
Ford rolls along: Innovation is key in 2012
Just like Old Man River, Ford Motor Co. keeps rolling along. When its two domestic colleagues were in the throes of economic collapse, Ford put its head down and not only kept to basics and laid the foundation for future projects and technologies, but did …
Toyota 2012: Camry gets a makeover along with Yaris
The biggest news for the 2012 Toyota vehicle line is the all-new Camry. The 2012 Camry is the seventh generation of America’s best-selling car for the past nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. It again offers three powertrain choices – all …
Green machines take center stage at Chicago Auto Show
The environmentally concerned driver and the technophile alike will find a myriad of new models showcasing the latest technology in electric and hybrid drive at the Chicago Auto Show. The next wave of electrified cars offers a range of choices tailored for different customer needs. …
Lingenfelter brings Signature Series Camaros to auto show
DECATUR, Ind. – Lingenfelter Performance Engineering will display its custom Camaros at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 10-19, in the Greater Chicago Chevrolet Dealers/Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone booth located in the South Hall of McCormick Place. Lingenfelter will showcase its recently introduced Signature …
New safety systems offer high-tech vehicle protection
Safety innovations, which generally fall under the categories of crash avoidance or crash protection, are an increasingly innovative way that automakers market their cars to specific demographics. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the government body that conducts crash tests on new vehicles and …
Big horsepower creates big attraction at auto show
The auto industry uses the Chicago Auto Show (Feb. 10-19) and its massive, industry-leading attendance to unveil and showcase its heavy hitters. While “green” technology is important, Chicago drivers still like their cars to pack some heat. So if you favor horsepower over mpg, take …
Scion thunders into auto show
Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be bringing the “thunder” to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Using nearly 30 percent more space than last year’s show, Scion will erect an expansive product and media theater dubbed Thunderdome. Gone is the Matchbox-style vehicle showcase, which …
