MINI is celebrating a great birthday. Exactly 50 years ago, on 26 August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time, starting a unique story of success and today giving MINI the opportunity to look ahead without losing sight of the brand’s great tradition. Presenting the concept of a sporting [...]
The all-new Kia Sorento ‘Highline Cruiser’ SUV has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating (the maximum score) in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results published today. The Sorento’s safety ratings – with scores of 87% for Adult Occupant Protection, 84% for Child Protection and 71% for Safety Assist equipment – place the Kia among [...]
The Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the Trident carmakers history, will make its world wide debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The introduction of the GranCabrio – the Tridents third prong – completes Maseratis product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio. Available [...]
The all-new 2011 Sorento CUV is scheduled to begin rolling off the assembly line at Kia’s first U.S. plant – Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in West Point, Georgia – later this year, and offers improved fuel economy and more passenger room and seating capacity than the previous model. Available video includes driving footage as [...]
Porsche presents the new 911 GT3 RS, which will deliver more engine power, offer lower weight, and feature shorter transmission ratios as well as body and suspension elements upgraded to an even higher standard. The new 911 GT3 RS takes the racing version to the road. The engine featured in the new 911 GT3 RS [...]
The most recent addition to the Kia Motors America ever-expanding line-up, the all-new 2010 Forte compact sedan has been named “Car of the Month” for August by NADAguides.com. Acclaimed for attractive styling, value and an extensive list of features, Forte is the latest installment to be launched under the brand’s design-led transformation. Available material includes [...]
At the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (August 14-16), the sound of the initial stirrings of over 450 race cars was complimented by the 2010 Porsche Panamera gran turismo, making its North American debut. In addition to the 145 Porsche racers already entered by their owners, or one-third [...]
General Motors Co. confirmed it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Koenigsegg Group AB regarding the sale of 100% of the shares of Saab Automobile AB. The deal is expected to conclude in the next months and will then secure Saabs future. Saab Automobile plans to exit legal reorganization status shortly. Available video includes [...]
Kia Motors has confirmed that its all-new, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV will be named ‘Venga’ when it goes on sale across Europe later this year. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Europe, the 4,068 mm long Kia Venga will feature an unusually long (2,615 mm) wheelbase for its class – and a 1600 mm [...]
Directly on the heels of earning a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS in the US, the all-new Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle has been named to the “Top 10 Back-to-School Cars” list by Kelley Blue Books kbb.com. Soul was recognized for its fun and quirky styling, impressive interior space, [...]
