The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is the sixth generation of BMW’s executive vehicle. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels. The top model is the BMW 550i powered by a V8 with BMW TwinPower Turbo featuring High [...]
Shanghai GM recently introduced the Chevrolet New Sail sedan, the first passenger car created in China by a Sino-foreign joint venture. The new small car was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. In addition to being sold in China, the New Sail will also be [...]
Every year dozens of new cars are unveiled at auto shows around the world and image can often make or break a debut. When creating a lasting impression, name recognition is key. With so many competing brands, finding a trademarkable name with global appeal can be challenging. One way to bring instant recognition and equity [...]
MINI is adding a fourth model to its range with the MINI Countryman, which bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle. As the first model in the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI Countryman, which comes as standard with four [...]
The first Saab Convertible to be built in Sweden rolled off the line at Saab Automobile’s production facility in Trollhättan. All previous Saab Convertibles have been built outside of Sweden, first at Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland and latterly at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria. During 2009, the decision was made to concentrate [...]
At this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Bentley Motors presented the all-new Bentley Mulsanne flagship sedan and the ‘Series 51′ designer edition of the Continental GTC convertible, at the vehicles’ first motor show debut in the Americas. The Bentley Mulsanne, which goes on sale in the fall of this year, will offer [...]
Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept and the CTS-V Coupe at the NAIAS 2010 in Detroit. The XTS Platinum Concept was designed from the inside out, re-imagining the luxury sedan as a personal headquarters, built for efficiency, luxury and connectivity. The CTS-V Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of [...]
This year’s theme at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit was electric. As hybrids, electric cars and hybrid plug-ins continue to gain popularity and momentum, the show announced the debut of Electric Avenue. The 37,000-square-foot feature, on the main floor of the show, highlights nearly 20 high-tech cars from several automakers. Hyundai announced the gas-electric hybrid [...]
Michigan joins California – announced last month at the Los Angeles Auto Show – as another initial retail market.
Chevrolet will deliver more than 100 Volts to several utilities beginning in 2010 – including DTE Energy – as part of an extended research and demonstration fleet program. As part of the program, 500 charging stations will [...]
The U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze, delivers many segment-leading features and details that challenge preconceived notions about what a compact car can be in North America.
The Cruze also affirms Chevrolet’s commitment to building refined, fuel-efficient vehicles using new, small-displacement four-cylinder engines. It is expected to deliver segment-leading fuel economy with a new Ecotec [...]
