Car Wars report predicts Hyundai, Kia will lose market share
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , Ford , GM , Hyundai , Kia , Toyota , Earnings/Financials The annual “Car Wars” report by Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy predicts that, despite their seizing of U.S. market share over the last few tumultuous years, Korean brands Hyundai and Kia will give it all back and then some to companies like Ford , General Motors and Toyota by 2016. Murphy bases his predictions not on tea leaves or crystal balls, but rather the rate at which automakers launch new products
GM Strengthens U.S. Sales Team Ahead of Product Barrage
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
DETROIT – In preparation for numerous product launches in the coming months, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss today announced the following changes for U.S. sales executives:
Packing It In: SRX Designed for Summer Road Trips
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
DETROIT – The summer road trip season is near, meaning millions of drivers are planning getaways – with lots of stuff. The Cadillac SRX crossover’s unique Cargo Management System is designed as an ideal companion for long weekends and driving vacations.
Toyota to Increase V6 Engine Production in Alabama
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
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How many rugby players can you fit into a Chevrolet Aveo?
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Hatchback, Chevrolet, UK How many people can you fit into a car?
Toyota turning Nintendo DS into navigation system
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Japan , Technology , Toyota , Toys/Games Video games are already an easy target for politicians, what with their amazing ability to turn both brains and muscles to jelly while also promoting violence and other sociopathic behaviors. So we can only wonder at the political grandstanding that might accompany this development: The Nintendo DS can now be used to control a Toyota navigation system
GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
DETROIT – General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust. The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual “Q for Conservation” event that generates revenue for conservation projects throughout the state.
SRT Motorsports – Sprint Cup David Pearson Interview
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
SRT Motorsports – Sprint Cup David Pearson Interview
Ford C-Max pricing to undercut Toyota Prius V
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hybrid , Minivan/Van , Wagon , Europe , Hatchback , Ford , Toyota , Electric Ford dealers have started taking orders for the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid , the company announced today. The gas-electric hybrid will arrive later this year with a starting price of $25,995, undercutting its most direct competitor, the Toyota Prius V hybrid, which has a base price of $26,550. “C-Max Hybrid offers better fuel economy, performance, technology and functionality than Prius V – and C-Max Hybrid customers will pay less at the dealership and at the pump,” said Ken Czubay, vice president, U.S.
Chevrolet Volt Saves Supertanker of Gas
May 18, 2012 by Paramo Bloggers · Leave a Comment
DETROIT– Chevrolet Volt owners collectively have saved a supertanker of gasoline since the electric car with extended range went on sale, compiling 40 million miles on electricity and avoiding the use of more than 2.1 million gallons of gasoline.
