Archive for January, 2011

Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain 2006-2007 Lexus GS 300/350, 2006-2009 IS 250 and 2006-2008 IS 350 Vehicles to Inspect the Fuel Pressure Sensor Installation

Friday, January 28th, 2011


Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 245,000 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles sold in the U.S. to inspect the fuel pressure sensor installation. Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain 2006 2007 Lexus GS 300/350, 2006 2009 IS 250 and 2006 2008 IS 350 Vehicles to Inspect the Fuel Pressure Sensor Installation
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Marketing Campaign for Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Isn’t Always Better

Friday, January 28th, 2011


Marketing Campaign for Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Isn't Always Better

The marketing campaign for the first Hyundai’s hybrid car Hyundai Sonata launched at the Sun Bowl on December 31, 2010. Though the model has not been officially launched at the market, it has already made it to the list of the top cars of 2011. The ad campaign started with the first TV videoad dubbed [...]
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Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Campaign Celebrates the 125 Year Birthday of the Automobile

Friday, January 28th, 2011


Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Campaign Celebrates the 125 Year Birthday of the Automobile

The Mercedes brand is thus fittingly celebrating the anniversary of the invention of the automobile under the banner ‘125! years of innovation.’ The anniversary year will kick off with an advertising campaign which will run in the print media, on TV and on the internet from January 19 to February 2. On 29 January 1886, [...]
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Scott Burgess: 2011 Cadillac V wagon a dragster in disguise

Friday, January 28th, 2011

 Scott Burgess: 2011 Cadillac V wagon a dragster in disguiseThe 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is one of the most fun sleepers around. Its mega-powerful supercharged engine V-8, taut suspension and race car performance are disguised as a station wagon.
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Ford recalls ’99-’03 Windstars

Friday, January 28th, 2011

 Ford recalls 99 03 WindstarsFord Motor Co. is recalling 425,000 Windstar minivans in 22 cold-weather states, including Michigan, to fix potentially corroded parts.
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Sneak Peek: 2012 Focus Electric

Friday, January 28th, 2011

 Sneak Peek: 2012 Focus ElectricFord has promised several new electric vehicles in its lineup in the next few years, and a tell-tale sign on this prototype’s true identity is what it lacks — exhaust pipes.
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Mopar customizes Chrysler 200 Super S

Friday, January 28th, 2011

 Mopar customizes Chrysler 200 Super SAt the 2011 North American International Auto Show, the Chrysler stand included the 2011 Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar.
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Toyota recalls 1.7 million Lexus GS and IS vehicles

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Washington — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1.7 million cars worldwide to check fuel pressure sensors to prevent gas leaks, in the latest in a series of damaging recalls by the world’s largest automaker.
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Hyundai Motor’s 4Q net profit hits record

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Seoul, South Korea— Hyundai Motor’s net profit jumped 48 percent in the fourth quarter to a record high as the automaker reaped gains from strong overseas sales.
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Honda Odyssey gets five-star crash rating

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Honda Motor Co.’s new Odyssey minivan has earned five stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s crash tests, winning the highest possible overall score of five stars.
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