Friday Feb 10 | The Toronto Star
Buick quietly gaining green credentials
Unlike a full hybrid, the Buick Regal eAssist won't go down the road on electric power alone, but on the plus side the system is far less complex, doesn't require a big battery and is cheaper.
Friday Feb 10 | USA Today
Kia launches yet another Optima sedan level
Kia's new Optima trim might look familiar - it was introduced to more than 100 million people during the Super Bowl.
Friday Feb 10 | Reuters
RPT-S.Korea's Hyundai aims for BMW, VW on design
South Korea's Hyundai Motor, having surged past Japanese competition, is tweaking its design to match offerings from Germany's Volkswagen and BMW in a bid to position its cars in a higher market segment.
Hybrid transition isn't happening
Last week, the world's automakers put on displays of fuel efficiency during the public policy days of the Washington Auto Show as bureaucrats of every description toured the show, huffing, puffing and pontificating over public policy as it applies to automobiles.
Hyundai's Elantra Coupe Gets World Premier in Chicago
Hyundai Motor gave the Elantra Coupe its world premier at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday .
Local St. Louis Hyundai Dealer Offers Free Lifetime Hybrid Sonata...
Hyundai has released detailed information about the Lifetime Hybrid Battery Guarantee, which is offered for free with the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid at St.
Hyundai Sonata and Accent honored at Chicago Auto show
The Chicago Auto show opens on February 10 and runs through February 19; however, the show was open to the media on February 8-9. On February 8, Hyundai Motor America introduced the 2013 Elantra Coupe, the 2013 Elantra GT; furthermore, two Hyundai models received MotorWeek's 2012 Drivers' Choice Awards.
2013 Lexus GS 350's passion found in its performance, not looks
Like first-timers at a key party or a cheesehead's trek to Lambeau, Lexus is on a quest for passion and it couldn't come at a more critical time.
Official: MAMA says Volkswagen Passat will knock you out
Detroit has the North American Car and Truck of the Year . Chicago ? The Family Vehicle of the Year.
Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata honored at Chicago Auto Show
Only a dedicated Los Angeles car fanatic would venture east to Chicago and its chilly weather to take in the Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the media on February 8 and will open to the general public on February 10.
MotorWeek picks Ford Mustang Boss 302 best of year
Best Performance Car - Ford Mustang Boss 302 11. Best Small Utility - Mazda CX-5 12.
Mitsubishi Electric i-MIEV Takes "Greenest Car" Title
Natural gas is starting to capture public attention as an alternative fuel for cars but that didn't help the Honda Civic Natural Gas model, which lost its eight-year hold on the "Greenest Car" list compiled by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy .
The Jeep Grand Cherokee racked up 22,575 miles in nine months in our long-term fleet, 8,302 of those coming in the third quarter alone.
New Hyundai Elantra coming to India
Hyundai's fluidic design concept has done wonders for the Korean manufacturer in the Indian market, with the i10, Eon and Verna doing well in their respective segments.
Hyundai Releases Details on Hybrid Battery Lifetime Warranty
When we reported last month on Hyundai's precedent-setting "lifetime" warranty on the battery pack for the 2012 Sonata hybrid , official details had not been made available, and our post's comments section quickly filled up with speculation regarding the specifics of the coverage.
Cars.com News Briefs: Feb. 6, 2012
Automakers joined beer and soft-drink companies for top billing among Sunday's Super Bowl ads, The Wall Street Journal reports .
Nissan Maxima an upscale midsize sedan
Nissan produces such an appealing sedan in the Maxima that one wonders how many people turn away from the more expensive Infiniti G Sedan, which is made by Nissan's luxury division.
Chung Mong Koo, chairman of South Korea's Hyundai Motor, carefully scrutinizes a newly designed gearshift lever for the automaker's Sonata sedan while his entire senior management team hovers around, anxiously awaiting his approval.
Still time to check out the Washington Auto Show
Just a few of the cars on display at the Washington Auto Show, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Family sedan competition is white hot these days. It's no longer just a two car race, Camry and Accord have seen some true competition from Altima, Fusion, Malibu, Optima, Sonata and other mid-sized sedans.
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