Asian cars dominate N.Y. auto show

Asian automakers probably got a bigger sales boost than their U.S. rivals from vehicles introduced at the annual New York auto show. New models from Asia included Nissan's latest Maxima, and the Fit small car and Acura TSX sports sedan f [...]

Posted On : Mar, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

Auto Market Opens Wide in Russia

Automobile companies around the world are gearing up production in Russia in anticipation of the transportation needs of the country's growing middle class. Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Toyota Corp all operate plants near St. P [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Why the New Dodge Challenger Will Sell

How do we know the new Dodge Challenger will sell? Simple: The future muscle car looks great in black. Before a new model is released, we usually only see it in one or two shades of paint. Because of the trouble with photographing a black [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Sizing up the Geneva auto show

The new and the nostalgic butted heads as some automakers celebrated past triumphs and others tried to stake their claims to the future at the media previews at the auto show last week. Some were more successful than others. Indian auto [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Geneva auto show hopes small models equal big profits

Small is beautiful for carmakers at the Geneva Auto Show with an eye on congested cities, one-parent families, rising oil prices and growing concern at the environmental impact of motor vehicles. Taking centre-stage at the 78th show, which [...]

Posted On : Mar, 07 2008 | Comments : 0

Summer auto show's lifestyle events aim to broaden appeal

While metro Detroit automakers struggle with increased competition and decreasing revenues, an upscale Rochester car show celebrates its 30th year of increased sponsorship and fundraising. The annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, one o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

2008 Geneva Auto Show: Volkswagen Scirocco

The latest edition is based heavily on VW's Iroc concept from the 2006 Paris Auto Show and is slated to go on sale across Europe this summer, with prices starting under $40,000. The styling hasn't changed dramatically, although details li [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

More green cars at 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Environmentally-friendly cars will be popular at this year’s Geneva Auto Show as companies look for new ways to market hybrids and alternatively-fueled cars. WRS will be covering the auto show when it kicks off Thursday. World Radio [...]

Posted On : Mar, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

Warm autumn benefits Tecumseh's 'ididit' auto show

Summer weather in Michigan lingered long into the 2007 autumn season, providing a perfect backdrop for last-quarter shows, meets and cruises. The annual "ididit" show drew hundreds of cars and likely more than a thousand visitor [...]

Posted On : Jan, 01 2008 | Comments : 0

LA Auto Show: Eye Candy

Posted On : Dec, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Budget auto model from Toyota

Toyota's popular Yaris small hatchback and sedan derivatives have been revised with both models now being equipped with the T3+ specification level. "As urban road congestion increases in proportion to the rapid growth in the number [...]

Posted On : Nov, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

Frankfurt Preview: Ford Kuga

Ford of Europe will unveil a new crossover vehicle, the Ford Kuga, at the Frankfurt auto show in September. The Kuga is based on the iosis X concept from the 2006 Paris Auto Show. The new model communicates Ford's new "kinetic design [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

2008 Hummer H2

The Hummer H2’s 6.0-liter V-8 has been bumped up to a 6.2-liter that pumps out 393 bhp.2008 Hummer H2 - By John LammTo keep ahead of the H3 Alpha and its near 300 horsepower, the Hummer H2's 6.0-liter V-8 has been bumped up to a 6.2-l [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2007 | Comments : 0

SUV Of The Year 2007 Award

Whether it was as bare-bones rugged as a Jeep or dripping with high-tech luxury like a Range Rover, it used to be easy to figure out what was a sport/utility vehicle: an SUV boasted the all-wheel drive and the ground clearance needed to tak [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2007 | Comments : 0