- October 25, 2010
- Automobile Cool News, New Model Introductions, Nissan, Technology & New Features
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Nissan LEAF – Finally, a High Volume EV
Nissan is poised to launch a full electric vehicle in the United States that it plans to sell in very high volumes. Does the product stand up to its high volume plans?
- October 3, 2010
- Auto News & Reviews, Automobile Cool News, Chevrolet
- Posted by Dan Hall
- Comments Off on Chevrolet Aveo Premieres in Paris
We'd agree that a smartly priced Aveo could be compelling the US market. Now it's up to Joel Ewanick and Chris Perry to get the word out.
- September 27, 2010
- Automobile Cool News, Porsche
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on The Porsche 'Aircraft Experience' – Unadulterated Opulence
The reason for Porsche to build such a road going machine is pure and simple - to stay alive. Staying alive also included featuring a lineup that departed from pandering to Porsche purists and produce an attainable roadster, SUV, and 4-door sedan. Porsche needed more than it's fanatical fan base to survive.
- September 27, 2010
- Automobile Cool News, Porsche
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on The Porsche ‘Aircraft Experience’ – Unadulterated Opulence
The reason for Porsche to build such a road going machine is pure and simple - to stay alive. Staying alive also included featuring a lineup that departed from pandering to Porsche purists and produce an attainable roadster, SUV, and 4-door sedan. Porsche needed more than it's fanatical fan base to survive.
- March 30, 2010
- Automobile Cool News, New Model Introductions, Nissan, The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on WOW! $25,000 For an EV? Here Comes Nissan LEAF!
Nissan lays down the gauntlet with heavily aggressive pricing for their first EV, the LEAF.
- March 2, 2010
- Auto XPRT Speaks..., Automobile Cool News, Hummer, Land Rover, More Categories...
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on HUMMER Gals Love Consumer Brands
AutoPacific's Research Suite database that annually collects the opinions of over 30,000 buyers of new cars and light trucks asked which of 27 brands a new owner would buy from. The results from AutoPacific's Consumer Brands Study clearly show the interrelationship between owners of auto brands and buyers of twenty-seven consumer brands like Walmart, Lowe's, Apple, Sony, Hugo Boss, Costco, McDonalds and more.
As fuel prices stabilize, Americans return to considering larger vehicles.
- December 2, 2009
- Audi, Automobile Cool News, New Model Introductions, Technology & New Features, More Categories...
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on 2011 Audi A8 Premium Luxury Reveal
Capping Audi's Centennial Anniversary, the launch of the A8 is very significant to the company. The A8 is being introduced in Europe and China earlier in 2010 with the USA getting A8 in Winter 2010 or Spring 2010.
- December 1, 2009
- Audi, Automobile Cool News, New Model Introductions, The Car Biz
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Audi A8 Premiere – Launch Gala the Old Way
Let's call it a shindig. A Hollywood premiere. Audi introduced its all new A8 premium luxury sedan to the world on Monday night in Miami Beach at the renowned Founainbleau Hotel. As a sponsor of Art Basel Miami Beach, Audi has provided transportation to various venues and display space for contemporary art.
- November 20, 2009
- Automobile Cool News, Ford, Lincoln, Technology & New Features, More Categories...
- Posted by George Peterson
- Comments Off on Ford's EcoBoost Establishes a Beachhead
Ford Motor Company launched a new powertrain technology called EcoBoost earlier in 2010. EcoBoost will eventually be available on 90% of Ford's lineup in the USA. The first EcoBoost installations are in Ford's new D3 Platform vehicles - Ford Taurus SHO, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, and Ford Flex. How has EcoBoost done to date?