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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.

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.

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?

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?

The Mitsubishi i, in i-Gas or i-MiEV form, has potential in the USA at the right price and with trim upgrades.

Lincoln's flagship offers presence and real-life usable convenience, at a reasonable price.

It's not everyday you have the chance to visit a brand spanking new automotive assembly plant, but the new Kia plant in western Georgia (USA, not Eastern Europe) is the latest "transplant" to begin producing new vehicles. Kia began producing the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento in small volumes in Fall, 2009 right on schedule. Full production begins in mid-November.

The 2011 Kia Sorento is all-new, meaning it has practically no relationship to its predecessor. All the part numbers are different. It is now based on a front wheel drive, unit body platform shared with the next generation Hyundai Santa Fe.

Does Suzuki's 2010 Kizashi have what it takes? Maybe, but those in the middle often get squeezed out.

What can we expect from Gen Y? In many ways, Generation Y is following in the footsteps of their Baby Boomer parents, but more extreme. AutoPacific's "The Generation Y Opportunity" details current Generation Y new car buyers and the future market.