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Toyota Tackles the Last Frontier with Ever-Better Expedition

November 17, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2015 – Longer nights, colder temperatures and icier terrain won’t deter the Toyota team as they take on winter weather with the Ever-Better Expedition winter leg. A group of 28 international Toyota team members will depart from Anchorage on Nov. 18 on a 4,488-mile journey through Alaska and Canada to conclude the 110-day North American leg of the company’s global initiative. Nearly 50 team members will participate during the month on the road. Inspired by Toyota President Akio Toyoda, the five-continent journey began in Australia and…

Kia to launch all-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle

November 17, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Kia has today announced its plans to introduce an all-new low emissions vehicle to its growing model line-up. The Niro – labelled a Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) – represents a new concept from the Korean car brand, and marks the development of Kia’s first dedicated eco-car platform. Niro will maintain all the practicality and appeal of a compact SUV, while offering greater fuel economy. Engineered from the ground up as a dedicated hybrid vehicle, its attractive, modern styling will help the car stand out in a traditionally conservative sector. The…

MINI at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2015

November 17, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Munich/Los Angeles. With a double US premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2015, MINI puts the spotlight on the latest products to emerge from the change of generation in the brand’s model range. At the international trade fair on the west coast of California, the British premium automobile manufacturer presents both the new MINI Clubman and the new MINI Convertible to the American public for the first time. Both models provide the perfect basis for additional target groups to access the distinctive MINI feeling in its very latest form….

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, Ford Edge Receive Top Honors from autoguide.com

November 17, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 16, 2015 – The 2016 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Car of the Year award goes to Ford Shelby® GT350 Mustang – the second year in a row a version of the iconic pony car has received the award. Mike Schlee, AutoGuide.com road test editor, says driving Shelby GT350 is akin to a religious experience. Shelby GT350 Mustang edged out a number of competitors, including Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac ATS-V. The all-new Ford Edge also received top honors – winning the 2016 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Utility Vehicle of the…

Beagle on Board: Snoopy now drives V-Class

November 16, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Mercedes-Benz Vans accompanies the premiere of the first 3D film of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang with a 360-degree marketing campaign The Peanuts gang is going on tour in the spacious V-Class even before the official release of the film “The Peanuts Movie” premieres in Germany on 23 December The only thing greater than their new vehicle is their friendship: From now on Charlie Brown and Snoopy will be travelling in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class. Mercedes-Benz Vans is taking on the co-promotion of “The Peanuts Movie”, the popular comic characters’…

New Jaguar XJR Meets XJR9-LM at Silverstone with Le Mans Winner Andy Wallace at the Wheel

November 16, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Andy Wallace drives new Jaguar XJR and Le Mans-winning XJ-R9 LM at Silverstone XJR9-LM – one of one million XJs now built – back on track at night for the first time since it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988 Track session presents benefits of new Jaguar XJ LED headlights in day and night driving conditions Wallace discusses new XJR headlight technology, which offers drivers more confidence, safety and performance at night Broadcast quality films are available here: http://www.broadcast.jaguarlandrover.com/stories/9557 Legendary racing driver and 24 Hours of Le Mans…

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Delivers Class-Leading 27-Mile All-Electric Range

November 16, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. November 13, 2015 – This week the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) arrives in select dealerships with a competitively priced and compelling product that boasts a class-leading 27-mile All-Electric Range (AER). The 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid offers the efficiency of an alternative powertrain with a unique aerodynamic exterior design, best-in-class total interior volume, premium features and advanced safety technology all at an excellent value. 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Highlights Industry-leading 0.24 coefficient of drag, tied with the Tesla Model S Class-leading battery system capacity…