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All-new Volvo XC90 named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Again.

November 19, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

The Volvo XC90 has been named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for the second time. Developed from the ground up on Volvo’s unique Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), with a 316 horsepower, supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine featuring an EPA rating of 25 mpg highway, a tablet-like Sensus control system, and understated Scandinavian design, the all-new 2016 XC90 sets a new standard for the luxury SUV segment. With its full suite of IntelliSafe features and two more world firsts for safety, the all-new Volvo XC90 is also the safest Volvo…

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…

Scion iA Collects a Consumer Guide Best Buy Award

November 16, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

TORRANCE, Calif., (November 12, 2015) – Scion’s iA sedan has a big trunk…and it’s going to need it to hold its recent awards. The latest accolade for Scion’s first-ever sedan is the Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award for the subcompact class. The award represents the best balance of features and value in its class. The editors’ decision centers around room and comfort (which includes passenger and cargo space), power and performance, ride and handling and fit and finish. An extra emphasis is placed on dollar value. “The Scion iA…

Hyundai Tucson Wins Ruedas ESPN “Best Compact Crossover” Award

November 9, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Fifth consecutive year that Hyundai is recognized by Ruedas ESPN MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2015 – Hyundai’s all-new 2016 Tucson was named today “Best Compact Crossover” by Ruedas ESPN. Presented at the 45th annual Miami International Auto Show, this year’s award marks the fifth time in a row Hyundai has been recognized by the leading Spanish-language automotive radio show in the U.S. “The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson has everything a young family needs and more,” said Jaime Florez, Ruedas ESPN director and host. “The Tucson is a class-leading compact crossover with…

Kia Soul Wins Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Award

October 24, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

October 22, 2015 – Kia Motors America’s (KMA) fun, funky and functional urban passenger vehicle, the 2016 Soul, was named a winner at the 12th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) of the Year awards held recently in Chandler, Arizona. For the fourth consecutive year, a panel of local media and athletes rated the Soul best in the Urban category. “We’re thrilled that the Soul has been recognized at ALV for the fourth consecutive time thanks to its many attributes and amenities,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA….

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Most Beautiful Car 2014 In Austria

May 9, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

In Austria the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider wins the prestigious ‘Most Beautiful Car 2014’ title In the ‘Auto Bild Design Award 2014’, the captivating 4C Spider wins in the ‘Sports Cars and Convertibles’ category It was voted for by readers of the Austrian edition of Auto Bild magazine, who chose it over 13 equally prestigious and highly competitive rivals The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is the convertible evolution of the multi-award-winning coupé launched last year, as well as heir to the famous Alfa Romeo spider versions, that have always delivered…

2015 Genesis Awarded IIHS’ Top Safety Pick Plus

May 8, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

First-Ever Rear-Wheel Drive Luxury Sedan to Earn Highest Safety Rating All-new Automatic Emergency Braking Receives Highest Rating FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 7, 2014 – Hyundai’s award-winning 2015 Genesis sedan continues segment leadership as the first and only rear-wheel drive vehicle in its class to receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest honor as a 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ when equipped with optional front crash prevention. Genesis is also the first rear-wheel drive luxury sedan to earn a Good rating in the small overlap crash test. IIHS rates vehicles…