2012 Kia Soul and Forte Koup Named to MSN Autos "10 Great Cars for Less Than $20,000" List

2012 KIA SOUL AND FORTE KOUP NAMED TO MSN AUTOS “10 GREAT CARS FOR LESS THAN $20,000” LIST Kia Vehicles Praised for Exceptional Value and Stand-Out Designs Funky Soul recognized for low starting price and roomy interior space Kia’s two-door Koup praised for performance features and outstanding value IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2011 – The … Read more

NISSAN JUKE-R

12.07.2011 , ROLLE, Switzerland NISSAN JUKE-R – SHAKEDOWN AND TESTING The moment has finally come for Juke-R to hit the track! With the build complete, engineers take Juke-R to MIRA proving ground to check all systems work correctly before heading to Silverstone to push the car’s limits. It looks like a Juke but sounds like a … Read more

NISSAN EXPANDS LEAF AVAILABILITY INTO NEW U.S. MARKETS

12.06.2011 , FRANKLIN, Tenn. NISSAN EXPANDS LEAF AVAILABILITY INTO NEW U.S. MARKETS – LEAF launches in Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island – Days before the one-year anniversary of the world’s first Nissan LEAF delivery on Dec. 11, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) expands availability of the all-electric LEAF into new U.S. markets. After … Read more

Honda Automobiles: Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine’s "10Best Cars" Awards

Car and Driver magazine has named the 2012 Honda Accord 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual “10Best Cars” award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved “10Best Cars” status 26 times in the 30 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting … Read more

Car and Driver Magazine Ranks Porsche Boxster and Cayman Among The 10 Best Cars for 2012

ATLANTA, December 6, 2011 – The 2012 Porsche Boxster and Cayman are once again listed on Car and Driver Magazine’s 10Best cars sold in America. This year marks the 11th time in 13 years that either a Porsche Boxster or Cayman model has been named to this coveted list. “As in years past, the cars … Read more

Kia Motors America Adds Auto Industry Veteran James Hope to Public Relations Team

KIA MOTORS AMERICA ADDS AUTO INDUSTRY VETERAN JAMES HOPE TO PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM <!– –> IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2011 – Kia Motors America (KMA) named James Hope national manager of product public relations today, reporting to director of public relations, Scott McKee. In his position, Hope will develop vehicle communication strategy and oversee new … Read more

Zero-emission vehicles from Renault-Nissan Alliance win industry’s top prizes

12.07.2011 , ROLLE, Switzerland Zero-emission vehicles from Renault-Nissan Alliance win industry’s top prizes Nissan LEAF becomes 2012 Japan Car of the Year, adding to accolades including 2011 World Car of the Year and 2011 European Car of the Year. Renault Kangoo Z.E. is 2012 International Van of the Year – the first time that an electric … Read more