The Suzuki Swift has been delayed, and may not be sold in the U.S. at all due to changes in exchange rates. Suzuki has delayed its planned launch of the Swift small car in the United States, and may not import it at all. Suzuki had planned to bring the Swift, which is available in […]
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Mahindra Diesel Small Pickup Could be Delayed Again
Posted in Diesel, Fuel Economy, New cars on Aug 30th, 2010
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the Indian company behind the Mahindra small diesel-powered pickup, has issued a statement saying that it has terminated the agreement with its U.S. importer, Global Vehicles U.S.A. Inc. This could mean even more delays for the diesel small truck that was originally slated for release in the United States in mid-2009. […]
Audi Planning A3 Sedan
Posted in Audi, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Aug 25th, 2010
When Audi released the A3 for the 2006 model year, the company took a gamble in introducing a luxury hatchback to the United States without a more traditional sedan option available. American car buyers tend to prefer sedans over hatchbacks and wagons, and buyers in the luxury segment where the Audi A3 resides could easily […]
Hyundai is completely overhauling its model lineup over two years. The company will launch seven new or redesigned models over a 24-month period, starting late last year with the Tucson SUV. Hyundai’s new model rush will continue after the two-year period, with new models planned for the 2012 and 2013 model years too. The star […]
Hyundai Shifts Production to Cope With Sonata Popularity
Posted in Hyundai, Incentives, New cars on Aug 24th, 2010
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is so popular that it’s forcing its siblings out. Hyundai has decided to move the production of the Santa Fe, which was built alongside the Sonata, to another plant so that enough Sonatas can be built to keep up with demand. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is built in Alabama, and currently […]
Nissan will build a convertible version of the Murano SUV. The Murano Convertible will have two doors instead of the hard-top’s four, and will go on sale sometime next year. There are no pictures available of the Murano Convertible yet, but it was revealed to a group of Nissan dealers this month. The 2011 Nissan […]
Mahindra Diesel Pickup Truck Approved by EPA
Posted in Diesel, Fuel Economy, New cars on Aug 23rd, 2010
The Mahindra diesel-powered small pickup truck has finally been officially certified to be sold in the United States. The Indian pickup truck was originally intended to be on sale in America during 2010, but approval from the Environmental Protection Agency took longer than expected. John Perez, the CEO of Mahindra’s U.S. distributor, Global Vehicles USA, […]
The Kia Rondo has been discontinued, and in its place, Kia would like to sell you a 2011 Sportage small crossover. Most buyers were probably shopping for the more attractive Sportage instead of the Rondo anyway. Kia’s website for the Rondo has the following message: “Thank you for inquiring about the Rondo. As the saying […]
VW Phaeton Will Return to America
Posted in Luxury vehicles, New cars, Volkswagen on Aug 20th, 2010
The $85,000 VW Phaeton will be brought back to the United States. Volkswagen‘s flagship large sedan will be brought back to the U.S. at the model’s next complete redesign. The Phaeton is a high-end luxury sedan built to compete with the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as well as the A8 built by Audi, a […]
Infiniti Announces G25 Sedan
Posted in Infiniti, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Aug 19th, 2010
Do you really need 328 horsepower? The Infiniti G37‘s power may be nice to have when you’ve just absconded with a dossier and the KGB is hot on your tail. Or, more realistically, when comparing your G37 to the BMW 328i your buddy just bought (with a wimpy 230 hp). If you’re not deep undercover […]
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