Archive for February, 2010

2011 Hyundai Sonata named Top Safety Pick by IIHS

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata joins an elite group of motor vehicles as a “Top Safety Pick” of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award is only given to those vehicles that do a superior job protecting people in front, side, rear and rollover crashes. A car’s ability to handle itself in these [...]

Statewide auto theft continues to decline, but H.E.A.T. warns against growing shift in other auto theft-related crimes

H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) responded to 2008 statistics released by the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) in its annual report, which indicated a continued decrease in the number of traditional vehicle thefts in Michigan. “We expected and are pleased to see the continued decline in the number of vehicle thefts across the state,” said [...]

The Volkswagen Jetta, CC, Tiguan, and Routan place among the Best of the Best in Consumer Guide Automotive’s 2010 Awards

Four models from Volkswagen’s 2010 lineup – the brand-leading Jetta, the stylish and sporty CC, the versatile Tiguan, and the family-ready Routan – have been ranked by Consumer Guide® Automotive as some of the best vehicles for consumers to consider and purchase this year. Consumer Guide Automotive editors tested more than 150 vehicles across 18 [...]

Porsche adds new Panamera models to its Gran Turismo lineup

Sporting a new 300-horsepower V6 engine, the Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, high comfort, and excellent fuel efficiency Porsche Cars North America announced the addition of two new Panamera models, just three months after successfully launching the first four-door Gran Turismo in three V8 flavors: the Panamera S, the Panamera 4S and [...]

It’s time to drive Detroit again: The best minivans in the industry just got better

Chrysler announced the “Minivan Pledge” in which consumers trading in a competitive vehicle for the purchase of a new 2010 model year Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country minivan can return the vehicle, no questions asked, within 60 days if they aren’t happy with the vehicle. “The Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town [...]