Auto Crowd Blog - Automotive News and Events

Infiniti’s Design Boss Shiro Nakamura says sketch of Infiniti’s first EV conveys what they would like to achieve.

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:43:56 +0000

Infiniti plans on launching a fully electric vehicle in the United States and other global markets in 2013. A sketch of the upcoming model was released in Sept.

“Befitting the brand”s promise of ‘Inspired Performance,’ the Infiniti EV will be a stylish, high performance five-seat luxury vehicle with zero emissions technology,” Infiniti said.

No Tax Credit for You! Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Delayed Until January

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:31:24 +0000

The U.S. launch of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has slipped a month, just enough to preclude buyers from taking advantage of a $1,300 Federal tax credit that expires December 31.

What’s in a name? That which we called an Aveo is now known as a Sonic.

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:27:29 +0000

GM’s Chevrolet brand plans to change the name of its Aveo subcompact to Chevrolet Sonic in North American markets, starting with the 2012 model.

Ford introduces limited 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:20:18 +0000

Ford Racing unveiled the 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Fla., and announced the intention to build fifty 50 turn-key 2012 CJ’s. The Cobra Jet will be available in three color options – Race Red, Grabber Blue and Winner White — and coordinated graphics.

Read Story: http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/car-nation-1.811928/ford-introduces-limited-2012-cobra-jet-mustang-1.2529320

Customers are most loyal to Ford and Honda

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:14:23 +0000

Ford and Honda can boast that they have the most loyal customers of any automotive brand, according to a customer survey released today by J.D. Power and Associates.

BMW Reveals 1 Series M Coupe

Auto Crowd — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:55:07 +0000

BMW announced details Thursday of its coming 1 Series M Coupe. The car will make its United States debut at the Detroit auto show in January.

Read Story: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/09/bmw-reveals-1-series-m-coupe/

Electric Cars: Cost Effective If Gas Cost $8 a Gallon

Auto Crowd — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:22:00 +0000

If you’ve been wondering whether the money you’d save on gas can justify the higher costs of electric vehicles such as the Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf, here’s your answer.

Read Story: http://money.blogs.time.com/2010/10/18/electric-cars-cost-effective-if-gas-cost-8-a-gallon/#ixzz12lsc2uzQ

2012 GT-R debuts next month in Los Angeles; sales begin in February 2011.

Auto Crowd — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:16:49 +0000

(Edmunds Inside Line) – Nissan has already unveiled the significantly refreshed 2012 GT-R for Japan, and this week the automaker announced it will unveil the U.S.-spec car at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Read Story – http://www.insideline.com/nissan/gt-r/2012/2012-nissan-gt-r-2010-la-auto-show.html

Toyota To Keep Production In Japan: President

Auto Crowd — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:11:28 +0000

(Nikkei) – Toyota Motor Corp.is not considering hastily shifting production overseas despite the yen’s strengthening against the dollar, President Akio Toyoda said Monday.

Read Story – http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20101018D18SS267.htm

Tesla to Receive $60 Million Payment From Toyota to Develop RAV4

Auto Crowd — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:07:16 +0000

(Reuters) – Much has been made of the partnership between Tesla Motors (TSLA) and Toyota (TM) to develop the RAV4 all electric SUV, but little has been announced to make the partnership official.

Read Story – http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS32452925420101018