In economic times like these, most companies are looking to trim expenses. Many start by scaling back their marketing budgets — which, as anyone who’s taken Marketing 101 can tell you, is a pretty bad idea. Audi, however, has gone in the other direction, with a 20% increase in advertising and plans to run spots during the Super Bowl. The ..
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Speaking of Audi and advertising, the company plans to unveil the 2011 Audi A8 today at at 6:30pm ET — not just for a select group of journalists, but for all the A8’s Facebook fans. The timing of the live event might seem curious, since it comes after two major U.S. timezones have shuttered for the day and Europe is snug in its bed; however, ..
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Nissan developed self-healing paint to protect vehicles from the surface damage caused by parking lots, home garages, and the like. Known as “Scratch Shield”, it’s appeared on a handful of vehicles in the U.S. like the 2009 Infiniti G37, but now the paint’s making the leap to objects that see much more daily abuse: cell phones. Nissan has ..
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An all-new engine promises to make the base V-6 Ford Mustang a lot more exciting for 2011. Today (and in advance of the LA Auto Show pressers), Ford officially announced that a new all-aluminum 3.7-liter DOHC V-6 will power the 2011 Ford Mustang, producing an impressive 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet. Two new six-speed transmissions (versus ..
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An all-new engine promises to make the base V-6 Ford Mustang a lot more exciting for 2011. Today, Ford officially announced that a new all-aluminum 3.7-liter DOHC V-6 will power the 2011 Ford Mustang, producing an impressive 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet. Two new six-speed transmissions (versus five-speeds for 2010) will pair with the ..
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2010 SCION XB STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: “just not very cool” Kelley Blue Book: “noticeably rounder and larger” Edmunds: “unchanged” After its 2008 redesign, the Scion xB is unchanged for 2010 except for one new color choice. Enlarged to about the same size as a Chrysler PT Cruiser or a Chevrolet HHR , the 2010 … Browse Photos
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2010 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX AND STI STYLING | [7 out of 10] Jalopnik: “STI…carries an air of purposeful muscularity” Automobile Magazine: “vaguely Korean-looking four-door sedan” Cars.com: ” Impreza is athletically styled, avoiding the bulbous look that plagues some hatchbacks” The styling of Subaru’s cars has always been very … Browse Photos
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• What is it? A global compact sedan refined for America • The basics: Naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder engines • On sale: Q3 2010, with a public showing at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show • Price: $19,000 (est.) The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car promises to redefine fuel efficiency for the small-car ..
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TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Nissan Versa–and even checked out the budget-priced 1.6-liter version–to bring you their expert opinion on the entire lineup. To help you make the best buying decision, TheCarConnection.com also brings you highlights and insights from other road tests. Likes A new car for used-car money … Browse Photos
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Back in June, Mitsubishi unveiled the production version of its i-MiEV battery electric vehicle. The curious-looking five-door hatch went on sale in Japan six weeks later at a retail cost of ¥3 million ($33,800). It runs off a 16 kWh lithium ion battery, which powers an electric motor for about 100 miles per charge. At the time of the ..
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