Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the refreshed 2013 Genesis Coupe, starting at $24,250 for the 2.0T model and $28,750 for the 3.8-liter R-Spec model. The Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, striking a more menacing demeanor from every angle. Inside, the 2013 Genesis Coupe interior has been enhanced with distinctive, upscale features and design cues.

To match more aggressive design, both 4-cylinder and V6 engines benefit from significant technology enhancements. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V6 engine adds sophisticated direct-injection technology, with peak horsepower rising to 348 at 6,400 RPM, and peak torque increasing to 295 lb.-ft. on premium fuel.

The 2.0-liter turbo now generates 274 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque on premium fuel. Automatic transmissions for these two models now have 8-speeds, with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC® manual-shifting capability. The 2013 Genesis Coupe goes on sale in March.

Today’s consumer often wants a vehicle that is more environmentally friendly by consuming less fuel as well as having reduced emissions. That is why many car makers have produced hybrid versions of their cars. While some people will buy these hybrids brand new, others prefer to buy them used as they are typically an overall better value. This is true for the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid which you can see over at motors.co.uk.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid mixes electric power with gas power. As a result of this union, the hybrid Civic provides much better gas mileage. This saves owners a substantial amount of money. For this reason, many consumers are purchasing used models of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. Another reason for the popularity of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is that it provides a smooth and comfortable ride. Many consumers think if they get an economy car, they have to sacrifice a smooth ride. This is not the case with ’09 Civic Hybrid.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid also comes with some other features that make it an appealing little car. It comes equipped with a CD, CDR, CDRW and MP3 audio system. This provides several different options for playing music. The car also has a USB interface that can be used to listen to music as well. Satellite navigation is another feature of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. This is another way you can save gas. By knowing exactly how to get to your destination, you won’t waste petrol driving around lost!

This sporty hybrid comes with features standard on most vehicles. This would include front wheel drive, fuel injection engine, anti-locking brakes and more. The Honda Civic Hybrid also relies on a continuously variable transmission. This type of transmission provides for a better fuel economy. With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid is a popular used car choice.

Over the past few months, Audi has experienced major recognition for their vehicles as they have acquired multiple prestigious awards including 2012 Car of The Year and 2012 All-Star Award from Automobile Magazine, 2012 Vehicle Of the Year Award from the Motor Press Guild, 2012 Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Awards, Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book, and many more. In lieu of the accomplishments, Audi dealership Jim Ellis Audi of Atlanta wanted to celebrate during the Audi Season of Giving.

To celebrate the auspicious accomplishments, Atlanta Audi dealership, Jim Ellis Audi of Atlanta is boosting giveaways during the Audi Season of Giving. Every day on their Facebook page, Jim Ellis Audi is giving away Atlanta Falcons game tickets, Atlanta Hawks tickets, gift cards to restaurants, museum tickets and many other prizes.

“We wanted to show our appreciation to our customers in celebration of these numerous accolades,” states Joelle Miller, Marketing Manager of Jim Ellis Audi in Atlanta. “Our customers mean everything to us and the Season of Giving is a perfect opportunity for us to show our commitment to them.”

Audi’s numerous awards include;

2012 Car of The Year – Audi A7 – Automobile Magazine 2012 All-Star Award – Audi TT RS – Automobile Magazine 2012 Vehicle of The Year Award – Audi A7 – Motor Press Guild 2012 Best Resale Value – Audi Q7 – Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Best Resale Value Luxury SUV – Audi Q7 – Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Best Resale value Luxury Car – Audi A5 – Kelley Blue Book (KBB) ALG Residual Value Award (3) – Audi A6, Audi S5, & Audi Q7 – ALG 2011 Sports Car Of The Year – Audi R8 GT – Auto Bild SportsCars 2012 Active Lifestyle of the Year Award – Audi A7 – ALV 2012 Active Lifestyle of the Year Award – Audi Q7 – ALV 2011 Off Road Award – Audi A6 – OFF ROAD Magazine 2011 Drivers Choice Award for Best Dream Machine – Audi R8 Spyder – MotorWeek

At Briggs Nissan – the leading Nissan dealership in Manhattan, Kansas – they are not surprised at the recent win by the Nissan GT-R in the “world’s biggest drag race.”

In what Moter Trend magazine bills as the worlds largest drag race, the competitors featured a combined 82 cylinders and nearly 5,000 horsepower wrapped in $ 1.5 million of beautifully sculpted aluminum, fiberglass and carbon fiber skins. And the revised 2012 Nissan GT-R, now featuring 530 horsepower and 448 lb-ft of torque, beat all of them straight out without any trickery at all. .

We applaud Motor Trends editors for pulling off the automotive equivalent of the running of the bulls, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. Win or lose, its great fun and a great video especially since we won.

The $ 89,950 Nissan GT-R was followed across the quarter-mile finish line by the $ 225,325 Ferrari 458 Italia and the $ 198,600 Audi R8 GT.

In all fairness, if we were running for pink slips, we would have had to bring at least two GT-Rs to match the cost of the competitors, added Carolin. Well settle for the title of baddest of the bad.

Motor Trend’s World’s Biggest Drag Race Results

As part of its popular annual December to Remember sales event, Lexus announced today that it will donate $5 to Toys for Tots for every big red bow shared via Facebook and Twitter. The campaign ends Jan. 3, 2012, with Lexus providing a maximum donation of $100,000 for the social media fundraiser.

On Facebook, fans make the donation through one simple click on the December to Remember tab at facebook.com/lexus. Twitter users can spread holiday joy using the #lexusbigredbow hash tag. This is the first time Lexus has done a charitable drive using social media channels.

“The annual Lexus December to Remember campaign has become an iconic part of the holidays over the years,” said Brian Smith, Lexus vice
president of marketing. “By engaging our fans and followers via social media, we’re welcoming them to join in the holiday cheer while raising funds for a meaningful cause.”

The campaign is part of The Lexus Pursuit of Potential, Lexus’ philanthropic initiative that generates up to $5 million annually for organizations that help build, shape and improve children’s lives.

About Lexus

Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service from its 229 dealers. Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, offering five hybrids that provide the best in innovative technology and first-class luxury. When it began, Lexus offered
two models of vehicles. Now, more than 20 years later, Lexus offers variations of 10 vehicles, from the sporty CT 200h hybrid to the V10 supercar, the LFA.

Like a stream of water that inexorably carves out its own channel, powerful shapes and flowing contours shape the entire body of the BMW 6 Series Convertible. Sporting proportions, inspired by the elegance of flowing water.

Excitement arises on the surface. At the very first sight, the design of the BMW 6 Series Convertible captures the dynamics of the driving experience. The flat, extended car body and the broad rear add power and character. At the same time generous areas disappear in the flow of lively power lines creating an elegant interplay between light and shade.

With the roof open, the waistline surrounds the entire passenger compartment, separating it from the outside and lending the interior an exclusive intimacy. When closed, the distinctly extended fin roof continues the contours of the body and, with its elegant coupé roof line impressively emphasises the exclusive charisma of the BMW 6 Series Convertible.

Equally charismatic is the focused look of the bi-xenon headlights. The unmistakeable LED rings of the daytime running lights and the accented trim distinguish the front end. Together with the low position of kidney grille with its slight forward lean and the sweep of the bonnet, it clearly illustrates the focus of the BMW 6 Series Convertible: namely, the road.

The newest Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivan models have been named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2012. In addition to receiving top scores in rollover tests, both minivans achieved Good ratings in the areas of frontal, side and rear crash protection. Additionally, to be considered, vehicles must have standard electronic stability control systems.

For 2012, both minivans offer more than 40 standard or available safety features. Front seat mounted airbags, three-row side curtain air bags, driver-side knee blocker air bag and all-speed traction control are among the standard safety features. Both models also include an available SafetyTec group with features including ParkSense rear park assist, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

The 2012 models of Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country received strength–to-weight ratio ratings of 4.51, among the highest of the minivans tested, and above the IIHS requirement of 4.0. Minimum requirements by the government are 1.5. “With the latest addition of Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, Chrysler Group has 11 vehicles that have been named Top Safety Pick. “This latest recognition by IIHS underscores our commitment to engineering safety and security across all vehicle segments. As we continue our product
transformation, we’ll continue to engineer new technology and more capabilities into all our vehicles.”

Last month, the 2012 Fiat 500 was named Top Safety Pick by IIHS. Additionally, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Patriot, Chrysler 300 and 200, Dodge Durango, Charger, Journey and Avenger received Top Safety Pick designations earlier this year from IIHS.

About Chrysler Group
LLC

Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, Fiat and Mopar vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group’s culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat’s complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group’s product lineup features some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Challenger and Ram 1500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

The leading Mercedes-Benz dealership in Rhode Island, Mercedes-Benz of Warwick is announcing its August Conquest Program. For a limited time, the current owner of a BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, Jaguar, Range Rover/Land Rover, Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, Lincoln or Volvo, are eligible for up to $ 4,000 when they purchase a 2011 or 2012 new Mercedes Benz:

2011 Mercedes-Benz models: E-Class, ML-Class: $ 4,00; C-Class: $ 2000; All other Classes: $ 2000; CLS-Class: $ 1500; 2012 Mercedes-Benz models: $ 1000

The Mercedes-Benz of Warwick Conquest Program expires on August 31, 2011. Their staff at Mercedes-Benz dealer in Rhode Island is happy to help you with all of your Mercedes-Benz needs. Stop by and ask about the Conquest Program before the end of the month.

Mercedes-Benz of Warwick is located at: 1557 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Call (401) 304-3363.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg.

The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, on par with the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and the 2012 Hyundai Accent. Along with getting 40 mpg, the 1.4L turbo Sonic can reach 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. “Sonic changes the sub-compact stereotype and puts an end to the term ‘econobox,’” said Joaquin Nuno-Whelan, Sonic vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer. “The 1.4L turbo saves money at the gas pump and is a ridiculously fun car to drive. So, our buyers are getting a safe, exciting and fuel efficient car at a great price with the 1.4L turbo.”

The Sonic is the only sub-compact car currently built in America. Production began earlier this summer at General Motors Orion Assembly facility in Lake Orion, Mich. The Sonic’s 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine is SAE certified at 138 horsepower (103 kW) – 18 horsepower (14 kW) more than Ford Fiesta and is essentially the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package designed for a greater feeling of performance. The turbo engine is also rated at 148 ft.-lbs. (200 Nm) of torque between 2,500 and 4,900 rpm. The wide rpm range for the maximum torque – a specific trait of turbocharged engines – helps the engine deliver a better driving experience and performance. Premium design elements give the engine smoothness and durability. Features include:

• Low-mass hollow-frame cast iron block
• Dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing
• Chain-driven cams Roller-finger camshaft followers
• Piston-cooling oil jets and integrated oil cooler
• Variable-flow oil pump
• Electronically controlled thermostat.

The 1.4L’s turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility. A reinforced crankshaft and stronger connecting rods deliver additional strength to support the engine’s pressurized power and torque over a wide rpm band. The Sonic’s 1.8L manual gets fuel economy of 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway and the automatic gets 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. “Our engineers
wanted to bring a car with an athletic feel and an excellent ride and handling to a segment not known for excitement,” said Nuno-Whelan.  Combine these driving characteristics with the 40-mpg fuel economy rating and we think we have a winning combination for Sonic drivers.”

The suggested retail price of the Sonic begins at $14,495 including destination but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees.

About Chevrolet

Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet celebrates its centennial as a global automotive brand with annual sales of about 4.25 million vehicles in more than 120 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. The Chevrolet portfolio includes iconic performance cars such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting pickups and SUVs such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers such as Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers “gas-friendly to gas-free” solutions including Cruze Eco and Volt. Cruze Eco offers 42 mpg highway while Volt offers 35 miles of electric, gasoline-free driving and an additional 344 miles of extended range. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety,
security and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2010-2011 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards for programs and individual achievements at the 63rd Emmy Awards presentation. An Emmy was awarded to the Chrysler brand’s 2011 Super Bowl commercial
“Born of Fire.” The awards took place on Saturday, Sept 10 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

“The Chrysler Brand is thrilled to win a Creative Arts Emmy Award for our Super Bowl commercial, ‘Born of Fire,’” said Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler Group LLC. “Born of Fire was more than a commercial about the Chrysler 200, it was our anthem and signified the return of the Chrysler Brand and our Company. We are honored to be given this award and would like to share it with the wonderful people of Detroit who served as our inspiration and, of course, the hard-working employees of Chrysler Group LLC.”

Born of Fire debuted at the 2011 Super Bowl and was designed to generate a conversation about the Chrysler brand and the 2011 Chrysler 200. The two-minute commercial, which was also a Super Bowl first, ignited a spark throughout the United States, as many felt a connection to the attitude and work ethic portrayed in the scenes and narration. The spot reflects where the brand is headed and pays tribute to its industrial roots. While the commercial focused on Detroit, in many ways, it encapsulated the spirit of the country and the comeback of the Chrysler brand
and Chrysler Group.

The Chrysler brand chose internationally known Detroiter, Eminem and his song “Lose Yourself” because the lyrics speak to the ability to do anything we set mind to and that failure is not an option. The Chrysler brand, the company and its employees have adopted the principle that failure is not an option.

Born of Fire also revealed the tagline for the brand, “Imported from Detroit,” created to convey the message that one does not have to cross an ocean to obtain luxury it’s available right here and evident in the Chrysler brand product lineup.

The Chrysler brand introduced “Imported from Detroit” merchandise on the brand’s website (http://www.chrysler.com). The collection features an array of products with the “Imported from Detroit” logo which represents the hardworking spirit captured and celebrated in the Chrysler brand’s Super Bowl commercial. In keeping with the spirit in which the logo was created, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of “Imported from Detroit” merchandise will go to four Detroit-area charities. The Marshall Mathers Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Habitat for Humanity Detroit and Think Detroit PAL are the four charities.