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News for 31 August 2010

Future products: BMW focuses on small crossovers, new EV subbrand:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 15:04 | Comments Off

BMW will concentrate on small crossovers next year with a redesigned X3 and the all-new X1. Both are based on the redesigned 3-series sedan, which will arrive in 2012.
In 2013, a new subbrand of electric …

Running flat out: BMW is a leader in pushing run-flat tires:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 12:01 | Comments Off

BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride–as most BMWs and Minis sold today–on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has embraced run-flat …

Chevrolet to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 10:08 | Comments Off

Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors’ vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
Chevrolet is encouraging dealers to have a Toyota Corolla and Honda …

Chrysler wants to start with 165 Fiat dealerships in the United States:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 8:04 | Comments Off

Chrysler Group dealers who initially get Fiat franchises will be expected to start with small showrooms–2,500-3,000 square feet–enough to display three or four cars.
Such a small showroom will be sufficient to sell the Fiat 500 …

Ford police utility vehicle set for patrol :
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 7:17 | Comments Off

Do cops like crossovers? Ford is about to find out: It will offer a utility vehicle based on the 2011 Explorer as part of its police portfolio for forces across the nation.
Officially called the Police …

2010 Audi A4 2.0T Avant, an AW Drivers Log:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 6:08 | Comments Off

NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I came away really impressed with the attention to detail Audi invested in the A4 Avant. I’ll admit, part of that is the S line trim, but with that package, this …

Sportec Audi S5
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 4:12 | Comments Off

The tuning company Sportec has released this image of the performance upgrade for the 3.0-liter supercharge Audi S5. Featuring a V6 TFSI engine, the stage one kit consists of a free flowing air …

Chevy to dealers: Let Cruze shoppers test-drive competitors:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 1:07 | Comments Off

Chevrolet is asking its 3,000 dealers to prepare for the late September launch of the Chevrolet Cruze compact by purchasing competitors’ vehicles for test-drive comparisons.
Chevrolet is encouraging dealers to have a Toyota Corolla and Honda …

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe to join Kia Sorento at Georgia factory :
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 0:02 | Comments Off

Hyundai will launch production of the 2011 Sante Fe on Sept. 27 alongside the 2011 Kia Sorento at the recently opened Kia factory in West Point, Ga.
The plant will add a second shift on Oct. …

2011 Kia Optima, an AW Flash Drive:
Tuesday, 31 Aug, 2010 – 0:01 | Comments Off

What is it?
This is the third generation of Kia’s midsize sedan that carries the South Korean company’s ambitious goals of increased market share and greater cache among enthusiasts. It will launch with a four-cylinder engine …