Time to be keen about Kia. The well-known Korean carmaker and the country’s oldest motor manufacturer delivered a triple whammy at the International Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland: the twin world premiere of its all-new Sportage crossover and all-electric Venga EV concept car, and the European premiere of the Ray plug-in hybrid sedan concept.

Officially known in French as Salon International de l’Auto, the International Geneva Motor Show is a showcase of the latest and best in the automotive industry, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Now on its 80th year, the exhibit fair is ongoing and runs until Sunday, March 14. continue reading…

This early, the S60 is being touted as one of the best of the best in the CD Premium category, one of the car world’s most competitive segments and characterized by superior road performance. 

“The sporty design delivers a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics,” shares Volvo Cars president and CEO Stephen Odell, “and I can assure you that the all-new S60 truly lives up to that promise.” continue reading…

Question: What’s flashy, has lots of wheels and has gotten the attention of over 50 million people this year? Answer: The Volvo Cars website, volvocars.com.

In particular, the website for one of the world’s most luxurious line of vehicles is ranked yearly as the best automobile industry website, based on surveys made by Byte Level Research. In fact, volvocars.com even ranked fourth in a listing of the top corporate websites of 2008 based on the results of a similar survey.

Now, before you read on, it’s best to click on the link to experience what we’re talking about. And relax, the site will open in a new window so you can read and view it simultaneously. If there’s one thing that gets people in browsing–and liking–the site, it can be summed up in one word: personalization.  continue reading…

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You’ve got to admit: when your peers select you as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, you must be pretty good.

Autosport Magazine recently held what could be the most comprehensive poll of F1 drivers where 217 drivers selected the late three-time world champion Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna as the top racer of all time.

Senna topped the poll which included Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Juan Manuel Fangio and Jensen Button. continue reading…

After the slowdown and standstill of ‘08 and ‘09, we’re all looking forward to get on the fast lane this new year. So, are you ready to spend and hit the road in style this 2010?

If so, then go get a roadster, that two-door type of car that’s always been a ruling member of road royalty. And when making the list, consider the BMW Z4 sDrive35is.

Set to make its world debut at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, this coup of a coupe is the latest in the German luxury automaker’s famed Z4 series. BMW’s website describes this new spider as “combining classic proportions with modern sportiness,” and is confident that it will surely be at the top of its market segment due to its impressive features. continue reading…

Get out of the way! Motor Trend magazine has announced the winner of the Truck of the Year contest and it’s a doozy: the brand spanking new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck.

Of course, the Dodge Ram may have had an easier time given that only four models met Motor Trend’s criteria for the competition of being new or substantially changed. Moreover, only two of the four were actual trucks, i.e. the Dodge Ram and the Toyota Tundra 4.6-liter work truck.

It could also be a case of timing: the Dodge Ram will be hitting the market a full year ahead of the heavy-duty trucks from Ford’s Super Duty and General Motors’ Silverado/Sierra. continue reading…

The king of cars has been overthrown by a new challenger—in this case, the retro-ish 2008 Dodge Challenger reminiscent of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s muscle cars.

According to the recent survey by Consumer Reports, the V8-powered Dodge Challenger has topped the Toyota Prius hybrid in terms of customer satisfaction. The survey noted that 92 percent of Dodge owners would definitely buy another one given the opportunity. continue reading…

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Do you know what the hottest set of wheels is right now? It’s got that particular logo that makes you think of screen screechers like race ace Herbie and Transformers’ Autobot. But no, we’re not talking about the Beetle. Instead its Volkswagen’s other bestseller, the Polo.

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Here’s a driving tip for you: if you’re ever lost while driving, make sure you’re driving a Ford.

According to a recent navigation system survey commissioned by JD Power and Associates, Ford managed to rank first and second with their Clarion navigation systems in their Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex respectively.

Likewise, the survey noted that Ford took five of the top ten slots: the Ford F-150 was at 4^th place, the Ford Escape was at 7^th while the Ford Edge followed at 8^th.  Meanwhile, non-Ford vehicles were ranked accordingly: the Acura TL was at 3^rd, the Porsche 911 was at 5^th, the Cadillac CTS was at 6^th, the Hyundai Genesis was at 9^th, and the Infiniti FX-series was at 10^th. continue reading…

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While being chased by the bad guys, you need to get to your Mercedes-Benz but you don’t know where it is in the parking lot. What to do? Just take out your iPhone or BlackBerry to click on your ‘mbrace’ for easy location—and an easier getaway.

Credit this idea to Hughes Telematics and their partnership with Mercedes-Benz to create an app for their “mbrace” mobile telematics solutions. This app can be installed in your smartphone (whether Apple iPhone or RIM BlackBerry) to lock or unlock your Benz’s doors, get in touch with roadside assistance or local dealer, or just finding your vehicle in the parking lot. continue reading…