New Car and Used Car Automotive Blog Lotpro.com http://www.lotpro.com/blog New and used car information for everybody Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:57:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en Ford to Unveil New Ka in Paris http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/ford-to-unveil-new-ka-in-paris/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/ford-to-unveil-new-ka-in-paris/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:57:51 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/ford-to-unveil-new-ka-in-paris/ Twelve years after the original version made its debut, Ford of Europe will unveil the second generation of its B segment vehicle at this year’s Paris Motor Show. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/ford-to-unveil-new-ka-in-paris/feed/ Honda Previews New Insight Hybrid http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/honda-previews-new-insight-hybrid/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/honda-previews-new-insight-hybrid/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:14:13 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/honda-previews-new-insight-hybrid/ In a bid to establish itself as one of the major players in the hybrid arena, Honda unveils the new Insight, a name taken from its very first hybrid vehicle. According to the company, a concept version of the vehicle will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show next month. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/05/honda-previews-new-insight-hybrid/feed/ Led by the Domestics Big 5 Automakers Post August Losses http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/04/led-by-the-domestics-big-5-automakers-post-august-losses/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/04/led-by-the-domestics-big-5-automakers-post-august-losses/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:34:05 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/04/led-by-the-domestics-big-5-automakers-post-august-losses/ Beginning yesterday, automakers began releasing their sales figures for the month of August and, for the most part, they were dismal. Lower year over year sales declines were the common thread among the reports from Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Honda and Chrysler. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/04/led-by-the-domestics-big-5-automakers-post-august-losses/feed/ Ford gets Desperate with product placement http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/03/ford-gets-desperate-with-product-placement/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/03/ford-gets-desperate-with-product-placement/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:50:41 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/03/ford-gets-desperate-with-product-placement/ From James Bond to Knight Rider, Ford Global Brand Entertainment fights the good fight to get its products in movies and television. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/03/ford-gets-desperate-with-product-placement/feed/ From Microbus to Routan – Volkswagen’s latest people mover http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/02/from-microbus-to-routan-%e2%80%93-volkswagen%e2%80%99s-latest-people-mover/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/02/from-microbus-to-routan-%e2%80%93-volkswagen%e2%80%99s-latest-people-mover/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:26:21 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/02/from-microbus-to-routan-%e2%80%93-volkswagen%e2%80%99s-latest-people-mover/ A recent press release from Volkswagen touted its latest vehicle. And while the Routan is certainly one of the nicest vans Chrysler has ever produced, it’s not a Volkswagen. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/09/02/from-microbus-to-routan-%e2%80%93-volkswagen%e2%80%99s-latest-people-mover/feed/ Cars and Product Placement http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/cars-and-product-placement/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/cars-and-product-placement/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:28:09 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/cars-and-product-placement/

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]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/cars-and-product-placement/feed/ 10 Eco Driving Tips from Ford http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/10-eco-driving-tips-from-ford/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/10-eco-driving-tips-from-ford/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:20:07 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/10-eco-driving-tips-from-ford/ Ford Motor Company is no stranger when it comes to the fuel-saving techniques known as Eco-Driving. Back in the 1990s, Ford cooperated with the German Road Safety Council in introducing a training course to its customers there as well as fleet drivers. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/28/10-eco-driving-tips-from-ford/feed/ Ford Tests Show Eco-Driving Can Improve Fuel Economy by an Average of 24 Percent http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/ford-tests-show-eco-driving-can-improve-fuel-economy-by-an-average-of-24-percent/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/ford-tests-show-eco-driving-can-improve-fuel-economy-by-an-average-of-24-percent/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:04:28 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/ford-tests-show-eco-driving-can-improve-fuel-economy-by-an-average-of-24-percent/ Even though gas prices have fallen in recent weeks, it’s a good bet we’ll never see cheap gas again. But even if gas prices rise, recent tests by Ford show that you can improve fuel economy simply by changing your driving habits. (more…)

]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/ford-tests-show-eco-driving-can-improve-fuel-economy-by-an-average-of-24-percent/feed/ General Motors prepares to celebrate its 100th year http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/general-motors-prepares-to-celebrate-its-100th-year/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/general-motors-prepares-to-celebrate-its-100th-year/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:12:25 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/general-motors-prepares-to-celebrate-its-100th-year/ The General hasn’t had much to celebrate lately, but on September 16th, the storied Detroit automaker will mark 100 years of operations.

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]]> http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/27/general-motors-prepares-to-celebrate-its-100th-year/feed/ Kia Motors Launches New Forte Sedan in Korea http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/25/kia-motors-launches-new-forte-sedan-in-korea/ http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/25/kia-motors-launches-new-forte-sedan-in-korea/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:48:24 +0000 Steve Cypher http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2008/08/25/kia-motors-launches-new-forte-sedan-in-korea/ Late last week, Kia Motors launched its all-new 2009 Forte sedan in the Korean market. This new model replaces the Cerato in the domestic market and will replace the Spectra in the U.S. market when it reaches our shores in mid 2009.

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