Are you a Jeep lover that is looking for more comfort in your vehicle? The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has not made extensive changes to alter the traditional exterior design of the Jeep Wrangler; however, manufactures have added more comfort to the interior design. For instance, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler now features a revamped instrument panel, extra storage areas, comfortable heated seating, and much more. Jeep has also added convince to your travels by adding a new steering wheel that includes: audio, hands-free cell phone availability and cruise control buttons for a safer drive. As well, Jeep designers have updated interior technology by installing a USB connection for iPods, iPhone, and MP3 players. Finally, Jeep ensures a quitter ride inside your new 2012 Jeep Wrangler by reducing noise levels. Finally, Jeep has enhanced safety features that will allow your Jeep to be an efficient vehicle on and off the roads. Therefore, enjoy all the existing features of the Jeep Wrangler you have loved for years with added comfort and current technology.

Are you searching for an affordable, long lasting vehicle? Then you should consider test driving a Toyota Corolla today. The 2011 Toyota Corolla has a rejuvenated, sporty appearance. As well, the Toyota Corolla is offered in three trim levels: base, LE, and S. It also includes, modern entertainment features such as CD player, FM/AM radio and much more. Furthermore, the Toyota Corolla is packed with convenient features such as power windows, keyless entry, vanity mirrors and more. The 2011 Toyota Corolla is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with safety features such as, brake assist, overhead airbag, ignition disable, dual front and side impact airbags and much more. If you are searching for a modern day, affordable vehicle then the 2011 Toyota Corolla is the perfect vehicle for you.

The annual Good Design Awards sanctioned by the Chicago Athenaeum has announced that the Veloster, a three-door “coupe” has been named a Good Design Award winner. The Good Design Award was created to recognize the world’s most exceptionally designed products. Veloster was one of 19 winners from the transportation category with awards recognizing excellence in design for products from many categories, like electronics, medical items and tools.

“With Veloster, we want to show consumers that high style, fuel efficiency and affordable pricing can all be found in one vehicle,” said Scott Margason, product planning director for Hyundai Motor America. “Veloster stands out from the crowd with a stylish yet functional design. We’re honored that Good Design is recognizing the beautiful design and unique personality of the car.”

The Hyundai Veloster is available at many of the local Chicago Hyundai Dealers. If you are in the area you should take time to view an award winner!

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 – Today Hyundai Motor America released a rendering of its proposed new U.S. headquarters building in Fountain Valley, California, its U.S. base of operations for the past two decades. The new building will represent more than a $150 million investment, the largest amount ever committed to an office building in the U.S. by Hyundai Motor Company.

“This new national headquarters represents Hyundai’s vision for the future and reflects the innovation and creativity that our brand has come to represent,” said Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik. “It also reflects our commitment to invest in and benefit the communities in which we operate around the world.”

Designed by world-renowned architecture and design firm Gensler, the building will be LEED-certified, targeting the gold level. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification process assessing the sustainability of a building’s design, construction and operations.

The building design is sleek and modern, yet classic, and built on a structural pedestal foundation with floating translucent glass floors above. The focal point of the building is its impressive two-story high entrance, which leads to an open-to-the sky public courtyard in the building’s center. A showroom of Hyundai vehicles will be visible from the freeway side of the new structure.

The new headquarters building will be approximately 419,000 sq. ft. and six stories high. A one-story, 50,000 sq.ft. technical services facility connects to the main building. An adjacent parking structure will also be built on the site.

Demolition of the old headquarters building along the 405 San Diego Freeway is currently underway. Construction of the new building is expected to begin in spring 2012, and is projected to generate approximately 1,530 direct and indirect jobs during the estimated 19-month building process. The building is slated for completion by the fall of 2013. During the demolition and construction, Hyundai Motor America employees are in temporary office space in Costa Mesa, California.

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Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, 5-years of complimentary Roadside Assistance and the Hyundai Trade-in Value Guarantee. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. ©2011 Hyundai Motor America.

Did you know that the Honda Accord has been named again for the 26th time, one of the 10Best Cars by Car and Driver magazine? The Honda Accord was awarded this title because of all its amazing features such as; leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and all for an exceptional price. The Honda Accord is packed with power, however it still is environmental and fuel efficient. The Honda Accord is one of the safest vehicles on the road and was even given a 5-star safety rating in each of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety categories. Therefore, tests drive a Honda Accord today at any Honda dealership.

Are you someone with a large family or a big group of friends who love to travel? The Acura MDX would be a perfect SUV for you because of its availability to seat seven passengers, due to its third row and the fact that it is a luxury cross-over vehicle. The Acura MDX’s V-6 engine, packs a lot of horse power and with its all-wheel drive system you can enjoy the smooth ride. The MDX’s interior leaves a lasting impression with its  leather seats and wood grain dash trim, as well as, the detailed buttons, knobs and switches. Moreover, the MDX is rated a five stars safety vehicle from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2011 Acura MDX is also packed full of the latest technology and comes its technology packages come highly recommended. Therefore, go to your local Acura dealer and test drive your new Acura MDX today.

Japanese automaker Nissan is a brand that has launched plenty of successful vehicle models in the market. Nissan has different types of vehicles that are successful in different parts of the world. In the crossover SUV segment, Nissan has two great models namely Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue. Murano was the first to be introduced between the two. It was introduced in the year 2002. Rogue was introduced in the year 2007 as a 2008 model. Both vehicles differ a lot when it comes to features and specifications. Moreover, these vehicles are small compared to Nissan’s SUV models like Pathfinder.

Nissan Murano is presently in the second generation of its production. The first generation vehicles lasted till 2007. The initial models of Murano are powered by a 3.5 liter engine producing an output of 245 horsepower. The vehicle was available in only one body type but with different trim levels. Each trim level has different features and the prices of these vehicles changed considerably. Nissan Rogue was introduced as a 2008 model and it is still in the first generation. The vehicle has a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine that produces an output of 170 horsepower. Both these vehicles represent Nissan’s only crossover SUV models.

Before you pull into a car dealer lot, you need to take the time to determine the base value of the vehicle you might be trading in. As you decided to buy a new car, the process of trading in your old car is a key part of the process. You should take the time to prep the vehicle to prepare yourself to get top dollar for your car. Do your homework before you go in seems so simple but always missed.

The internet has many resources to help you find out the fair market value of your current vehicle, determine the price and stay close to it. Be reasonable to allow for deductions you over looked and the price offered should ultimately fair. A final idea is to go to multiple dealers to find out what is the best trade-in price being offered. Good used cars carry a premium these days and even better at a good car dealer in brand such as Toyota, Honda, Ford or Chevrolet.

For most car owners, it is important for them to keep their vehicle in perfect condition to maximize the value at trade in time. Maintaining your vehicle adds up to the value on trade or sale by private seller. For those who want to know the value of their vehicle, there are a few things that needs to be understood. First, you have to know detailed information of your vehicle, such as the vehicle model, year, mileage and any added features installed. Once you have all these, go online and find reliable trade in value calculators for vehicles such as the sites like ours that uses Black Book values. You can also check with car dealers about the value of vehicles with the same model by searching for comparable vehicles listed online. With this information, you can determine how much you can sell your automobile.

Buying a new or used car is a tough decision in the current automotive environment. With so many incentives on new cars and the price of used cars at all time highs, it a small difference in price from new to similar year used car. The trade in value of your existing car is one bonus to understand, prices have moved up with the decrease in the number of used cars valuable with the cash for clunkers program. Many cars that would be in the market have been taken to salvage by the government which has left fewer used cars in the market. It seems to be a new car buying market.