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Chrysler Extending Life of Three Models
Chrysler will keep the current generation Jeep Wrangler in production until mid-2018 while extending production of the Dodge Avenger until 2015 and the Grand Caravan until late 2017.
Ford Announces Best Hybrid Sales Quarter Ever
Ford Motor Company has announced record-breaking sales after counting 24,217 hybrid vehicles sold in the second quarter of 2013.
Most Reliable 2013 Crossovers and SUVs
The crossover and SUV segment is one of industry’s fastest growing, and if you’re in the market for one, chances are you’ll want to know which ones are the most reliable out there. J.D. Power has compiled data collected from surveying thousands of vehicle owners to determine this year’s list of most reliable new crossovers…
Toyota, Ford Agree to Develop Hybrid Trucks Separately
After announcing a potential collaboration on a new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs in August 2011, Ford and Toyota have decided that they will develop hybrid systems individually.
New Cadillac Logo to Ditch Wreath Design
Cadillac is planning to scrap the laurel wreaths that surround its crest for a refreshed badge that will debut in Pebble Beach next month.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Gets Deep Magenta Metallic Limited Edition Color
Chevrolet has announced its first of two limited-edition colors for the 2014 Sonic, a chromatic plum shade called Deep Magenta Metallic.
Charging in Under 10 Minutes Coming: Tesla Exec Says
Current technology will allow Tesla Model S owners to recharge their cars to about half capacity in roughly 20 minutes, but that time will be much lower in the future.
Tesla Buys Former General Motors Test Track
Telsa Motors has purchased a 35-acre piece of land adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Fremont, Calif.
2014 Ford Police Interceptors Get Unique Safety System
Ford is introducing new safety technology in its police Interceptors for the 2014 model year meant to mitigate the risk of someone sneaking up on an officer.
Larger Cadillac Sedan Confirmed by General Motors CEO
Within the next two years, Cadillac will launch a model larger than its XTS sedan according to General Motors CEO Dan Akerson.
2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Already Recalled
General Motors has announced a recall that involves 843 of its new 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra crew cab pickup trucks over issues with the passenger airbags.
Ford Tops Mid-Year US Buzz Rankings: YouGov
Ford has jumped to the top of the U.S. Buzz Rankings, a mid-year brand index rankings of America’s best perceived brands.
2014 Chevy Impala Scores Five-Star Crash Rating
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has been given top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after completing the agencies New Car Assessment Program.
General Motors’ New Pickup Trucks Going on a Strict Diet
To help meet future U.S. fuel economy standards and stay competitive with Ford, General Motors is putting its next-generation pickup trucks on a strict diet.
General Motors Assembles Team to Study Tesla
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson believes Tesla could become a disruptive force in the automotive industry and is moving to ensure the American automaker doesn’t get caught off guard.
Chevrolet Bowtie Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Chevrolet bowtie is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with the American automaker launching 25 products to sport the iconic emblem.
2014 Chevrolet SS Ordering Guide Hits the Web
The 2014 Chevrolet SS will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013, and those looking to get their hands on the American automaker’s sporty sedan can now take a look over the ordering guide.
Next Generation Chevrolet Cruze Reportedly Delayed
The launch of the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze could be pushed back by as much as a year, according to recent news reports.
2015 Mustang to Kick Off with 1,000 Limited Edition 2014.5 Models
When the next-generation Ford Mustang arrives, it’ll be kicked off with a special edition run as a 2014.5 model year, limited to 1,000 units.
2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Production to Double
Lincoln is planning on moving more hybrids for the next model year of the MKZ, doubling the amount of gasoline-electrics being produced from 20 percent to 40 percent of the total vehicle mix.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Arrives in Europe – Video
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has arrived in Europe, but unfortunately, European automotive enthusiasts can’t get their hands on it just yet.
Most Reliable 2013 Pickup Trucks
Shopping for a pickup truck and want to know what will last you over the years? Here’s a list of the top-rated 2013 pickup truck models based on how reliable they are expected to be in the future, based on data compiled by J.D. Power from thousands of vehicle owners. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Least Reliable…
How the Ram 1500’s Diesel Almost Wound Up in the Cadillac CTS
Ram recently announced its new 1500 diesel model, powered by a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6; but the story behind that engine’s development actually involves one of the American automaker’s major competitors.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ford Over MyFord Touch Infotainment System
A new class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Ford vehicles equipped with the MyFord Touch infotainment system, alleging that vehicles equipped with the systems are plagued with serious defects. News of the filing comes on the same day Ford has admitted its hybrid Fusion and C-Max models do not live…
