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Ford Admits Hybrids Fail at MPG Claims: Fix Issued
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Ford acknowledged today that its hybrid fuel economy claims are unrealistic for real-world driving.
Tesla Roadster Batteries Stronger Than Expected: Study
Good news for Tesla continues to stack up, as a recent study shows that the Roadster’s battery life is stronger than originally expected, even by the automaker.
2015 Ford F-150 Aluminum Body on Track for Production
Ford’s plan to use an aluminum body in its next-generation F-150 is moving along as planned.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Test Nets 816 Miles on a Tank
Something interesting happened this year in the world of domestic compact cars. Chevrolet released a diesel version of its globally-marketed Cruze sedan.
Government to Take Tougher Stance on Recalls
Compliance with prevailing safety standards alone won’t be enough to prevent a recall from being ordered by U.S. government safety regulators.
Ford Mustang Returns to Australia in 2016
Perhaps as a consolation for shutting down its Australian operations in 2016, Ford will bring its iconic Mustang back to the Australian market the same year.
Commute, Toy or Destroy – Corvette ZR1 vs. Ford GT vs. SRT Viper
This week’s installment of ‘Commute, Toy or Destroy’ includes three iconic American sports cars – one from each of the Big Three.
Dodge is ‘Here to Stay:’ Chrysler Executive Says
Rumors that Dodge has been earmarked for the slaughterhouse are false according to SRT CEO Ralph Gilles.
Cadillac ELR Exclusively Uses LEDs for Exterior Lighting
When it reaches showrooms, Cadillac’s plug-in hybrid will be a record-breaker.
Power Wheels C7 Corvette is a Starter Stingray
Fisher-Price has announced its Power Wheels version of the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
Ram 1500 Black Express Arrives With Attitude This Month
Ram has introduced the “Black Express” model for its 2013 1500 pickup, which the American automaker bills as the “baddest-looking factory-built truck on the market.”
Dodge Dart Ad Targets Multicultural Millenials With Pitbull
Dodge is continuing its marketing push for the Dart compact sedan, launching new television commercials targeting multicultural millennials with a Spanish and English campaign featuring music artist Pitbull.
General Motors’ Largest Market is Now China
The booming Chinese automotive market has been good to General Motors, with Chinese sales surpassing sales figures in the U.S.
Jeep Cherokee SRT Rumored With Turbo V6
With the 2014 Jeep Cherokee getting ready to hit dealerships in the near future, the American automaker might already working on a high-performance SRT variant.
GM Recall Might Expand Under NHTSA Probe
Nearly 5,000 vehicles could be added to a recall General Motors announced in May.
Ford is Only Detroit Automaker to Decline Light-Duty Diesel
Speaking at a recent press event, Ford officials have confirmed that the American automaker has no immediate plans to bring a diesel-powered F-150 to market.
2014 Corvette Officially Rated at 29 Highway MPG
According to the EPA, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission will get 17 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Fiat Buys More of Chrysler, Creeps Toward Total Control
Fiat has exercised an option to purchase another 3.3 percent of Chrysler shares today, part of CEO Sergio Marchionne’s plan to purchase the automaker.
New Z06 Corvette Might Debut at Upcoming Auto Show
Chevrolet will likely unveil the hardcore version of its new C7 Corvette and Corvette C7.R race car at an upcoming auto show.
Buick Grand National Previewed in Opel Monza Coupe?
According to recent reports, Opel will be heading to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show with a Monza coupe concept car.
2013 Chrysler Minivans Recalled for Airbag Defect
A total of 282,200 Chrysler minivans are being recalled because the side airbags can deploy on the wrong side in the event of an accident.
2014 Jeep Cherokee Order Guide Leaked Online
With pricing for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee announced earlier last month, it was only a matter of time before the SUV’s order guide made an appearance on the Internet.
Hertz Renting Penske-Tuned Ford Mustang GT
Rental car giant Hertz is teaming with Penske Racing to offer its customers a specially-tuned version of the Ford Mustang GT.
