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Chrysler Minivans Now Available with Blu-Ray Player
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Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder or whatever your kids want to watch are now available in Chrysler and Dodge minivans in Blu-Ray high definition.
Tesla Model S Software Update Boosts Range by 8 Miles
A software update to the Tesla Model S will add a few extra miles of range according to the brand.
2013 Ford Fusion Recalled Again, Headlights to Blame
Ford has issued yet another recall for the 2013 Fusion, this time for low-beam headlamps that lose brightness over time.
GM Renews “El Camino” Trademark, Sparking Rumors
Before General Motors ran into a financial crisis in 2009, the American automaker had plans to import its Holden ute to the U.S., with GM going so far as to debut it as a Pontiac model at the New York Auto Show.
Classic Car Collectors Suffer Big Blow from Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating blow to classic car collecting ever according to Hagerty Insurance.
Cadillac ATS Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Arguably a new segment benchmark, Cadillac’s ATS can add a five-star NHTSA safety rating to its list of accolades.
Chevrolet SS Production Model Teased in NASCAR Video Debut
Last week, Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports unveiled its 2013 SS NASCAR race car, hinting at what to expect when the production model debuts.
Ford C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Fall Short: Consumer Reports
Two of Ford’s new fuel-sippers, as they’re touted, failed to meet the automaker’s claimed mpg ratings during Consumer Reports’ tests.
General Motors Sets Annual Sales Record in China
General Motors and its joint ventures have sold over 2.5-million vehicles in China through the first 11 months of the year, already exceeding total sales figures set in 2011, as well as setting a new annual record for Chinese sales.
Chevy Volt Owners Have Driven 100 Million All-Electric Miles
Collectively, Chevrolet claims that owners of Volt range-extended EVs have driven over 100 million miles on nothing but all-electric power.
GM Truck Stock Threatening Profits as New Model Looms
Catching a problem early usually means avoiding it, but in GM’s case it’s looking like the opposite will prove true.
Dodge Dart Sales Slipped in November
The Dodge Dart is the brand’s newest entry into the compact sedan market, and despite the brand adding a third shift to the Illinois plant where the compact is built, sales slowed down in November.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
November 2012 Auto Sales: Hurricane Highlights
Things are looking up for automakers in the United States. All told sales topped 1.1 million new cars and trucks in November. That’s nearly a 15 percent increase compared to the same month in 2011. Year-to-date sales eclipsed 13 million units, an improvement of almost 14 percent compared to the same time period last year.
Next-Gen Chevy Camaro Likely to get Turbo Four Cylinder
In the continued battle towards balancing fuel efficiency with performance, rumors of a turbocharged four-cylinder Chevrolet Camaro are surfacing yet again.
Chevrolet Malibu Getting Early Refresh : CEO
General Motors is working hard to give its Chevrolet Malibu a refresh by late next year, despite it being only 18 months since the sedan got redesigned.
Ex-GM Engineer Found Guilty of Sharing Trade Secrets
A former General Motors engineer along with her husband have been found guilty of conspiring to sell GM trade secrets to Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is on its way to the U.S. and it will debut during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Saleen Ford Mustang S351 Packs 700 HP
Now that Steve Saleen is back at the helm of his prestigious brand, the famed Mustang tuner has released an updated S351 packing 700 hp and 655 lb-ft of torque.
Lincoln Reverts to Old Name With Retro Ad Campaign
The side part is cool again. Skinny ties, narrow lappels and closely cut clothes make the man, albeit with much less cigarette smoking.
Lincoln Asks You to Get Ready… for Something – Video
Lincoln has released a video teaser of things to come, but left it as ambiguous it possibly could.
2013 Buick Verano Gets NHTSA Five Star Crash Score
The 2013 Buick Verano has received a five-star overall vehicle score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to go along with its 2012 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Fisker Seeks Partner After Tumultuous Year
After a rough year full of being in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, Fisker is looking forward to 2013 and is hoping to turn the corner with a strategic partner.
2013 Ford Escape, Fusion Recalled for Engine Fire Risk
Ford is issuing a recall on its 2013 Escape and Fusion models equipped with the 1.6-liter engine for a possible fire hazard.
