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GM Aims for 500,000 Electrified Vehicles by 2017
General Motors is focusing on plug-in technology for the next five years, aiming to have 500,000 vehicles on the road with some form of electrification by 2017.
Tesla CEO Hints at Electric Truck and Electric Supercar
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently sat down with Motor Trend for an interview, and hinted that the company has plans for an all-electric supercar, as well as an electric truck.
2014 Chevy Spark EV Heading to Los Angeles for Debut
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV in production form will make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the American automaker has confirmed.
2014 Chevy Corvette Teased in New Video
Chevrolet has released the first out of a series of teasers for the upcoming 2014 Corvette, which will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
2013 RAM 1500 Gets Over 300 Mopar Accessories
The Ram 1500 got some styling updates as well as a new transmission option for 2013, and now Mopar is offering over 300 accessories ranging from added chrome goodies to tonneau covers.
GM Foundation Unveils Thanksgiving Float
The General Motors Foundation will be sponsoring a float in this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade with an “Education Fuels Tomorrow’s Innovators” theme.
Chevrolet Bringing Next-Gen ‘MyLink’ to LA Auto Show
One of the more promising items Chevrolet plans to showcase during the L.A. Auto Show later this month isn’t a car at all.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Teased… Again
Chevrolet teased its seventh-generation Corvette again today by tweeting this picture of it wearing a car cover.
Ford Transit Connect Wagon Unveiled With Seven Seats
Ford has just unveiled its newest people or cargo hauler, the Transit Connect Wagon, capable of seating seven passengers and rated to haul 1,200 pounds of payload.
Ford SVT Raptor a Hit in China
Although it is not available from dealerships, Ford’s SVT Raptor has gained a cult following in China where some customers have paid the equivalent of $160,000 for one of the off-road beasts.
2013 SRT Viper Order Books Now Open
As of today, SRT Performance dealerships are now taking orders for the 2013 SRT Viper.
2014 Chevy Corvette, Cadillac Models Getting Eight-Speeds
General Motors has reportedly reached a short-term agreement with Aisin to use the company’s eight-speed automatic transmissions while the American automaker continues to develop its own.
2013 Jeep Patriot Gets Freedom Edition
In tribute to American military members, Jeep is giving the “Freedom Edition” treatment to the 2013 Patriot, which outfits the small SUV with some military inspired looks.
Toyota GT86 Could Get KERS Hybrid Setup
The Scion FR-S might get more juice from the factory through a hybrid system, pushing the lightweight sports car’s potential.
Chevy, Disney Debut Test Track Ride at Epcot Center
Chevy and Disney have teamed up to bring a “personal, future-focused and optimistic” ride to the Epcot center in the form of the re-vamped test track.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty Recalled for Airbag Issue
Jeep has announced a recall on 749,516 Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles for a fault with the airbag system that can cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly while driving.
GM Bi-Fuel Pickup Truck Order Books Opened
General Motors just opened the order books for its bi-fuel line of pickup trucks offered from either GMC or Chevrolet.
Shifting Trends: Is the Manual Transmission Doomed?
Manual transmissions have always been idolized and are generally reserved for the ultimate sporty-cars, but how does a stick shift compare to its automated counterpart?
Tesla Model S Will Get More Variants
During a thrid-quarter profits conference call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that the Model S will be getting some new variants sometime in the new year.
2013 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 version of Ford’s midsize sedan, the Fusion, has just earned a top safety pick designation from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
2014 Ford Focus RS to Boast 350 HP
Slowly, but surely, details on the next-generation Ford Focus RS are starting to be revealed. This time around, reports are that the Focus RS is destined to make an appearance in 2014 sporting a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder with 350 hp.
Ford Sourcing Student Ideas for Safety Technology
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) promises safer roads and a group of undergraduate students will have the chance this year to test their minds at creating innovative ways to use the technology.
Top 10 Cars Every Car Guy Needs to Know
So, you call yourself a car guy. Fair enough, you’ve browsed on over to AutoGuide so you must have at least a little petroleum in your veins. But are you a true automobile enthusiast? Do you know your accelerator pump from your synchronizer? Here are 10 vehicles every car guy needs to know about.
Vote for the AutoGuide Reader’s Choice Car of the Year for a Chance to Win $1,000 in Gas
With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get your votes ready for our Reader’s Choice awards. Have your say and cast a vote for your favorites in six different categories of cars, including our overall Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.
