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Consumer Reports’ Latest Survey Shows More of the Same and a Few BIG Surprises
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The numbers have been tallied and the data compiled in Consumer Reports’ latest Auto Reliability Survey. Toyota has a lot to be happy about but Ford has taken a tumble.
Toyota Tops, Ford Bottoms Out in Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Survey
Ford has dropped to the near-bottom of the latest Consumer Reports reliability survey, while Toyota’s Scion division takes the top spot.
Ford Dream Garage Coming to 2012 SEMA Show
When you head to SEMA with over 70 customized vehicles, it’s expected that your booth is as impressive as your vehicle presence. Ford isn’t aiming to disappoint at the 2012 SEMA Show, with its main booth stretching 25,500 square feet.
Hot Wheels Camaro Revealed as a Toy for Big Boys
A year to the day that Chevrolet revealed its Hot Wheels Camaro concept car at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, the idea has become a reality.
Ford Taurus, Fiesta Joining 2012 SEMA Lineup
Joining an already impressive lineup at the 2012 SEMA Show, Ford has unveiled another pair of vehicles that will be in Las Vegas this week.
Hot Wheels Camaro Becomes a Reality: 2012 SEMA Show Preview
Last year, Hot Wheels and Chevrolet teamed up to produce a Camaro Concept vehicle that generated enough buzz to qualify it for production.
Fisker Requests Delay of A123 Systems Bankruptcy Auction
Earlier this month, A123 Systems, the company that once supplied the battery technology for the Chevrolet Volt and Fisker Karma, announced its bankruptcy. Fisker is now asking the bankruptcy judge to delay the auction of the company.
Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable Under NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation reports receiving 50 complaints pertaining to a stuck throttle in model year 2000 through 2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles, and is now launching an investigation into the scope of the issue.
Ford Announces 1940 Coupe Body Reproduction
Hot rodders will rejoice and collectors might grimace, but Ford just announced the latest addition to its licensed all-steel reproduction car bodies — the 1940 Coupe.
Automotive Journalists Association Of Canada Honors Focus ST, Cadillac ATS At Car of the Year Awards
Hosting its annual week-long Test Fest, the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada has announced its picks for Car of the Year in 11 categories with the Cadillac ATS and Ford Focus ST, among others, taking awards.
Lingenfelter Retrokit Transforms Chevy Camaro into a Retro Muscle Car
Got yourself a 2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro but wish it had more of the authentic 1969 muscle car look? Lingenfelter Performance Engineering felt the same and developed a new Retrokit for the new-age Camaro to give it that retro muscle car appearance.
Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Sedan Confirmed for Production
Set to debut at the SEMA Show alongside the Sonic RS hatchback, Chevrolet has confirmed a new Dusk package for the Sonic Sedan will head to showrooms.
Cadillac ATS Manual Transmission Getting Reworked
Back in July, when AutoGuide.com reviewed the 2013 Cadillac ATS, Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood extolled the virtues of its handling, but also commented on the shortcomings of the car’s manual transmission. It appears AutoGuide wasn’t the only one that felt the manual transmission could be better.
GM, PSA Teaming up on Four new Vehicle Platforms
General Motors is teaming up with the PSA/Peugeot-Citroen alliance to churn out four new vehicle platforms, some of which may find their way to America.
Custom Ford Mustangs to Debut at SEMA
You didn’t think that Ford would only head to the 2012 SEMA Show with custom F-Series trucks, Focus STs, Escapes, and an Explorer did you? The American automaker released a sneak preview of the modified Mustangs that will be making their way to the show floor in Vegas today.
Ford Mustang Bound for SEMA Teased Again
Ford dropped another teaser of its SEMA bound Mustang today, with little more than the announcement that something big is going to be unveiled at the Las Vegas show.
Motorcraft and Quick Lane Racing Mustang SEMA Bound
Motorcraft and Quick Lane Racing teased a SEMA bound Mustang today, shedding some light on the front end.
Meet the LT1: GM’s Gen V Small Block V8
General Motors unveiled its latest V-8 engine at a media event this morning. Now in its fifth generation, the company’s venerable “mouse motor” features a raft of advanced technologies, but at its core it’s still a small block.
Toyo Tires 2012 SEMA Show Lineup Announced
Toyo Tires will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show with a little bit of everything in its lineup this year: A custom Ford Raptor, a Wald Black Bison Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, a Wald Scion FR-S, and a Liberty Walk Lamborghini Murcielago LP620.
GM Turns to Magnesium Sheet Metal to Lighten Vehicles
General Motors is pioneering the use of magnesium sheet metal on its vehicles with the possibility of double-digit fuel economy gains.
EcoBoost Mustang Teased by Ford Racing for SEMA
Ford Racing just released a teaser photo of the hood from one of the cars it will bring to this year’s SEMA Show, hinting at an EcoBoost-powered Mustang.
2014 Ford Fiesta Previewed at Sao Paulo Motor Show
The updated version of Ford’s low-cost Fiesta sub-compact due Stateside as a 2014 model is on the floor at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil.
Tesla Retail Stores Defended by Brand CEO
Elon Musk, tech mogul and co-founder of Tesla is coming to the defense of his company as it faces a lawsuit from dealers in Massachusetts and New York.
Chevrolet Volt Glitch to be Fixed at Dealerships
Roughly 4,000 Chevrolet Volts are at risk of shutting down while in motion because of a software glitch.
