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Camaro SS 1LE Preps for SCCA
Chevrolet recently released the Camaro SS 1LE, a track-focused car meant for going fast and taking turns with ease, and professional driver Todd Napieralski is putting it to the test and readying the car for SCCA T2 competition.
Colombian GM Workers Sew Mouths Shut in Protest – Video
A group of former workers for General Motors in Colombia are taking drastic measures to protest against the American automaker. The workers were fired after suffering alleged severe workplace injuries at the Bogota factory, and have been demanding compensation.
Top 10 Cars You’ll Forget Ever Existed, if You Haven’t Already
Lincoln Zephyr Utterly forgettable, the Zephyr went on sale in 2006 aimed at young luxury buyers as a replacement to the rear-wheel drive LS. Generally uninspiring, the 3.5-liter version equipped with all-wheel drive can be had for cheap. That’s probably because sales turned out to be a bigger flop than Stephen Feck’s failed dive at…
2013 Viper GTS Launch Edition Unveiled
Drawing inspiration from the past Viper Coupe, the 2013 SRT Viper Launch Edition will be officially unveiled to the public at this weekends festivities in Monterey as part of “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering” event.
Corvette Goes Lightweight Over 60 Year History
Always keeping on top of lightweight technology, the Chevrolet Corvette has come from fiberglass to carbon fiber over it’s 60 year life span.
Ford Invests to Challenge Toyota in Green Car War
Ford is looking to gain ground in the green car market, investing heavily in engineering for the long term as it plans to roll out several new electrified vehicles this year.
Lincoln Downsizing Vehicles to Meet Demand
With no plans to offer a flagship above the MKS, Lincoln is looking to produce smaller vehicles to fully flesh out its lineup.
Ford Mustang Track Apps Explained – Video
Driving a ‘Stang daily is a pleasant experience, but it’s another revelation to drive it to its maximum potential. Each year, Ford engineers and designers deliver new features that keep consumers and enthusiasts alike appreciative of the manufacturer’s constant efforts in improvement. Within the new Mustang’s dashboard mounted 4-inch LCD productivity screen, drivers can view…
Ford to Celebrate SVT at Woodward Dream Cruise
This year’s Woodward Dream Cruise will kick off on August 18th, and Ford Motor Company will once again have its Mustang Alley setup at the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue just north of Detroit.
Auto Bailout Cost Increased to $25 Billion
The auto bailout has been debated time and time again, on whether it was worth American taxpayers’ money, despite saving a million jobs. A recent poll found that the majority of Americans still opposed the auto bailout, and a recent report that the cost has now been increased to $25 billion doesn’t help its cause.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
In this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put Chevrolet’s fuel sipper, the Cruze Eco, to the test. With good and bad in the mix, the Cruze Eco will deliver on what you want, and might even surprise you as a decent daily driver, although there is room for improvement. Read on to see why.
Rare Cadillac Fleetwood V-16s Heading to Pebble Beach
Cadillac will be heading to this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with a pair of Fleetwood V-16s built from 1934 to 1937. The two custom-built convertibles were available but never ordered by customers during the Great Depression.
Lincoln Aims at Volume, not Flagship
Pragmatic in its approach, at least from some angles, Lincoln is aiming to market high-volume vehicles while skipping slow-selling flagship cars.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro Runs 8.88 Second Quarter Mile – Video
Last week, Chevrolet began delivery of its COPO Camaro, with only 69 ever to be sold for all drag racing enthusiasts nationwide. And just like that, one of them has conquered the quarter mile in 8.88 seconds.
GMC Vans Recalled For Rust Leading to Fuel Leak
Model year 2003 to 2004 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans are being recalled for corrosion that can lead to a fuel leak.
Ford Moving Toward Increased Fuel Efficiency
Choosing a car to push as a volume seller is an important decision for any automaker, and Ford factors in cost recoup time, range and ease of refueling as part of the process.
2013 Dodge Durango Recalled for Airbag Malfunction
Transport Canada has announced a 130-unit recall for the 2013 Dodge Durango because of a problem with the occupant restraint control module (ORCM).
Pikes Peak Racer Survives Wicked Crash – Video
Jeremy Foley, driver of a 560-hp Mitsubishi Evolution had some bad luck this past weekend at the Pikes Peak hill climb, when he and his co-driver Yuri Kouznetsov flew off course.
Chrysler Pentastar V6 Subject to Cylinder Head Failure
A small portion of Chrysler’s one-size-fits-all Pentastar V6 engines are reported to have faulty cylinder heads, which are being replaced by the automaker under warranty.
Fisker Karma Fires Addressed by Automaker
After reports of two Fisker Karma sedans spontaneously combusting, the brand has issued a statement regarding the fires.
Ford Falcon FPV GT RSPEC is Like a 4-Door Boss Mustang
Out in Australia, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has released a limited edition GT RSPEC model, focused on track performance for its sporty sedan.
Jeep Wrangler Pickup a Possibility says President
Back in 2005, Jeep created the Gladiator concept (pictured above), that gave enthusiasts hope that a ute variant of its popular Wrangler model could be in the works.
Chrysler Issues TSB for Jeep Death Wobble
Jeep has released a technical service bulletin (TSB) which deals with severe vibrations in the front axle of 2005 to 2010 model year Jeep Wranglers, dubbed the “death wobble” by two members of Congress.
2013 Shelby GT350, GT500 Super Snake, and Mystery Shelby Vehicle to Bow at Monterey
At this years Pebble Beach Councours d’Elegance, the 2013 Shelby GT350 (shown above) will be revealed to the public, alongside the GT500 Super Snake, and another mystery vehicle which will pay tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.
