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Next Generation Ford F-150 to Shed 700 Pounds
Ford engineers are currently looking at overhauling the brand’s popular F-150 pickup truck for its next-generation model with a very significant change that could prove controversial. The American automaker could be building its next F-150 with a large aluminum body, potentially lightening its truck by 700 lbs.
Cadillac ATS Begins Rolling Off Production Line
The first entry into the compact luxury segment from Cadillac comes in the form of the ATS, which entered production today at the Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan.
2013 Chevy Camaro NASCAR Race Car Revealed
The 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series is getting a new addition to its racing lineup in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro, revealed today by the company.
GM Pedestrian Alert Detects Smartphone Signals
Wifi Direct allows some smartphones to communicate without cell phone towers, but thanks to new research by GM it might also keep pedestrians and cyclists safe.
Chevrolet Spark Delivered Quietly in Select Markets
Advertising salvos usually signal a new car’s release, especially one that hasn’t been sold before, but that isn’t the case with the Chevrolet Spark.
General Motors Mulls Pulling Penn State Sponsorship
After the recent child sex abuse scandal at Penn State, General Motors is considering pulling its sponsorship money out of the university.
Toyota on Track to Regain Title As World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota has announced its sales figures for the first half of 2012, and the numbers look like Toyota will be able to beat out GM and Volkswagen in sales for 2012. In the first six months of this year the Japanese automaker sold 4.97 million vehicles.
Jeep Grand Cherokee TrailHawk Edition
Official details from the automaker as still unreleased, but that hasn’t stopped a photo and an illustration from revealing what the Jeep Grand Cherokee TrailHawk Edition will look like.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
This week, the Five-Point Inspection takes a ride in the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible: the sun-loving version of Chevy’s young buck pony car. Like a car review written in jot note form, we detail five particular attributes of a vehicle to highlight those we like and those we don’t like.
2013 Buick Verano Turbo Gets EPA Rated 20 / 31 MPG
Earlier last month, Buick unveiled its 2013 Verano Turbo model, sporting a new 2.0-liter, turbo-four with 250-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Ford Escape Fire Risk Traced to Supplier
Ford is blaming one of its suppliers for flawed fuel lines that meant 11,500 of its 2013 Escape crossovers needed to be recalled.
Ford C-Max Energi is Most Affordable Plug-In Hybrid
Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid, the C-Max Energi, will go on sale this fall as the industry’s most affordable within the segment.
2013 Lincoln MKZ Gets $1,100 Price Bump, Hybrid a No-Charge Option
The redesigned 2013 Lincoln MKZ is ready to hit dealerships in late fall of this year, and when it does it will come with a $35,925 base price tag.
Ford Mustang GT ‘Red Tails’ Edition Inspired by WWII Fighter Planes
To benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, Ford has designed and built a one of a kind ‘Red Tails’ edition Mustang GT, drawing inspiration from the Tuskegee airmen, a group of African American P-51 Mustang fighter pilots in WWII.
Cadillac Planning Larger Crossover Model
There’s plenty on the way from Cadillac, including a new flagship model based on its Omega platform, but the American automaker is also working on a large crossover model using an upgraded version of its Lambda platform.
GM Suing Underperforming Dealerships
A swath of GM dealers chose to bet the farm in the hope of keeping their franchises amid the automaker’s massive 2009 restructuring, but that decision is turning out to be a bad one for at least eight locations.
Ford Escape Owners Get Special Treatment During Recall
Following last week’s announcement of a 2013 Ford Escape recall, the company is making sure to take care of its affected customers by offering them “special handling.”
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Under NHTSA Investigation
The possible risk of a power steering hose failure in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration because leaked power steering fluid might cause a fire.
Dodge Ram Under Safety Investigation for Rear Diff. Failure
A preliminary defect investigation on 2009-2010 Dodge Ram vehicles has been opened because of reports of the rear differential failing.
2013 Chevy Camaro Dusk Special Edition Package Priced at $5,995
For the 2013 model year Camaro, Chevrolet has announced an optional package available to 2LT and 2SS Camaro coupe and convertible models dubbed ‘Dusk Special Edition’ that will be priced at $5,995.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L Estimated Fuel Figures at 22/34 MPG
Perhaps a little disappointing for those who had their eyes on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, GM is estimating that its entry-level 2.5-liter model will get an EPA rated 22-mpg city, 34-mpg highway.
Ford C-MAX Energi Expected to Deliver 20-Mile EV Range
Ford announced today that when its C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid hits the U.S. market, it should be able to drive 20 miles on nothing but electricity.
Buick Grand National Documentary Trailer Released – Video
Black Air, a documentary on the Buick Grand National, will be released on December 11, 2012; but those attending the Buick Performance Group’s Nationals on August 4 will see a sneak preview of the flick.
Chevrolet Spark Gets Less than 40 MPG
Chevrolet’s subcompact, the Spark, looks more like something out of a Pixar production than a car bearing the bow tie badge, but all is forgiven in the sub compact world provided good gas mileage. While the Spark isn’t bad, it could be better.
