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Technical Service Bulletins Now Available to the Public
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Thanks to a new transportation bill that passed last week, technical service bulletins (TSBs) are now going to be fully available to the public.
Compact RAM Pickup a Consideration: Exec Says
Though a final decision has not yet been made, a Chrysler executive confirmed that a compact Ram pickup is currently being mulled over as engineers study several platforms that it could potentially be built on.
2014 GM Trucks to Lanch with 6-Speed Transmissions, 8-Speeds to Follow
GM plans to release its revamped lineup of trucks next year as 2014 models, and it appears that the American automaker won’t be equipping them with eight-speed automatic transmissions – at least not yet.
Top 10 Least Expensive Crossovers of 2012
Crossovers continue to be one of the most competitive new car segments in the industry, and that’s a good thing for car buyers. With more and more entries into the market, prices have dropped across the board. Here’s a quick look at the top 10 cheapest crossover vehicles.
2013 Chevrolet Spark to Drop CD Player
Targeted towards today’s youngsters, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark will do what no other Chevrolet model has done since the 1990s: Lose its CD player.
2013 Ford Fusion Offers Engine Start-Stop
One of the best signs of a well executed fuel saving feature is not noticing it at all, something Ford went through painstaking effort to allow with the 2013 Fusion.
Ford C-Max Hybrid Offers 47 mpg City, Beats Prius V
The C-Max is the first entrant into the small hybrid segment from Ford, and with it’s sight set on the Prius V, Ford predicts that the car will offer a class-leading 47 mpg in the city.
Chevrolet Equinox Spun as Car for Old People
Amid brands butting heads over which will sell a car to the newest generation of car buyers, Chevrolet is taking a different approach with its Equinox crossover by marketing it to the “early bird special” crowd instead of the up-all-nighters.
Chevrolet Announces Exit from WTCC
Today, Chevrolet announced that 2012 will be the final year that the company will compete in the World Touring Car Championship.
Leonardo DiCaprio Partners With Fisker to Promote Green Living
Fisker automotive is teaming up with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio to promote global sustainability.
Top 10 Best Selling Cars for June 2012
June of 2012 marked a good year for automakers, improving sales by 20 percent overall, compared to June, 2011.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Recalled Over Faulty Parking Brake
General Motors has issued a recall for roughly 2,070 Chevrolet Captiva Sports because the parking brake cable may become disconnected causing it to not work.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4 x 4
The subject of our latest Five-Point Inspection is the 2012 Jeep Compass, outfitted in the Latitude trim, with the optional 4×4 system, CVT transmission and plenty of extras.
Cars Equipped With Lane Departure Warning Have Higher Collision Rates: IIHS
Crash avoidance technology is a growing trend in new automobiles, presumably to keep us safe, but according to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), certain systems are causing an increase in collision related insurance claims.
Half-Ton Pickup Truck Fuel Economy Takes New Priority
Marketing for the half-ton pickup segment will change tack this fall with Ford and Chrysler facing off in a new realm: fuel economy.
Four of Top Five Most American Cars are Japanese
The Toyota Camry earned the top slot in Cars.com‘s annual American-Made Index. This is the fourth year in a row that the Camry has placed first. The Ford F-150 is in second, with the Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna and Honda Pilot following. Moving outside the top five, the Toyota Tundra took seventh.
2014 Chevrolet Impala Features Automaker’s New Safety Technologies
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala won’t just usher in a new generation of Impala models hoping to regain its former glory, but will also feature first-ever safety technologies from the American automaker. The list of active safety features that the 2014 Chevy Impala will come with is impressive, hoping to prevent a crash in the…
Chevrolet Corvette Celebrates 60 Years of Performance – Video
Earlier this year, Chevrolet celebrated the Corvette’s birthday by letting the famous American sports car blow out its own candles, and next year it’ll be celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Toomas Heikkinen Injured in Brutal RallyCross Crash at X-Games – Videos
The X Games RallyCross is going through its practice runs today, and Finnish driver Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen suffered a violent crash into a metal jump ramp.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition Pays Tribute to U.S. Military
Paying tribute to members of the United States military, Jeep has released a special edition 2012 Wrangler model called “Freedom Edition” and will be available in red, white, or blue.
RAM 1500 Aerodynamics Explained in Video
How does a Maserati relate to a RAM 1500? RAM has released a video offering some background info on how the 1500 was designed with sports car aerodynamics in mind.
Cadillac ELR Engine Detailed as More Powerful Volt Motor
We were already well aware that the Cadillac ELR would make its production debut next year as a 2014 model, but details on the Chevrolet Volt-based Cadillac have been sparse.
GM Files Trademark for ‘Dockspot’ Wireless Charging System
Following in Chrysler’s footsteps, General Motors has filed for a trademark on the name ‘Dockspot,’ which will adorn the company’s upcoming wireless charging system for hand-held devices.
SRT Viper GTS-R Roars Through VIR – Video
Athleticism on (or off) the track has always been the Viper’s calling card and with the GTS-R’s upcoming American Le Mans debut, the most recent video should be enough to get anyone excited.
