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Win a 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
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Ford has launched its “Trap the Raptor” sweepstakes, where the American automaker will be giving away one grand prize of a brand new 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.
Chevrolet Cruze Recalled for Fire Risk: Every Car Included
Things aren’t looking so hot for the Chevrolet Cruze, or maybe just the opposite depending on your perspective.
Ford Explorer, Chrysler 200 Defect Investigations Opened by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened preliminary investigations today into two vehicles, the 2011 Ford Explorer for power steering issues, and the 2011 Chrysler 200 for engine stalling.
New Four-Cylinder Drag Racing World Record Set at 6.71 – Videos
Drag racing just isn’t what it used to be these days, but records are still being set with some more noteworthy than others. This is one of those records, as an Ecotec-powered four-cylinder drag car has set a record for fastest four-cylinder quarter mile with a 6.71 @ 207 mph.
2013 GMC Terrain Does 0-60 in 6.7 Seconds
The GMC Terrain is getting a new engine option for 2013: a 3.6L V-6, that will propel the crossover from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Tesla Model S to Feature new Digital Dashboard
The all-electric Tesla Model S is making its way to customers, and now more details have emerged about the cars digital dashboard, which is powered by computer-chip maker NVIDIA.
F-150 Limited Trim Level Teased by Ford
Ahead of the scheduled Tuesday release, Ford is teasing its highest trim-level F-150 to date which it calls “Limited.”
Ford Mustang GT500 All-Electric a Possibility says Bill Ford
To mark the official opening of Ford‘s new Silicon Valley R&D facility, Bill Ford gave a speech discussing technology and electrifying the Ford fleet.
Will a New Era of Turbocharging Bring Back Old Problems?
In an effort to squeeze as much power from every car, while making them more fuel-friendly, automakers are increasingly switching their engines to use a technology that’s not exactly new and which isn’t typically associated with fuel economy – turbocharging.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Priced at $23,150
Coming to dealerships this summer is the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan, equipped with an all-new 2.5-liter Ecotec engine with a starting price of $23,150 including a $760 destination charge.
Tesla Model S Gets 89 MPGe, 265-Mile Range: EPA
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will officially launch its Model S sedan this Friday, but the EPA efficiency estimates for the version bearing the biggest-available 85 kilowatt-hour battery are out.
GM Studying Driver Habits to Fine-Tune Self-Driven Cars
Autonomous vehicle technology may be a reality in cars by 2015, and General Motors is one of the leaders in the new technology.
Chevy Spark, Sonic Will be First to Get SIRI Integration
Last week, technology giant Apple announced that its SIRI voice recognition system would be get a dedicated button in nine companies new cars, and now General Motors has let slip that Chevy Sonic and Chevy Spark will be the first in the automakers lineup to receive SIRI integration.
2013 SRT Viper Selling at Barrett-Jackson Saturday
Bidders at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Orange Country, Calif. this Saturday will have the chance to drive home the first-ever SRT Viper while donating to charity.
Ford Expects Poor Quality Scores in J.D. Power Quality Survey
Back in March, Ford started rolling out its MyFord Touch update, hoping to address several of the issues customers were complaining about.
Chrysler Imported From Gotham Commercial Released
The latest and final installment in the Batman trilogy entitled ‘Dark Knight Rises’ is set to come out next month, and Chrysler is preparing for the launch with it’s newest slogan, ‘Imported from Gotham.’
Chrysler Offering Gift Cards for Crowdsourced Ad Material
In an effort to generate pre-release hype for the Dodge Dart, Chrysler is offering gift cards to a limited number of people who snap pictures of the new compact as it heads to dealerships.
11 Future Hybrids Heading to Dealers Soon
Even though they’ve been around for well over a decade now, hybrids still have that ‘new technology’ feel. Consumers continue to be apprehensive to hybrid technology and there’s plenty of misinformation surrounding it.
2013 Buick Verano Offers New Safety Features
Buick will introduce new premium features to its Verano compact luxury sedan in 2013, perhaps in an effort to remain competitive against the more youthful Acura ILX.
Auto Theft Rates Continue to Decline in America
A National Insurance Crime Bureau study shows that overall car theft in the United States declined in 2011, and is continuing on a downward slope.
Ken Block ‘Gymkhana Five’ Debuts July 9 – Video
The extravaganza known as Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos will see its latest addition on July 9 when Gymkhana Five will be released onto the Internet for all of us to enjoy.
Win a Customized 2013 Ford Mustang by Designing It
Ford is offering fans a chance to win their dream Mustang through its new configurator, something that’s sure to drive traffic to the site and encourage ‘Stang fervor.
Legendary Ford GT40s Heading to RM Auctions
A pair of highly coveted Ford GT40s will be heading to the Monterey RM Auctions event on August 17-18th, 2012, including the famous camera car used in Steve McQueen’s Le Mans film. There’s no denying that the GT40 is one of the world’s most respected and legendary race vehicles ever created, but the 1968 Ford GT40…
Chrysler Launches ‘Imported from Gotham City’ Contest
On July 20th, the highly-anticipated “The Dark Knight Rises” will hit movie theaters, but leading up to that is an opportunity of a life time thanks to Chrysler‘s partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures.
