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Win a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT or F-150 Courtesy of Rockstar
Want a chance to win yourself either a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT, or F-150? Rockstar Energy has teamed up with Ford for what they call “the sickest giveaway of the year!”
Buick Riviera Rumored as GM Files for Trademark on Iconic Name
Buick is the latest brand to leave a breadcrumb trail for its future products by filing for a tradermark on May 3 to cover its Riviera moniker. While that doesn’t prove anything on its own, the company isn’t known for flippantly filing for trademarks on the off chance they might one day come true.
Cadillac XTS Gets iPad to Help Navigate CUE Infotainment System
Cadillac is doing everything it can to prepare customers for the launch of its upcoming CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment system. That includes throwing in an iPad with every 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Fisker Karma Blamed for House Fire
A crime of opportunity, or was a Fisker Karma really to blame for the fire in a Texas home?
Ford, GM Move up in Fortune 500 Rankings
Every year the Fortune 500 rankings are announced, and it’s usually no surprise to see the big three on the list. This year, however, you’ll find only two of the domestic automakers, though both have moved up the list.
Ford Focus Classic For Sale in China, Priced Like New Focus in US
Would you entertain the idea of buying an old-model Ford Focus new from the manufacturer? In today’s throwaway culture it’s hard to imagine buying anything but the latest product, but that’s not the perspective everywhere. In other parts of the world, previous model cars remain for sale at a discount after a new lines debut.
Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems
In order to attract buyers, car manufacturers have had to ramp up the amount of technology offered in their cars. Infotainment systems do a lot, like help navigate, set cabin temperature, adjust audio settings and more, but they tend to be a neat party trick, falling short in real-world use.
2013 Cadillac ATS Pricing: Starts at $33,990
Cadillac has just revealed the pricing for its 2013 Cadillac ATS sport sedan that is poised to take on the highly competitive segment. Available in three powertrains, and tested at various racetracks around the world, the ATS is looking to make a big splash in the sport sedan market.
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Racecar Makes Virtual Debut at iRacing.com
Have an appetite for Cadillac’s CTS-V Racecar? Now might be your chance to satisfy that hunger, with the cars official series in the iRacing.com online video game.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Juke-R Confirmed, Supra Successor Rumors
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit– Video There remains to be no official…
2014 Dodge Durango to Launch Early With 8-Speed Automatic
The Durango has been a hit for Dodge, bringing back SUV buyers to a brand that has shed numerous products over the past few years. While equipped with a standard (and efficient) 3.6-liter V6 engine, as a truck (and a sizable one at that), rising gas prices could send potential buyers away from the Durango…
119,700 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger Sedans Recalled
Oh the irony! After being selected as Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and earning a five-star safety rating from NHTSA, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans are being recalled for a possible malfunction of its anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). In total 119,700 vehicles…
Ford Australia Sells EcoBoost With Frogs in Quirky New Ad – Video
It’s been a long time since Budweiser first debuted its infamous commercial starring our favorite amphibians. But this time around, Ford of Australia has turned to the assistance of toads to show off its EcoBoost engines. If this is already sounding strange, it gets stranger. In fact, the majority of the ad is just a…
2001 Chevrolet Camaro Intimidator SS Could be Yours for $49,900
Missed out on the limited edition Chevy Camaro Intimidator SS when it first came out? Here’s your chance to get your hands on one that’s basically new with just 48 miles on the odometer and selling for $49,900. Only 83 of these special Camaros were made, commissioned by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and built by…
Cadillac XTS Ad Highlights Vibrating Seat Alerts – Video
Cadillac is releasing its new XTS sedan to market soon, and to preview the car to the public the company has released a new commercial.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Runs the Quarter Mile in 11.93-Seconds
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was designed for the drag strip, and is taking a spot in the 11 second club after posting a quarter mile time of 11.93 seconds.
Cadillac XTS Limousine Available by Late 2012
The Cadillac XTS W20 livery sedan has already been announced as a car meant for chauffeurs and high-end delivery companies, and now we know that by the end of 2012 Cadillac will offer the package meant for up-fitting the W20 into a limousine.
OnStar Growing in Popularity Among Non-GM Vehicles
OnStar is General Motors safety and security service that offers navigation, emergency personnel contact and more, and is now becoming popular in other manufacturers vehicles thanks to the For My Vehicle (FMV) aftermarket mirror. The FMV mirror can be installed in any car, and offers all of the services you find in a factory equipped OnStar vehicle. Toyota vehicles account…
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Bests Volt, Leaf in April Sales
Toyota continues to enjoy success with its Prius family of models, as its plug-in hybrid sold 1,654 units in the month of April. The sales figure trumps its main competitors, the Chevrolet Volt (1,462 sold) and the Nissan Leaf (370 sold) making it the most popular plug-in vehicle last month in America. It’s no huge…
April Car Sales See Drop in Average Fuel Economy
According to the University of Michigan, the average fuel economy of all the cars sold in April was 23.9 mpg, a 0.2 decrease from March. The study indicates that American car buyers are still conflicted in the showrooms. While many fuel efficient small vehicles celebrated good sales last month, vehicles such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and…
Chevrolet SuperSport Sedan Detailed, Ute and Wagon Variants Likely
Rumors are flying ever since an OnStar app revealed that Chevrolet has an ‘SS Performance’ model in the works. There is no doubt a Chevrolet SS Performance sedan is coming and now some details have surfaced surrounding the upcoming model.
Porsche Former Chief Designer Tony Lapine Dies at 81
This year has been rough for Porsche designers. Last month Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the 911, passed away; and now Tony Lapine (second from left), former chief designer at Porsche passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, April 29.
Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette for Sale on eBay – Retro Resale
Bidders have a chance to own what could easily be considered one of the greatest pieces of Americana ever sold on eBay: Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Four Chrysler Plants to Skip Summer Shutdown
Hot off its huge first quarter where sales jumped 33 percent, Chrysler will have four of its North American plants skip the normal two week summer shutdown this year.
