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2013 Dodge Durango SRT8 Possible Admits Brand Boss
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Like the Grand Cherokee SRT8, if and when a hot rod version of the Durango does surface, expect it follow in the same vein, being all-wheel drive only and powered by a 392 ci (6.4-liter) Hemi V8, generating around 470 horsepower, along with a height adjustable suspension and monster Brembo brakes.
Chrysler SRT Victorious at Targa Newfoundland, For a Good Cause
Gilles, driving in his fourth Targa event, finished second place in the Modern Category, driving a Dodge Viper SRT-10; Dr. Rob Pacione, a veteran Targa Competitor, who drove a modified Challenger SRT 392 during the event, finished first in the Open Class.
2013 Ford Fusion to Get Tiny 1.6L 4-Cylinder Engine
Ford is taking its engine downsizing strategy to extremes with the next-generation Fusion mid-size sedan, with plans to offer a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder version. That may sound unbelievably small, but the engine will get Ford’s EcoBoost technology with turbocharging and direct-injection and should deliver roughly 180-hp. In addition, Ford will also offer a version of the…
GM and China’s SAIC Join Forces for EV Development
Tim Lee, president of GM’s International Operations believes that this latest joint venture, which builds on partnerships established by the US auto giant and SAIC for 15 years, represents a broad range of benefits made possible by the commitment of the two companies in this venture, as well as representing an “unprecedented level of cooperation.”
‘Camaro Lust’ Ad Too Sexy for TV, Too Sexy for Chevy [Video]
Is the Chevy Camaro a sexy car? Certainly! But this sexy? We stumbled across this seemingly legitimate spot titled “Camaro Lust” and couldn’t help but question is this was a racier for-the-internet video, or if perhaps Chevy had nothing to do with it at all. As it turns out, the latter is the case. “We…
2013 Chevy Spark to Get 1.2L, 80-HP 4-Cylinder
Chevrolet‘s Spark is already scheduled to hit American soil as a 2013 model year in mid-2012, but now we may have confirmation that Americans will receive GM’s 1.2L, inline-four with 80-hp and 80 lb-ft of torque. In exchange for its lack of power, the Spark will deliver around 46-mpg based on a conversion from the…
1969 Camaro Named “Best Chevy of All Time”
Love it or hate, but the Chevrolet Camaro has lots of fans, and they are never shy to show their appreciation for the car. At a recent contest held by the Bowtie brand, 125,000 fans voted on what they think is the best Chevy ever made, and the winner is…. the 1969 Camaro, edging out…
Ford Focus To Get 1.0L Ecoboost In Europe
The 2012 Ford Focus will get a 1.0L 3-Cylinder Ecoboost engine, but it will only be offered in the North American market. Ford says that the motor will make 118 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque at just 1300 rpm. An overboost feature will provide short bursts of up to 147 lb-ft of torque, while…
Ford Panther Platform Production Ends Today
Today, Ford Motor Company announced the official end of the Panther Platform, which has served as the underpinning of numerous Ford products, including the Ford Crown Victoria and the Lincoln Town Car, since 1979. Arguably one of the most successful products in automotive history, sales amongst fleet buyers for the Town Car remained strong and…
Chevrolet Makes Way For Three Models In Kazakhstan Assembly Deal
Chevrolet cranks up its production capacity for the fourth quarter as the Azia Avto plant in Kazakhstan agrees to support the production of three new Chevy models. As the largest automaker in Kazakhstan, the Azia Avto plant is responsible for more than 87 percent of all passenger cars in the country. GM considers Kazakhstan and areas…
Dodge Viper ACR Tops Lexus LFA, Sets New 7:12 Nurburgring Lap Record
Just a week after Lexus confirmed its LFA Nurburgring Edition had set a new lap record on the Green Hell, Dodge has one-upped the Japanese automaker. With a 7:12 time, the now out of production ACR’s time is a solid two seconds ahead of the $400,000 LFA supercar. With a 32-hp advantage on the LFA,…
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Receives 35-MPG Rating For 1.8L Engine, 1.4L Gets 40-MPG
According to the EPA, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will receive a lower rating than GM’s optimistic 40-mpg figure. The standard model with a five-speed manual transmission, powered by a 1.8L four-cylinder with 135-hp is getting an EPA-estimated 26/35/29-mpg rating for city/highway/combined. The six-speed automatic transmission is just slightly less at 25/35/28-mpg. The 1.4L turbocharged four-cylider…
Chevrolet Miray Concept is Like a Korean Batmobile: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011
When I first laid eyes on the Chevrolet Miray concept, I thought: this is what the Batmobile would look like if it was small, silver, and Korean. A product of GM Korea, the Miray (Korean for “future” first debuted at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year but made its European debut at the Frankfurt…
Ford Focus ST-R to Give Hot Hatch Motorsports Pedigree: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
Debuting alongside the new Focus ST, Ford‘s Focus ST-R hopes to give buyers of the hot hatch something else to brag about. There is, after all, not better way to instantly give a car some serious credibility than to know it shares its underpinnings with a race car. It does, however, help if the race…
Ford Evos Concept Heralds A Bold New Styling Direction: 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Ford‘s designs have come a long way over the last decade, with practically their entire lineup looking sharp and attractive – but the Ford Evos Concept has just managed to move the bar substantially higher. Revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Evos looks like something that would have a V12 under the…
Ford Evos Concept, First Look the Future of Ford Design: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show [video]
Unveiled today at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Ford‘s Evos concept is more than just a hybrid Aston Martin clone. Beautiful, yes, but it’s also a look at the future of where Ford’s SYNC technology could go, as well as some new “smart” methods of maximizing fuel economy. It is, after all, a hybrid. Power the…
Ford Fiesta ST Concept : Frankfurt Auto Show 2011
Ford presented a concept model showing what a future Fiesta ST might look like when it joins the Focus ST in the company’s high-performance small car offerings. The Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch has a silhouette inspired by Ford’s rally racing Fiesta RS WRC. The lowered stance with 17-inch alloy wheels and full ST body…
Fisker Surf Not A Concept, On Sale Next Year: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
After years of hype (and delays), Fisker finally delivered its first shipment of production models to customers this Summer. The next obvious step would be a concept, followed by several more years of teasers and production hickups. Not so, says CEO Henrik Fisker, unveiling the new Surf model at the Frankfurt Auto Show today. A…
Ford Focus ST-R Race Car Debuts At Frankfurt
Ford is giving racing enthusiasts a new Focus race car option with their ST-R that debuted at Frankfurt Motor Show. The Focus ST-R race car will feature a powerful 2.0L EcoBoost engine, FIA regulation roll cage, upgraded brakes and track-tuned suspension. The race-tweaked, production-based ST-R was crafted by the engineers at Ford Racing and will…
Ford Fiesta ST Concept To Bow At Frankfurt Auto Show
Ford will show a concept version of their l0ng-awaited Fiesta ST hot hatch at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. An ST version of the Focus hatchback has long been confirmed, and many correctly suspected that a hotter version of the smaller Fiesta would follow. With the Focus making 250 horsepower from a 2.0L Ecoboost 4-cylinder…
Ram Badged Fiat Doblo For The U.S. in 2013
The Fiat and Chrysler product osmosis continues. Chrysler first revealed its plan for a Fiat collaborated small commercial van for the North American market back in November 2009. Finally, here it is. Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi, Fiat’s Turkish joint venture, announced that it will supply Ram with 190,000 units of the Fiat Doblo small panel…
CODA Automotive Opens First Dealership in LA Shopping Mall
CODA Automotive has opened its first consumer store in the Westfield Century City Shopping Center in Los Angeles, California, hoping to bring an innovative sales experience to their consumers. CODA Automotive is part of CODA Holdings, a California-based developer of advanced Lithium-ion power battery systems that are used to power their CODA sedan. The four-door,…
Chevy Cruze Eco-D Tipped as Name of New Cruze Diesel Model
When it does go on sale next year Chevy‘s new Cruze Diesel model will reportedly be called the ‘Eco-D’. While early rumors suggested GM would bill the diesel model as a performance option, due in part to it’s impressive torque, this latest bit of info signifies the automaker will instead promote diesel as a fuel-efficient…
Cadillac ATS Ride Along With GM North America Chairman Mark Reuss [Video]
As the CTS spearheads Cadillac‘s revival, old faithfuls and the newly converted alike happily anticipate for the next big thing. The ATS, arriving 2012, is designed around an all new Cadillac specific RWD-AWD platform that is intended to be Cadillac’s latest answer to the long standing BMW 3-series benchmark. In the following video, President of…
