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Ford Focus Electric Will Require Almost No Maintenance
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One of the big advantages of an electric car is the lack of routine servicing they require. With only the battery and electric motor present, consumables like fluids, filters, belts and the like are obsolete. Ford is making this a big selling point for their upcoming Focus Electric, as it released a list of 25…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Durango R/T Debuts, Durango Heat Gets R/T Style With V6 Power
Debuting at the Chicago Auto Show alongside a new lineup of four other RT models for 2011, perhaps the most exciting is the return of the Dodge Durango R/T for 2011. Based on the all-new Durango platform, Dodge brand CEO Ralf Gilles points to the near sedan-like ride and handling characteristics of this powerful SUV,…
Ford Asks Court For Injuction Against Ferrari Over F-150 Naming Rights
Nobody in their right mind could ever confuse the Ford F-150 pickup truck with the Ferrari F150 Formula 1 car. But Ford’s lawyers seem to disagree, and have asked a U.S. court for an injunction against Ferrari and their use of the name. Ferrari claims that the F150 moniker is intended to honor the 150th…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Challenger Debuts New Hue, Green With Envy
It’s pretty hard to make the Dodge Challenger even more eye-catching, but a new color, dubbed “Green With Envy”, should help it attract the attention of bystanders and the ire of other motorists. Available on the R/T Classic (white black or white stripes) or the SRT8 392 (black stripes only), the new getup is supposed…
Chicago 2011: Ram Tradesman Offers Utility on a Budget
Debuting alongside the updated Heavy Duty models, Chrysler’s new Ram truck brand unveiled the Ram Tradesman today at the Chicago Auto Show as a budget oriented model for fleet customers, small contractors and for use on construction sites. The Tradesman might be light on the frilly things, but it’s ideally equipped where it counts with…
Chicago 2011: Ram Heavy Duty Updates Bring Class-Leading Torque, Towing
Chrysler’s new Ram brand is looking to get on top in the truck segment, announcing today at the Chicago Auto Show a new high-output Cummins diesel engine that will deliver best-in-class torque. The new 6.7-liter diesel engine will also deliver several other class-topping statistics, which Ram will exploit under a new ‘strength in numbers’ marketing…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Journey R/T Debuts
The Dodge Journey R/T is the kind of vehicle we really can’t see a point for, but it’s here to stay and could end up in the hands of an eccentric few customers. Under the hood is a 283 horsepower 3.6L Pentastar V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, that will at least give the R/T…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Caravan R/T: Gents your ‘man van’ has arrived
Will the R/T sell? It’s difficult to say at this point, but there’s no question that despite Chrysler being the volume leader in the minivan market, the segment as a whole has been struggling for years.
Chicago 2011: Buick Regal eAssist Adds Mild-Hybrid Option to Regal Lineup With 26/37-MPG
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The fastest growing brand in America last year, Buick is looking to expand its offerings with a new eAssist mild-hybrid version of its new Regal model. Introduced just prior to the Chicago Auto Show the car will sit at the opposite end of the spectrum from the 255-hp Regal GS when it comes to fuel…
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T ‘Man Van’ to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Dodge will unwrap the ‘Man Van’ tomorrow at the Chicago Auto Show, a testosterone-infused version of its Grand Caravan family hauler. Officially billed as the Grand Caravan R/T, the new model is scheduled to arrive at dealers this Spring and is designed with a more masculine approach. The actual goal of the vehicle isn’t entirely…
Ford Will Introduce “Groundbreaking” Vehicle At Geneva Auto Show
Ford of Europe CEO Stephen T. Odell announced a “groundbreaking” new vehicle set to debut at the Geneva Auto Show at the beginning of March, but gave no details as to the nature of the car. Some have speculated that the car could be an larger version of the Fiesta, dubbed the B-Max, that would…
Chicago 2011: Buick Regal eAssist Debuts
While GM’s announcement of a new car based on the Camaro platform being shown at the Chicago Auto Show stole the spotlight in the automotive press, the Buick Regal eAssist represents a product far more relevant to the average consumer, even if it’s less glamorous. With an eAssist hybrid system from the Buick Lacrosse, the…
Chevrolet Impala Gets All-New V6, In Production Until 2014
With the Chevrolet Impala forced to endure an unbearably long production cycle (8 years by the time its replacement arrives in 2015), Chevrolet’s full-size sedan will need something to ensure it stays relevant in the marketplace, and General Motors is confident that an updated engine will do the trick. The new 3.6L LFX V6 will…
Ford Continues To Terminate Lincoln Dealerships
Ford‘s quest to trim the fat from Lincoln‘s dealer network continues as the company aims to cut another 100 dealers in what it calls “major markets”, from 500 to 325. So far the brand is down to 434 as for December 31, 2010. With more roughly 4 times as many stores as other luxury brands…
Ram Brand Rumored to Unveil New Commercial Vehicle at Chicago Auto Show
The Chrysler Group of brands is set to unveil several new models at the Chicago Auto Show later this week, with rumors pointing towards a new commercial vehicle for the Ram truck brand. According to Automotive News, the vehicle will be, “a truck aimed at carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen.” Ram (formerly Dodge trucks) already…
Chrysler Plant Workers Arrested For Suspected Drug Use At Work
Mere months after workers at Chrysler’s Jefferson North factory were caught drinking and smoking marijuana on their lunch breaks, three employees were arrested by law enforcement agencies after Chrysler tipped off police regarding workers who continued to abuse substances while on the job. The workers were arrested on January 24th, but have yet to be…
2011 Ford Explorer Recalled for Faulty Second-Row Reclining Seats
Ford‘s brand-new 2011 Explorer has just been hit with a recall for faulty second-row reclining seats. Recently awarded North American Truck of the Year, the recall affects just under 2,000 vehicles build between July 15 and December 13 of last year and sold in both the U.S. and Canada. Customers will begin being notified on…
Mach7 Motorsports Falcon is a Custom American Exotic
Mach7 Motorsports recently unveiled a pre-production Falcon giving America yet another option in the exotic car department. Founded by Americans Jeff and Carl Lemke, the Falcon sports good ‘ol domestic horsepower underneath the hood, with a 6.2L LS3 Chevrolet Corvette V8 powerplant pushing out around 500-hp. Pricing is estimated to be around $200,000, but for…
Chevrolet To Introduce New Camaro-Based Car At Chicago Auto Show, New Caprice Almost Certain
During our drive of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, we chatted with one engineer about GM’s Zeta platform, which underpins rear-drive full size cars. Among remarking how much we adored the Pontiac G8 sedan and how we longed for a revival of the car, the engineer broke into a broad grin and said “well, these things…
Ford F-150 Recalled Over Faulty Door Handles
Apparently, the door handles incorporate a fragile embossment that may fracture under normal use. This, says the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration can cause the handles to not latch properly, potentially causing the doors to fly open during an accident.
Chevy Camaro Super Bowl Ad Puts Women (Beautiful Women) in the Driver’s Seat [Video]
Chevy has just released the second of five Super Bowl ads that it will air during the big game this weekend and while the first spot was all about a good laugh, sex appeal is the focus here. With all the drama of an action movie and plenty of beautiful models racing around in a…
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Ford Super Duty Reclaims Best-in-Class Tow Ratings
However, when it comes to pulling conventional trailers, Ford’s weight carrying hitches are still limited to 8000 lbs, beyond that , they will require a weight distribution hitch which places a tongue weight on the ball to more evenly distribute the load between the truck’s frame and the trailer.
Cadillac Le Mans Prototype Hitting the Auction Block
When you think about Le Mans Prototype racers, Cadillac is probably not the first name that would spring to most people’s minds. In fact, it might be one of the last. Back in 2002, Cadillac campaigned the LM-02 racer. After two years of dismal results, this car, LM-02-002, was a lone bright light for the…
IRS Tax Credits For Electric Vehicles Backfired, Fraudulent Claims Abound
An estimated 14,000 taxpayers claimed $37 million in tax credits meant for buyers of plug-in or electric vehicles, while attempting to pass of vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Camaro and “golf cart” as worthy of the credit. Among the most ignominous offenders were 88 prisoners and IRS employees who attempted to claim the credits….
