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HPP Shows Firebird, Camaro Builds Ahead Of SEMA
Heide Performance Products, a Michigan company that helps convert Chevrolet Camaros to modern day Pontiac Firebirds, has unveiled their latest creation, a replica of the 1969 Trans-Am based on the current Chevrolet Camaro. The HPP Firebird will probably perform just like the Camaro – fast in a straight line, but at it’s best while standing…
First Chevrolet Volt TV Ad Hits the Web Before World Series Debut
Chevrolet will debut their first television commercial for their Volt electric car during Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday. The ad will tout the Volt’s ability to go farther than other electric vehicles by using its gasoline-engine range extender. The range issue is a major concern for many potential EV customers, and Chevrolet…
Chrysler 200 Convertible to Join Sedan for LA Auto Show Debut
Not only will we get our first look at the Chrysler 200 sedan at the LA Auto Show, but we’ll also be “treated” to the 200 Convertible. The staple of rental car fleets from Orlando to San Francisco, the old Sebring convertible made its sedan counterpart look good – a testament to just how awful…
Camaro Body Kit Inspired by Lamborghini Reventon Is, Well, Hideous
Oh my lord. There are many things on the Internet that can leave one speechless, but this thing might just top them all. This 1994 Chevy Camaro sports 143,204 miles on the body but sports a transplanted LT-1 motor with only 36,000 miles or so. But the outside is the real reason for our disgust….
2012 Ford Focus Gets Optional Sport Package for SE and Titanium Trim Levels
Ford has just announced it will offer a new Sport Package for the SE and Titanium trim versions of its all new 2012 Focus, helping give drivers an even more enjoyable experience behind the wheel. Inspired by the new Focus ST, the SE Sport Package adds four-wheel disc brakes, a sport suspension, 16-inch wheels (17s…
Ram Laramie Longhorn Named 2011 ‘Truck of Texas’
And from looking at this truck, it probably isn’t difficult to see why. The The Laramie Longhorn is loaded with gingerbread, from the two tone paint on the outside and plenty of chrome, to a luxurious leather interior that harks back to the days of the old west.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named ‘SUV of Texas’
Each year the Texas Auto Writers Association holds its annual Texas Truck Rodeo, where journalists test the latest offerings from the automakers and decide what vehicles, in a list of classes, get top honors. And the results are in. For 2011, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee has been announced as the SUV of Texas. The…
Ford to Debut Seven Custom F-Series Trucks at SEMA
Ford’s current F-150 pickup is hot and not surprisingly seven customized versions of this and the bigger Super Duty will be taking center stage.
Chevrolet Aveo To Spawn Crossover, Sedan Variants
Chevrolet‘s next Aveo will see more bodystyles beyond the traditional hatchback, with a crossover and a sedan among them. A sedan model will be essential for the U.S. market, where hatchbacks are slowly gaining acceptance, but have been a traditionally tough sell. The Aveo sedan will likely debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January,…
Ford To Recall, Buy Back Windstar Minivans With Defective Axles
Ford‘s Windstar minivan is undergoing a massive recall, with over 460,000 1998-2003 Windstars being recalled over a fault rear axle that may corrode and ultimately fail. Ford has informed dealers that rather than fix the problem, they may buy back the vehicles instead. “At our discretion, the remedy we offer may involve repurchasing a customer’s…
2011 Cadillac STS Still For Sale, Lacking A V8 Option
If you’ve forgotten about the Cadillac STS, well, we won’t judge you. Quite honestly, we forgot about this snooze-tastic sedan, priced above its smaller CTS sibling while offering very little in the way of compelling reasons to buy it. The Northstar V8 disappears and the 3.6L V6 is the sole engine option, making 302 horsepower…
Lincoln Dealers Protesting Dealership Upgrades, Demand To See Future Product First
While Ford is demanding that Lincoln dealers invest millions in renovating their showrooms, franchise holders are balking at Ford’s demands until they see the upcoming product that Ford claims is in the pipeline for its luxury brand. Ford has asked dealers for the million dollar upgrades despite claims that all-new product won’t be available for another two…
Dodge Caliber To Be Replaced By Alfa Romeo Based Hatchback
Dodge‘s largely unloved Caliber compact hatchback will get the ax in 2012, with Chrysler replacing the car with a model based on Alfa Romeo’s much lauded Giulietta hatchback. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the mid-size Alfa hatch would underpin the new Dodge model while commenting on Fiat’s 3rd quarter earnings. The Giulietta will likely…
Chrysler SEMA Lineup To Include V10 Challenger, Fiat 500 GT (Video Inside)
Aside from the Challenger 392, Chrysler has a whole other lineup, including special editions of the 2011 Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Fiat 500 and and special, competition only Dodge Challenger V10. Here’s a breakdown of Mopar’s big releases at the 2010 SEMA Show 2011 Dodge Charger Red Line: The Charger Red Line will be the…
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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 392 To Debut At SEMA
Chrysler‘s Mopar division will unveil a new slate of vehicles at the 2010 SEMA show, with an updated Dodge Challenger SRT-8 as the brand’s star debut. The updated Challenger SRT-8 will feature an all-new 6.4L V8 with 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy will get a 15-20 percent bump on the highway,…
Green Car Of The Year Award Finalists Announced
Green Car Journal has announced its candidates for its Green Car Of The Year award, with the five car field being composed of some pretty serious competition, Naturally, the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf are the leading contenders, with the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid rounding out the field, and the Ford Fiesta being…
GM China Outsells North America
General Motors’ Chinese division is on track to outsell its American unit, a not entirely surprising development in light of the sheer enormity of China’s auto market. GM China has been bolstered by the strength of their two domestic nameplates, Baojun and Wulin (seen above), which are popular in export markets as well as in…
8.4 Million Recalled Fords Remain Unfixed on Our Roads
A total of 8.4 million recalled Ford models remain on our roads unfixed according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is urging owners to get their vehicles repaired. The alarmingly high number is 60 percent of the vehicles affected by a 14 million car recall of Ford products dating from 1999 to 2009…
Fiat-Based Dodge Caliber Replacement Coming in 2011 With 40-MPG Target
The first Fiat-based Dodge model is set to debut in late 2011 and is believed to be the replacement for current Caliber. Like the Caliber it will be a compact model and will be based on Fiat’s new Compact Wide architecture, which first debuted on the all new Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Power will come from…
2011 Dodge Challenger Officially Revealed With 305-HP Pentastar V6
With pretty much all the data on the new 2011 Challenger having already been leaked, Dodge has now dropped the official info, confirming the arrival of the more powerful and efficient Pentastar V6 as the new base engine. With a total of 305-hp and 268 ft-lbs of torque the base Challenger gains 55-hp and 18…
Video: Youngster Shows What’s It’s Like To Drive A Tesla
When we test drove the Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5 , we did our best to provide you with an accurate impression of what it feels like to drive something so completely different from anything else on the road. Even with the limited range, the lack of practicality and the huge pricetag, we would still have one without…
Drop Top Customs Chevy Camaro T-Top Headed to SEMA
Drop Top Customs, known to convert today’s hottest cars to convertibles, will be bringing a Chevy Camaro T-Top variant to SEMA 2010 along with their Cadillac CTS. The T-Top option for the fifth generation Chevy Camaro will give owners the versatility of a convertible when they want it, and the perfectly stock look when they…
Chrysler Recalls 26,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 26,397 vehicles over fault power steering hoses that could leak and cause a fire. Vehicles affected include the 2010 Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Challenger. NHTSA released a statement regarding the recall stating “Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the…
GM To Sells Off Old Assets, Including A Church, Golf Course
General Motors auctioned off assets from the “old GM” that existed before the company’s bankruptcy filings in 2009. The sale, which lasted for more than 10 hours and was broadcast online, was largely composed of heavy machinery and plant equipment. The assets come from GM’s Livonia plant, which built the Northstar V8 engine for high-end…
