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New Chevy Aveo Unveiled Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut
Chevrolet has just revealed the very first photos of the all-new Aveo subcompact ahead of its debut later this month at the Paris Auto Show. The car keeps many of the design cues from the Aveo RS Concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, including the large front grille, oversized headlights and…
Cadillac ‘Competition’ Ad Showcases Brand’s Performance, Hints at an Even Brighter Future
Cadillac has just released its new ‘Competition’ commercial highlighting the brand’s performance side with the CTS-V sedan blasting along Germany’s famed Nürburgring. But more than that, the new spot recognizes where its inspiration came from and where the brand is heading. Rather than talk about old Caddys, Cadillac directly states that the CTS-V’s was born…
Tim Allen The New Voice of Chevrolet: To Infinity and Beyond!
General Motors has announced that Tim Allen will be the new voice of Chevrolet, with the actors recognizable tone first appearing in the upcoming Chevy Cruze commercials. “Tim Allen brings the right combination of a recognizable voice with the credibility, likeability and humor that will connect with viewers,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president, U.S. marketing,…
Germany’s GRiP Magazine Tests What Tuner Car is Best for Robbing a Bank [video]
Even though we don’t understand a single word of this video, we didn’t have to in order to enjoy every minute of it. GRiP Magazine out in Germany made some solid arrangements to bring on an AC Schnitzer 123d that was built as a police car (apparently in collaboration with the police to promote responsible…
Turbocharged Chevy Express Van Embarrasses Corvette ZR1 And Driver
What do you get when you take an AWD Chevrolet Express Van and toss in a 5.3L Vortec V8 motor? Just another heavy gas guzzler. Now what if you tossed in a Z06 cam and a 72mm turbocharger? Now you’re talking about a 7,300 lb tank that probably pushes well over 600-hp and 600 ft-lbs…
Tanner Foust Claims First Ever U.S. Rallycross Victory [video]
After taking the gold medal victory at the 2010 X Games in Super Rally, Tanner Foust took the top spot at the first ever U.S. Rallycross in his Rockstar Energy Drink / Etnies Ford Fiesta. His experience in European Rallycross has clearly paid off on American soil, not to mention his success competing in Formula…
Chevy Corvette-Inspired Desk Trumps Model Cars As Home Decor
Now here’s something that really shows off just how passionate one can be about cars: the Chevrolet Corvette in particular. Car Crazy Desks sells a selection of items made from the rear end of a Chevy Corvette, ranging from a liquor bar to barbeque grill and, our favorite, a desk. There are several on their…
Dodge Challenger RT Convertible To Be Offered By DropTop Customs
At the end of August, we caught wind that DropTop Customs is working on a convertible Cadillac CTS coupe. Now DropTop Customs has teamed up with Petty Garage to bring on a Dodge Challenger RT convertible for all the die-hard Mopar fans out there wanting to breathe the open air. Even though they’re in early…
Maserati Biturbo To Make A Comeback With Chrysler Power
The Maserati Biturbo, that boxy relic of the 1980s, may be coming back according to reports. The Biturbo was Maserati’s most popular offering in the 1980’s, but also their most unreliable, with the twin-turbo V6 becoming notorious for its fickle operation. The proposed car will share a platform with the Alfa Romeo 166 replacement, and…
Shelby GT500 Mustang Rumored As Twin Turbo Packing 1000-hp
Carroll Shelby, meet Brett Favre. Brett Favre, meet Carroll Shelby. Something tells us that no matter how much Shelby wants to believe he’s going to retire and stop building complete cars, it’ll be a while until we see the last of him and his awesome creations. The newest to hit the rumor mill is Shelby’s…
Replica of Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Cadillac Up For Auction
If there was ever a time we wanted to attend and auction and bid for a car with every penny in our pocket, this would be it. Even though this isn’t the original Ghostbusters Ecto-1, the time, work and attention to detail put into this Cadillac replica gets all our respect. The 1959 Cadillac S&S…
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Rejected Job As GM CEO Post-Bailout
A new book by former Obama administration auto czar Steve Rattner claims that Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was offered the job of General Motors CEO, by turned it down. Rather than be at the helm of GM, Ghosn wanted GM as part of his Renault-Nissan alliance but ultimately the plan didn’t come to fruition. Ghosn…
Ford Engineers Hoping New Supercharged V8 Comes To North America
Ford‘s Australian division tends to get a lot of awesome product that we’re not privy to, like the rear-drive, V8 powered Falcon. The newest Falcon GT will get a supercharged version of the 5.0 Coyote V8 featured in the upcoming 2012 Boss 302 Mustang, which puts out 440 horsepower in naturally aspirated form. The new…
Chevy Cruze Hatchback Concept Revealed Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut
As rumored, Chevrolet will debut the Cruze Hatchback at the Paris Auto Show and the American automaker has decided to reveal the new five-door several weeks ahead of schedule. When the Cruze Hatchback does get its official unveiling, it will be joined by three other new products from Chevy. The model set to be revealed…
SVT Raptor SuperCrew Added to Ford F-150 Lineup; 6.2-Liter V8 Now Standard
For the 2011 model year Ford will now offer its highly-acclaimed F-150 SVT Raptor pickup as a SuperCrew model. With a wheelbase that’s 12-inches longer than the standard truck’s there’s now a fully functional rear seat area should you want to take your buddies along for some Baja joyriding. Also big news for 2011 is…
2011 Buick Regal Picks up a Top Safety Pick Award
The most recent vehicle to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award is the 2011 Buick Regal. This means that the Regal joins other winners including LaCrosse, Audi A4, Lincoln MKZ, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Genesis that also many the Top Safety Picks for 2010. All Top Safety…
General Motors Attempting To Trademark The Phrase “Range Anxiety”
General Motors is attempting to trademark the phrase “range anxiety”, a term that apparently describes how electric car owners feel when the battery charge drops to near empty levels. GM Spokesman Rob Peterson confirmed the move to the New York Times, but gave no timeline on when the process would be complete. “We’ve been told…
Chevrolet Volt Production To Start November 11
November 11th is the official date for Job 1 of Chevrolet Volt production. The exact date was confirmed by a General Motors spokesman to Autoblog Green, and the date should remain the same as long as no issues with government certification and all pre-production testing is complete. Cars generally start getting to dealers roughly one…
Detroit Mayor’s GMC Yukon Denali Has Wheels Stolen
The Detroit-area wheel thieves have struck again, this time liberating the giant chrome 20″ rims off of Mayor Dave Bing’s GMC Yukon Denali. The SUV, which police say is used by Bing’s family, was allegedly parked in a secure lot at Bing’s condominium. No other vehicles were targeted, and a replacement set of dubs were…
2011 Dodge Durango Officially Revealed
Dodge has just officially unwrapped the 2011 Durango SUV with impressive new bodywork and a more fuel-efficient standard V6 engine. Immediately notable is the new bodywork, which departs significantly from the more utilitarian styled first and second generation trucks, with a more up-scale luxury look that’s sure to be a hit with those who never…
Horribly Executed Corvette Stingray Concept Replica Actually Sells on eBay
Someway, somehow this “creation” managed to fetch over $40,000 on eBay. Needless to say, this surely proves there’s absolutely no accounting for taste. Funnier still is reading the description on eBay about this one-of-a-kind Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept replica. But we’re less amused by the fact that this replicar meant they had to destroy a…
Luxury Brands Make Gains As Cash For Clunkers Brings Numbers Back To Earth
Year-to-date sales for August 2010 may look poor, but the numbers are actually much closer to reality now that the Cash for Clunkers scheme has wrapped up. Cash for Clunkers, which offered rebates ranging from $3,000-$4,000 on the purchase of a new car and trade-in of a used car, sent sales skyrocketing in 2009, and…
Chevrolet Volt Gets Torn Apart By Hydraulic Jaws
Bet the headline got your attention, didn’t it? Unfortunately for you electric car haters, this doesn’t have to do with wanton destruction of an electric car. Electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt pose a significant danger to Paramedics, Fire Fighters and other emergency responders due to the significantly higher voltage (no pun intended) and hazardous materials…
Chevrolet Cruze Smartphone App Will Let Owners Check Vehicle Functions
Chevrolet’s Volt plug-in hybrid isn’t the only vehicle that will get its own smartphone app. The Chevrolet Cruze compact will also join the bandwagon with an OnStar-supported program that gives owners new access to various functions of their vehicle via a smartphone. Owners using the Chevy Connect feature on their phones will be able to…
