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Ford Confirms Raptor SuperCrew, in 6.2-Liter Form Only
Hot on the sales figures of the fastest production off-road vehicle ever, the SVT Raptor, Ford has announced it will be offering the Baja-ready truck in SuperCrew configuration for 2011. Other than the length of the cab, not much else is changed from the current production model, but the 6.2L “Boss” engine will be the…
Dodge Caravan Commercials Make Us Say “WTF?”
Minivan ads are usually focused on touting features that appeal to the families that buy them. Airbags to keep you safe, entertainment to keep the kids happy, powerful engines to cut down on “Are we there yet?” In a rare moment of humor in the segment, Dodge has commissioned a couple ads that are totally out of…
Ford Committed To Flex Crossover Despite Slow Sales
Ford is sticking by its slow-selling Flex crossover despite the distinctive box-on-wheels failing to meet its sales targets, and a host of internal competition in the form of a re-designed Ford Edge and an all-new Ford Explorer. The Flex was marketed as a family-hauler after Ford killed its Freestar minivan in 2006. However Ford is…
OnStar, Google Tie Up Looking More Likely; Could See Use In Volt EV
GM and Google are reportedly working on a deal that would see the integration of Google’s Android mobile phone operating system and GM’s Onstar telematics system. Potentially scenarios being discussed involve Android phone users being able to use OnStar features outside of their car, while GM vehicle owners can use Android to keep track of…
Lincoln MKT Press Car Gets Wheels Jacked in Detroit
“this stuff happens all the time, I get around two calls a day on stripped cars. Some people will take anything, mirrors, headlights you name it.”
Report: Israel Defence Forces To Evaluate Ford Escape Hybrids
The Israeli Defence Force already uses the Hummer H1 and the Toyota Hilux pickup for various duties, but now, one of the worlds most ferocious fighting forces is looking to add a frugal Ford to their lineup. Israeli newspaper Haaretz is reporting that the IDF is looking into the Ford Escape Hybrid as a support…
40,000 Chrysler, Dodge And Jeep Vehicles Recalled
Chrysler is recalling 40,000 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger and Ram, Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee vehicles due to a faulty ignition system. The vehicles use a Wireless Ignition Nodule that has the key sit in a special slot before the vehicle is started. The wireless transmitter could malfunction, allowing the key to be…
Chrysler Sebring Will Live On Longer Than Expected
Chrysler‘s Sebring is the butt of jokes in the automotive world, but its nameplate, (ironically derived from the historic Sebring race track) will apparently live on even after the current car is euthanized re-designed in the coming years. The cost of launching a new nameplate is apparently $100 million dollars, a princely sum for the…
GMC Expands Denali Heavy-Duty to Include 1-Ton Trucks
According to GMC product marketing director Lisa Hutchinson; “we received such an overwhelming response to the new Sierra Denali 2500HD, that we worked quickly and decided to extend the model into the 3500HD series.”
Cadillac Announces ‘Mark of Leadership’ Campaign With New Commercials [video]
In most respects Cadillac now has the cars it needs to succeed, but it’s still facing an image problem generated due to decades of sub-par products. To help freshen the image, GM’s luxury division has launched a new marketing campaign for Cadillac and invented a new slogan for the brand: The Mark of Leadership. And…
Ford To Bring 7-Seater C-Max Minivan To North America
Less than a week after General Motors cancelled plans to bring their Chevrolet Orlando mini-minivan to the United States, Ford announced that their C-Max 7-seater will make the trip across the Atlantic. Built in Valencia, Spain, the C-Max features rear-sliding doors and can be had with either a 1.6L or 2.0L Ecoboost motor. Expect the…
Hyundai and Chrysler Could Partner Up On Pickup Truck
Hyundai and Chrysler could partner together for a full-sized truck based off of the Ram, after Chrysler’s deal with Nissan fell apart. Sources say that Hyundai approached Chrysler as late as February regarding a potential tie-up. Hyundai’s lineup is experiencing a renaissance in North America, but the Korean automaker lacks a full-size pickup truck for…
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee To Start At $32,995
Jeep‘s 2011 Grand Cherokee is one of the most important products for what is arguably Chrysler’s strongest brand. The new 2011 model represents a move upscale for the Grand Cherokee, but the base price will rise to $32,995, a fair bit more expensive than its main rivals, the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse, which start…
Chrysler Moves Fiat-Based Compact Car Launch Up To Q4 2011
Chrysler had previously announced that a selection of Fiat-based compact cars was slated to hit the market in early 2012. But in a sign of rapid progress at Chrysler (or anxiety over the supposed apocalypse), CEO Sergio Marchionne said in a conference call that work on the vehicles is advancing sooner than the company anticipated, and…
SpeedFactory SF600R Dodge Challenger Gets 7.0L Hemi, Impacts Your Wallet
SpeedFactory is all about performance out of Chrysler-brand automobiles. They take the stock and mundane, albeit powerful foundations, and convert them to customized and thrilling driving adventures. A brief drive-by on their website reveals a fine collection of Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, Dodge Magnums, Chrysler 300s, Ram trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees available for sale,…
GM and Google Could Partner Up To Battle Ford’s SYNC System
Google and General Motors are reportedly in negotiations to partner on an in-car telematics system that would take aim at Ford and Microsoft’s SYNC system. Rumored to be a derivative of the Android operating system, it would apparently go beyond entertainment and connectivity features and allow owners to unlock and start their cars, something SYNC…
Ford Grand C-Max Confirmed for North America: Look Out Mazda5
After having just announced a C-Max hybrid and plug-in hybrid for the European market, Ford has now confirmed a seven-seat Grand C-Max for North America. Based off the new Focus platform, the Grand C-Max will compete in an emerging segment currently dominated by the Mazda5. Ford, which owned the majority of Mazda up until about…
Ford C-Max Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid Confirmed for Europe
Ford has just announced that it will introduce both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid version of its new C-Max model for Europe. Based on the new Focus platform, both models will be built at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain and sold exclusively in Europe. A larger version of this tall hatchback/wagon, called the Grand…
Young Jeezy Releases Ode To Chevy Camaro
Southern rap has always had an affinity for Chevrolet sedans, but recently, muscle cars have been making a steady resurgance, with the Dodge Challenger and Charger leading the way. Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy, better know for his green Murcielago, just released a tribute to Chevrolet’s 2010 Camaro, a car that’s quickly becoming a hit with…
Report: Light-Duty Pickups to Get Electric Power Steering in Near Future
Adopting this technology will result in around a four percent improvement in overall fuel economy on your average full-size truck
Gumballer’s Dodge Charger Impounded in Ontario, Driver Charged With ‘Stunt Driving’
Yesterday the annual Gumball 3000 Rally wound its way from Quebec to Toronto, with one thrill seeker finding out the hard way about the province of Ontario’s strict street racing law. The driver of a 2009 Dodge Charger from California was stopped once near Kingston, Ontario for driving 140 km/h in a 100 km/h zone…
62 General Motors Plants Eliminate Waste to Landfills
Think the environment is important? Think auto manufacturers are hopelessly out to lunch? Well the photo above shows aluminum shavings that are collected at a General Motors plant and recycled to make new transmission parts. Sixty-two per cent of GM plants have achieved “zero landfill” status, according to a release. That means all normal plant…
Shelby Turns GT350 Mustang Into A Track Weapon By Reducing Power
One of the greatest “oh s***” moments you can have as a car enthusiast is when you find out that the awesome, expensive modification you’ve done to your car puts you into a more difficult class in a competitive driving event – or worse, ends up getting you disqualified. With a large contingent of customers…
I Could Have Had A V8…Or Not. Ford Says Ecoboost A Hit.
The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 makes as much power as the 2005-2009 V8 version did, proving that six-cylinder technology is no longer for the runts of the Mustang litter. Add a couple turbochargers and direct-injection, and you get Ford’s wonderful EcoBoost motor, which has all the power you could ever want from a big V8,…
