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2015 Ford Mustang Mule Confirms Independent Rear Suspension
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The 2015 Ford Mustang will say goodbye to its Pony Car heritage and embrace its future as a legitimate sports car, in the process tossing aside its solid-rear axle for an independent rear suspension.
Tesla Targets 20,000 Sales in 2013 Rising to 35,000 the Following Year
Tesla just began delivers of its new Model S luxury sedan this week but already the American electric car makers is targeting strong sales for 2013.
Buick Grand National Return Rumored as GM Trademarks Name
Weeks after it was discovered that General Motors had filed for trademarks on the Riviera badge, two other iconic Buick nameplates also appear to be resurrected: the GNX and Grand National.
Ford Fiesta RS Rumored
While the thought of an ultra hot-hatch version of the new Focus has been under consideration for quite some time, Ford is also now considering, instead, the possibility of a Fiesta RS.
Carroll Shelby Memorial Live Stream Tonight
Anyone who can’t attend the memorial service for automotive legend Carroll Shelby tonight, and that’s most of us, can catch the event streaming live from 6 to 9 p.m. Pacific time tonight.
Ford Focus ST Performance Academy Offers Free Hot Lap Training
Driving enthusiasts in select cities across the U.S. will have the chance to drive Ford Focus ST with professional race instruction this summer.
Cadillac XTS-V a No Go, Don’t Count on Hybrid Either
Amidst all that’s unique about the Cadillac XTS, the powertrain stands out as a less-than-original feature.
2015 Ford Mustang Rendered into Reality
Mustang fans and Ford loyalists may decry the automaker’s modern new style language but the changes we’ve seen in Ford’s lineup until now are only the beginning.
Carroll Shelby Memorial Planned for May 30
Automotive legend Carroll Shelby’s passing rocked the world of American performance cars on last Friday and a ceremony is scheduled in his honor for May 30 to be held at the Peterson Automotive Museum in LA.
Cadillac XTS Ad Highlights Vibrating Seat Alerts – Video
Cadillac is releasing its new XTS sedan to market soon, and to preview the car to the public the company has released a new commercial.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Runs the Quarter Mile in 11.93-Seconds
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was designed for the drag strip, and is taking a spot in the 11 second club after posting a quarter mile time of 11.93 seconds.
2013 Ford Focus ST Pricing Leaked: $23,700
According to a leaked spec sheet, Ford‘s upcoming Focus ST global hot hatch will start at $23,700 ($24,495 with the $795 destination charge). Since its inception, Ford’s former Global Performance Vehicles chief Jost Capito intended for the Ford Focus ST to be at the top of its class, “We want to have the best hot hatch…
Craigslist Pontiac Grand Am GT Advertisement is Hilarious and Ridiculous
Probably one of the most popular advertising campaigns ever released for a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT, an over-the-top post on Craigslist is enjoying, or suffering, loads of media coverage.
Dodge Dart Aero to Achieve “at least” 41 MPG
When the Dodge Dart hits dealers later this year it will be the first Fiat-based Chrysler product to go on sale in America and will also offer competitive fuel economy. While not quite segment leading, the new numbers are near the top of the pack, with the entry-level 160 hp 2.0-liter Tigershark 4-cylinder rated at…
Jeep Wrangler Dragon Design Concept Bows at Beijing Auto Show
Judging from the series of releases at the Beijing Auto Show, China is far and away the most important market for global automakers. A trend first started by high-end luxury brands, Jeep is hopping on the bandwagon by introducing the Jeep Wrangler Dragon design concept, a China-market-exclusive vehicle that features a “dragon design” theme to commemorate…
2013 Ford Escape Base Price Drops to $23,295
Despite an all-new look, platform, new engines and technology, the 2013 Ford Escape is priced lower than its predecessor. Starting at $23,295 (including $895 shipping), the Escape S, which comes with a 168 hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, is a slight $200 less than the 2012 model. Running through the list of models the SE will retail…
Ford Plans Carbon Fiber Future to Help Shed Up to 750 Pounds Per Car
Already several years into a switch to more efficient EcoBoost engines, the next big move for the Ford Motor Company in the fight to reach increasingly strict fuel economy targets is to significantly reduce the weight of its vehicles. To help meet those goals the American automaker has today announced a partnership with Dow Automotive…
2015 Ford Mustang Confirmed for Global Sale
One of the few cars across the world that guys want to drive and girls want to ride in, the Ford Mustang, will finally get its just distribution as the automaker moves to sell it globally. When the ball drops in Times Square and calendars turn over to 2015 there will be a shot (or…
SRT Auctions First Viper To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Foundation
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is without a doubt the star of this year’s New York Auto Show. Boasting big numbers, the Viper’s enormous 8.4-liter V10 engine produces 640-hp. Plus, SRT has announced a factory-backed return of the Viper to the American Le Mans Series and international endurance racing. But here comes the most important…
2012 Ford Focus Recalled Over Windshield Wiper Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 140,310 model-year 2012 Ford Focus vehicles built through Oct. 18 in the Wayne, Michigan Assembly plant over a potential windshield wiper defect. According to Ford, a seal plug on the passenger side windshield wiper motor electrical connector may be missing, causing water to fall into the motor…
2014 Chevy Impala Video, First Look: 2012 NY Auto Show
A forgettable sedan if there ever was one, over the past several years the Impala owes its success to fleet sales, not consumers. Chevrolet is now looking to change that with a completely restyled version of its full-size front-drive sedan, adding plenty of luxury, technology and style. Unveiled at the New York International Auto Show,…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Has Same Engine, New Look: 2012 New York Auto Show
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse officially debuted at the 2012 New York International Auto Show this morning as the as the brand’s latest full-size crossover. “We have injected a stronger presence into the Traverse exterior by focusing on the details. The small but important changes give it a more vibrant personality that more closely reflects the lifestyles…
2013 Chevy Impala Aims to Shed Fleet Car Stigma with Camaro Style: 2012 NY Auto Show
With a bold new design taking inspiration from the Camaro, Chevy is hoping to inject some much-needed passion into its front-drive full sized sedan. And the Impala will need it. Despite being the top seller in the segment, the all-new Hyundai Azera has plenty of curves and tomorrow Toyota will unveil a new version of…
2014 Chevy Impala Aims to Retain Lead, Regain Glory With Camaro Styling: 2012 NY Auto Show
General Motors, among every automaker this year, is revamping its lineup to remain competitive. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala, which will officially debut later today at the New York Auto Show, is the final instance of the marque’s efforts in that regard. “The 2014 Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold…
