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2014 North American Car of the Year Short List Released
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The short list of candidates for the 2014 North American Car of the Year Award was just announced.
Maserati Levante to be Built in Italy, Not Detroit
Maserati’s upscale Levante SUV was slated to be built in the good ol’ US of A at Chrysler’s Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit, but that plan has since changed.
Detroit Bankruptcy Won’t Affect 2014 NAIAS
Despite the city filing for bankruptcy, the 2014 Detroit Auto Show will continue unaffected.
The Motor City Files for Bankruptcy
The city of Detroit has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in federal court today, making it the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Ford Increases Annual Production Capacity by 200K Units
In an effort to meet rising demand for its vehicles, Ford will increase production capacity and produce more units this year.
2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Coming to 2014 Detroit Auto Show
Hyundai will unveil its all-new 2015 Genesis sedan next year during the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
2013 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Gets Carhartt Upgrades
Chrysler has partnered with Michigan-based clothing manufacturer Carhartt on a special-edition 200 S sedan. This 2013.5 model is meant to represent blue-collar values and hard work, just like the two companies involved in its creation.
$30,000 Will be New Luxury Car Sweet Spot
German luxury will soon rub elbows with the upper crust of mainstream vehicle buyers, opening new doors on both sides of the market.
2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Mixes Power and Comfort
BMW’s M6 Gran Coupe isn’t new from a specifications perspective, but the 2013 Detroit Auto Show is the first time the car is actually making a public appearance.
2014 Audi RS7 Sportback Hits 60 MPH in Under 4 Seconds
Audi just unveiled the 2014 RS7 Sportback on the floor of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show with a staggering set of performance specifications.
2014 Toyota Corolla Previewed in Furia Concept: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Heart-pounding it may not be, but the curiously-named Toyota Furia Concept just debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show to preview elements of the next-generation Corolla.
BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Foreshadowing what the BMW 4-Series Coupe will look like when it hits production, the BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept debuted today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
2014 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Previewed in Wild HCD-14 Concept
Hyundai shocked the motoring world back in 2008 by launching a rear-wheel-drive luxury car, the Genesis. Five years later and the company is still pushing the envelope. At the Detroit Auto Show this morning it just revealed its vision for the next version of this car.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: New Diesel Delivers 420 Lb-Ft, 30 MPG
Jeep officially revealed an updated version of its hot-selling Grand Cherokee this morning at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. The high-brow SUV features a number of mechanical enhancements and luxury additions.
2014 Chevy Silverado Shows Off new Looks in Detroit
General Motors arrived in Detroit this year with two big stories, an all-new Corvette, and a brand new pair of trucks – the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra – both of which just bowed on the show floor.
Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept Revealed Before 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Days before it hits the show floor in Detroit, Volkswagen has unveiled the Passat Performance Concept, packed with a turbocharged engine and some performance enhancing goodies.
Nissan’s Big Detroit Auto Show Debut… a New Smell
Nissan is stepping up its presence at this year’s Detroit Auto Show with a flashier booth and… a new smell.
Chrysler CEO Talks Trucks, Engines and Europe
Chrysler made a series of big announcements today at its Mack I Engine Plant in Detroit.
VW Seven Seat SUV Concept Set for Detroit Auto Show
Volkswagen will be heading to next year’s Detroit Auto Show with a seven-seater SUV concept based on its Passat model, that will be manufactured in the U.S.
Chrysler House Office Opens Up in Downtown Detroit
Chrysler‘s newest offices in the Chrysler House has opened up in downtown Detroit, occupying the top two floors of the 23-story former Dime Building at 719 Griswold Street.
Volt Production Scheduled to Stop for Second Time in 2012
In spite of rising Chevrolet Volt sales, General Motors will reportedly halt production at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant that assembles them from September 17 until October 15.
Fiat-Mazda Relationship Could Grow Beyond Sports Coupe
Following news about Mazda and Fiat working together to build a new Miata and Alfa Romeo coupe, Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne hinted that the Fiat-Mazda relationship has potential to expand even further.
Chevy Volt Production Reinstated A Week Ahead Of Schedule
The Chevrolet Volt has had its fair share of teething problems. Soon after its birth, there were reports of some vehicles spontaneously combusting. This obviously had an effect on the cars reputation, and sales fell. To save money and rid themselves of backed up inventory, General Motors decided to halt production of the Volt at…
Fiat Experiences Best Sales to Date in US
Funny little Italian cars are finally coming into vogue, or so it seems after Fiat reported its best month of U.S. sales to date in February. “I’m holding my breath, but to beat February would be a big, big win for us,” Fiat brand head Timothy Kuniskis told the Detroit Free Press. With 3,227 units sold last month,…
