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Colorado, Canyon to get Updated Tachometers
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Chevrolet plans to quietly fix a mistake it made in the mid-size Colorado and Canyon.
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Packs 640 HP Into COBO
On display for the first time ever, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V appears to be worth the wait.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster to Debut at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin will debut its “most potent, fastest, fastest accelerating” convertible ever later this month at Pebble Beach.
Five Things Ken Block Likes Most About the Ford Fiesta ST – Video
It was a sunny afternoon early in the fall when a mechanical howl rang through an almost empty parking lot as Ken Block bounced his engine off the rev limiter. A small crowd watched from behind a concrete barrier as he, the car and a queasy-looking passenger charged through a closed course.
2014 Mercedes S63 AMG 4Matic a 577-HP Luxo-Bruiser
Its lighter, more powerful and ridiculously luxurious. Mercedes officially unveiled its 2014 S63 AMG 4Matic today ahead of its in-person debut during the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. There won’t be any mistaking the 2014 S63 AMG when it reaches showrooms, even with its handsome new sheet metal. And while the brand’s biggest and newest…
Under the Hood: What is Torque? What is Horsepower?
Automakers are always looking for an edge over the competition. Any spec-sheet advantage, no matter how insignificant, is fair game. Engine output is often something they brag about. One vehicle may have more horsepower but a competing car could offer more torque. What’s the difference between these two measurements? What do they mean? Surprisingly these…
2015 Ford Mustang 4-Cylinder Turbo Confirmed for U.S.
Earlier reports that the 2015 Ford Mustang will get a turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost exclusively for the European market have turned out to be false. That turbo 4-banger is headed to America too.
2015 Mustang to Gain Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
It’s no secret; the next-generation Ford Mustang is going global. The iconic American ponycar has finally applied for a passport, but in order to get visas for some countries it needs to make a few changes, namely what’s under its long, bulging hood.
Dodge Charger Juiced Concept Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
Shoehorning a Viper V10 engine with 650 hp into the engine bay of the Dodge Charger is something that belongs at the 2012 SEMA Show. And that’s exactly what the Dodge Charger Juiced concept is.
Dodge Charger Juiced Concept is Venomously Powerful
Few drivers on a power hunt would find fault with Dodge’s gas-chugging 6.4-liter SRT8, but the cars at the SEMA Show rarely concern “most” drivers and this is no exception.
McLaren P1 Revealed: Move Over Pudgy Veyron
Like an orange pile of cocaine, the newest speed catalyst from supercar manufacturer McLaren was just released: the P1.
2013 Buick Verano Turbo Starts at $29,990
Arriving at dealerships this November, the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is aimed at entry-level luxury sport sedans, though it might miss the mark in some segments.
2014 Chevrolet Volt Getting 2.0L Turbo: Rumor
Note: After publication this story was revised to accurately reflect the Volt’s drivetrain. Anyone thinking about switching to a Chevrolet Volt should consider waiting, at least if inside information leaked today about the 2014 model year is true.
Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Of all the special edition vehicles Mopar has on display today at the Chicago Auto Show, the Dodge Dart is probably the most attractive. It’s also the most radically different looking of the four vehicles we had a chance to see today thanks to the sweeping carbon fiber hood with an aggressive-looking hood scoop that…
2012 Buick LaCrosse Gets More Powerful V6, Now With 303-hp
As is happening across the General Motor’s lineup, the Buick LaCrosse is getting a powertrain update. The previous 3.6-liter V6 is being replaced with a new LFX mill which will be available at no-additional-cost on select trim levels instead of the standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine with eAssist. The new engine features variable valve timing and…
