Monthly Archives: May 2012

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Test Drive

Posted on May 26, 2012 by dvikartofsky

Popular Mechanics Larry Webster Price: $54,200; $65,000 for a loaded convertible Competitors: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Nissan GT-R, Porsche Cayman R Powertrain: 5.8-liter supercharged V-8, 662 hp, 631 lb-ft; six-speed manual, RWD EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15/24 What’s New: All new … Continue reading →

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Motorists Summer Outlook: Relief at Gas Pumps

Posted on May 26, 2012 by dvikartofsky

USA Today Except for the supply-tight West Coast, motorists can expect more relief at the pump heading into peak summer driving season. After topping out at $3.92 in early April, gasoline now averages $3.68 a gallon. Weak demand, slumping crude … Continue reading →

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Fire risk prompts recall of nearly 87,000 Jeeps

Posted on May 20, 2012 by dvikartofsky

Updated: 05/19/2012 09:40pm DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere due to a risk of fires. The recall affects only Wranglers from the 2010 model year that have automatic transmissions and … Continue reading →

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Chevrolet to Replace Impala with SS

Posted on May 18, 2012 by dvikartofsky

David Newton: ESPN CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The new Chevrolet SS will replace the Impala in the Sprint Cup Series in 2013. Chevrolet announced on Thursday the return of the SS that will hit showroom floors as a 2014 model late … Continue reading →

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DB Announces Availability of 2012 GM Factory Navigation Radios

Posted on May 16, 2012 by dvikartofsky

May 15, 2012 DB Auto Radio today announced the availability of several new navigation radios for 2012 GM cars and trucks. Units are available for the following GM vehicles. GMC: Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Denali Buick: Enclave, Lucerne Chevrolet: Silverado, Suburban, … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Bill Mandating Vehicle Data Recorders for 2015, House Expected to Do Same

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dvikartofsky

Is your car going to snitch on you? It’s a question on the minds of many enthusiasts given this year’s version of the annual transportation bill meandering through Congress: It contains a section mandating event data recorders, a.k.a. black boxes, … Continue reading →

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That’s Infotainment: 2013 Cadillac XTS Buyers Get Free Ipad To Learn CUE

Posted on May 13, 2012 by dvikartofsky

That’s Infotainment: 2013 Cadillac XTS Buyers Get Free iPad to Learn CUE May 9, 2012 at 3:56pm by Andrew Wendler When the 2013 XTS hits showrooms in late May, it will be the first Cadillac product available with the marque’s … Continue reading →

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10 Things Ford’s New Mustang, Won’t Be

Posted on May 12, 2012 by dvikartofsky

By Brett Berk April 25, 2012 6:00 AM EDT “The way to find a missing something,” says the Cat in the Hat in his eponymous 1971 TV special, “is to find out where it’s not.” He called the approach the … Continue reading →

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2013 Dodge Dart Test Drive

Posted on May 11, 2012 by dvikartofsky

On Sale: Summer 2012 Price: $16,750 Competitors: Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, VW Jetta Powertrain: 2.0-liter inline four, 160 hp, 148 lb-ft; 1.4-liter turbocharged inline four, 160 hp, 184 lb-ft; 2.4-liter inline four, 184 … Continue reading →

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