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Let the pickup wars begin
Mike Colias Automotive News — September 17, 2012 – 12:01 am E DETROIT — General Motors has been cranking out pickups to stockpile them ahead of factory downtime this summer and fall, as it retools for the next-generation trucks due … Continue reading
Apple SVP Confirms Steve Jobs’ iCar Dream
Austin Carr | August 3, 2012 Thanks to Apple’s court battle with Samsung over patent issues, loads of interesting details are pouring out about the famously secretive company. Today, Apple’s SVP of marketing Phil Schiller took the stand and revealed … Continue reading
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2013 Cadillac ATS Test Drive
Tony Swan | July 1, 2012 On Sale Date: Fall 2012 Price: $33,900 to $42,090 Competitors: Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Powertrains: (example) 2.5-liter I-4, 202 hp, 191 lb-ft; 2.0-liter I-4 turbo, 272 hp, 260 lb-ft; 3.6-liter V-6, … Continue reading
Lincoln Wants 2015 Mustang Components for RWD Sedan, Could Be a Study In Ford’s Brand Discipline
June 22, 2012 at 11:52am by Dave Mable With development of the all-new 2015 Mustang well underway, the car’s component set—or more precisely, part of its component set—has activated interest in a rear-wheel-drive platform to underpin a Lincoln sedan. We’ve … Continue reading
2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Features Beadlock-Capable Wheels, HID Headlights
Alexander Stoklosa | June 25, 2012 The F-150 lineup is getting a mild refresh for 2013, and Ford has announced some running upgrades are headed to the off-road-ready SVT Raptor variant as well. Unlike the regular F-150, the 2013 Raptor’s … Continue reading
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Test Drive
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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Fire risk prompts recall of nearly 87,000 Jeeps
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
Chevrolet to Replace Impala with SS
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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10 Things Ford’s New Mustang, Won’t Be
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
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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