Lincoln MKC Concept Coming to Detroit Auto Show
Lincoln, Ford’s luxury brand, will bring a concept version of its MKC crossover to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January.
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Ford says Software Update Will Fix Engine Fires
Ford announced today that it solved the problem posing a fire risk in the 2013 Escape and 2013 Fusion which caused the company to recall both equipped with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine.
2013 AutoGuide Car of the Year Nominee: Cadillac ATS
Auto journalists, like all journalists, shouldn’t be biased. And yet before we test a brand new car it’s hard not to have a good idea of what it will be like already.
Judge Rules to Reinstate Chrysler Workers Fired for Drinking on the Job
Chrysler workers that were fired two years ago for drinking on the job have been reinstated at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant against the companies wishes following a union-backed arbitration process.
Ford Transit Van to Offer 5-Cylinder Diesel
Ford will bring a diesel engine to market next year, though F-150 buyers shouldn’t get excited – yet. The new 5-cylinder oil burner will come under the hood of the Blue Oval’s new Transit commercial van.
Coda EV Nets Just Two Stars on Frontal Crash Test – Videos
While it may have achieved an overall crash test rating of four stars, in the front crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the Coda EV achieved a rating more in line with the quality of its design: 2 stars.
Fiat, Chrysler Offer Rebates to Volkswagen Owners
Interested in a Fiat or Chrysler and currently driving around in a Volkswagen? The automaker is now offering a $1,000 rebate to current VW owners in America if they wish to buy a Fiat or Chrysler vehicle.
Jeep Future Product Rollout Detailed
With Fiat and Chrysler finding ways to share technology in order to push their brands forward, the Jeep brand is now about to get some attention, with new models in the pipe including diesel vehicles and SRT variants.
GM Offering Big Incentives to Liquidate Vehicle Stockpiles
In hopes of moving some excess inventory, General Motors is launching a campaign of discounts and incentives for various models in their lineup.
Honda 3-Cylinder Engines a Possibility, Exec Says
Ever more stringent CAFE requirements in the U.S. and CO2 regulations in Europe are squeezing automakers like never before. They’re turning to technologies and fuels they would have never considered just 10 years ago. What’s Honda’s strategy to meet these standards?
Chrysler Minivans Now Available with Blu-Ray Player
Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder or whatever your kids want to watch are now available in Chrysler and Dodge minivans in Blu-Ray high definition.
Tesla Model S Software Update Boosts Range by 8 Miles
A software update to the Tesla Model S will add a few extra miles of range according to the brand.
2013 Ford Fusion Recalled Again, Headlights to Blame
Ford has issued yet another recall for the 2013 Fusion, this time for low-beam headlamps that lose brightness over time.
GM Renews “El Camino” Trademark, Sparking Rumors
Before General Motors ran into a financial crisis in 2009, the American automaker had plans to import its Holden ute to the U.S., with GM going so far as to debut it as a Pontiac model at the New York Auto Show.
Classic Car Collectors Suffer Big Blow from Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating blow to classic car collecting ever according to Hagerty Insurance.
Cadillac ATS Earns Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Arguably a new segment benchmark, Cadillac’s ATS can add a five-star NHTSA safety rating to its list of accolades.
Chevrolet SS Production Model Teased in NASCAR Video Debut
Last week, Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports unveiled its 2013 SS NASCAR race car, hinting at what to expect when the production model debuts.
Ford C-Max, Fusion Hybrid MPG Fall Short: Consumer Reports
Two of Ford’s new fuel-sippers, as they’re touted, failed to meet the automaker’s claimed mpg ratings during Consumer Reports’ tests.
General Motors Sets Annual Sales Record in China
General Motors and its joint ventures have sold over 2.5-million vehicles in China through the first 11 months of the year, already exceeding total sales figures set in 2011, as well as setting a new annual record for Chinese sales.
Chevy Volt Owners Have Driven 100 Million All-Electric Miles
Collectively, Chevrolet claims that owners of Volt range-extended EVs have driven over 100 million miles on nothing but all-electric power.
GM Truck Stock Threatening Profits as New Model Looms
Catching a problem early usually means avoiding it, but in GM’s case it’s looking like the opposite will prove true.
Dodge Dart Sales Slipped in November
The Dodge Dart is the brand’s newest entry into the compact sedan market, and despite the brand adding a third shift to the Illinois plant where the compact is built, sales slowed down in November.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
November 2012 Auto Sales: Hurricane Highlights
Things are looking up for automakers in the United States. All told sales topped 1.1 million new cars and trucks in November. That’s nearly a 15 percent increase compared to the same month in 2011. Year-to-date sales eclipsed 13 million units, an improvement of almost 14 percent compared to the same time period last year.
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