GM Marks Building 1.5 Million 6.6L Duramax Engines
GM is celebrating a milestone today: the production of the 1.5 million Duramax diesel engine at its DMAX facility.
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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coming to Canada
NASCAR is on its way North, announcing today that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will run its first road course at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Ontario, Canada on September 1, 2013.
Ford Fiesta ST to be Officially Announced at LA?
This year’s LA Auto Show is just a few weeks away and over 50 vehicles are scheduled to be announced or revealed, including the possibility of the Ford Fiesta ST.
EPA: Drivers to Blame For Lower Fuel Economy
Is your car or truck falling short of the fuel economy listed on its window sticker? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it’s your fault!
2012 LA Auto Show Design Challenge Entries Revealed
This year’s entries for the LA Auto Show Design Challenge have been revealed, giving us a glimpse of a few major automakers visions for the ultimate law enforcement patrol vehicle for the year 2025.
Chrysler Commits to Smaller, More Efficient V6
Speaking at a media event in Detroit today Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed suspicions that there will be more versions of the company’s award-winning Pentastar V6.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Go Fast, Charge Faster
Scheduled to make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Chevrolet gave the media a sneak preview of its Spark EV at its Electrification Experience event in San Francisco, California.
Chrysler CEO Talks Trucks, Engines and Europe
Chrysler made a series of big announcements today at its Mack I Engine Plant in Detroit.
Kid Rock to Drive Ford Fusion Titanium Pace Car
The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR pace car, which will be given away to a lucky fan, will be driven by Kid Rock at the Ford EcoBoost 400, taking place at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Chrysler Boosting RAM and Pentastar Output, Phasing out 4.7L V8
Chrysler announced a new investment today of $240 million into manufacturing that will boost engine production as well as RAM 1500 production.
GM Aims for 500,000 Electrified Vehicles by 2017
General Motors is focusing on plug-in technology for the next five years, aiming to have 500,000 vehicles on the road with some form of electrification by 2017.
Tesla CEO Hints at Electric Truck and Electric Supercar
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently sat down with Motor Trend for an interview, and hinted that the company has plans for an all-electric supercar, as well as an electric truck.
2014 Chevy Spark EV Heading to Los Angeles for Debut
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV in production form will make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the American automaker has confirmed.
2014 Chevy Corvette Teased in New Video
Chevrolet has released the first out of a series of teasers for the upcoming 2014 Corvette, which will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
2013 RAM 1500 Gets Over 300 Mopar Accessories
The Ram 1500 got some styling updates as well as a new transmission option for 2013, and now Mopar is offering over 300 accessories ranging from added chrome goodies to tonneau covers.
GM Foundation Unveils Thanksgiving Float
The General Motors Foundation will be sponsoring a float in this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade with an “Education Fuels Tomorrow’s Innovators” theme.
Chevrolet Bringing Next-Gen ‘MyLink’ to LA Auto Show
One of the more promising items Chevrolet plans to showcase during the L.A. Auto Show later this month isn’t a car at all.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Teased… Again
Chevrolet teased its seventh-generation Corvette again today by tweeting this picture of it wearing a car cover.
Ford Transit Connect Wagon Unveiled With Seven Seats
Ford has just unveiled its newest people or cargo hauler, the Transit Connect Wagon, capable of seating seven passengers and rated to haul 1,200 pounds of payload.
Ford SVT Raptor a Hit in China
Although it is not available from dealerships, Ford’s SVT Raptor has gained a cult following in China where some customers have paid the equivalent of $160,000 for one of the off-road beasts.
2013 SRT Viper Order Books Now Open
As of today, SRT Performance dealerships are now taking orders for the 2013 SRT Viper.
2014 Chevy Corvette, Cadillac Models Getting Eight-Speeds
General Motors has reportedly reached a short-term agreement with Aisin to use the company’s eight-speed automatic transmissions while the American automaker continues to develop its own.
2013 Jeep Patriot Gets Freedom Edition
In tribute to American military members, Jeep is giving the “Freedom Edition” treatment to the 2013 Patriot, which outfits the small SUV with some military inspired looks.
Toyota GT86 Could Get KERS Hybrid Setup
The Scion FR-S might get more juice from the factory through a hybrid system, pushing the lightweight sports car’s potential.
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