Early last week, rumors emerged of a new generation of Dodge Viper vehicles. For automotive enthusiasts, this news sounded too good to be true. Evidently, that is exactly the case. Fiat Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne recently dismissed the rumors of a new Dodge Viper. The Send-Off for a Performance Legend: 2017 Dodge Viper Special Editions celebrate…
Higher avg. transaction prices for trucks such as the Silverado helped GM profits in Q1 2014. General Motors is paying to the tune of $1.3 billion to repair the immense catalog of vehicles affected by recalls—including $700 million toward fixing 2.59 million vehicles with ignition switch issues similar to those that have killed at least…
Participants of the 2014 GM Student Corps pose for a photo. ©GM The 2014 GM Student Corps ended earlier this week after a successful summer of hard work and great experiences. Marking the second year for the program, the 2014 GM Student Corps involved 106 paid high school interns from 12 schools, seven of which General…
At the end of last month, Ram Trucks posted a mysterious video to Twitter, one that could have been right out of The Blair Witch Project if the camera wasn’t so steady and the acting wasn’t so great. The teaser vid is just 15 seconds long but manages to flash the word “hiking” at us…
Ford Edge History The Ford Edge was introduced to the market in 2006, moving Ford into the highly competitive mid-sized crossover SUV segment. Since its introduction, the Edge has been considered a top contender in the family car arena, helping increase Ford sales after the big economic recession that affected the car industry so much….
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Just in time for the 2013 World Series, Chrysler is running a new commercial called “Road to Greatness.” The commercial shows images of Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers third baseman and arguably the most feared bat in the Major Leagues currently, practicing his craft…
Lincoln MKT History The Lincoln MKT entered the market at the perfect time for Lincoln—in 2010, just when the brand was looking to revamp its luxury image. Since then, while the MKT has produced some less than stellar sales, the full-size crossover SUV has still made an impression on consumers across the country, helping Lincoln…
When it comes to trucks, the American auto market is a scary place. The top three bestselling vehicles of 2016 were the main pickup trucks of the Big Three automakers, so to take market share away from any of those would require a drastic change in how America buys vehicles. According to The Drive, Nissan…
According to Hyundai’s press release for its new crossover truck which debuted today, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is broken. “Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at Detroit International Auto Show,” stated the official press release. The convention is the only thing the Santa Cruz has damaged. Why the Hyundai Santa Cruz…
At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), visitors to the Lincoln Motor Company’s stand will be able to visit galleries intended to draw connections to the 2015 Lincoln MKC and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The galleries at the Lincoln NAIAS booth, featuring contributions from Shinola and Dwell, will be ready for the public to…
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the most popular vehicle in the Mitsubishi lineup and key to the automaker’s revival post-fuel economy scandal. The Outlander was originally launched in the United States in 2001 and in Europe in 2003. Fifteen years later, Mitsubishi is celebrating an accumulated 1.5 million sales over three generations, making it the brand’s…
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance tweaks Lightweight carbon fiber wheels will…
Pictured: hideous diaper baby Photo: Gage Skidmore Ford on Tuesday announced that it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan facilities, creating or retaining 130 jobs as the company begins preparations for the relaunch of the Ranger and Bronco. It didn’t take long for the incomprehensibly stupid human beings(?) in the White House to take…
Ford earned its ninth consecutive IHS Markit Overall Loyalty to Make award at the Automotive News World Congress meeting in Detroit earlier this month. The 23rd annual IHS Markit Loyalty Awards recognize automakers and brands for their staying power with customers, and Ford has consistently been in the mix both as an automaker and for…
All-new ad for Chevy Equinox displays the comical risks of using Chevy Siri integration Voice recognition software is all the rage in the automotive industry, and rather than creating their own tech from scratch, Chevrolet partnered with a proven interface that has been a favorite of iPhone users for years. The Siri system in Chevy…
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that Mopar, its service, parts, and customer-care brand, will be bringing some of its vaunted “muscle” to the Monster Truck Racing Series in 2014. The Mopar Muscle monster truck, the first Mopar-sponsored beast released in more than a decade, joins Hall Brothers Racing’s championship-winning “Raminator” and “Rammunition” for six upcoming…
Chevrolet is marking the 50th anniversary of the Malibu and the release of the new-for-2014 model with a retrospective that studies all eight generations and compares the latest Malibu to the first one created back in 1964. The 2014 Malibu comes with a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that can put down 196 horsepower; by comparison,…
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid History The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is one of the most distinctive hybrids in its class. The MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor creating 188 hp, and boasts an impressive 45 mpg. Early History The hybrid version of Lincoln’s best-selling MKZ was introduced to the…
Lexus ES History When the Lexus ES was first introduced in 1989, it was one of two vehicles in Lexus’ United States debut lineup. Six generations later, the sedan has grown in popularity and in size, establishing Lexus as one of the top luxury brands in the car industry. Early History The first Lexus ES…
Chevy fans rejoice! An online event kicks off next week Photo: Chevrolet Back in June, the famed Woodward Dream Cruise was canceled. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and social distancing, the cruise became the latest automotive event to be dropped from the 2020 calendar. The cruise, which takes place along a 10-mile stretch of Woodward…
The 2015 Chrysler 200 wowed us when it made its world debut back at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and Chrysler assured that its midsized sedan would be on the forefront of the American consciousness in early 2014 when it aired a Super Bowl commercial starring Bob Dylan. As the late June release…
A new advertising campaign from Chevy features the stars of The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part and a custom-LEGO Satin Steel Metallic Silverado 1500 High Country model Photo: Chevrolet The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and it’s even cooler when it’s made out of LEGOS. The LEGO-made 2019 Silverado…
Chevy is one of the most iconic American carmakers thanks to classic models like the Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s cars have appeared in a wide variety of movies and TV shows over the years, including old-school models and brand-new ones. Here are just five of the best known. Guns of (High-Strength)…
GWC Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani and GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra The automotive world got a bit of a shake this month as it was announced that Ford CEO Mark Fields was being fired. Sorry, we meant that Mark Fields “retired” and was replaced by Jim Hackett less than three years after Fields…
The Volkswagen BUDD-e, an electric concept car unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show this past January, was applauded for its look into the future of electric car design. Now it is being officially recognized, as it won the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year award at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of…
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