Ford recalls 83,000 vehicles, including the 2013 Flex Hey guys! Guess what? Nope, we’re not giving away a free car or beer or anything like that (sorry about that). But we do have something for you! Another recall! This time, it’s Ford and Lincoln for a change (good thing too—we’re all getting tired of typing…
We would be telling you that, in spite/because of the recall, the 2014 Chevy Cruze sold well/poorly, but GM can’t do anything right these days. Oh, General Motors. Only you, on this day of all days, would somehow manage to do something that would otherwise be perfect fodder for an April Fools’ Day joke. Of…
The 2014 Silverado: The Widow-Maker Oh dear. It appears the GM recall for 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV is just the tip of the iceberg regarding problems with brand-new GM trucks and SUVs. Automotive News is reporting that GM is recalling the 2014 and 2015 Chevy Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe and GMC Sierra, Yukon,…
12 GM Vehicles Named to IIHS List of Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens ©GM In a time when many question the safety of older GM models, given the recent ignition switch recalls, it is refreshing to report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has placed 12 GM models (ranging from current and defunct…
©GM There’s no denying that the automotive industry is changing rapidly. From fluctuating gas prices changing the types of cars Americans are demanding, to Millennials asking for more driving and infotainment options, big automakers need to be ready for what’s ahead. GM CEO Mary Barra sat down with The Wall Street Journal ‘s Gautham Nagesh…
GM’s famed 5.3-liter V8 EcoTec3 engine © General Motors In an effort to reduce pollution and reliance on gasoline, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been setting increasingly high goals for fuel economy that automakers are furiously working to meet. Automaker fleets must achieve 54.5 mpg by 2025. This has led manufacturers to implement all…
Here is a thing that I did. A few weeks ago, I officiated a close friend’s wedding in Chicago. It was one of those experiences where you’re about two days and several hundred miles removed before you just kind of stop in the middle of eating an egg-over-easy and think oh, I totally just married two…
Mary Barra named Jeffrey Boyer GM’s new VP of global vehicle safety on Tuesday. Since the GM recall has all the makings of an alleyway dumpster fire burning out of control—particularly with the news that General Motors will be issuing three new recalls for another 1.5 million vehicles—it makes all the sense in the world…
Mary Barra’s U-M commencement speech will be livestreamed here. General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has been under relentless fire following the major GM recall of recent months, but she has held her own throughout the process, especially given that she only found out about the issue right after she officially became CEO of the company…
Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a… A good romp through the Alternate History genre typically allows you to… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… Cadillac is expanding on the success of current SUV models like the… Cadillac’s sales were up 42% in February…
Toyota Canada has announced it is conducting the final phase of the safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators ahead of schedule, as the final remedy inflators are now available. In Canada, the affected models include the 2003-2008 Corolla, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2003-2006 Tundra, and 2002-2010 Lexus SC 430, adding up to about 37,591 vehicles. According to…
If I told you the 2014 Corvette Stingray won another award, would really be that surprised? Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the…
Plug-in hybrids promise electric commuting with gasoline backup, but recent reliability data paints a less simple picture. Several 2026 models named among the least reliable plug-in hybrids have faced recalls, fire-risk warnings, software problems, or production cuts.
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette range introduces a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 while maintaining a three-engine strategy designed to give each model a specific character.
Traditional V8 engines continue to shape purchasing decisions in the pickup segment, influencing automakers’ powertrain strategies despite newer alternatives.
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