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Diesel Colorado and Canyon Set To Arrive In Fall 7.29.2015
General Motors has announced pricing and tow rating for the diesel powered Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks that are set to go on sale this fall. Available as a crew cab in 4X2 or 4X4 configuration, the Colorado will start at $31,700, while the Canyon will be base priced at $33,200. Power will be from the new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel with… Read More
Dodge Increases Production on the Most Powerful Muscle Cars Ever 7.28.2015
Dodge will soon be ramping up production, and hopefully dealer orders to follow, for a big boost in availability of the 2016 model year Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats. FCA will not say precisely how many cars will be available, but it should be enough to satisfy Hellcat demand which for 2015 far outstripped supply. FCA will also tell each dealer… Read More
Feds Hit FCA With Record Fine-Force Truck Buy Back 7.27.2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has levied a record $105 million in fine and penalties on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and will force them to buy back nearly a half million trucks. The government says FCA was not aggressive enough in persuading customers to have their recalled vehicles repaired, noting that in some cases replacement parts were… Read More
Ferrari Files for IPO 7.24.2015
Have you ever wanted to own stock in Ferrari? Well you might have your chance very soon. The Italy-based company filed for an IPO in New York earlier this week, hoping to raise $10 billion. According to Business Insider the Ferrari IPO has two secret internal company names "Project Owl" and "New Business Netherlands NV." Sources say it will be renamed "Ferrari"… Read More
Friends Buy Amphibious Street Legal Combat Vehicle 7.21.2015
By Zach Maskell While the streets may not be filled with walking dead today, you never know what tomorrow holds. But, we don't think that's the reason Ted Yadlowsky, Paul Dowling, and Zach Odani decided to pick up a full military specification General Purpose Vehicles 8x8 Colonel. After an extensive background check and submitting the highest bid, they… Read More
The All-New Hyundai Tucson Starts at $22,700 7.20.2015
Hyundai has released the starting price for the all-new 2016 Tucson compact crossover. Later this month consumers can purchase the third edition Tucson for a starting price of $22,700. According to Hyundai, the Tucson is ideally suited for today’s crossover buyers who are demanding a vehicle solution that fits seamlessly into their busy lifestyles. “The all-new… Read More
Ford will Auction Off an Apollo Edition Mustang for Charity 7.15.2015
For the eighth year in a row, Ford Motor Company has created a one-of-a-kind aviation-inspired Ford Mustang to benefit Experimental Aircraft Association youth education programs. The Apollo Edition Mustang will be donated and sold by auction at the Gathering of Eagles charity event on July 23. The Gathering of Eagles charity event takes place at EAA AirVenture… Read More
Chevy gives the Silverado 1500 a Facelift for 2016 7.13.2015
Chevrolet has made significant updates for the 2016 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup. “The redesigned 2016 Silverado will build on Chevy Trucks’ legacy of dependability. It will feature a more muscular appearance and offer new customer-focused technologies,” said Sandor Piszar, marketing director for Chevy Trucks. “New front end designs with bold horizontal… Read More
Toyota Mirai has Longest Driving Range 7.01.2015
Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz announced the new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle will offer an EPA-estimated 67 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge). The Mirai will hit dealerships in California this fall, with an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 312 miles on a single fill of hydrogen. “Toyota realized in the early 90’s that… Read More
Young Drivers Fear other Drivers more than Death 6.24.2015
Dangerous drivers are now the first concern for Millennial and Generation Z consumers, new research finds. For decades, public speaking was America’s most anxiety-inducing activity. Now, dangerous drivers are more frightening than speaking in public, death, spiders and snakes – according to independent research company Penn Schoen Berland. “Younger generations… Read More