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Today’s News From the Cars.com Famil
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
GM announced that it will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a Michigan assembly plant to build the company’s next-generation full-size Chevy and GMC pickups, according to PickupTrucks.com. Production of the new models is expected to begin in the summer of 2013. Check out more on the pickups, as well as other news from today, with the links below: Hot or Not: Remote-Controlled Nav Systems (MotherProof.com) Has Chevy Mentioned Offering All-Wheel Drive or a Hatchback Version of the Volt
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The Big Three Plan For Life After The Crown Vic Police Interceptor
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
After the last Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 rolled off the assembly line in 1996, Ford's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor began a fifteen-year run as America's de facto squad car. But all good things must come to an end
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We’ve Got Roadies!
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Photo by David Kennedy A family pulled up next to us on Interstate 70 to ask this very important question during our recent Heavy-Duty Hurt Locker comparison test. Thanks for making our week. We'll tell you which truck comes out on top next month.
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Recall Alert: 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2007 Mercury Montego
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Ford is recalling 2,945 Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans from the 2007 model year because the welding between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud may be weak, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the affected vehicles, which were built between Sept. 5 and 11, 2006, the fuel tank spud welds may not provide enough strength in the event of a severe rear impact.
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2012 Ford Blue Angels Mustang GT For EAA Young Eagles Unveiled
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Every summer since 2006, Ford has teamed up with the EAA AirVEntures Young Eagles organization to build a special-edition Mustang that's sold at auction to help promote the Young Eagles' mission of introducing and fostering a love of flight to young people. This year's car is built on a Blue Angels theme. Like the aircraft aerobatics team it's...
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Approval of Unified Tow Testing Standards Expected This Fall
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by admin.
After nearly four years of deliberation and negotiation, truck manufacturers and the Society of Automotive Engineers are expected to agree to the industry's first tow testing standards for pickups by late this year.
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Mike Neff Earns Ford’s 200th Funny Car Victory At Joliet
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Ford had a milestone weekend at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals held at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL this past weekend. During the race meeting, the auto maker recorded its 200th victory in NHRA Funny Car competition, which is quite an achievement
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Chevrolet Volt Joins Long Arm of the Law
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by admin.
There’s a new silent predator on the streets of New York City, seeking out freeloaders and the crooked. No, we’re not talking about some real-life Batman, but if you’re accustomed to dodging parking meter fees in New York, you might want to watch out for the city’s latest addition to traffic enforcement: the Chevrolet Volt
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New Car Tracker: 7.15.2011
Posted on 15. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Summer has arrived, which means so have new droptops.
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Cars.com Reviews 2012 Nissan Versa
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Most automakers with subcompact offerings strive to make their entry-level cars look and feel more upscale — think Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic and Hyundai Accent. Nissan, however, has stuck to its guns of offering just the bare essentials with its redesigned 2012 Versa, according to Cars.com editor Kelsey Mays
