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General Motors (GM) will restore an estimated 3,000 jobs in United States facilities and will increase its North American production by as much as 45 percent in 2010. GM expects to increase North American production to about 2.8 million vehicles in 2010 and thus will add shifts and restore about 2,400 jobs at three U.S. assembly plants next year.
Read moreThe redesigned Chevrolet Malibu has been marketed more heavily than any other car in the United States in the past two years in its manufacturer’s desire to infiltrate sales the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the country’s top-two bet-selling sedans.
Read moreBest and worst cars lists are subjective, which make perfect sense since they’re compiled from a subjective industry. Who makes the best cars? Who makes the worst cars? Who knows?
Read moreKrause Publications has launched Old Cars Weekly, a searchable online report database that connects classic car owners with comprehensive pricing and data on their favorite American vehicles.
Read moreFerrari red is an automotive industry icon. But even one of the world’s most prestigious vehicles, all visible in the manufacturer’s web sites, ferrari.com, will soon also be “green.” The Italian manufacturer’s president said in a recent newspaper interview that Ferrari plans to cut its vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half by 2012.
Read moreBark Buckle UP is committed to informing pet owners about the dangers of unrestrained pet travel. The organization tracks in-depth statistics regarding pet safety, and works with police and fire departments as well as the general public to promote safe travel.
Read moreVolkswagen of America has announced a voluntary recall on 13,500 VW models equipped with DSG transmissions which could have faulty temperatures sensors. If problematic, a phantom warning lamp could illuminate and possibly cause the transmission to shift into neutral. Models affected include the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009, which includes primarily 2009 MY and a small percentage of 2010 MY vehicles. Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen of America to schedule an appointment at a local dealer to have their vehicle inspected, and if necessary, conduct repairs. Contact
Read moreThree-minute speed review: Can you see yourself falling in love with the 2009 Volvo XC 70 T6 wagon. You’ve heard of speed dating. Yes? Today I’m happy to introduce speed reviewing. Give me three minutes and I’ll give you all the important stuff you needabout a car in my three-minute speed review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkMnZdOAA1I
Read moreMaybe the Colorado man who offered his 1985 Maserati Biturbo to the “Clunkers For Cash” program in order to purchase a used Subaru Impreza knew exactly what he was doing.
Read moreBeyond showcasing cyclists’ skills the Tour de France is a three-week daily motorcade of cars, trucks, buses and motorhomes. Equipment trucks, team buses, race sponsors’ pristine Skodas and the tiniest Peugeot rentals, more than 1,000 official vehicles made the daily trip from the start to finish of each route from the start in Monaco.
Read moreNick Yost is the New York Auto Examiner for Examiner.com, and he’s just published a succinct, informative advanced review of the new Ferrari 458 Italia. The much-anticipated Ferrari will be officially introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Read moreThe Air Alert is an ingenious device that alerts drivers when their tires are getting low. When tire pressure dropped 4 psi from the original pressure, the small alert valve cap immediately flashes to improve safety and fuel efficiency. Air Alert replaces the standard tire valve cap and immediately flashes brightly, visible to the driver from any angle approaching the vehicle. More accurate and immediate than other tire pressure warning systems, and at a fraction of the cost of other systems, Air Alert is the best and most cost-effective tire pressure monitoring device available. Air Alert retails for $34.95 ($39.95 w/
Read moreHonda Civic — Base Price, 24,350; Safety Features, Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags; Fuel Mileage estimates, 49-51 mpg; Warranty, Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain, 10 years/100,000 miles, Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited miles.
Read moreMitsubishi Motors Corp. has unveiled its electric vehicle, i-MiiEV, but it’s twice as expensive as the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight.
Read moreWhat do you get when you cross a hippie with a rapper? The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid of course. I remember when my dad, after emigrating to Chicago from Europe and after countless hours of toil, finally made it in America. The first thing he did was reward himself by buying a massive Cadillac Eldorado.
Read moreWith its 2009 model, the BMW X5 enters its second decade as the manufacturer’s first mid-size crossover sport utility vehicle. It doesn’t warrant legendary status, but with some of rivals, the Lexus RX300 and Mercedes M-Class, the X5 represented the switch in SUVs from truck-based to sedan-based crossover vehicles now prevalent in the category.
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