Volkswagen Will Manufacture XL1: World’s Most Efficient Car

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Auto in the News

DB2013AU00161_largeAlthough Volkswagen is remaining tight-lipped about the details, the basics came through loud and clear. As announced at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, the company will begin building the incredible VW XL1 later this year, offering drivers the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production vehicle in the world.

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Cleveland Claims $200 Million Investment from Ford

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Auto in the News

As Ford works to double sales of its EcoBoost engines this year—and create more than 12,000 hourly jobs in this country by 2015—the company has announced a new initiative that will help accomplish both goals. The Blue Oval is investing nearly $200 million in its Cleveland Engine Plant, which will allow for significantly increased production of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine for U.S. customers, and further lead to the hiring of 450 new employees.

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2013 Best Bets: Chevy Hits the Jackpot

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Auto in the News

With seven vehicles honored with Best Bet recognition from The Car Book—America’s oldest ongoing vehicle-buying publication—Chevrolet once again showed that it leads the industry in meeting the demands of today’s vehicle shoppers.

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New Package Helps XTS Target Livery Customers

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Auto in the News

Since its launch, the brand-new Cadillac XTS has become the choice of a growing number of individual drivers who demand world-class levels of full-size luxury—with more than 90 percent of XTS sales going to such customers. Now, to build off of that success, as well as meet high demand from another quarter, Cadillac has launched a special W20 Livery Package for the XTS aimed at reaching upscale car services and fleet operators.

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Ram Is First to Market with Light-duty Diesel Pickup

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Auto in the News

After becoming the first full-size pickup to offer an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Ram 1500 is about to set another milestone by pairing that advanced gearbox to a clean-diesel V6 engine—the first next-gen diesel engine to be offered by any of the current crop of full-size light-duty pickups. The Ram’s HD pickups, of course, have long offered proven diesel power from Cummins, which has allowed the brand’s heavy-duty lineup to claim a best-in-class trailer-tow rating of 30,000 lbs.

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Camaro, Tahoe Capture Vehicle Dependability Honors from J.D. Power

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Auto in the News

According to J.D. Power and Associates—and the nation’s many satisfied Chevy owners—Chevrolet was one of just three mainstream brands with above-average reliability in the 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Setting the pace for the Bowtie bunch: the Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Tahoe.

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Dart Named Drivers’ Choice Among Compact Cars

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Auto in the News

With customers looking for increasingly more fuel-efficient vehicles, and automakers looking to satisfy them with increasingly high-quality entries, the compact segment now offers some of the freshest, most dynamic choices in the industry. But just one could be the Drivers’ Choice, and it’s the 2013 Dodge Dart.

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Windy City Welcomes Turbocharged Forte 5-Door

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Auto in the News

Hot on the heels of the all-new Kia Forte Sedan that was introduced late last year, two hot-hatch versions of the car have now been unveiled at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The redesigned Kia Forte 5-Door—slated to go on sale in the third quarter—boasts the same crisp styling and impressive content levels as its sedan sibling, but offers a pair of powerful engines and a hatchback body style to deliver more high-velocity versatility.

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Fiesta ST Racecar Gets the Green Flag from Ford

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Auto in the News

After having won two consecutive Global RallyCross drivers’ championships—to go with its two consecutive manufacturers’ titles—Ford is going for a three-peat with a new Ford Fiesta ST racecar that will make its debut at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. According to Ford Edge Richmond, three teams are set to campaign the Fiesta ST in this year’s Global RallyCross series: Ford and OlsbergsMSE—the same team that combined to win Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) titles in both 2011 and 2012—will support two, with Brian Deegan and two-time GRC driver’s champ Tanner Foust in the drivers’ seats. Then, the inimitable Ken Block and his Hoonigan Racing Division will run another.

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Hyundai Releases Pricing for Brand-new Santa Fe

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Auto in the News

The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will replace the Veracruz in the brand’s lineup as a next-generation model at the end of this month, and customers can expect a comprehensive advancement in style, features and efficiency from the all-new seven-passenger crossover. On the other hand, it will share one thing with its predecessor: An MSRP of $28,350.

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