Hot pursuit: Competition heats up for police cars

2010-03-12T15:15:10Z

<div id="subtitle">With competition in pursuit, Ford aims to keep police car crown; anti-stab seats come standard</div><div><p>Ford Motor Co. wants to remain the top gun in the U.S. police car market with a new cruiser due out next year, but its competitors are in hot pursuit.</p><p>Ford revealed its new Police Interceptor sedan Friday....

Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant

2010-02-25T23:00:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Ford to invest $155M, add 60 jobs to build fuel-efficient Mustang V-6 at Cleveland-area plant</div><div><p>The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at an engine plant in suburban Cleveland to build a fuel-efficient V-6 en...

Hot cars in Detroit: Small, electric and sporty

2010-02-22T19:24:03Z

<div id="subtitle">Live from Detroit: Hottest cars of auto show are small, electric and sporty</div><div><p>More than any auto show in recent memory, the new cars rolled out this week out at the Detroit auto show will redefine what we drive in the future.</p><p>...

New Automotive Air Intake Technology Expands Performance Potential

2010-02-22T21:37:50Z

Aftermarket air intakes have always been a cost effective, simple way to add horsepower and torque to a car or truck. Their design, including a free-flowing lifetime air filter, creates less air restriction than the vehicle manufacturer?s intake system. Less restriction results in denser air. Denser air means more oxygen molecules going into the engine cylinders for better performance.<br><br>Reputable aftermarket air intake manufacturers spend a lot of R&D...

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

2010-02-23T07:17:18Z

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class was a mid-size rear-wheel drive coup?onvertible. While it was based on the W202 and W203 platforms of the C-Class, its styling cues, engine, and price range are closer to that of the E-Class, with

Lincoln MKT: "Love or hate" appearance

2010-02-23T12:01:25Z

<div id="subtitle">New crossover SUV has grand interior room, huge, showy grille</div><div><p>Buyers looking for a memorable and luxurious new crossover sport utility vehicle that can seat up to seven people won't have to look beyond the 2010 Lincoln MKT.</p><p>This new, 17.3-foot-long, five-door Lincoln grabs attention with its big, grinning grille, boat tail...

NY GM engine plant to stop making 'big block' V-8

2010-02-23T14:14:10Z

<div id="subtitle">NY GM engine plant to end production of 'big block' V-8 engine after more than 50 years</div><div><p>General Motors on Friday marked the end of the line for a class of V-8 engine that's been in production for 51 years.</p><p>The auto maker's western New...

Hyundai unveils new Sonata, hopes for sales gains

2010-02-23T21:49:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Hyundai seeks sales gains in midsize car sales with sleek new Sonata</div><div><p>Hyundai Motor Co.'s sales gain in the U.S. should get another boost early next year with the introduction of an all-new midsize Sonata.</p&g...

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

2009-11-22T22:30:35Z

UNSPECIFIED - UNDATED: In this handout image provided by General Motors on November 22, 2009, the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is pictured. The CTS Coupe's standard powertrain consists of a direct injected 3.6L V-6 and six-speed manual transmission that will deliver 304 horsepower and an estimated 27-miles-per gallon. (Photo by Cadillac via RAV4 and CR-V</div><div><p>Chevrolet's sport utility vehicle named for the first day of spring had a rebirth this year, and the resulting 2010 Equinox is the best ever.</p><p>A cr...

Mazdaspeed 3 is a hot, youthful hatchback

2010-02-24T19:00:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Smiling front end is odd, but handling and turbo power</div><div><p>How much does fun and youthful spirit cost these days?</p><p>At Japanese automaker Mazda, its $23,945, which is the starting manufacturers suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan has all-wheel drive, looks like a Camry</div><div><p>Subaru's Legacy mid-size sedan grew for 2010, but its price tag didn't.</p><p>In fact, the newly styled and enlarged five-passenger Legacy has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, of $20,660 and ranks as th...

Corvette C1 - A True Dreamcar

2010-02-25T07:04:27Z

The Corvette was released in New York in the year 1953 and was designed by Harley J.Earl. The first model was manufactured by GM and was a convertible with two seats. This exciting model was aimed at capturing the huge small car market from the likes of MG and Ford Taurus is bigger than its predecessor but has same starting price</div><div><p>Just about everything that a car buyer can see, touch and feel is changed for the 2010 Ford Taurus, and it's a good thing.</p><p>From the new styling lines outside to the sizable center stack of controls in the middle of the dashboard inside, the new Tau...

Special Edition Cars-Happy Face

2009-09-01T12:46:19Z

This product image released by Ford shows the new EcoBoost. Ford Motor Company's revolutionary new EcoBoost engine has been on show to media from around the country over the last few days. (AP Photo/Ford,Sam VarnHagen)

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What's new in 2010: Mitsubishi to Volvo

2010-02-25T13:08:24Z

<div id="subtitle">Carmakers try to add value, safety, improved mileage to 2010 models; a list of the changes</div><div><p>MITSUBISHI</p><p>A five-door Lancer Sportback debuts with two engine choices: a 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four cylinder and a 237-horsepower, 2-liter, turbocharged four cylinder. Both front- and all-wheel drive are offered. Sta...

The Wagon is Back

2010-02-25T19:59:17Z

<div><p>MAZDA3 FIVE-DOOR</p><p></p><p>From the flowing lines of the redesigned exterior and increased fuel efficiency (22 mpg city, 29 highway) to smart details like electronic stability control, this wagon exudes versatility and untouchable value. With a 2.5-liter engine providing 167 horsepower, it's also as fun to drive as it is practical, and buying one won't requ...

Summary Box: Facts about GM's planned Buick hybrid

2010-02-25T23:26:59Z

<div id="subtitle">GM to introduce new plug-in rechargeable midsize crossover SUV in Buick 2011 lineup</div><div><p>Some facts about General Motors Co.'s plug-in rechargeable midsize crossover sport utility vehicle expected to be included in the automaker's 2011 Buick lineup:</p><p>HOW BIG AND HOW EFFICIENT WILL IT BE?: The new ve...

GM plans a plug-in midsize Buick SUV

2010-02-25T23:46:17Z

<div id="subtitle">General Motors to expand plug-in hybrid system to new midsize Buick SUV</div><div><p>General Motors will introduce a Buick crossover sport utility vehicle powered by a plug-in rechargeable system in 2011, a top GM production executive said Thursday.</p><p>Tom S...

Ford to sell improved EcoBoost engine

2010-02-26T06:38:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Ford says it will produce four-cylinder EcoBoost engine next year to deliver V6 feel</div><div><p>Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will offer a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine for some of its vehicles starting next year, an effort to provide greater fuel economy to consumers without compromising on horsepower.</p><p>At a showc...

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