Friday, February 5, 2010

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The Car Nut's Guide To Super Bowl XLIV Ads

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 01:48 PM PST

The Super Bowl is a classic test of courage, skill and stamina, coming at the end of a long season of struggle and success. But whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool pigskin fan or just a casual observer, there's a lot more to the game than just football. For us car nuts, there are the commercials, and this year will have some doozies. Spoiler alert!...


BMW Extends Free Maintenance On Certified Pre-Owned Cars

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 01:07 PM PST

BMW has announced a limited-time offer, running from February 2 through March 31, to extend the no-cost maintenance coverage on some U.S. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars by an additional two years or 50,000 miles. With this offer, buyers would be covered by warranty for six years or 100,000 miles from their original in-service date from new, as are...


Report: Cadillac ATS, CTS And Next-Gen Camaro To Share Alpha Platform

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 10:31 AM PST

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is undoubtedly one fine piece of machinery, especially considering it delivers 426 ponies for under $35,000. But it does have its flaws--weight being a primary one. Things may change for the next-gen car, though, as a report out today has GM putting the Camaro along with the Cadillac ATS and next-gen CTS on the smaller...


Video: Will A Superbowl Ad Make The 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour More Attractive?

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:01 AM PST

When Honda unveiled the 2010 Accord Crosstour, it did so on Facebook. The results were disastrous. Images of a bloated, unwieldy-looking crossover sent mobs of Honda fans running for the torches, pitchforks, and comment boxes. The following day, Honda's higher-ups posted a lengthy response to the criticisms, insisting that the photos didn't...


New Hybrid Braking Issue: First Prius, Now Ford Fusion Hybrid

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:44 AM PST

Another day, another hybrid braking problem. Only this time, it's not Toyota. It's Ford. Late yesterday, Ford announced a "customer satisfaction program" that will ask that owners of 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid models built before October 17 to bring the cars to their dealer for a free software upgrade. The fix is meant...


Video: 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Revealed

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:02 AM PST

The order guide for the 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 leaked out last week, so we already know most of the specs that are due to be unveiled via webcast on Monday, but we've managed to get our hands on the official teaser video for the car, which reveals the car in action. It also shows stills of the car from most angles, giving a good idea of...


Ford Offers Six-Month Trial Of SIRIUS XM On Pre-Owned Vehicles

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:24 AM PST

To boost business in these tough times, Ford Motor Company is now offering used-car customers a little lagniappe: a trial subscription to SIRIUS XM radio's "SIRIUS Everything" package. The service's 130+ channels of music, talk, and news ordinarily cost $12.95 per month, but they'll now be available free of charge for six months to anyone who...


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