Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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Breaking: Next-Gen Hyundai Equus, Genesis Sedan And Coupe To Get AWD

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:15 AM PDT

The next generation of Hyundai's Equus, Genesis Sedan and Genesis Coupe will get all-wheel drive according to CEO John Krafcik, revealed at today's Equus drive event. The move is no doubt intended to put Hyundai on equal footing with its luxury rivals like BMW, Cadillac, and Audi, all of which offer all-wheel drive versions of their most popular...


Fiat, Alfa Romeo Rollout Gives Some Chrysler Dealers Agita

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 08:17 AM PDT

Next Monday, August 30, Chrysler will bring 600 dealers to the Detroit Institute of Arts, where CEO Sergio Marchionne will share his vision for the U.S. rollout of the Fiat brand, and subsequently, Alfa Romeo. He will have a lot of 'splainin' to do. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, many dealers are nervous about the addition of...


2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit: First Photo

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:22 AM PDT

We all knew the 2011 Dodge Charger would be restyled. Now Chrysler has issued the first factory photo of the new model, decked out in full police pursuit gear. The new styling--the press release actually calls it "sinister"--should neatly toughen up the Dodge Charger's credentials as one of the few remaining rear-wheel-drive V-8 engined full-size...


Feds: Most Cash For Clunkers Dealerships Followed The Rules

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 05:34 AM PDT

It seems that some Cash for Clunkers vehicles—and paperwork—have gone missing. We knew it would happen. With hundreds of thousands of vehicles taken on trade—some in good shape and worth potentially more than their $4,500 rebate value—it's no surprise that a few, somewhere, didn't end up in the crusher as they were supposed to. Now, a year after...


Feds Investigate Stalling Issue -- Could Affect 1.2 Million Toyotas

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 10:07 PM PDT

The possibility of another recall looms for Toyota, as the federal government has upgraded an investigation regarding stalling issues in 2005-2007 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models. The issue, the results of faulty engine control modules (ECM), can cause the engine to stall, fail to start, or react harshly when shifting. Altogether, it could affect...


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