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GM, Fiat considered merging Europe operations, report says

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
General Motors Co. and Fiat S.p.A. “briefly” discussed a merger of their European operations earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the talks. The discussions involved the companies’ CEOs, GM’s Dan Akerson and Fiat’s Sergio Marchionne, but never reached board level,the paper said. At the time, GM was also in [...]
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NHTSA opens investigation into Ford Taurus throttle issue

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into claims of the throttle sticking open on the Ford Taurus from the 2005-06 model years. NHSTA says there are 14 claims of a stuck throttle in the Taurus, possibly because of the cruise-control cable becoming detached. No injuries have been reported. One report [...]
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Dodge Avenger SE V6 added to 2012 lineup

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
Dodge is adding an SE V6 trim to the 2012 Avenger lineup. The new package will include Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and new exterior brightwork. The car will slot in between the SE four-cylinder model and the SXT Plus, which also has the V6. The Avenger SE V6 will cost $22,345, including $850 destination. Other [...]
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2013 Ford Escape can tow 3,500 pounds with EcoBoost engine

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
The 2013 Ford Escape, which we saw at the Detroit auto show in January, will have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when equipped with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, Ford said on Wednesday. That number easily bests four-cylinder-equipped competitors such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, the Kia Sportage and the Acura RDX. Ford says the new [...]
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GMC adds Denali trim and a larger V6 to the Terrain for 2013

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
The GMC Terrain crossover gets an upscale Denali trim level and a larger, more powerful V6 engine for the 2013 model year, General Motors said on Wednesday. The 2013 Terrain goes on sale this fall. The new V6 displaces 3.6 liters and is rated at 301 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. It replaces a [...]
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Vehicle emissions are down and fuel economy is up, EPA reports

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
The Environmental Protection Agency released its emissions and fuel-economy report for 2010. Adjusted emissions are down across the board, at 395 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. That’s a record low for the post-1975 database. The report included several highlights. Besides the fact that emissions are down and fuel economy is up, the truck-segment market [...]
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Chrysler to build smaller version of Pentastar V6

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
The Chrysler Group plans to produce a smaller version of its 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, likely at a plant in suburban Detroit, according to a union official and a source familiar with the project. The new 3.2-liter Pentastar V6 is set to debut in the replacement for the Jeep Liberty, the union official said. Chrysler-Fiat [...]
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Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel edition announced for 2013 release

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
Infiniti will offer the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel version for 2013 delivery in a limited production run of 200 units. First released as a concept at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show in September, the Sebastian Vettel FX comes equipped with carbon-fiber aero accessories, a lowered suspension and a 5.0-liter V8 that churns out 414 hp. [...]
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Volkswagen to add compact four-door coupe to its lineup

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
Volkswagen has hatched plans for a second four-door “coupe” model as part of a strategy to shore up its North American and Chinese market shares while providing a suitable addition to its European lineup. To be positioned underneath the recently facelifted CC, the new four-seater is set to form part of the Jetta lineup, joining [...]
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Carbon-fiber parts and a software fix help create a lighter, faster Fiat

By admin On May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Cars
Chrysler Group’s Mopar parts brand and Italian supplier Magneti Marelli have teamed up on a design exercise based on the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth that shaved weight and added horsepower. The vehicle, called the Venom, has a number of carbon fiber components — hood and side mirrors, for example — that makes it about 200 [...]
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