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Motor Trend Announces 2012 Truck Of The Year

Published on December 13, 2011 in Industry Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Well, it’s award time in the automotive industry!  Last week, Car & Driver announced its Top 10 Cars of 2012, and this week, Motor Trend has announced their Truck Of The Year winner, the Ford F-150.  With around 650,000 variations, not including paint colors, there’s something for everyone.  The F-150′s configurational highlights include four engine choices, three bed lengths, three cab lengths, and a myriad of creature comforts and capability-enhancing options.  The engine which gave the F-150 a leg up in the competition was the EcoBoost V6, with its twin-turbo and direct injection technologies.  Its power and fuel economy bested that of the V8s in its rivals.  Click on over to Motor Trend to read their press release.

by John Suit

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Car and Driver Announces 2012 “10 Best” List

Published on December 8, 2011 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

A perennial favorite article from Car and Driver, their “10 Best” list is the culmination of hundreds of man-hours of testing, driving, and comparing new and updated cars from around the world – so long as they’re available in the United States, under $80,000, and available on January 1st, 2012.

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LA Auto Show 2011: 2013 Ford Mustang

Published on December 1, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

So, I’ve already shown pictures and gone through the big changes for the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, and now it’s time to delve into its more mass-market brother, the Mustang (and Mustang GT).  With a refresh in 2010 and new engines for the 2011 model year, the Mustang isn’t due for another big redesign until 2015.  Until then, a few minor modifications will have to suffice.  Read on for pictures and details, as well as Ford’s press release.

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LA Auto Show 2011: Ford Announces 2013 Shelby GT500

Published on November 30, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

After the “Terminator” Cobra was discontinued when its platform was replaced for the 2005 model year, a gap was left in Ford’s Mustang lineup.  Starting with model year 2007, Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT) began building the Shelby GT500.  Based on a Ford Mustang, but tweaked from hood to rear spoiler, the GT500 has held the spot of top factory Mustang.  At the LA Auto Show this month, Ford pulled the wraps off of the 2013 Shelby GT500.  Read on for the laundry list of tweaks Ford’s engineers made, as well as the official press release.

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Review: 2011 GMC Sierra SLE

Published on November 17, 2011 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

We may be nearing the end of the model year, but there’s still time to pick up a 2011 model-year vehicle.  With that in mind, I recently got my hands on a 2011 GMC Sierra, and with very few changes expected for the 2012 model year, it’s safe to say that my mostly positive experience will be carried into next year as well.  With that in mind, read on for my review of GM’s “Professional Grade” half-ton pickup.

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Mazda to Unveil SKYACTIV Technologies on 4/21, 11:15 AM (EST) (w/ Live Broadcast!)

Published on April 20, 2011 in Manufacturer Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

In a live web cast starting around 11:15 AM EST on April 21st, Mazda will unveil its SKYACTIV technologies at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).  In case you miss it, the video will be available in an on-demand mode after the live broadcast.  Click past the jump for an explanation of SKYACTIV and the broadcast or video, depending on when you’re reading this.

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