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Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Chevy Silverado Takes on the Apocalypse

Published on February 3, 2012 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: 150, 2012, ad, apocalypse, Bowl, Chevrolet, Chevy, commercial, F, F-150, F150, Ford, GM, Silverado, Super, video.

GM is breaking out the big guns for this year’s Super Bowl, with an ad directly aimed at the Ford F-150. The ad claims that the Chevrolet Silverado is the “… most dependable and longest lasting full size truck on the road…” and that if you drive an F-150, you won’t survive for the post-apocalyptic world. This brought to mind another video I’ve seen on YouTube, wherein a Ford F-150 drives away after being involved in a dealership fire. Click past the jump for Chevrolet’s ad and the F-150 video I found.

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Detroit 2012: GM Announces 2013 Cadillac ATS

Published on February 2, 2012 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2013, 3, 3-Series, 5, 5-Series, ATS, BMW, Cadillac, CTS, GM, sedan, Series, Sport, sports.

Cadillac’s CTS sedan, coupe and wagon range, as well as their enhanced V counterparts, have brought Cadillac up to BMW’s level. The CTS-V has even bested cars well above its pay grade. While the CTS was created to contend with BMW’s 5-Series sedan, Cadillac needed to do something about BMW’s volume-seller: The 3-Series. Enter the Cadillac ATS, announced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Combining rear-wheel drive, a sporting demeanor and an inviting interior, BMW just may have a fight on its hands. Continue reading to see plenty of pictures and my breakdown of the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS.

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Review: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Lariat

Published on December 28, 2011 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: 150, 1500, 2011, 5.0, EcoBoost, F, F-150, Ford, GM, GMC, Howie, lariat, liter, long, power, Ram, review, sierra, SYNC, V6, V8.

Two years ago, when I was starting up Road Reality, I reviewed a 2010 Ford F-150. It was a Lariat model with then-optional 5.4-liter V8. In that review, I said I was impressed. Since I was in the market for a full-size pickup truck and with a complete overhaul of the F-150′s engine options, a test drive of the new truck was in order. I also reviewed the 2011 GMC Sierra and test drove a 2011 RAM 1500, so the inevitable comparisons began in earnest – which you’ll find in an upcoming article. It may be a spoiler, but I brought the Ford F-150 home for good, trading in my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Continue reading for a full-on review of Ford’s latest F-150.

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LA Auto Show 2011: 2013 Ford Mustang

Published on December 1, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: 2010, 2011, 2012, 5.0, 50, 500, Apps, Camaro, Chevrolet, Chevy, Ford, GM, GT, GT500, LCD, Mustang, Shelby, SYNC, Track, V6, V8.

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: 2012, 2013, 500, Bilstein, Brembo, Camaro, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, GT, GT500, Mustang, Shelby, Torsen, ZL1.

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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February 2011 Sales and Analysis

Published on March 11, 2011 in Industry Update. 0 Comments Tags: 2010, 2011, Accord, Altima, Audi, Benz, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Camry, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, February, figures, Ford, Fusion, GM, Honda, Jaguar, January, MB, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Saab, Sales, Sonata, Suzuki, Toyota.

February was a great month for new-car sales, with the total volume up 21.28% over January, and almost 27% over February of 2010. Those are the overall numbers, but the general trend for February was that American car companies had a good time, while most of their overseas competitors struggled. Click past the jump for my analysis and graphs.

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Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Chevy Silverado Takes on the Apocalypse