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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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Buick’s Resurgence Continues with all-new Verano

Published on January 12, 2011 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Part of making and keeping an automotive brand viable is introducing new cars to its lineup.  The built-in mechanism for this is that each generation of a car model gets bigger than its predecessor.  This leads to an opening beneath what was once your entry-level car, for a new entry-level car.  For the new Buick, that car was the Regal, but now the Chevrolet Cruze has debuted, giving Buick a workable platform to jump off of.  Read on for details and pictures of the new Buick Verano.

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GM Recalls 2010 SRX over Engine Failure concerns

Published on May 28, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

If you’ve been reading Road Reality for any length of time, or delved into past articles, you’ll notice that a month or two ago, I stopped posting every little recall.  If a recall involves a danger to the driver or passengers, I certainly will mention it, but otherwise I’ll leave it to the manufacturer to notify you.  While this recall doesn’t necessarily pose a danger to drivers, it shows that the new GM is quicker to react to problems than it used to be, and at least in this case, has their consumers’ best interests in mind.  Read on for why engines could be failing on 2010 Cadillac SRX crossovers.

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Hyundai Sonata Turbo Debuts!

Published on April 1, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

When the 2011 Hyundai Sonata was announced, Hyundai told us all that Hybrid and Turbo variants were coming.  Well, the Turbo is here!  With 22 MPG city and 34 MPG highway, the Sonata 2.0T betters its V6 competitors in the city.  On the highway, its fuel mileage is only slightly down from the non-turbo Sonata.  It does this, all while producing 274 horsepower, more than the Chevy Cobalt SS and Mazda Mazdaspeed3.  Offered only with a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters on the steering column, this car promises to be more fun than its more pedestrian versions.  With the regular Sonata having ample power, this one is sure to be a crowd pleaser, especially given Hyundai’s relatively lower prices.  Cross the jump to see more pictures.

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2010 New York Auto Show: New Sonata Turbo and Hybrid will be there

Published on February 17, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Manufacturer Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

After a banner year in 2009, where most companies lost money, Hyundai posted profits towards the end, sponsored the Super Bowl kickoff show a couple weeks back, aired some commercials during the game, and is releasing plenty of new vehicles this year.  Arguably one of the most popular is the Sonata, which promises reliability, fuel efficiency and affordability, all good things in today’s economy.  Via Twitter, Hyundai has announced that it will be revealing the 2011 Sonata Turbo and Hybrid models at the New York Auto Show in April.  This adds to earlier news that the new Sonata wouldn’t be available with a V6 engine.

by John Suit

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Chrysler to update Powertrains: The Missing Link?

Published on January 12, 2010 in Manufacturer Update and Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Since the mid 2000s, Chrysler has gotten a lot of complaints about its exterior and interior designs, and for good reason.  Lately, vehicles like the Dodge Nitro have shown that Chrysler is changing their image, and it’s all for the better.  Fit and finish on both the inside and outside has improved, but refinement in the engine and transmission, the two biggest components of a vehicle’s powertrain, is still lacking, as is fuel mileage.  Chrysler recently announced a new powertrain strategy, and while not surprising, it’s still good to hear.

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