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GMC Granite concept at Detroit auto show

GMC Granite concept at Detroit auto show

Combining a decidedly urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals, the GMC Granite concept takes the brand’s trademark capability in a new, more progressive... 

GM to fund billion-dollar Chevy Silverado redesign

GM to fund billion-dollar Chevy Silverado redesign

General Motors Co. has freed up cash to fund a major update of its full-size pickups, a bet that consumers and businesses will resume buying trucks after a long lull in sales.  ...

2011 Lincoln MKX facelift packs in the tech

2011 Lincoln MKX facelift packs in the tech

New, industry-exclusive technologies and engaging design featuring world-class craftsmanship and materials further elevate the 2011 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury crossover.  ...

Jeep Wrangler & Liberty special editions unveiled

Jeep Wrangler & Liberty special editions unveiled

The Jeep brand is broadening its vehicle lineup with the introduction of three new rugged, versatile and innovative vehicles that deliver classic Jeep design and capability.  ...

Toyota Land Cruiser body kits by Jaos

Toyota Land Cruiser body kits by Jaos

Though the Toyota Land Cruiser is the last vehicle to ever need a body kit, we came across these offerings from a Japanese company called Jaos.  ...

Toyota quality perception falling

Toyota quality perception falling

Toyota is having a string of bad publicity in the United States, the company’s largest market where Toyota’s perception of quality helped it become the largest automaker in the world this... 

2010 Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain recall for faulty defrosters

2010 Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain recall for faulty defrosters

General Motors’ hot selling new Theta platform crossovers, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 GMC Terrain, face their first recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced... 

Volvo recalls XC60, XC90 and XC70

Volvo recalls XC60, XC90 and XC70

Vehicles manufactured by Volvo are the subject of two different recalls newly announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The recalls, both involving problems with fuel systems,... 

2011 GMC Acadia Denali revealed in Detroit

2011 GMC Acadia Denali revealed in Detroit

GMC has unveiled the new 2011 Acadia Denali in Detroit. The first Denali was launched in 1999 on the Yukon brand and helped define the luxury SUV segment. With nearly half of all Yukon sales being Denali... 

G-Power upgrade for BMW X5 M and X6 M

G-Power upgrade for BMW X5 M and X6 M

The new G-POWER equipment package for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is available. As soon as the two models based on the M-series have been delivered to its first customers, G-POWER already offers an entire... 

BRABUS GLK V12 is fastest Mercedes-Benz SUV

BRABUS GLK V12 is fastest Mercedes-Benz SUV

With a top speed of 200.3 mph, the BRABUS GLK V12 has set a new speed record for street-legal SUVs on the Italian high-speed test track on October 19th, 2009. The exclusive special model based on the... 

2010 Hyundai Tucson U.S. pricing released

2010 Hyundai Tucson U.S. pricing released

Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its all-new Tucson CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), starting at $18,995 for a well-equipped GLS six-speed, manual-transmission model and $24,345 for the... 

Renault Sherpa & Kerax expedition offroad trucks

Renault Sherpa & Kerax expedition offroad trucks

Renault’s truck division has introduced their new Kerax truck models as well as the Sherpa military 4×4 in civilian guise for the first time. They also sent 12 vehicles on a “cape to... 

2011 Mitsubishi RVR breaks cover early

2011 Mitsubishi RVR breaks cover early

Mitsubishi has released the first images of their upcoming new sub-compact crossover 4×4. Dubbed the Mitsubishi RVR, it is possible that it might receive a better name before it debuts next year... 

Hummer H3 dominates Baja 1000 stock class

Hummer H3 dominates Baja 1000 stock class

The latest 672.85-mile Baja 1000 race is over, and 328 starters were cut down to just a handful of winners in various classes. The premier events were taken by Andy and Scott McMillin in the trophy truck... 

2007 Dodge Nitro NHTSA wiper recall

2007 Dodge Nitro NHTSA wiper recall

Chrysler is recalling 84,680 examples of the 2007 Dodge Nitro in the United States. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function,... 

2000-2003 Toyota Tundra rust recall expands

2000-2003 Toyota Tundra rust recall expands

Toyota is launching a Safety Recall involving approximately 110,000 Tundra vehicles sold in the United States. Certain 2000 through 2003 model-year Tundra models operated in cold climate areas with high... 

2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler recall over sensor

2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler recall over sensor

Chrysler is recalling 161,500 Jeep Wrangler models of years 2007 through to 2008, manufactured between June 2006 and July 2008, specifically those equipped with the automatic transmission. These vehicles... 

2010 Lexus GX 460 revealed with new V8

2010 Lexus GX 460 revealed with new V8

Lexus has introduced an all-new, second-generation GX 460 luxury utility vehicle for 2010 that is more powerful, more efficient, quieter and more luxurious than the GX 470 model it replaces. The 2010... 

Fornasari debuts Chevy-powered RR99 performance 4×4

Fornasari debuts Chevy-powered RR99 performance 4×4

European niche manufacturer Fornasari has debuted their latest oddball creation. The all-new Fornasari RR99 is supposed to be a 5-door performance SUV, built in Italy and powered by an American V8.  ...