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2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups Get a New 5.3L V8 That Gets Up to 23 MPG

GM has announced the initial fuel economy stats for the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra pickups, which have the highest fuel economy ratings than any other V8 full size pickup. GM has announced the initial fuel economy stats for the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra pickups, which have the highest fuel economy ratings than...

Volvo Launches World's First External Car-Enveloping Airbag Technology

A year after Volvo launched its Pedestrian Airbag Technology on the Volvo V40, Volvo has announced its new External Vehicle Protection (EnVeloP) system. A year after Volvo launched its Pedestrian Airbag Technology on the Volvo V40, Volvo has announced its new External Vehicle Protection (EnVeloP) system. The External Vehicle Protection system consists of a small container built in the roof...

Toyota Mulls a New Direction for the Scion Brand

Toyota is mulling a new direction for the Scion brand, which may see it moving into the new entry-level luxury segment. When the Scion brand launched in 2003, Toyota's goal for the brand was to bring new young entry-level buyers into Toyota showrooms. Since then, Scion has lost that early momentum, prompting some upcoming changes, which may see Scion targeting...

Fiat 500e Buyers Get Free Rental Cars to Ease Range Anxiety

When the electric version of the Fiat 500, 500e arrives this summer buyers will get free access to rental cars as part of the package. When the electric version of the Fiat 500, 500e arrives this summer buyers will get free access to rental cars as part of the package. A national auto rental chain program called ePass will give...

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