Marc Carter
Datsun GO+ is Datsun's Second New Model
Datsun has unveiled its second all-new model, the Datsun GO+. Datsun has unveiled its second all-new model, the Datsun GO+. Datsun also confirmed that the Datsun GO hatchback will become the second product in the brand's Indonesian range from 2014. The Datsun GO+ is a 5+2 MPV that will be produced in Indonesia and will be priced below 100 Million...
2014 Chevy Silverado Beats the Ram 1500 in Consumer Reports Tests
GM's 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup just beat the Ram 1500 in the latest Consumer Reports matchup. Consumer Reports' editors scored the Silverado three points higher than the Ram 1500 in its series of tests. GM's 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup just beat the Ram 1500 in the latest Consumer Reports matchup. Consumer Reports' editors scored the Silverado three points higher than...
Ford Builds its Two Millionth EcoBoost Engine
Ford is celebrating the production of the two millionth turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which launched in 2009. Ford is celebrating the production of the two millionth turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which launched in 2009. A Ford Escape powered by the two millionth production EcoBoost - a 2.0-liter unit - rolled off the line at Ford's Louisville, Ky., last week. Growing customer demand for...
GM Expands its Battery Systems Lab as Work Continues on a 200-Mile Tesla Fighter
General Motors has nearly tripled the size of its Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren, MI. as it continues to expand its EV lineup. General Motors has nearly tripled the size of its Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren, MI. The lab is where it tests and validates both battery cells and packs for all of GM's vehicle electrification systems,...
2014 Kia Sportage Gets a Small Facelift
Kia has updated the Sportage compact crossover for the 2014 model year, which gets a new grille, an updated 2.4L four-cylinder and a few other upgrades. Kia has updated the Sportage compact crossover for the 2014 model year, which gets a new grille, an updated 2.4L four-cylinder and a few other upgrades. The Sportage's updated isn't a big change, but...
GM's Lansing Grand River Plant Builds 1 Millionth Cadillac
GM is celebrating the production of the 1 millionth Cadillac at its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. GM is celebrating the production of the 1 millionth Cadillac at its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. A 2014 Cadillac CTS was the 1 millionth Cadillac to roll of the line today. Lansing Grand River, or LGR as it is known, has been...
Ford to Auction 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Ford has announced that it will auction a one-of-a-kind prototype of the NHRA competition-ready 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ford has announced that it will auction a one-of-a-kind prototype of the NHRA competition-ready 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The car...
Volvo and Geely to Share New Modular Architecture for C-Segment Vehicles
China's Geely and Volvo have announced that the two automakers are working on developing a modular architecture for the next generation C-segment cars for both Geely Auto and Volvo. China's Geely and Volvo have announced that the two automakers are working on developing a modular architecture for the next generation C-segment cars for both Geely Auto and Volvo. According to...
2014 SRT Viper Gets New Colors and Rain Mode Stability System
The updates to the 2014 SRT Viper are small, but if you're a fan of the supercar you'll enjoy hearing that the 2014 Viper now offers a list of new colors and gets a new Rain Mode stability system to keep that 640 horsepower under control when the road gets wet. The updates to the 2014 SRT Viper are small,...
2014 Volvo V60 Sportswagen Gets Volvo's New Drive-E Engine
Volvo has announced the engine lineup for the 2014 Volvo V60 Sportswagon, which will arrive in the U.S. in January. Volvo has announced the engine lineup for the 2014 Volvo V60 Sportswagon, which will arrive in the U.S. in January. V60 buyers will be able to choose between a four, five or six-cylinder engine. The V60 will be available with the...
