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GM, Chrysler Aim to Return to Captive Lending
By Chris Haak We reported several weeks ago that GM was interested in either buying a captive-finance arm or establishing a new one. You see, since GM sold a majority interest...
Jeep and Mopar Introduce Jeep Trailers
By Chris Haak Chrysler's well-known parts and accessories arm, Mopar, will begin offering Jeep-branded off-road-capable campers next month for order at any dealership. The...
2011 Ford F-150 to Get Three New Engines
By Chris Haak Ford announced yesterday that its 2011 F-150 pickup will receive three new engines for the 2011 model year, and all should improve fuel economy, power, and torque...
Chevy Volt’s Battery Will Have 8 Year/100,000 Mile Warranty
By Chris Haak The Chevrolet Volt - whose production is inching closer, for a fourth quarter soft launch - will see its batteries (including 161 related components such as the...
Jaguar Green-Lights 3 Series Rival and 2-Seat Sports Coupe
By Chris Haak Several of us at Full Metal Autos are fans of Jaguars, and their latest offerings in particular (such as the XF Supercharged and the XF Premium) have drawn much...
2011 Ford Fiesta Deliverys Delayed Due to Weather
By Chris Haak Production of the all-new Ford Fiesta subcompact in the company's plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico (near Mexico City) is ramping up, and many eager buyers are waiting...
NHTSA Analysis Shows Driver Error Caused Most Toyota SUA Crashes
By Chris Haak According to a report in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, people familiar with an extensive analysis done by the Department of Transportation told the paper that...
Toyota Plans Three New EVs/Hybrids for 2012
By Chris Haak Late last week, Toyota officials confirmed that the 2012 calendar year will bring a series of new environmentally-friendly vehicles. Some will be hybrids, some...
GM to Allow Corvette Buyers to Build Their Own Engines
By Chris Haak A few years ago, I wanted to buy a new Corvette in the worst way. I stalked the Internet forums about them, visited dealer websites daily, went to Corvettes at...
Tesla Pulls Off Successful IPO
By Chris Haak Electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla pulled off a successful initial public offering yesterday, selling at least 13.3 million shares at $17 per share, which is...