Posted on November 7th, 2011 • by David Zatz
The Michigan State Police have released the data from their tests of 2012 model year patrol cars, with stunning results for those who were dismayed by Dodge’s performance in last year’s tests. The Dodge Charger has shot back up again, beating even Ford’s turbocharged, all-wheel-drive, Volvo-based Taurus squad in acceleration and handling. See the details [...]
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Posted on November 1st, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
With a 27.0% increase in October sales, Chrysler had no trouble beating its crosstown rivals: Ford sales rose 6.2% while General Motors sales were up a scant 1.8% last month. As expected, neither Toyota nor Honda was able to match their numbers from last October but Toyota sales were strong enough to put it back [...]
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Posted on October 11th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
According to a press release, the Made in the USA Foundation has filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission against Chrysler and Ford for misleading ads the group says claim certain vehicles were made in the United States when they were built outside the country. The Foundation’s complaint charges “Chrysler Corporation” for using its “Imported [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
Ford has just rolled out the 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor and one of the new bells and whistles is a patent-pending front camera system that provides drivers with a unique view of the terrain immediately in front of their truck’s wheels. Intended for use in off-road driving, it can show potential obstacles that might be [...]
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Posted on September 22nd, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
In a surprise move, the United Auto Workers union said it will next shift its focus to Ford Motor Company. No reason was given for the selection. The union had been expected to select Chrysler because the Ford negotiations are more complicated and union expectations from the Ford contract are higher than they were for [...]
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Posted on August 24th, 2011 • by Bill Cawthon
Analysis by Bill Cawthon The Ford plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, will close next month, ending production of the Crown Victoria, the car that has been the 800-pound gorilla in police fleet sales since Chevrolet dropped the full-size Caprice after the 1996 model year. While Chevy offered the downsized Impala and Tahoe and Chrysler countered [...]
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