• American Car
    Mercedes-Benz & Toyota Top New Dealership Study

    The 2016 Temkin Experience Ratings asked 10,000 U.S. consumers about their dealership experiences, including the emotional component or how they felt about the interactions. WABAN, Massachusetts — Toyota and Mercedes-Benz dealerships deliver the best customer experience, according to a new report. Toyota earned the highest score with a rating of 66 percent, followed closely by […]

  • American Car
    Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rolls Out With New Air-Intake System In 2017

    The 2017 Silverado 2500HD and the companion 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD are expected to arrive at Chevrolet and GMC dealerships this fall. DETROIT — The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD will feature a functional hood scoop and a new patented air-intake system designed to keep the engine cool under tough driving conditions, General Motors said on […]

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    Ford’s GT70, Leno’s Mercedes transporter, La Mala Ordina

    Mac’s Motor City Garage has more on the GT70, while the video above shows it doing what it was designed to do: sliding through the dirt. While the Ford Escort did an admirable job in rallying in the late Sixties, the company still found itself outclassed in the Monte Carlo by the likes of Porsche […]

  • American Car
    1948 Ford F3 – Hemmings Find of the Day

    It’s received a single repaint, in red, but otherwise is said to be original down to the factory-installed tires, headlamps, glass and seat. Whether the next owner restores the Ford, preserves it in its current condition or returns it to the road (with new tires, please), the truck is bound to spark a conversation wherever […]

  • American Car
    For Defective Airbags, 2005-’06 Ford GT Added to Takata Recall

    Ford spokeswoman Elizabeth Weigandt told Edmunds the Ford GT was omitted inadvertently in the original announcement about the expanded recall. DEARBORN, Michigan — The 2005-’06 Ford GT coupe has been added to Ford’s recall of 1.9 million vehicles for defective Takata front-passenger airbag inflators, Ford said on Thursday. The recall affects about 3,500 older-model GTs. […]

  • American Car
    In May, Average Fuel Economy for New Vehicles Rises to 25.4 MPG

    “This improvement likely reflects the increased price of gasoline in May and the consequent increased interest in more fuel-efficient vehicles by buyers of all vehicle classes,” the report said. ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The average fuel economy for new vehicles sold in May rose to 25.4 mpg, according to researchers Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle […]

  • American Car
    Showing The $199 Lease Deals for June 2016

    Here are the lease deals currently listed on their manufacturer’s websites at or near $199 per month. While all were featured as of June 3, 2016, some aren’t available in all regions of the United States. For comparison’s sake, we’ve calculated the total cost of each lease to completion and further calculated what each costs […]