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Automotive Week in Review: Sept. 20th, 2013

September 20, 2013 By Kif Richmann

It was quite a week for the automotive industry, with a setback for the electric car industry but a push forward for another future technology. Find out which major sports car is heading to Cedar ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Cadillac, Chevy, Ford, Kia, Ram, Tesla

Automotive Week in Review: September 6th, 2013

September 6, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The first week of September was full of excitement, with uplifting sales figures and anticipation for a massive auto show in Europe. But there was also some sobering news, including recalls from ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Ford, General Motors, GMC, Toyota, Volkswagen

Car Comparison: 2014 Ford Taurus vs Chevy Impala

August 23, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Chevy Impala vs Ford Taurus

Americans deserve great cars that will provide fuel-efficiency, power, comfort, and convenience. Two of the most popular vehicles are the Ford Taurus and the Chevy Impala, one of the most ... Read More

Filed Under: Vehicle Review Tagged With: Chevy, Ford

GM to Team Up with Rival Ford on Transmissions

April 16, 2013 By Kif Richmann

Rivals are teaming up. In an effort to efficiently manufacture 9 and 10-speed transmissions, Ford and General Motors, the parent company of Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick, will join forces. The ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Ford, General Motors

F-150’s History Makes it a Favorite Used Truck

December 4, 2012 By Kif Richmann

2012 Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 has been one of the best selling used cars for almost 40 years, and these tough, reliable pickups are now a great buy for people seeking a high quality used truck.  While these ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News, Vehicle Review Tagged With: Ford, Truck, Westdale Used Car Superstore

Chrysler & General Motors See Jump in 2011 Sales

January 17, 2012 By Brad Mackey

general-motors

GM Leads U.S. Automakers in December to Post the Best Sales Year Since ’08 By Tim Higgins | January 4, 2012 General Motors Co. (GM), Ford Motor Co. (F), and Chrysler Group LLC finished 2011 stronger ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chrysler, Ford, General Motors

Mustang Falling Behind Chevy Camaro as Top Selling American Sports Car

June 27, 2011 By Brad Mackey

2011 Chevy Camaro

Camaro Outruns Mustang as Lost Sales Put Factory in Doubt   DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co.'s Mustang is falling farther behind the Chevrolet Camaro as the top-selling U.S. sports car, ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Chevy, Ford, Mazda, Pat McGrath Chevyland

New Vehicle Quality – Detroit Makes Gains Ahead of Imports

June 17, 2010 By Brad Mackey

DETROIT -- Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars and trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year -- the first time since 2007, according to a study released ... Read More

Filed Under: Auto News Tagged With: Ford, General Motors, Toyota

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