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America’s best-selling truck

September 25th, 2010

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The EcoBoost V6 in the 2011 Ford F-150 cranks out 420 lb-ft of tire-smoking torque.

America’s best-selling truck will get two new V8s and two new V6s for 2011. Ford F-150 Powertrain Lineup Overhauled
Ford’s 2011 F-150 will get two new V8s and two new V6s in the next few months, the biggest engine makeover ever for America’s biggest-selling truck. During a press introduction in Texas, we got to talk to several engineers at Ford about the new powerplants. So here’s some more info on the engines. (more…)

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Tags: 5.4-liter V8, America's best-selling truck, EcoBoost V6, Ford F-150, Lineup Overhauled, powertrain, V6

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10 Innovations That Could Make Us Greener Drivers

March 10th, 2010

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The European Union is embarking on a three-year trial to test whether computer-controlled highway convoys can safely reduce traffic congestion and emissions. Safe Road Trains for the Environment, or SARTRE, will wirelessly link as many as seven vehicles in tight formation behind a professional driver.
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Posted in Car Safety, Columns, News

Tags: 10 Innovations, A Hot Piece of Asphalt, All Meshed Up, European Union is embarking on a three-year trial, Greener Drivers, grocery chain is experimenting, Higher-Tech Hybrids, Kinetic Roads, Pit Stop Battery Swap, Road Train, Smart Charging with Smartphones, Speed Bumps, The Stackable CityCar, United Kingdom, Wireless Charging

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Top Safety Features

January 8th, 2010

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The most significant technologies that help make road safer for all.
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Posted in Car Safety, Columns, Road Safety

Tags: Top Safety Features

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Is That ‘New Car Smell’ Harming You?

December 4th, 2009

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Volvo’s “Nose Team” evaluates each component that might be used in a Volvo interior.A list of dangerous toxins might be along for the ride.
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Tags: Chemical Soup, EPA, evaluates, Harming You, HealthyCar.org, New Car Smell, Strange Brew, Volvo's "Nose Team

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Infiniti Overview

November 14th, 2009

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The Infiniti Story
In 1989 Nissan launched Infiniti, its luxury division, with a unique advertising campaign that featured Zen-influenced commercials focusing on nature to build brand awareness, but did not actually include cars. Not an auspicious start.

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Tags: EX, FX, G Convertible, G Coupe, G Sedan, Infiniti, Luxury Cars, M, QX56

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GMC Overview

November 14th, 2009

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The GMC Story

GMC traces its roots back to 1902 and the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., which produced 75 trucks during its first three years of operation. Rapid was purchased by General Motors in 1909 and became General Motors Truck Co. A year later, the marque GMC Truck was first shown at the New York Auto Show.
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Tags: Acadia, Canyon, Envoy, GMC, Savana, Savana Cargo Van, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500HD, Sierra Hybrid, Terrain, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon Hybrid, Yukon XL

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Ford Overview

November 13th, 2009

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The Ford Story
For more than 100 years, the Ford Motor Co. has been selling mass-produced automobiles around the globe. Its vehicles are known for offering considerable value for the dollar.

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Posted in Columns, Featured, Ford Australia, Ford Europe, Ford North America

Tags: E-Series Van, E-Series Wagon, Edge, Escape, Escape Hybrid, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, Flex, Focus, Ford, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Mustang, Ranger, Shelby GT500, Taurus, Taurus X

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Ferrari Overview

November 13th, 2009

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The Ferrari Story
Enzo Ferrari founded Scuderia Ferrari in 1929 primarily to build racing cars. Since then, this “Italian Stallion” has built some of the world’s most dynamically capable, recognized and sought-after grand tourers and supercars — and continues to do so today. The legendary “prancing horse” has been a cornerstone of Formula One racing since the beginning of the World Championship series in the 1950s. Ferrari won F1 World Championships from 2000 to 2004 and again in 2007. Fiat now owns Ferrari, and incredible sports cars continue to roll out of its factory in Maranello, Italy.

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Tags: 430 Scuderia, 599 GTB Fiorano, 612, California, F430, The Ferrari

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Dodge Overview

November 13th, 2009

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The Dodge Story Dodge was founded by John and Horace Dodge, who began manufacturing bicycles in 1899. They unveiled the first Dodge car in 1914, a touring car that proved a fast favorite with buyers.

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