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Fri, May 15 2009
General Motors to slash 1100 dealerships

General Motors to slash 1100 dealerships

Also in: Cadillac News, Chevrolet News, Ford News, Hummer News

General Motors issued a statement saying that, as part of their updated viability plan, they plan to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today to approximately 3,600 by the end of 2010.  ...

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Fri, May 15 2009
Chrysler shuts dealers, plays money games, loses value

Chrysler shuts dealers, plays money games, loses value

Also in: Chrysler News, Dodge News, Jeep News

Chrysler has “rejected” 789 dealers, or about 25% of its network. The company says it will close these Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealers by June 9 as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.... 

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Fri, May 15 2009
Get a Ford F-150 free in Heroes Campaign

Get a Ford F-150 free in Heroes Campaign

Also in: Ford News

Ford and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV show are holding a “Heroes F-150 Campaign” in which they will look for the ultimate community hero.  ...

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Thu, May 14 2009
2010 Infiniti QX56 pricing announced

2010 Infiniti QX56 pricing announced

Also in: Infiniti News

Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The MSRP for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 2WD is priced at $56,050 and... 

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Thu, May 14 2009
2011 Nissan Murano convertible plans to continue

2011 Nissan Murano convertible plans to continue

Also in: Future Vehicles, Nissan News

Edmunds.com reports that Nissan is continuing with their plans to develop a convertible version of the Nissan Murano.  ...

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Thu, May 14 2009
Suzuki XL7 American production on hold

Suzuki XL7 American production on hold

Also in: Suzuki News

Automotive News says that Suzuki’s American arm has chosen to halt production of the Suzuki XL7. The crossover midsize SUV is the only Suzuki built in North America.  ...

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Thu, May 14 2009
BMW X6 Ambulance shown off in Germany

BMW X6 Ambulance shown off in Germany

Also in: BMW News

BMW is showing off a customized X6 ambulance at the upcoming RETTmobil rescue vehicle show in Germany. To top it off, it is the xDrive50i version, among the fastest SUVs on the planet.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

GM recall for Traverse, Escalade, Canyon and more

Also in: Cadillac News, Chevrolet News, GMC News

The General never seems to get a break in these trying times, but who can blame them? Well, surely owners of various GM trucks know who to blame.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

Nissan committed to Dodge-based Titan truck

Also in: Dodge News, Future Vehicles, Nissan News

According to Automotive News, Nissan spokesmen are apparently staying firm on their deal with Chrysler that will see the ailing American manufacturer build Nissan’s next full-size pickup truck to... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Also in: Dodge News, Feature Stories, Features, Ford News

Based on figures released by manufacturers for the month of April, truck sales are still continuing in 2009, but most show a drop of about 50%. Ford continues to lead the way with their massive F-Series... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4L Hemi in 2011

Also in: Dodge News, Future Vehicles

According to Pickuptrucks.com, Chrysler is planning to replace the already-solid 383 hp 5.7L Hemi V8 with a larger engine for the next-generation Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickup. An all-new 6.4L Hemi V8 is... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

2009 Dodge Ram recall over faulty HVAC software

Also in: Dodge News

The NHTSA has ordered ailing Chrysler to recall 37,407 Dodge Ram 2009-model-year trucks to repair faulty software that controls the manual temperature controls. The recall does not affect models equipped... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

Also in: Ford News

A total of 8,735 2009 Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled for rear brake lamps that may not illuminate during very mild brake pedal application. According to the NHTSA, the culprit is a “brake... 

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Mon, May 11 2009
Porsche Cayenne gets MAFF tuning in Romania

Porsche Cayenne gets MAFF tuning in Romania

Also in: Modified Tuners, Porsche News

The all-too-common Porsche Cayenne is so common nowadays that numerous tuner companies are in business just by providing various kits for the ugly ubiquitous SUV. Even a firm in Romania, called MAFF Tuning,... 

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Mon, May 11 2009
UK police hunt offroaders with dirtbike cops

UK police hunt offroaders with dirtbike cops

Local police in Rochdale, UK are cracking down on the illegal use of off-road bikes and vehicles in rural areas that has resulted in 17 machines being seized. The more interesting bit is that the cops... 

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Sun, May 10 2009
2009 Infiniti EX35 pricing announced

2009 Infiniti EX35 pricing announced

Also in: Infiniti News

Infiniti has announced pricing for the 2009 Infiniti EX35 compact luxury SUV, which is on sale at U.S. retailers nationwide. Among the highlights of the 2009 EX are new standard content and new or revised... 

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Sun, May 10 2009
BMW X5 Security Plus resists bigger bullets

BMW X5 Security Plus resists bigger bullets

Also in: BMW News

BMW is expanding their range of armored vehicles by introducing the new X5 Security Plus. Designed for businessmen and politicians who are targeted by assassins and kidnappers, the new Plus model features... 

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Sat, May 9 2009
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets minor facelift

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets minor facelift

Also in: Mercedes-Benz News

The full-size Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has received a minor facelift for the 2010 model year, along with minor upgrades to the interior as well as a new diesel engine option.  ...

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Sat, May 9 2009
Lorinser creates kit for Mercedes-Benz GLK

Lorinser creates kit for Mercedes-Benz GLK

Also in: Mercedes-Benz News, Modified Tuners

German tuner Lorinser has revealed a few details about its body kit for the perennially ugly Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.  ...

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Fri, May 8 2009
Florida enforcing primary seat-belt law

Florida enforcing primary seat-belt law

Drivers in Florida can be stopped if they or their front-seat passenger are not buckled up under a bill signed into law this week.  ...

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