American Cars Archive

2011 Buick Regal U.S. debut soon

Buick has revealed the 2011 Regal sport sedan to customers in the L.A. area. Armed with turbocharged horsepower, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis, it delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment. Continue reading »

Consumer Reports 2009 reliability survey results

Ford has secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability. About 90% of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have average or better reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey. The results were announced today at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. Continue reading »

Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for cruise control fault

Over the years, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been recalling a number of older American-made models over the issue of “leaking” cruise control switches in certain brands. By 2008, the agency had recalled around 9.6 million vehicles to repair a faulty Texas Instruments cruise-control deactivation switch, and now after an NHTSA investigation, Ford is the target of the latest recall, adding 4.5 million Ford and Mercury vehicles to the list. Continue reading »

Ford Fusion Hybrid sales going strong

Ford Motor Company’s hybrid vehicle sales have risen 73% this year in sharp contrast to a 14% decline in hybrid sales across the industry. The fuel economy and durability of hybrid versions of Ford Fusion and Escape, Mercury Milan and Mariner also are winning over large numbers of conquest customers, many of whom are previous import owners. Through September, Ford has sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles, up 73% versus the same period in 2008, according to figures from Autodata Inc. Continue reading »

2011 Chevrolet Caprice police car for America

An all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America in 2011. It’s a modern, full-size, rear-drive sedan that will offer both V8 and V6 engines, as well as a host of specialized equipment and features. Continue reading »

2010 Buick LaCrosse rated Good in IIHS crash tests

There was a time when the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety had the toughest of safety standards, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Association gave out Five Star ratings freely. But many automakers have evidently picked up on what IIHS is looking for, and more and more new vehicles are receiving the top designation of “Good.” Continue reading »

Video: 2009 Chevy Malibu vs 1959 Chevy Bel Air

This test was done to celebrate the U.S. IIHS safety institute’s 50th anniversary. The IIHS is a non-government organisation that conducts crash tests on new cars. It is generally accepted that today’s cars are softer and crumple more easily, compared to the hard-boned cars of olden days. So they decided to pit a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu against a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air to see which one comes out on top.

2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag-ready

Ford Racing is continuing its Cobra Jet program for the 2010 model year, and the new model has already taken to the strip for a testing session at Milan Dragway in Michigan. The updated Mustang CJ will get new visual cues from the 2010 model Mustang. Continue reading »

Hyundai-Kia overtakes Ford in sales

Kia Motors has announced that parent company, Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, has become the fourth largest global automotive manufacturer, beating out Ford for the spot. Continue reading »

2010 Devon GTX makes super debut

Conceived by an industrial artist, brought to life by some of the world’s leading automotive engineers and designers, and proven on some of the most demanding race tracks in America, the all-new 2010 Devon GTX stands ready to stake claim as the next great American supercar. Continue reading »

2010 Pontiac Trans Am back as Phoenix T/A based on Camaro

Pontiac may be a dead brand by 2010, and the Firebird is even deader already, but the Trans Am of yesteryear will been born again as the Phoenix T/A. The people are Trans Am Depot are pleased to announce a partnership with designer Kevin Morgan in turning a three-year dream into reality. They lusted over Kevin’s retro interpretation of the ‘77 – ‘78 Trans Am based on the 2010 Camaro platform, and began early last year discussing the idea of how they might work together to bring this vision to life. Continue reading »

GM selling new cars on eBay

eBay and General Motors have launched of a first-of-its-kind promotion that enables consumers to ‘click and buy’ new cars, crossovers and trucks online from participating California-based Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Pontiac dealers at outstanding values. The new car shopping website, at gm.ebay.com, will be available to consumers from August 11 through September 8 of 2009. Continue reading »

230 mpg for 2011 Chevrolet Volt

General Motors chief Fritz Henderson has announced that the “230″ marketing campaign floating around for the past week is related to the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Continue reading »

Ford Edge hit by lightning, needs medical attention

Theoretically, the safest place to be during a thunderstorm is inside a car. A woman in Georgia found that out in real life, when her Ford Edge got hit by a divine lightning bolt while she was driving, and she walked away without a scratch. Continue reading »

Saturn Vue becomes Buick plug-in hybrid crossover

The mid-size Vue crossover will become a Buick in 2011, and a plug-in hybrid will be part of the program. The Two-mode hybrid system that was originally scheduled to launch in the Vue last November will be installed in the Buick-badged version along with an 8 kWh lithium ion battery pack. The pack will use the same LG Chem cells going into the Volt and, as originally planned, the PHEV will be paired with the direct injected 3.6L V6. Continue reading at ModernOffroader.com »

Devon GTX sets lap record at Laguna Seca

The all-new Devon GTX supercar has yet to be introduced to the public but the computer-rendered supercar is already claiming to have set a record. In testing at the famed Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, the first vehicle from California-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks turned in a production car lap record time of 1:35.075. Already recognized for its breakthrough design, the Devon GTX record lap demonstrates the GTX will stand on its own with the world’s best supercars. Continue reading »

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe making a comeback

The long-awaited new CSX 9000 series Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe MKII with a number of improvements, upgrades and new features has arrived in the USA. The new model will be allocated CSX9000 series chassis numbers and will come complete with a Shelby-issued MSO certificate and Chassis tag. Continue reading »

Hennessey HPE650 pack for 2010 Chevy Camaro

Texas-based tuner Hennessey Performance continues to churn out the HPE packages for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The latest is the HPE650 model which comes with a long list of modifications on its LS3 engine, all for more horsepower. Continue reading »

Ford replaces GM as NHRA sponsor

The NHRA, drag racing’s largest sanctioning body, has signed a multiyear agreement with Ford Motor Company, designating the legendary automaker as the official car and truck of NHRA, replacing the ailing General Motors. Continue reading »

Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick available for lease again

General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan and Ohio. The pilot is currently planned to run through August 31, 2009. Continue reading »

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