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Clean diesel technology coming to more vehicles

What do the Chevrolet Cruze, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mazda6 have in common? Generally, not much.

Detroit’s Big Three Score High on Quality Survey

The Detroit Three did surprisingly well on Strategic Vision’s 2013 quality study, with the Dodge Dart, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Volt getting the best scores in their respective segments.

Big Pickup Trucks Rumble Back from Sales Slump

Big, burly pickups — dismissed as dinosaurs five years ago — will probably lead the auto industry in sales growth this year.

Detroit boosted by truck sales — Honda, Toyota makes gains

Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan all reported double-digit U.S. sales increases last month, signaling the best April for car and truck sales in six years.

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Racing efforts helping General Motors improve its vehicles

No brand competes in as many North American racing series as Chevrolet

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The full-size car is alive and attempting a comeback

Several years ago, I asked then-GM Vice President Bob Lutz what he thought the prospects were for full-size automobiles, which were once the heart and soul of the American market.

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No let down for U.S. auto sales in March as pickups lead surge

America is getting back to work, and it needs pickup trucks.

Ford challenges developers to create useful efficiency app

Ford wants to help customers more accurately measure the fuel economy of their Ford vehicles to demonstrate the fuel economy of certain models.

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2012 cars will set new record for fuel efficiency, EPA says

The Environmental Protection Agency says that model year 2012 cars and trucks will have the highest ever real-world average fuel economy.

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German designer bet on Chrysler, resulting in exceptional interiors

Klaus Busse can laugh now about his first trip to the Texas State Fair in 2005 to study how pickup owners drove and worshipped their rigs.

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U.S. auto sales power ahead in February

Americans want new cars and trucks, and they’re not letting higher gas prices or political dysfunction stand in their way.

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: ‘GTI of compact SUVs’

Volkswagen first introduced the all-new Tiguan SUV to the American marketplace in 2009.

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Can Chevy’s new diesel break through negative perceptions?

Chevrolet announced last week that in June it will begin selling the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, the first diesel passenger car offered by a Detroit automaker since the 1986 Chevrolet Chevette

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Lexus, Porsche, Toyota, Lincoln lead auto dependability study

Lexus, Porsche, Toyota and Lincoln had the best records in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates vehicle dependability study.

Automakers see big U.S. sales gains in January

American consumers ignored tax increases and trudged through winter weather to buy new cars and trucks at an unusually strong pace last month.

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Winners and losers picked from Detroit Auto Show

Who stole the auto show? Who should’ve stayed home?

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Auto show debuts go for flash, fuel efficiency

The 2013 North American International Auto Show offers convincing evidence that designing and making flashy, fuel-efficient and fun vehicles is cool again.

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American auto industry exuberant going into 2013

Car companies were positively giddy this week as the North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit

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Chevy Sonic helping General Motors with its comeback

Chevy Sonic helping General Motors with its comeback

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2013 auto sales will be strong, industry research firm predicts

A healthier economy and more model introductions should push U.S. auto sales above the 15 million mark this year, predicts an auto industry research firm.

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