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Road Test: 2013 GMC Acadia Denali
In this edition of Drivetime with Vinnie Richichi, Vinnie reviews the 2013 GMC Acadia Denali.
Luxury Electric Car Maker Fisker Misses Federal Loan Payment
The government has seized $21 million from Fisker’s reserve account.
U.S. Seeks Voluntary Limits On Car Touch Screens
The government is asking automakers to put stronger limits on drivers’ interaction with in-car touch screens.
North America Drives Strong First Quarter Profit At Ford
Ford posted a $1.6 billion first quarter profit. That’s a 15 percent increase from last year.
GM Says Diesel Chevrolet Cruze Gets 46 MPG
GM is reporting that the diesel Chevrolet Cruze is more efficient than some hybrids.
Chrysler CEO Says Company Loses $10,000 On Each EV It Sells
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says government efforts on clean cars should be technology neutral.
Road Test: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
In this edition of Drivetime with Vinnie Richichi, Vinnie reviews the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Edison2 Unveils New Super-MPG Car At The Henry Ford
Finally, a 21st century car that really looks like it came from the 21st century.
GM-Ford Joint Project To Improve Fuel Economy, Save Money
GM and Ford are together producing a new generation of transmissions that will go into millions of future vehicles.
Inside The Industry: Management Shuffle At Chrysler
The departure of a top Chrysler executive has led to a shuffling of CEOs at the company’s brands.
Watch + Listen
- Bobcats Dir of Marketing Pete Guelli: “It was 80% When We Did The Poll That People Wanted The Name Back”
- Legendary QB Doug Flutie: “What Frustrated Me Was To Not Be With One Team For A Long Time”
- Darrell Waltrip: “Bruton’s Comments Might Be Fueld By The Help The Panthers Are Getting”
- Kelly Tripucka:”Every Night Was An Event At The Hive”
- Charles Barkley Talks Bobcats, NBA On OTB
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- RT @cbschicago: The Bears @BUrlacher54 officially retires. Read his statement: cbsloc.al/13Ij8Bc 1 hour ago
- RT @MollyQerim: USA Today reporting that Michael Crabtree tore his achilles in OTAs Tuesday. 1 hour ago
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- RT @MarkSeidelWFNZ: Theo Pinson chooses the Tar Heels. charlotte.cbslocal.com/2013/05/22/its… 2 hours ago
Auto Industry News From Detroit
- Auto Factories Add Production, Skip Summer ShutdownsCompanies are adding production, limiting downtime to meet rising demand.
- GM Makes Investment In Lansing PlantGeneral Motors is investing $44.5 million in its Lansing Grand River assembly plant and adding 200 jobs.
- Audi Online Star Trek Ad Goes ViralAd features both actors who played Spock comparing Mercedes with Audi's A7.
- “Painful Lessons” Lead To Auto Industry DisciplineGM's Mark Reuss doesn't see car companies using big incentives, "Everybody pretty much wants quality sales, not sales at any cost."
- Driving In Detroit? Expect To Pay Highest Auto Insurance In CountryWith high auto insurance rates in Detroit, among the highest in the nation, some Democratic state legislators say they have ideas for real reform.
