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New GM Pickup EcoTech3 V6 Rated at 24 and 22 MPG
The new 4.3-liter V6 engine used in the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks is rated at 22 mpg EPA highway for 4×4 versions and 24 mpg for 2wd . This means they are competitive with – or better than V6 engines – used in the Ram, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra pickup trucks. Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, chevrolet silverado, f-150, gmc sierra, Ken Zino, ram, toyota tundra
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Rogue Named Cadillac Creative Agency
Cadillac says it has selected a new agency called Rogue as its creative agency of record, following a review process. Continue reading
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Revised 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Coming after 2013 Flop
The badly outclassed Malibu raises once again the critical question whether General Motors is reformed after a $49.5 billion taxpayer funded bailout or has simply resumed its old losing ways that saw market share erode from almost 60% in 1960 to 18% today. Continue reading
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Tagged accord, altima, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Camry, fusion, Ken Zino, malibu
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First Drive – 2014 Lexus IS Sedan
Unlike earlier electronic traction, anti-lock braking, yaw control and computerized damping systems, the latest ones are slickly integrated and even predictive, instead of slowly reactive. The upshot is a fully electronic car that is capable of driving at the limits all the time. These systems are now capable of producing faster lap times than professional racing drivers can without them, and the IS system is state of this dark electronic art. Continue reading
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Tagged auto informed, autoinformed.com, automotive news, bmw 320i, IS 250, IS 350, Ken Zino
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GM to Rebadge Nissan NV200 as Chevrolet City Express
General Motors and Nissan announced today that the companies signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo van that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. GM will rebadge the Nissan NV200 as the Chevrolet City Express, which will go on sale in the fall of 2014. Continue reading
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