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Here’s How GM May Profit From The Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement

General Motors, seeking a piece of the huge $10 billion VW Dieselgate payout, plans to offer a 1.6-liter diesel powerplant in its compact crossover Equinox and two Chevy Cruze models.

October 11, 2016 - 11:09PM EDT
By: Marc Stern

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250 Custom Car Builders to Compete in 2016 SEMA Las Vegas ‘Battle of the Builders’

For those of us that have experienced SEMA Show Las Vegas, a big hook as to attending the largest automotive aftermarket event in North America, is viewing the seemingly countless one-off custom cars and trucks.

October 11, 2016 - 5:08PM EDT
By: Parks McCants

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2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e To Feature Wireless Charging

Mercedes-Benz will be updating their S-Class Plug-In Hybrid for the 2017 model year and it will bring one big change.

October 11, 2016 - 3:16PM EDT
By: Will Maley

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New Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Quarter Mile Record Set at 9.58

This past weekend in Wisconsin, the Plum Crazy Purple Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat owned and driven by Steve Pryce set a new quarter mile record for the factory-supercharged sedan, stopping the times at 9.58 with a trap speed of 142.94 miles per hour – and we have the details on this monster Mopar.

October 11, 2016 - 2:34PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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Mitsubishi Lancer delivers something the competition doesn’t

In a world of near autonomous driving features, and primary front wheel drive compact sedans, for 2017, Mitsubishi Lancer holds out for base-line comfort and superior road handling characteristics, without the added MSRP of accident avoidance features.

October 11, 2016 - 2:19PM EDT
By: Parks McCants

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2017 GMC Sierra HD All Terrain X Packs 910lb-ft of torque, Looks Awesome

General Motors has just announced the new All Terrain X package for the 2017 GMC Sierra HD, which includes an array of off-road friendly modifications and the optional Duramax diesel – packing 910lb-ft of torque into this aggressive-looking sport package.

October 11, 2016 - 12:51PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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Ford Performance Lifts EcoBoost Mustang to 390lb-ft of torque

Ford Motor Company has just announced a new Ford Performance Power Package for the 2015+ EcoBoost Mustang and while this kit is “only” an engine calibration, the gains are significant – with the tuned 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine offering 335 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque.