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Interest in Detroit Three vehicles on the grow

NADAguides said this week in its Brand Share Report that the Detroit Three were the only carmakers that showed growth in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the third quarter of 2011, boosting their overall consumer share by more than 10%.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Hino, Cummins best truck engines in J.D. Power study

Quality and reliability are Job One when it comes to overall satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Rear View of Ford F-150 with REEV conversion by ALTe at The Battery Show 2011

Rear view of Ford F-150 REEV conversion at ALTe at The Battery Show 2011
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You don't notice anything different about this Ford F-150 truck except all the graphics on the tailgate says this is a range extended electric vehicle.

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ALTe shows extended-range electric Ford F-150 conversion at The Battery Show 2011

Before there ever was an EcoBoost engine, Ford sold tons of F-150 trucks as fleet vehicles with engines that were far more gas guzzling. Now, ALTe is ready to convert many of those trucks with its proprietary ALTe Green Box as shown at The Battery Show 2011.
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By: Frank Sherosky

New 2012 Mini Roadster is the latest and greatest Mini

Mini is adding another vehicle to its lineup, the Roadster. This new two-seat model will pack all the fun, excitement, great handling, sportiness, and high-quality features which make all Mini cars popular. The Roadster will be the sixth model for the brand and the first two-seater.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

New Social Network App Beats Speeding Tickets

The best speeding ticket is the one you never get. Owners of Escort manufactured radar detectors who also own iPhones (and soon Androids) can now get instant updates on approaching laser and radar traps well in advance to help beat speeding tickets.
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By: Keith Griffin

A preview of the Ford Mustangs coming to the 2011 SEMA Show

So far, Ford Motor Company has offered up a look at the F Series pickups, the Explorers, the Foci and the Fiestas that will be decked out for the 2011 SEMA Show but since no performance show would be complete with the mighty Mustang – today we have a preview of the Ford muscle cars headed to the Las Vegas show next week.
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By: Patrick Rall

Ford will sell 1965 Mustang Convertibles again

Ford is going to make the classic much loved 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible available again to the buying public. There is one little hitch... you provide the engine, transmission, interior, electronics, brakes, suspension, and trim. Ford just gives you the body.
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By: Adam Yamada-Hanff

Toyota Prius Plug-in named 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in has been named the 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year by Decisive magazine as part of The Urban Wheel Awards, after selection by a panel of independent automotive journalists.
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By: Don Bain