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Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is Finally, Officially Underway

After much speculation as to when the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback and convertible would begin rolling off of the Flat Rock Assembly line, Ford Motor Company announced this morning that today is officially the start of production for the next generation pony car – meaning that the first 2015 Mustangs intended for public sale will be completed by day’s end.

August 28, 2014 - 10:09AM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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German magazine’s EV range test prompts heated dispute

A leading German publication, Auto Motor und Sport, ran its own test of six battery electric vehicles and found shockingly low real-world ranges. The results prompted an angry response from EV owners.

August 27, 2014 - 11:05PM EDT
By: Luke Ottaway

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No Hellcat, Charger or Challenger for Europe

We were so busy drooling over the fact that the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the world’s most powerful sport sedan at the recent media debut that we forgot to mention one piece of very disappointing news – neither the Hellcat powered Challenger or Charger will be offered in Europe.

August 27, 2014 - 3:14PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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GM Built More 2014 Corvette Stingrays than 2012 and 2013 combined

General Motors recently offered up a breakdown of sales figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and with 37,288 units built for the first model year of the C7, 2014 was one of the best model years for Corvette production in the past few decades – with more Corvettes built for 2014 than were built for 2012, 2013 and most of 2011 combined.

August 27, 2014 - 2:36PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Other GM Models Recalled Over Steering Risks

General Motors has issued a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and several other GM vehicles over a concern that the bolts holding together the steering assembly and portions of the front suspension may not have been properly tightened – possibly leading to a sudden loss of control while driving.

August 27, 2014 - 1:40PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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Michigan startup claims to double energy density with solid-state battery

The finish line is not yet in sight in the race for a drastic lithium-ion battery breakthrough, and many competitors claim to be in the running. The latest company to emerge from the shadows is a University of Michigan spin-off called Sakti3. Should we remember the name?

August 27, 2014 - 11:09AM EDT
By: Luke Ottaway

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Subaru keeps exclusive new WRX STI Type S for Japan market only

Subaru Japan announces the new 2015 WRX STI Type S, but it won’t be making it to other global markets.

August 27, 2014 - 7:22AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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New technology improvements will make 2015 Mercedes C-Class safest ever

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes its dealer launch next month and it will be the safest C-Class ever. What new technology does it come standard with?